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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-04-24 | 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 rest mat in the Red classroom on the 2nd floor that was torn and had exposed foam. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The torn rest mat that was located on the second floor was removed from the red room and thrown away. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the first-floor classroom where milk was being stored. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will put a thermometer in 1st floor refrigerator by 6/5/2026 |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who began receiving care more than 6 months ago, does not include a Child Service report Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service report was completed on 11/24/2025 for child # 1. We will review the children's File monthly to ensure all required items are in them. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care. 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#2 pediatrician and medical information was added to the emergency contact for on 5/4/2026. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the work address for 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.) Parent of Child #3 completed a new Emergency contact form to include the parent work information. Review of emergency contact forms will be reviewed at the time of initial completion. Missing information will be highlighted. Parents will be required to be complete in its entirety prior to childcare services being provided. |
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| 2026-04-24 | 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 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed 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.) Release persons have been added and attached to child #1's emergency contact form. Child #3's has completed a new Emergency contact form, and release person has been listed with a complete address. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 4.19.23 and 2.9.26, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #6 were dated 1.15.24 and 3.15.26, more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessments were completed for Staff #5 and Staff #6 on 2/9/2026 and 3/15/2026 resulting in both staff members being free from communicable diseases. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 does not include documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); the Tuberculosis test result on file for staff person #2 was dated 4.8.26. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has a hire date of 4.2.2026 with TB test results on 4*8*2026. Staff #2 first day working with children 4/9/2026. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The child files were not stored in a locked cabinet. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children files have been stored inside the lock filing cabinet inside of the Locked office on 4/24/2026. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #6 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 8.2.25, after the expiration date of the previous training, 6.30.25. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #6 has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training, which is on file. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5, includes verification of 5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 6.2024-6.2025. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) certificates of completion will be provided for Staff person #5 of additional training hours completed during 6/2024-6/2025. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #1 does not include a witness signature, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #1 does not include a Sex Offender clearance from California, where the staff person resided within 5 years prior to hire. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #3 is not the Disclosure Statement that was effective as of the date of hire, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #4 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. The file for Staff person #5 includes FBI clearances dated 1.14.21 & 3.31.26, more than 60 months apart. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #7 is not the Disclosure Statement that was effective as of the date of hire, making it invalid. 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, #3, #4, #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employees who have resided in California within 5yrs of hire date, will have a screenshot of the results from California Sex Registry. Staff#1 results were received and time stamped for 3/25/26 at 5:01pm and added to file. Staff #1 has a new signed disclosure statement with a witness signature attached to the original disclosure statement. Staff #3 has signed the updated disclosure statement and is attached to the original disclosure statement. Staff #7 resigned effective 4/19/2026 A copy of Staff #4's criminal history clearance has been reprinted to include the dissemination dates. 9/21/2023 FBI Fringer prints were completed on 3/31/26 for staff person #5. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: The Certification Representative observed a Pothos plant in the Red room, which is considered to be toxic and was accessible to children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Porthos plants in the Red room was removed on 5/4/2026. We will use fake plants in place of living plants in childcare spaces. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: There were cans of shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", used for arts and crafts projects, in the Red room. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shaving cream was thrown away 5/4/2026. We will check all shaving cream can labels for "keep out of children" on them and throw away any that we have and prevent storage of any coming in. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the first-floor bathroom there were no covers on the toilet bolts. There were stained ceiling tiles from a previous leak in the first-floor classroom above the cubbies in the far corner. There was damaged baseboard at the top of the stairs on the second floor. The vent in the second-floor bathroom was separated from the wall creating a pinch point. There were holes in the wall under the calendar in the second floor Red classroom. 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.) .Walls and surface areas under the calendar in the red room, and base board in the hallway will be filled, painted and repaired by 6/5/2026. New vent and toilet bolts for 1st and second floor bathrooms will be replaced by 6/15/2026. The ceiling tiles in the orange room above cubbies will be painted to be free of visible hazards. We will create a maintenance repair and replace list to be reviewed for tasks to be completed every 30 days. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint under the calendar in the Red classroom on the second floor. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Walls and surface areas under the calendar in the red room will be painted by 6/5/2026. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: There was no written daily activity schedule in the Blue room. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written daily plan was posted in the blue room. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for 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.) Child #1 Emergency contact form will be updated with the enrolling parents' home/work address and phone number. |
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| 2025-04-16 | 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 #4 does not include a complete address for all listed 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.) Child #4 emergency contact form was notified. They have updated and removed the person for pick up. |
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| 2025-04-16 | 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 child was observed receiving care in the 1st floor classroom without their emergency contact form being in the classroom 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.) Emergency contact information was copied and placed in childcare spaces. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, is dated 7.24.23, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, is dated 2.20.24, more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of health assessments for child #3 from 12 months after 7/24/23 and Child#4 from 2/20/24 has been requested from the parents to correct the 12month lapse. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, is dated 8.2024, more than 6 months ago. 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.) Parents will review and sign an acknowledgement form indicating that they have reviewed and agree with financial and agreement as well as contact information as written to date. Any changes will require new forms be completed. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.) An acknowledgement form will be created and implemented for parents to sign during enrollment as proof of receipt of our emergency procedure letter. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 3.4.25, after the expiration date of the previous training, 12.31.24. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person# 2 was released off of restricted duty and able to physically complete CPR. corrected 3/4/2025. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 3.15.24 and 3.18.25, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 1.9.24 and 2.25.25, more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire safety training was completed on 3/18/2025 and 2/25/2025. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 did not contain documentation of application and fingerprinting for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the FBI clearance is dated 4.8.25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current violation was corrected on 4/16/25. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were stained ceiling tiles from a recent leak in the 2nd floor Reading room and in the Blue 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.) The ceiling tiles in the reading room and blue room will be replaced. |
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| 2025-04-16 | 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: Peeling paint was present on the right, green wall in the 1st floor childcare space in the Dramatic Play area and in the 2nd floor Reading room by the door to the balcony which was accessible to children in care. 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.) Administration has covered peeling and damaged plaster and paint with posters and contact paper. |
