Freeport Bumble Bee Learning Center
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About the Provider
We provide a nurturing educational environment geared toward giving your children a positive first schooling experience. A structured daly schedule using Mother Goose Curriculum. Breakfast, Lunch, am and pm snacks included in tuition. Call our Center for further details!
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain the contact information for one of the emergency contacts listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional contact has been removed from emergency contact list. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had client sign emergency contact form for consent of emergency care. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. 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.) Provider had client fill out agreement & emergency contact form completely, including insurance information. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations including information regarding how they will pay for repairs, pay staff, and pay bills during the aftermath of the disaster. 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.) Continuity of Operation will be updated yearly and kept in the Emergency Plan. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, breast milk was stored in a thermal lunch box with ice packs. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider put breast milk in the childcare refrigerator. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had parent fill out medication log and sign it in the parental consent for administration of minor first aid and procedure by facility staff. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's most recent NSOR certificate is dated 6/10/20 which is more than 60 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider reapplied for NSOR and is waiting for it to be returned via email. Will not work in a child care position until NSOR is received. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the right hall towards the gym was a black substance on the walls. The ceiling tiles in the hall by the entrance appear to be damp with brown stains and bowing downwards, with a liquid brown substance visible in the entrance lighting fixture. In the main hall the children use to access the gym and outside play space were ceiling tiles that had collapsed and there appeared to be water on the floor under the holes in the ceiling from the collapsed ceiling tiles. Other ceiling tiles in the main hall were stained with a brown substance, appeared to be wet, and some were bowing downward. 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.) Owner was alerted to the condition of the building and will be cleaning, repairing, and recondition areas that are damaged and have the black substances on them. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the right hallway on the wall was peeling paint. 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.) Owner of building will remove and repair all areas of chipped paint and repaint, |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed the contract the day of inspection to include written consent for emergency care. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #1, a toddler at the time, (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 7/8/24 more than 6 months after the previous health report dated 8/8/23. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was informed of the heath report requirements for childcare and a new physical was scheduled. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a preschooler, (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) is dated 2/7/25 more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 12/21/23. The most recent health report on file for Chil #3, a preschooler, (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) is dated 7/22/25 more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 1/17/24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to look at child files monthly to ensure parents are informed of when a health assessment is due. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations including information regarding how they will pay for repairs, pay staff, and pay bills during the aftermath of the disaster. 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 plan of Continuity of operations was not in the usual place with the emergency plan where it was kept. I got the Continuity of operations out of the file and placed it with our emergency plan where it is posted in the office. I sent a copy of this to my Inspector on Thursday, August 14th 2025. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the annual notification to local traffic authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care 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 child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Traffic authorities were notified the day of inspection in writing of the location of the facility and the us of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed file the same day to enable staff to administer first aid. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In the transition room, disinfectant wipes labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," were stored in the closet next to a box of graham crackers and other snack items. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cleaning materials were immediately removed from the location on the date of inspection. Staff was informed and educated on the dangers of storing cleaning materials near food. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The wrapping around the pipes in the gym was peeling and flaking off with pieces laying on the gym floor. 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.) Any flaking paint or other toxins are removed from the peeling pipe and the pipe is now paint free and not wrapped. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The restroom between the 2 child care rooms had a loose toilet seat in the middle stall. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toilet seat was tightened the day after our annual DHS inspection. and if it becomes loose again it will be replaced. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm testing log included test dates that were more than 30 days apart (4/1/25 and 5/5/25). Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has scheduled fire drills for every 28 days. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The light switch next to the restroom accessible to children was missing a cover plate. 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 cover plate was installed before inspection was complete. A new cover plate was installed. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 8/29/24, based on staff interviews and a review of Child #1's file, a copy of the incident report for when Child #1 tripped and fell outside on the playground was not in the child's file and could not be located at time of investigation. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward a master boo boo report file will be retained along with copies of boo boo reports kept in the child's files and original given to parents. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The daily activities were not posted in the two year old room and the cafeteria/gym area. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At time of inspection, daily activities posters were added to the cafeteria/gym area and 2 year old room. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 lacked an updated child service report in the last 6 months. 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.) Staff was able to do a new child service report and put it in child #2's file. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1 lacked persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director had the parent add designated parent to whom the child may be released at pick up that day. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 contained the original fee agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator made copies of all agreements and sent home originals on 8/1/24. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 lacked the parent's work address and phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 parents filled in their work address and phone number at pick up that day. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #4 and Child #5 lacked the address for individuals 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.) Child #4 and #5 files have been updated to include address and telephone number of individual's designated by parents to whom they may be released. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Health information/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Description: Health information/Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for Child #4 dated 7/7/23 was provided more than 60 days after the child's first day 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. 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.) All children will have health assessments prior to the 60 day period after first day of admission. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Several medication logs were observed with the following fields omitted: Name of medication, Date of administration, Amount of medication to be given. Correction Required: 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.) All staff have been educated on how to fill out medication logs. All medications are kept in a locked box and ongoing entries will be made in to medication logs. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on site does not include provisions for continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04. The file for Staff Person #1 lacks the required 1-hour Health and Safety Update due by 12/30/2022 per Announcement C-22-06. 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.) During the inspection the continuity of operations was not in the file, it was located and sent to inspector. Staff Person #1 will complete the 1 hour Health and Safety Update as required. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 contained a health assessment greater than 24 months from the previous health report. The current health report is dated 7/10/24 while the previous report was dated 10/1/21. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be alerted if it is time to renew their health assessment. A health report was submitted for staff #3. All staff with any contact with children will have a health assessment prior to 24 months. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an accident file with copies of accident, injury, and illness reports involving children in care at the facility. Correction Required: The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A boo boo report file was established in the office for a separate compilation of all incidents and boo boo's that have occurred in the center for record accuracy. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained an agreement form that only specified the child's name. None of the other required fields were completed on the agreement form. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 file was corrected by parent on day of inspection to include all required fiields of the document were filled out. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained Emergency Plan training that exceeded 12 months (3/28/23 and 6/28/24). 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.) Moving forward each employee will receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial hire and within each 12 month period the training will be updated. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 4 of the 12 hours of annual training from March 2023 through March 2024. Staff Person #1 must complete 4 additional training hours for 2023-2024 to include the updated one-hour health and safety training Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has completed the additional 4 hours of training to complete the trainings for 2024. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained fire safety trainings that were more than 12 months apart (6/23/23 and 7/3/24). 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.) Moving forward files will be checked and fire trainings will be conducted before they expire. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 contained a disclosure statement dated after their start date. The disclosure had a date of 7/28/24 while the first day recorded working with children was 7/20/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will comply with the CPSL by ensuring all records are complete before first day of employment. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The evaluation for Staff Person #1 hired in March 2023, was completed 6/28/24 which is more than 12 months. 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.) Director will be sure evaluations are conducted withing 12 months and done on a regular basis. |
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| 2024-07-31 | 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: There was an uncovered outlet receptacle in the cafeteria/gym area accessible to the 4 and 5 year olds observed in the child care space. 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.) Director covered receptacle immediately after noted. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of cleaning solution on the floor in an unlocked closet in the cafeteria/gym area accessible to children. Hand sanitizer in a dispenser mounted on the wall was accessible to children ages 4 and up in the cafe/gym area. 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.) Cleaning materials and other toxic materials are now kept in a locked area not accessible to children. The cleaning materials were removed at the moment they were noticed during inspection |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit was accessible in the cafe/gym child care space due to its location on a hook by the door. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kit was moved to its original location immediately after it was noticed that it was not in the appropriate location. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The door handle on the right glass doors that exit to the outdoor courtyard/play area was broken and not working properly. 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.) Building owner fixed the broken door handle on 8/1/24. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the cafeteria/gym area along the wall opposite the courtyard/outdoor play area, as well as in the left restroom in the cafeteria/gym area. The Preschool room also has peeling paint around the pipe and wall next to the new air conditioner unit. 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.) Peeling surfaces were covered with with gorilla tape at time of inspection. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were lacking above the sink in the restroom in the cafeteria/gym area and by the diaper changing unit in the 1 year old/infant room, and above the urinals in the preschool restroom area. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were placed above all toileting areas and diapering areas and corrected that day. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: The smoke alarms in the upper part of the building are interconnected only with alarms in the upper section of the building. The smoke alarms in the lower part of the building are interconnected only with alarms in the lower section of the building. The two parts of the building are not interconnected with each other. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner has made repair to interconnected alarms and they are functioning properly throughout the building. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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: There was a container of magnetic blocks in the preschool room that contained some blocks that were cracked and not 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.) Removed magnetic blocks from classroom. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room there were foam blocks with teeth marks and chunks missing and plastic bags accessible in bins on a low shelf. 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.) Foam blocks were removed from child care space. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The crib in the infant room was not labeled with the child's name that was using it. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Relabeled the cribs with the children who use them. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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 approximately 10:10am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed to be supervising a group 11of children in the preschool/school aged classroom. Staff #1 was able to name and identify 4 children in their group, Staff #2 identified 6 children in their group. One child was left out. Given a second attempt Staff #1 named and identified 4 children in their group and Staff #2 again named 6 children in their group. The same child was again left out. With the help of the Certification Representative the child that was left out was able to be identified and was assigned to Staff #1. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will make sure to maintain state mandated ratios at all times. Staff will use the board system to idenify their individual group. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked a service report that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development. 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 is not longer in care. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 all contained the original agreement between the facility and the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director made a copy of the agreement and gave parents the original. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The files for child #3 and child #4 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents signed form for child to obtain emergency medical care. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the policy number for the health insurance coverage. 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.) The insurance policy number was added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #5 lacked 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.) Parent completed the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for child #4 who is a young toddler are dated 4-27-23 and 6-16-23 which are more than 6 months apart. 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.) Current health assessment is on file. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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: The immunizations record for child #1 and child #4 does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent wrote a handwritten note stating why child did not receive the influenza vaccine. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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 the first aid kits in the preschool and toddler room that there was antibiotic ointment that was not labeled for use by a specific child or staff. 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.) Antibiotic ointment was removed from the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: There were no paper towels in the girl's bathroom to use after wash hands after toileting. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Papertowels were placed in the bathroom in the gross motor room. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was reported that staff use wipes to wash the hands of children that are able to wash their hands after being diapered. It was observed that a staff person did not wash their hands after diapering an infant. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will use the water source in the room for washing the child's hand. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff used a non-hands-free diapering container to dispose of a soiled diaper. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Non-hands-free diapering container was removed, and the hands-free plastic lined garbage can was used. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked documentation of receiving emergency plan training upon hire (see LIS code sheet). 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.) Staff completed training and placed the documentation in her file. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 and Staff person #6 contains a health assessment that is dated after their hire date (See LIS code sheet). 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.) Current health assessment is in staff file. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 and Staff person #6 contains a Tuberculosis screening dated after their hire date (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: 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.) A current TB screening is in the staff file. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The current menu posted for the week did not reflect what was being served for lunch. Menu stated that chicken nuggets, fries or chips, vegetable or fruit were to be served and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were served instead. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director posted a summer meal on the parent board. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: The infant room lacked feeding schedule provided by the parent for 2 out of 3 infants in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant feeding schedules were posted for each infant. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 does not contain written consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs, Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed and updated the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 does not include written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed and completed the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 contained two references that were on form letters not completed by non-family members. 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.) Staff received two non-family references and they were placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the classroom next to the infant room there were push pins in a diaper box on top of the air filter unit. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The box was removed at time of inspection, the room was currently not being used for childcare. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #3 are dated 10-5-17 and 6-27-23, more than 60 months apart. The state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR are all dated after staff person #4 start date (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #7 file lacked an FBI clearance, a disclosure statement and a NSOR certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #7 -- 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.) Clearances were updated obtained and placed in the staff files. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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: The file for Staff person #1 functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor had no proof of childcare experience. 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.) Verification of hours was completed and placed in staff file. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:13am it was observed that Staff #2 walked out of the Preschool/School Age room leaving Staff #1 alone with 11 children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will make sure to maintain state mandated ratios at all times. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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: The was a missing receptacle cover on an outlet that was accessible to the children in the gross motor room. 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.) Director placed outlet covers in the outlets that were missing receptacles covers. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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 there was a can of disinfectant spray on the sink in the boy's and girl's bathrooms of the gross motor room. There was a bottle of toilet cleaner on the floor beside the toilet in the girl's bathroom of the gross motor room. In the hallway leading to the gross motor room, it was observed on the bottom shelf of a unlocked cabinet that there were disinfectant wipes and Febreze. In the preschool room, in an unlocked bottom desk drawer there were 4 can of disinfectant spray, container of disinfectant wipes, and 2 containers of hand sanitizer and in a plastic bin under the desk there was a bottle of white-out. In the hallway outside of the infant room on a low shelving unit there were Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer and sunscreen. All of the toxic materials were accessible to the 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.) At the time of inspection all toxics were removed and moved out of the reach of children. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: There was a bamboo plant on the table in the preschool room that is toxic to humans. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plant was removed from the classroom. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cans of garbage in the gross motor room which had been reported to have been there all week. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At time of inspection the garbage was removed. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: In the food prep area, there was an unlidded garbage can that contained food that was not finished. 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.) Placed a lidded garbage can in the food prep area. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: On a low small table in the before and after school waiting area there was a lamp that had an exposed light bulb that measured 116 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replace light bulb with a LED bulb that doesn't get hot. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The number for the closest hospital was missing from the emergency numbers list by the phone in the office. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The number of the nearest hospital was added to the list. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool room was lacking disposable nonporous gloves. 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 where added to first aid kit. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the classroom next to the infant room there was an air filter on the floor with sharp edges. 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.) Air filter was removed from the room that was listed as child care space but was currently being used as storage. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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 hallway leading to the gross motor room that there was peeling paint on the corner of the wall and on the ceiling above the doorway leading into an unlicensed classroom. 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.) Walls very scraped and repainted. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: In the girl's bathroom of the gross motor room, no stools were observed so that the children are able to reach the sinks for handwashing. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stepping stools were place but the sinks. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There were no handwashing signs by the urinal, toilet and 2 sinks in the gross motor room, by the diapering table and training chair in the toddler room and by the diapering table in the infant room. It was reported that staff use wipes to wash hand of children that are able to wash their hands. It was observed that staff did not wash their hands after diapering an infant. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were place of all areas that required them. Staff was retrained about handwashing rules. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The garbage cans in both of the girl's and boy's bathroom in the gross motor room were not lidded. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Garbage cans were replaced with lidded garbage cans. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: It was reported that staff in the infant room empty the receptacle that contains the water from handwashing from the portable handwashing station through the window to outside after each use. 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.) Staff was retrained to ask for help if she is unable to leave room and ask the director to empty the bin in a drain connected to a sewage system. |
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| 2023-05-08 | 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: The file of facility person #1 did not have documentation of the additional 1-hour health and safety training, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022," which was to be completed by 12/30/2022 for individuals who took "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality." 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 "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" was completed immediately. |
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| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of taking the health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-9 dated 12/1/2022, which was more than 90 days from their date of hire (see coded LIS sheet). 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.) The training is now completed. |
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| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: Based on conversations with staff, the 3 space heaters observed in the facility were being used in the mornings when it was cold in the building. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The space were not currently being used but were removed from the child care spaces immeditely and removed from the building by 5/19/2022. |
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| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 8/15/2022 to 9/19/2022 and 3/3/2023 to 4/3/2023. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Testing the fire detection system is now current as it was tested on 5/8/2023 as well. |
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| 2022-09-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant sleeping in a Pack n Play which lacked 2 feet of space on two sides of the rest equipment. The Pack n Pay was located in a corner and was surrounded by equipment and a feeding table. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There is not a Pack-n-Play used in our facility. Infant room was rearranged to the 2 feet required space on 3 sides of cribs and rest equipment at time of complaint investigation. |
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| 2022-09-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed an sleeping infant who was covered with a heavy quilt. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed blanket that infant was covered with and informed parents that it is against PA Childcare code to use this kind of equipment in the crib. |
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| 2022-09-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: A review of the fire detection system log revealed that the last recorded testing of the fire detection system was on 07/05/22, more than 30 days ago. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director added dates of testing to the fire drill log. Testing is and always been conducted on a bi-monthly basis. But it was not written in the log. Dates of testing will always be written in the log at the time testing is done. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment in use by children in the infant, the 1-year-old room and in the 2's/preschool age room was not labeled for the use of specific children. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment will be labeled with the children's names. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #3 was updated with the address of the child's physician. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information which lacks the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #3 will be updated with the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information which lacks the child's health insurance policy number. The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the name of the child's health insurer. 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.) The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #3 will be updated with the health insurance information. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The infant, 1-year-old, preschool, and 2-year-old room lacked a posting of the emergency transportation plan. 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 emergency transportation plan was posted in all child care spaces. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current influenza immunization administered in accordance with the schedule 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.) Parents will provide either proof of a flu shot or a letter objecting to the shot. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, observed a s staff person diaper an infant without washing the infant's hands afterwards. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant's hands were washed. |
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