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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3)/3280.123(a)(6) - Services proceeded/Admission date | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)/3280.123(a)(6) Description: Services proceeded/Admission date Noncompliance Area: Child #2 did not have any child service reports on file which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Also, the agreements on file for Child #2 and Child #3 were observed to be missing each child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child #2 is no longer enrolled. Child #3's agreement now includes the child's date of admission. |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information will be received by the parent. The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 will include the missing address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #2 were dated 7/15/25. The most recent emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was dated 5/9/25 and 6/3/26. The most recent emergency contact information on file for Child #4 was dated 8/18/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child 2 is no longer enrolled. child 4 is no longer enrolled. Child #3 will not lapse in updates. the parent will update once every 6 months or sooner if there are any changes. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was recently reviewed, updated, and signed by a parent. |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Health Information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a) Description: Health Information Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for Child #1 (see code sheet for admission date) was dated 7/10/26, and this child has been enrolled for more than 60 days. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All initial health reports will be done within 60 days of admission date. |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Child #2 (see code sheet for date of birth) had health assessments on file dated 7/29/24 and 6/9/26. However, this was required to be completed annually. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child #2 is no longer enrolled |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The record for Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must 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.) child 4 is no longer enrolled |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The record for Child #4 did not contain a copy of any written agreements between the parent and the operator. Correction Required: A child's record must 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 4 is no longer enrolled |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 acknowledged that the parents of each enrolled child are not provided with a letter explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a letter will be created explaining the emergency procedures of our facility. this letter will be handed to ALL current and future families |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 only had 6.5 hours of child care trainings on file. Both staff did not have the required 12 hours of annual child care trainings on file. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 and 2 made up the missing childcare training hours and are now compliant with having completed the 12 required hours |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) - Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) Description: Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/27/26, Staff #2 was observed to leave the facility at 11:52 a.m., which left Staff #1 alone at naptime with 8 children: 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, 2 preschoolers, 3 young school-age children and 1 older school-age child. Staff #2 did not return until 12:21 p.m. This number of children requires at least 2 staff persons at all times. 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 at §3280.52(b). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff: child ratio requirements in §§ 3280.51--3280.53. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity will establish/update their supervision and ratio policies. The policies should include the following information, at a minimum: 1. How the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children while maintaining appropriate ratio at all times. 2. How staff will maintain ratios when a staff suddenly calls off (i.e. for an emergency or illness, or when staff are late for their shift). 3. How ratios will be maintained when children are unexpectedly dropped off at the facility. 4. How ratios will be maintained when a staff needs to leave the childcare space for any reason (i.e. personal emergency). The Legal Entity will submit the updated policies/procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Required staff: child ratios will be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group will be used to determine the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises will include compliance with the staff: child ratio requirements in §§ 3280.51--3280.53. On the date of the inspection (7/27/26), Staff #2 returned to the facility to resume compliant ratios and supervision with Staff #1. Correction Date: 7/27/26. 2. The Legal Entity has updated the supervision and ratio policies. The policies include the following information: 1. How the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children while maintaining appropriate ratio at all times. 2. How staff will maintain ratios when a staff suddenly calls off (i.e. for an emergency or illness, or when staff are late for their shift). 3. How ratios will be maintained when children are unexpectedly dropped off at the facility. 4. How ratios will be maintained when a staff needs to leave the childcare space for any reason (i.e. personal emergency). The Legal Entity will submit the updated policies/procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires will be trained on the approved policies and procedures, and it will be documented in their files. Correction Date: 8/17/26 |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Blue Lizard sunscreen labeled, "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a bookbag that was hanging from a wooden cubby shelf in the Main Room. This was accessible to school aged children who were being supervised in the Main Room. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) This bag and all others will be checked for toxins All toxic material will be removed or made inaccessible to children |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.76/3280.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.76/3280.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was an approximately 6.25 inch deep drop off in the ground near the rain gutter in the Outdoor Play Area. This created a potential tripping hazard. A small plastic blue chair in the Outdoor Play Area had a cracked seat with jagged edges. The jungle gym with the red slide in the Outdoor Play Area had a plastic light blue step with jagged cracks in it. 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. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hole will be filled in and the chairs will be removed from the yard The toys will be repaired. The plastic light blue step will be repaired. |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The back exit door was locked shut from the inside, creating an obstruction while children were observed in care. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rear door and all exits will be unobstructed. The back exit door was unlocked. |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 2/5/26 and 3/24/26. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the fire detection system will be tested at least 30 days . logs will be kept. The fire detection system was tested within 30 days from the last fire detection system test. Documented proof of this is on file. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/21/2020. During the inspection on 1/28/26, Staff #1 was observed having routine interaction and direct contact with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff persons #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training. Prior to Staff #1 completing the updated training, Staff #1 was supervised, as required, by a primary staff who completed all their preservice trainings and had all of the qualifications to care for children unsupervised. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). |
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| 2026-01-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet that was observed on the wall near the air conditioner in the Main Room was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to the toddlers who were being supervised in that 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.) A receptacle cover will be placed in the outlet and kept in place |
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| 2026-01-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.76/3280.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76/3280.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A hole was observed in the wall near the entrance to the Main Room. Chipped plywood was observed on the exterior surface of the restroom cabinet. Chipping paint was observed on the wall near the Main Room entrance, the wall adjacent to the blue couch, and the walls surrounding the kitchen. 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. 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.) All chipping paint will be repaired/covered so that surfaces are free from hazards. The hole in the wall and the chipped plywood will be repaired/covered. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 8/4/25 to 9/25/25 and 10/21/25 to 12/10/25. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the fire detection system will be tested very 30 days and a reminder schedule will be added to calendar |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)/3280.123(a)(5) - Signed /Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)/3280.123(a)(5) Description: Signed /Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #4 was not signed by a parent and did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.) Agreement for #4 was signed and the parent completed the form in its entirety so it now also includes the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the home and work phone numbers 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 document for child #3 was completed in its entirety and now includes the home and work phone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Health Information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a) Description: Health Information Noncompliance Area: Child #4 and Child #5 (see code sheet for date of admission) did not have proof on file that they completed a health assessment within the 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 and #5 completed the health assessment and they are on file |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Child #4, a nine-year-old, and Child #5, a five-year-old, did not have any vaccination records on file, and there was no letter of exemption on file for the missing vaccinations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/9/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 and #5 have updated immunization records and these records are filed accordingly. Both children were able to return to care the following day because complete vaccination records were obtained and provided on 7/9/25. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most current financial agreement information on file for Child #1 was dated 11/29/21 and for Child #2 was dated 6/7/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed a financial agreement form. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #2 have had the fee agreement reviewed and signed |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The records for Child #3 and #5 did not contain a copy of any written agreements between the parent and the operator. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) A copy of the original agreement was placed in the file of child #3 and #5 |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 only had 2 hours of child care trainings on file and Staff person #2 only had 6 hours of child care trainings on file. Both staff did not have the required 12 hours of annual child care trainings on file. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed the 10 hours of training. Staff #2 completed the 6 hours of trading. The completed certificates are on file. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Two red begonia plants were observed on the pathway that leads to the Outdoor Play Area. These toxic plants were accessible to the children who used the pathway to access the Outdoor Play Area. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) Flowers were removed from the pathway |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.76/3280.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76/3280.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Chipping concrete was observed on the steps that were located at the entranceway to the facility. The front porch banister and railings were rusted and posed a scratching hazard. The jungle gym with the red slide in the Outdoor Play Area had a crack on its step. The multicolored climber in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to be cracked. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chipped concrete - the banister - and the outdoor rails were repaired And are no longer in poor condition. The crack on the jungle gym's step and the crack on the multicolored climber were also repaired and are now in safe/good condition. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Chipping paint was observed on the blue wall by the television in the Main Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chipped wall paint was repaired and no longer damaged |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 1/24/2025 to 2/24/2025. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested within 30 days of the last documented fire detection system test. All testing is documented and on file at the facility. Fire detection system tests will continue to be conducted at least once every 30 days. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.121(a)/3280.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.121(a)/3280.121(b) Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have dismissal, meal, or supervision policies on file. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new family handbook was created to include dismissal, meal and supervision policies. This new booklet was given to each parent. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 (see code sheet for date of admission) did not contain any child service reports which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child service reports are completed and filed appropriately. These forms were copied/signed and discussed with parents. Child service reports were completed on the Department's approved form. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #2 through Child #5 did not include the names of the 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.) Agreement forms were properly updated with all persons listed by parent for child's release. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file did not include a continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A continuity of operations summary was prepared and placed in the emergency plan file. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements on file for Child #1 were dated 11/29/21 and 4/17/24; the only financial agreement on file for Child #3 was dated 12/8/23; and the financial agreements on file for Child #5 were dated 8/29/23 and 4/17/24. More than 6 months had lapsed between parental reviews, updates, and signature on the financial agreement forms. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All forms are now current and were updated, signed and reviewed by each parent. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 through Child #4 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must 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.) The files for Child #1 through Child #4 now contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 only had 6.5 hours of child care training on file and not the required 12 hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has received her training hours and the certificates have been placed in her file. Staff #2 completed the remaining 5.5 hours of annual child care training. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) had State Police clearances on file dated 9/18/18 and 10/20/23 and FBI clearances on file dated 9/24/18 and 10/24/23. More than 60 months had lapsed between the clearances which were required to be updated by 9/2023. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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.) Staff person #2 has updated clearances on file. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Coppertone sunscreen, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed to be about shoulder height, in a bag, on a wooden shelf in the Main Room. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) All toxic materials were removed from the reach of the children. Placed in an inaccessible area. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.76/3280.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76/3280.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The front porch steps were observed to have splintered wood and a torn carpet was covering them. A light blue and a black pack and play in the Main Room were observed to have a hole in the mesh. The stairs on the outdoor play ship were observed to have a jagged crack in it. 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. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The repairs will be made to all toys surfaces and equipment. The front porch steps will be repaired, and the torn carpet will be removed. Both pack and plays in the Main Room were removed from the child care space. The jagged crack in the stairs of the outdoor play ship were covered with gorilla tape and now there is a smooth, safe surface. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 5/2/24 and 6/3/24. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All fire detection devices are in compliance - have been tested and these dates have been recorded. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. The outside gates in the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children. 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.) Bolt covers will be placed on all bolts on the outside fencing. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Child(ren) #1 and #2 do not have updated Child Service Report's every 6 months. Child #1's last Child Service Report was dated 11/22/22 and Child #2's is dated 7/20/20. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports have been completed for child #1 and child #2. Child service report was given to the parents and a copy was placed in the children's file. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Children #1, #4, and #5 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form. Child #3 did not list the release persons address and phone number on the emergency contact form. Children #3 and #4 did not list the parents work address and work phone number on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.) Emergency contact forms will be updated by the parents to include all the information needed. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have the flu vaccine for 2022 and no exemption letter is in child's file. The child is over six months of age. Correction Required: The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 will be removed from care by close of business on 10/20/23 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will not immunize the child for the flu, therefore, an exemption letter was written by the parent and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Staff #1 does not have an updated health assessment completed in the last 24 months. The last health assessment was completed on 12/9/20. Staff #2 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months. Staff #2's previous health assessment was completed on 11/30/20 and then updated the health assessment on 9/5/23. 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.) All staff have updated health assessments. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(a) Description: Pick up and drop off points Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. The operator did not have documentation notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. The operator acknowledged that this letter was not sent to local authorities. Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The safety routes were written and posted in the facility. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Child #1 and Child #2 do not have updated fee agreements in the child files. Child #1's fee agreement was dated 11/28/22 and Child #2's was dated 1/3/22. Child #4's file does not contain a fee agreement. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreements will be completed every 6 months or as soon as any change is made to any information. This agreement will be filed in the child's file. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.182(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: 3280.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. The operator acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports kept in a facility file. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) A facility file will be kept for all accident and injury reports. The original report will be given to the parent, a copy will be placed in the child's file and a copy will be placed in the facility file. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/20/23, the emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be revised to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. Staff person #1 has an expired PSP clearance dated 9/18/18, Child Abuse clearance dated 10/10/18, and FBI clearance dated 9/24/18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not be present in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members will maintain updated clearances. Staff 1 was suspended from her position until all clearances were returned. A letter of suspension was added to the staff file. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. In the bathroom cabinet under the sink was a container of hand sanitizer and liquid hand soap, that is labeled keep out of reach of children, and is accessible to children. There was no lock on the cabinet, 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) All toxic materials were removed and stored in an inaccessible area to children. |
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| 2023-10-20 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/23. The fire drill log indicates that the alarms are tested during each fire drill. The log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions, 2/14/23 to 3/24/23, 3/24/23 to 4/27/23, 7/21/23 to 8/28/23 and 9/15/23 to 10/20/23. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The smoke detector alarms will be tested every 30 days and logged into fire detector log. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no fee agreement for child #2. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fee agreement will be given to the parent, signed, dated, and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the most recent Child Service Reports for child #4 and #5 were dated 11/18/2021. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child Service Reports were done and will be maintained. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the fee agreement of child #4 did not specify the 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.) The fee agreement will include whom the child can be released to. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the child's admission date was not in the file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, or #5. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 admission dates were added to each child's agreement form. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address for the 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.) Child #1 physician's address was added. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include parent consent for 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 must 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 will sign for consent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 emergency contact form will include name, address, and phone number of all persons designated by the parent for release. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the most recent fee agreement on file for child #5 was dated 11/21/21. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 will have an updated fee agreement completed. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.133(3)/3280.133(5) - Name on bottle/Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.133(3)/3280.133(5) Description: Name on bottle/Original label Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was Acetaminophen for child #6 that expired 9/2022 and it was not labeled with the child's name. 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. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication for child #6 was discarded immediately. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the hands of child #3 were not washed after diapering. None of the children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch. 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 children's hands will be washed prior to all meals and after diaper changing. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the changing pad had a cloth cover and it was not sanitized after changing the diaper of child #3. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cloth cover was discarded and the pad was sanitized. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the facility did not have the required policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A policy will be constructed and implemented. This policy will be posted on the bulletin board. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for child #1. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) Child #1 parent signed for consent for minor first aid procedures. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The website and the toll-free phone number is posted on the bulletin board at the entrance |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency plan did not include lock down procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be developed to include lock down procedures. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers, which the facility has enrolled. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for infants and toddlers. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no emergency drill conducted and documented in the previous year. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A drill will be conducted and proper documentation will be filed. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no documentation that the emergency plan had been submitted to the county and the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be sent to the county and local municipality. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, Staff #1 had 5 annual hours of training. There was no documentation of annual hours of training on file for Staff #2. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Courses will be taken to obtain the hours needed annually. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, Staff #2 left the facility for 30 minutes leaving Staff #1 with 5 children, including an infant. 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 at §3280.52(b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not be permitted to leave if ratios are not met. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, the first aid kit did not contain soap, scissors, or tweezers. 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.) The first aid kit has been updated to include scissors and soap and tweezers. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, fire drills were recorded on 11/22/21 and 1/11/22. Monthly alarm tested was recorded on 1/11/22. No additional drills or testing were recorded. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A test will be conducted at least every 30 days. This will be logged and posted. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 had been removed from child care service during the renewal inspection conducted on 12/17/21 for having clearances on file that were over 60 months old. The PA Criminal Clearance was dated 3/10/16, the PA Child Abuse was dated 3/15/16 and the FBI Clearance was dated 3/11/16. Cert rep. conducted a verification visit to the facility on 1/20/22 and facility person #1 was able to provide copies of her current PA Criminal Clearance and her FBI Clearance. Facility person #1 stated that she still had not received the PA Child Abuse Clearance. Cert rep observed facility person #1 supervising six children along with an additional staff person upon arrival. The group of children included 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers. Facility person #1 admitted that she was supervising children even though her current child abuse clearance had not been received. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The legal entity must attend an Existing Provider Orientation which is held at the Northeast Regional Day Care Office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will attend an existing provider orientation session so clearances can be completed correctly. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 had been removed from child care service during the renewal inspection conducted on 12/17/21 for having clearances on file that were over 60 months old. The PA Criminal Clearance was dated 3/10/16, the PA Child Abuse was dated 3/15/16 and the FBI Clearance was dated 3/11/16. Cert rep. conducted a verification visit to the facility on 1/20/22 and facility person #1 was able to provide copies of her current PA Criminal Clearance and her FBI Clearance. Facility person #1 stated that she still had not received the PA Child Abuse Clearance. Cert rep observed facility person #1 supervising six children along with an additional staff person upon arrival. The group of children included 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers. Facility person #1 admitted that she was supervising children even though her current child abuse clearance had not been received. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required acceptable clearances are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I did receive my updated criminal clearance and FBI clearance. My child abuse clearance request was returned to me because information was missing so I completed it and returned the application. I thought with the two clearances I would be able to work. I will not work in a child care capacity until my child abuse clearance is received. |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There are exposed bolts located on the fence in the outdoor play space 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.) Will re-tape the bolts in the outdoor play space so there are no rough edges |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 does not have a fee agreement on file Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent complete and sign a fee agreement and place in file |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 does not have the parent work phone number and address on the emergency contact form 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.) Will have the parent add the work phone number and the work address to the emergency contact form |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 does not have the health insurance name and policy number listed on the emergency contact form Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent add the health insurance name and policy to the emergency contact form |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 is missing the addresses and phone numbers of the release persons on the emergency contact form 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.) Will have the parent add the addresses and phone numbers of the release persons on the emergency contact form |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The fire extinguisher for the kitchen area is located on a shelf that if the extinguisher would tip over it could possible hit a child 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 fire extinguisher was moved to the counter located in the kitchen area and is not accessible to children |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The operator does not have the instructions to access the regulations electronically including instructions to contact the regional office posted at the facility in an area accessible to the parents Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will post the instructions to access the regulations with the regional office phone number on the parent board |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.26(c)/3280.26(d) - Training regarding plan/Plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c)/3280.26(d) Description: Training regarding plan/Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The operator does not have documentation on file to verify that staff have received annual emergency plan training. The emergency plan is not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility 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. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure staff are trained annually in regards to emergency plan training and the training will be documented in the file. Will post the emergency plan on the parent board so they have access to the plan. |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has clearances on file that are over 60 months old. The most recent PA Criminal Clearance is dated 3/10/16, the PA Child Abuse 3/15/16 and the FBI Clearance is dated 3/11/16. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all current clearances are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 will not work in a child care position until new clearances have been received. A letter will be placed in file stating that facility person #1 was removed on 12/23/21. Facility person #1 will send for new clearances immediately and place the clearance requests in file. Will document the date that facility person #1 can return to work once clearances have been received and are on file. |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: There is a bottle on hand sanitizer located on the bathroom counter accessible to children 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) Removed the hand sanitizer from the bath room counter and place it in an area that is not accessible to children |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The operator does not have documentation on file that testing of the fire alarm system was being completed at least every 30 days since the regulation went into effect on 12/19/20. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward will make sure to test the fire alarm system every 30 days and will document test on the fire drill log |
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