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| 2024-11-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The Certificate of compliance posted in the facility had an expiration date of 7.28.24. 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.) We will post our current Certificate of Compliance on the lobby bulletin board for parents access. |
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| 2024-11-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #2 is not the current approved disclosure statement, as of 2020. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As a correction to the update for the disclosure statement, we will discard all old disclosure forms and use the updated forms for all staff moving forward. |
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| 2024-11-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an outlet in the Orange room that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children. 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.) The outlet cover was replaced during the inspection. We will check all electrical outlets and replace missing outlet covers immediately after each use. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/24 at 9:40am, Staff Person #1 (Aide) was left alone with a group of children while coworker opened the front door. At 9:50am, Staff Person #1 (Aide) was left alone with a group of children while complaint interviews were completed. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons at an assistant group supervisor (AGS) level or higher will supervise children at all times. Aides will answer doors, or all children will walk to the door with (AGS)to answer. Meetings will only be conducted while the ratio allows for 2 assistant group supervisors or higher are available to leave the room. All staff members and supervisors have been retrained on GEM Learning Center's Supervision Policy Which follow 3270.113. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: The fencing around the outdoor play space did not fully enclose the space resulting in the children not being restricted from unsafe areas or conditions. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fencing was ordered on 7/17/2024 to close the outdoor play area completely in. Children will use the Henning Park Playground for use of gross motor skills and play. Children will not use the side yard play area until it is closed off completely. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the front lobby, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the desk and accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of hand sanitizer was removed from the front desk and out of reach of reach of children immediately. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs classroom, an Elephant plant (toxic) was observed on the windowsill and accessible to children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plant was removed immediately from the premises |
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| 2024-06-12 | 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: The facility's fire alarm test log documented the last fire alarm test on 4/17/24, more than 30 days prior. 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.) The fire drill and manual testing was conducted on 6/12/2024 at 12:00pm and 7/2/2024 at 2:45pm. |
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| 2024-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2024-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the School Age (orange) Room, two bottles of children's pain and fever relief were observed for Child #2 and staff disclosed that they had administered the medication once and there was no signed consent to administer that medication from the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are going to have parent complete the medication form and sign it. |
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| 2024-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 1/15/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/26/21 health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2024-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival at the facility, neither of the two staff persons present were able to provide the certification representative access to the locked staff and child files due to not having the key. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff contacted program manager to alert that the inspector was on site and program manager then showed up with the key to allow inspector access to the files. |
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| 2024-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, contained 2450 out of 2500 hours of experience working with children. 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 following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Program manager provided documentation of the remaining childcare hours for Staff person #1. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the School Age - Orange Room, three foam mats, which the operator disclosed are used by preschool age children in care, were observed to not be labeled for the use of a specific child. 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.) Each child's napping mat was labeled for use of a specific child. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date. 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.) The financial agreement form for child #2 now has their date of admission. |
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| 2023-04-06 | 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 child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked an address for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 now has an address for the individuals designated by the enrolling parent to whom the child may be released to. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked a valid initial health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and Child #2 was given 30 days to provide a health report or services will be terminated. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet: Health and Safety Training; Staff person #2 completed Health and Safety Training on 3/28/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 completed the training when she returned on 3/28/23. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of application for a State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; a valid State Police clearance dated 10/18/22 was on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 contains the completed State Police clearance. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of one year of experience working with children. 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 following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff person #1 has been updated and now contains documentation of two years' experience working with children. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the School Age - Red Room was observed to lack scissors. 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 located in the school age room red room now contains a completed first aid kit with scissors. |
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| 2023-04-06 | 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: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/11/22 - 9/13/22 (33 Days), 9/13/22 - 10/21/22 (38 Days), 10/21/22 - 11/29/22 (39 Days), and 3/2/23 - 4/6/23 (35 Days). 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 testing was conducted on 4/6/23 and again on 4/21/23. |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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: In the Orange Room a grey plastic storage bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked causing the bin to not be in good repair. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We disposed of the grey bin and put the toys in a new bin. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the name(s) of individual(s) who should be contacted in an emergency. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent review and complete that section. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked information on the child's special needs which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent review and complete that section. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number. The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added the name and policy number for Child #1 and #2. Will contact parent to obtain policy number of Child #5. |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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 child file for Child #4 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the name(s), address(es), and phone number(s) of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child maybe 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.) Will have parent review and complete that section. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment not tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will provide a health assessment and TB test. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent review and sign for consent. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent review and sign for consent. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as a group supervisor, lacked proof of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 provide proof of degrees. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment with tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will provide a health assessment and TB test. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated thus unable to determine if it was signed prior to working with children's. Staff person #1 also lacked a State Police clearance at time of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); a valid State Police clearance dated 7/21/22 is now on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 now has a valid State Police clearance and a dated disclosure statement on file. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Orange Room, a bottle of sunscreen, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed stored inside an unlocked filing cabinet making it accessible to the school age children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We locked the cabinet drawer. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In the Orange Room, the first aid kit was observed inside an unlocked filing cabinet and accessible to the school age children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We locked the cabinet drawer. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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