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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, certification rep observed a diaper changing mat with a torn edge and exposed filing rendering it unable to be properly sanitized. Cerification rep observed a play kitchen with a missing sink, which exposed a sharp edge in the rainbow room. Certification rep observed an indoor playhouse with exposed plastic tabs that created sharp corners. 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.) During the inspection, the diaper changing mat was replaced. A bin was put in the place of the missing sink eliminating the sharp edge. The exposed plastic tabs were removed. |
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, certification rep observed magnet tiles, which are intended for children 3 and up in the toddler classroom. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The magnet tiles were removed from the toddler classroom and returned to the preschool class. |
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, certification rep observed unlabeled cots in the rainbow room. Certification rep observed cots with torn edges with exposed foam filing in the insect room. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will create a cot list for the unlabeled cots in the rainbow room. During the inspection, staff taped the torn edges cots in the insect room. |
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, certification rep reviewed child files. There is no health insurance policy number on file for child # 1. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will message the parents for the missing information. |
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26 child files were reviewed. There is no address provided for the listed release person for child # 2. 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 director will message the family for the missing information. |
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed a bottle in the Jungle room that was not labeled. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles labeled during inspection. |
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/4/26, staff files were reviewed. There is no NSOR verification on file for staff # 1as required by CPSL at the time of hire (see code sheet for DOH) . Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. TIRED LIS: 1. Staff person # 1 will not work in a child care position at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The director responsible for hiring shall contact the regional office to schedule and attend an existing provider orientation. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. On 7/30/26, called for a duplicate. Staff person # 1 will not work in a child care position. 8/4/26 Staff # 1 resigned on 8/17/26. 2. The director will call the NE Regional Office and schedule to attend the existing provider orientation. 11/4/26 |
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| 2025-11-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During an investigation between 11/19/25 and 12/10/25, regarding a child having fingerprint shaped bruises on a child's leg, director disclosed that a staff member was terminated after disclosing the child in question gave them a difficult time getting their diaper changed on 11/11/25. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will review appropriate diaper changing and center supervision of children policy with all staff at January staff meeting scheduled for Wednesday January 7th 2026. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/14/25, certification rep observed a changing mat in the young toddler/rainbow classroom with a tear, which makes is unable to be properly sanitized. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The matt was replaced with a new mat at the time of inspection. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/14/25, certification rep observed a bottle in the infant room refrigerator to me missing a label. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled at the time of inspection. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/14/25, certification rep reviewed the file for staff # 1. There was no NSOR verification on file, only the proof of request on 10/30/24. Staff # 1 contact NSOR for a duplicate during the inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person # 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.) The staff member has been removed from schedule. The staff member has requested a copy and has not yet received it. The staff member called the Clearance verification unit on 8-26-25 and was told it had been mailed to her home address on 8-20-25. A new request was submitted on 8--27-25. The staff member will not return to the center until the NSOR certificate has been received and included in her file. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/15/25, staff # 1 was hired as an assistant group supervisor. There is no high school diploma on file. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member has provided a copy of her high school transcript with her graduation date included. See attachment 1 |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 8/14/25, certification rep observed more than 30 days between fire alarm tests logged on 4/17/25, 5/24/25, and 6/26/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills are now scheduled every 20-25 days to ensure compliance. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced visit on 2/4/25, certification rep observed an open trash can in the young toddler room containing food waste. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new can with a secure lid has been ordered. Until it arrives, the bag will be changed by removing food garbage after each meal and snack. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a broken piece, creating a sharp edge, on the grocery store in the preschool classroom. There were floor mats with torn edges observed in the infant room. The torn edges make them unable to be properly sanitized. 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.) During the inspection, the tape was placed over the sharp edge and the torn edges of the mats. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 that does not have the address listed for one of the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will have the parent provide the missing address. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 did not complete the Pediatric CPR/First Aid course prior to the expiration of the current certificate. This is evidenced by the Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate, valid for 2 years, dated 1/31/22. Staff # 1 renewed the Pediatric CPR/First Aid on 3/25/24. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection, staff # 1 has a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate on file. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 was missing the business address and business phone numbers for the parents. The following emergency contact forms were missing the work addresses of the child's parents: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5. 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 parents of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 will add their business addresses and phone numbers to the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance information and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1 will add the health insurance information and policy number to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the emergency contact forms for the children were not present in the child care rooms. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms will be copied and placed in each emergency bag. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the immunization records of the children were reviewed. The immunization records for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption. 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 #4 and Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/18/23 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.) The parents of Child #4 and Child #5 will submit either an updated immunization record including the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not include verification of education or experience prior to the onset of employment at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will submit verification of high school education and two years of experience to be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not include two written, nonfamily letters of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will submit two written, nonfamily letters of reference to be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, it was found that parents had not been provided electronic means of accessing the regulations. 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.) The director will post how to electronically access the regulations in the foyer of the facility. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, wet paper towels and a trash bag were observed under the pavilion on the playground. The wall to the right of the front door was observed to be crumbling right above the ground. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wall will be repaired. The trash will be discarded. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/18/23. During the inspection, peeling paint and chipping wood was observed on the back of the pavilion wall that is part of the toddler playground. Peeling paint was observed on the back of the door leading to the playground. Peeling paint and damaged plaster was observed on the wall next to the gate leading to the bathroom in the older toddler 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 wall will be repaired or replaced. The door will be repainted or the area where there is peeling paint will be covered. Duct tape will be placed over the damaged plaster until half-doors have been installed. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.136(b) - Parent info communicable diseases | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.136(b) Description: Parent info communicable diseases Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted 7/28/23. During the investigation it was found that the facility director notified the parents of the classrooms effected by hand, foot, and mouth disease on 7/21/23, but did not notify the parents of all enrolled children at the facility until 7/24/23 when hand, foot, and mouth disease had spread to another classroom. Correction Required: The operator shall inform parents of enrolled children when there is a suspected outbreak of a communicable disease or an outbreak of an unusual illness that represents a public health emergency in the opinion of the Department of Health. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each classroom has an illness posting area. The communicable disease will also be posted in the foyer and a message will be sent out on the app to all enrolled families. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/3/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The last documented testing of the fire detection system was dated 2/14/23. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will test the alarm monthly to ensure we ae meeting the 30 day requirement. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/27/23. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The last documented fire drill was dated 9/9/22. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will be trained on the system. Then will conduct a fire drill. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/27/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The last documented testing of the fire detection system was dated 10/14/22. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will be trained on how to run the system. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/22. At that time, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for the toddlers enrolled at the facility. 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.) Director will add accommodations for toddlers to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file contained a volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 6/14/19, but did not contain a Child Abuse clearance for employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 immediately requested a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment and a copy of the clearance was placed in the staff file. Director will review all staff files a second time to ensure that all clearances are for employment purposes. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/8/22. At that time, a water damaged ceiling tile was observed in the young toddler room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will paint water damaged ceiling tile. |
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| 2022-02-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/28/22. At that time, investigations found that on 2/16/22, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the foyer for approximately 30 seconds by Staff Person #1. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff are assigned a primary group, & perform a two-step check throughout the day, moving from classroom to playground & vice versa, & during transitions. This two-step check includes name-to-face supervision cards, as well as a ratio check on our Brightwheel application. Staff member #1's classroom assignment was moved from preschool to older toddlers (smaller room, smaller primary group size, lower ratio of child to teacher). Supervision procedures were reviewed with Staff Member #1. (An all staff meeting was previously held on 2/21/22 called "Back to Basics", which reviewed topics like supervision, health & safety, & emergency plans). All staff members will be physically present with the children in their group on facility premises, including outdoor play spaces, & all children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2022-02-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/28/22. At that time, investigations found that on 2/16/22, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the foyer for approximately 30 seconds by Staff Person #1. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and all new staff at time of hire and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our supervision policy will be reviewed & will include our two-step method including name-to-face supervision cards, as well as our ratio check using our Brightwheel application. Our supervision policy will also include that no coats will be hung in the hooks in the foyer, & children's items will be kept in their cubbies located in their classroom. Once this policy is complete & approved, it will be reviewed with all current staff at a staff meeting. At that time, any questions may be addressed & each staff member will sign off on this policy showing that they understand it & will follow it. All staff members will be physically present with the children in their group on facility premises including outdoor play spaces, & all children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2022-02-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(d) - Supervised at all times /No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(d) Description: Supervised at all times /No harsh language Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/28/22. At that time, investigations found that on 2/16/22, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the foyer for approximately 30 seconds by Staff Person #1. Investigations also found that Staff Person #1 has made the following comments to children: "Are you even thinking right now?" "You're giving me a headache" "You're being bad," and "I can't deal with you today." Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person or live webinar. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us through Better Kid Care. These trainings may not be counted towards the 12 hours of training required by regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will participate in an in-person supervision training that is PQAS approved, as well as complete a building relationships training on Better Kid Care. All staff will participate in supervision training, & a building relationships training. Children will be supervised at all times. Staff may not use harsh language in the presence of children. (An all staff meeting was previously held on 2/21/22 called "Back to Basics", which reviewed topics like supervision, health & safety, & emergency plans. Appropriate tone of voice & ways to cope with difficult behaviors were reviewed with all staff at the meeting. Staff person #1 was spoken to about appropriate comments to make while in the presence of children. We removed a child from Staff Person #1's primary group who at times displayed difficult behaviors, in order to make the environment less stressful for both the staff & the child.) |
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| 2022-01-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/31/22. At that time, the investigation found that a preschool child had been left on the playground by Staff Person #1 for a period of less than one minute in December 2021. Two other staff were present on the playground with their primary groups when this occurred. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In addition to adding stopping points for counting children, staff at the center use a two step method including name-to-face supervision cards for each child, and a second check on our Brightwheel app. The app allows staff to move children from their assigned classroom to a secondary classroom, & the cards are passed with children as well. When children are not in our care, or leave the facility for the day, cards are placed in a central location in the classroom until the child's next day of care & children are signed out on the app. This plan was reviewed with all staff. Children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2022-01-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/31/22. At that time, the investigation found that the facility does not keep a copy of the incident reports in a facility accident file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will create a folder on the desktop labeled "facility accident folder". All incident reports will be scanned in & placed in that folder. In addition, we will continue to keep the paper copy of the incident report in the child's file, & send the original report home with the parent. |
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