Gehmans Group Day Care
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 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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| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide a written record of fire drills. Correction Required: A written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire drill log was located and was posted. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide a written record of manual tests of the fire detection system. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met To verify operability, a child care facility shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The testing log was located and was posted. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #3, and #4's records did not include a document provided to the parents which provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided, within the last 6 months. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will do a child service report every six months to keep up to date with the parents. Child #1, #3, and #4's records now include a completed child service report. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.26(c) - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.26(c) Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The time between emergency plan training for staff persons #1 and #2 exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (2/13/24, 3/11/25). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will maintain the emergency plan training of staff within the annual timeframe. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(a) Description: Pick up and drop off points Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility within the permitted annual timeframe (most recent dated 12/10/24). Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will send a letter to the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(1) Description: Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #3's files did not contain the required subsequent health reports after the initial health report (See Code Sheet) Correction Required: A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure that each file contains all the paperwork and health forms required by the state. Child #2 and #3's files now contain current health reports. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person's #1 and #2's records do not contain current National Sex Offender Registry clearances as evidenced by the expiration date of these previous clearances of 10/7/25. The time between staff person #1 and #2's State Police clearances (10/9/20, 12/4/25), Child Abuse clearances (#1 10/30/20, 12/23/25) (#2 10/30/20, 12/16/25), and FBI clearances (12/6/20, 12/20/25 for #1 and #2) exceeded the permitted 60 months' timeframe. The time between staff person #2's Mandated Reporter Training exceeded the permitted 60 months' timeframe (11/29/20, 1/6/26). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person's # 1 and #2 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.) Staff persons #1 and #2 stopped caring for children until the NSOR clearance results were received and viewed by the Certification Representative. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.115(a)(8) - Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.115(a)(8) Description: Included in ratio/annual training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 have been supervising children while wading, yet have not completed water safety instruction. (pool was emptied out during inspection) Correction Required: A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Water safety course has been taken by staff persons #1 and #2. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: There is no individual record/file at the facility for Child #1 who was in care today. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paperwork was given to parents. Child #1 will have a complete file on record at the facility. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed only one staff person for 12 children in care (youngest 3 years) upon arrival at the facility. (corrected during inspection). They were not following staff to child ratio requirements. (corrected during inspection) Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will follow the required staff to child ratio at all times, based upon the children's ages. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The outside gate, which prevents children from accessing small rocks, was broken, and not in place. No children under 3 years of age were in care today. 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 outside gate was fixed. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(b) - Every 60 days/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)/3280.95(b) Description: Every 60 days/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The provider could not locate documentation of testing the fire/smoke alarms and the fire drill log. (testing of the alarms was conducted during the inspection). Correction Required: The primary staff person 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. The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection devices were tested during the inspection on 7/28/25. A fire drill was conducted on 7/29/25. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: The children have access to small rocks (less than one inch diameter) in the backyard play area. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A gate will be/has been added to keep children off the gravel path which contains the small rocks. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have on record at the facility, a parent handbook including the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handbook will be written and printed with all of the info needed. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 through #5 did not contain a child service report from within the last 6 months providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. See Code Sheet Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will do a child service report every 6 months. The files of children #1 through #5 will contain a current child service report. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The agreements of child #1 and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will go over records and correct. the agreements of child #1 and #5 to include any extra services. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The parents of children #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. The originals were in the children's files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreements given to the parents of children #1 through #5. Copy kept in files. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #1 and #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Talked to and gotten from parents. The emergency contact information of child #1 and #3 now include the enrolling parent's work telephone number. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Child #4's emergency contact information does not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information obtained and in the files. Child #4's emergency contact information now includes the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for the children was not present in the smaller room/child care space. 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.) A current chart with parent names and emergency phone numbers was made and kept in child care spaces. Emergency contact information will be present in each child care space. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The operator does not have a written policy on record which addresses the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written policy which addresses the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma is in progress and will be reviewed by employees. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: There was no written statement, by the parent, giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Info gotten and on file. The infant in care now has a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(a) Description: Pick up and drop off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Letter written and police /borough notified. A letter has been sent to the local traffic safety authorities notifying them of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(b) Description: Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: There was no record of testing the fire detection system since the last renewal inspection in January of 2025. Was tested during the renewal inspection. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was testing on 1/8/25. Forthcoming they will be tested monthly and recorded properly. The fire detection system will be tested at least every 30 days. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The agreements of child #1, #2, #4, and #5 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paperwork will be gone over with the parent and have them brought current The agreements of child #1, #2, #4, and #5 now specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(5) - Parent home/work address, phone/Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(5) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #4's emergency contact information do not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone numbers. Child #3's emergency contact information does not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number. Child #1's emergency contact information does not include information about whether or not the child has special needs. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.) The paperwork will be gone over with the parent and brought up to date. Child #1 and #4's emergency contact information now include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone numbers. Child #3's emergency contact information now includes the enrolling parent's work telephone number. Child #1's emergency contact information now includes information about whether or not the child has special needs. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact information does not include the address 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.) With the parent the paperwork will be filled out to its entirety. Child #1's emergency contact information now includes the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Health Information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a) Description: Health Information Noncompliance Area: Child #4's initial health report was dated 4/27/23, which was more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility, SEE CODE SHEET Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All initial health reports will be on record at the facility no more than 60 days following each child's first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Child #3's most current health assessment is dated 10/20/21, which exceeds the permitted annual timeframe between health assessments for a child of this age. SEE CODE SHEET. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was put on notice that this needs to be brought up to date immediately. Child #3 will have a current health assessment on record |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: Child #2's most current health assessment is not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health report will be given back to the parent of child #2 to return for a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Child #2's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paperwork will be returned to the parent and discussed that it needs to be filled out properly. Child #2 will have a current health report on file which includes a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: child #2's record does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information form will be given back to the parent of child #2 to fill out and signed properly. Child #2's record will contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 have not received emergency plan training on an annual basis: last dated 3/12/22. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #2 have gone over and been trained for emergency plan. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.92(a)/3280.92(b) - Portable space heaters/Space heater protective guards | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.92(a)/3280.92(b) Description: Portable space heaters/Space heater protective guards Noncompliance Area: It was observed that two portable space heaters were in use while children were in care without documentation of permission by the local ordinance. These space heaters were not insulated or equipped with protective guards and were very hot when touched. Correction Required: Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions. Fixed and portable space heaters shall be insulated or equipped with protective guards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New space heaters or another safe source of heat will be done. We will have documentation of permission by the local ordinance to use space heaters. The space heaters will be insulated or equipped with protective guards. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Renewal | 3280.92(c) - Manufacturer's instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.92(c) Description: Manufacturer's instructions Noncompliance Area: The manufacturer's instructions for the two portable space heaters are not kept in the facility. Correction Required: The manufacturer's instructions for use shall be kept in an accessible area in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will end the use of current space heaters-finding a new heating source. Manufacturer's instructions for the new heating source will remain at the facility. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed, on the outside play space for toddlers, that the protective surface was made up of wooden mulch pieces with a diameter of less than 1 inch. The walking path to the left of this toddler playground was accessible to children who are placing objects in their mouths, and was made up of small rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch. 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.) Children younger than 3 years old or those who are placing objects in their mouths will not be permitted on the outside playspace until a fence blocks access to the walkway with the smaller than 1 inch diameter rocks and the mulch is removed and replaced with sod. In the interim, children younger than 3 yrs old will be taken outside daily, weather permitting. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed that rest equipment was not 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.) All playpens were labeled #1, #2, etc to go along with a chart with the appropriate child's name. Rest equipment is now labeled for the use of each specific child. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.105(b) - No bed linens alone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(b) Description: No bed linens alone Noncompliance Area: It was observed that bed linens alone were being used as rest equipment. Correction Required: Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mats were purchased and are being used by the children for napping. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #1's agreement was not signed by the operator (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's agreement is now signed by the operator. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: Child #5's agreement did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5's agreement now specifies the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files of child #2 and #5 did not contain a current child service report, including information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All reports will be done on a 6 month time period, should all be signed by parent. The files of child #2 and #5 now contain a current child service report, including information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #5's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #5's agreements now specify the date of the child's admission. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The agreements of children #2 through #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) They are all marked N/A The agreements of children #2 through #5 now specify the services which are to be considered as extra |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The parents of children #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreements. Originals were in the children's files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At day's end, the original agreements were given out to the parents of child #1 through child #5. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #4's emergency contact information did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have the parent fill out the phone number. Child #4's emergency contact information now includes the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child #4's emergency contact information did not include the policy number of the health insurance. 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.) Parent will correctly fill out paperwork to bring records up to date. Child #4's emergency contact information now includes the policy number of the health insurance. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #4's emergency contact information did not include the name of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will correctly fill out emergency form. Child #4's emergency contact information now includes the name of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.131(d)(5) - Health Information/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.131(d)(5) Description: Health Information/Immunization record Noncompliance Area: Child #3 and #4's records do not contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children shall all have physicals. Child #3 and #4's records now contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status according to the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the diaper changing pad had a cloth cover over it which was not being changed after each child's diaper was changed (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed cloth cover and added sanitizing/disinfecting wipes (out of children's reach). The cloth pad is removed and the diaper changing pad is sanitized after each diaper change. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents The operator did not 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 (all corrected during inspection). 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 facility's current certificate of compliance is now posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. The operator has provided the parent of each enrolled child 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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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for shelter or children during an emergency lock-down situation. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plan is currently being developed in case of a lock-down emergency situation. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plan is currently being developed in case of emergencies which require evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plan is currently being developed as to how to contact parents in case of an emergency. This information will be added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Phone numbers and emergency papers have been put in the emergency bag to be taken along on an emergency. Also phone numbers in facility cell phone. The emergency plan will include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain accommodations for toddlers and plans for evacuation on the premises. 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.) The letter being put together for the parents will have all of the information on the emergency procedures. The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures will contain accommodations for toddlers and plans for evacuation on the premises. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not obtain 12 clock hours of child care training in 2022. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee does have 12 hours of training, just not in the dates that was specified by the inspection. All staff persons will obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the bathroom which the children use, that toxins were accessible to the children on the shelf: Lysol, Scrubbing Bubbles, and Air Freshener spray can (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toxins moved to inaccessible areas from children. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that children have access to the washing machine and dryer in the bathroom which the children use. 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.) Safety locks have been applied to washer and dryer. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.92(a)/3280.92(b) - Portable space heaters/Space heater protective guards | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.92(a)/3280.92(b) Description: Portable space heaters/Space heater protective guards Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a portable space heater was in use without the permission of the local ordinance on record. The portable space heater was not equipped with protective guards, was accessible to children, and had the potential to cause burns if touched. Correction Required: Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions. Fixed and portable space heaters shall be insulated or equipped with protective guards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Space heater has been removed from children's child care spaces. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was no posting of evacuation routes in a conspicuous location on the first floor of the facility (floor above the child care room). Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An evacuation plan was posted on the first floor. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that an original copy of the agreement was on file for child #1 - #4. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make copies and give the originals to the parents. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain the physicians address or contact phone number AND for child #4 did not contain the physician address. 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.) Provider will update the documents to include the required information immediately. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information for child #1 and #4 did not contain the address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the documents to include the required information immediately. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health report of file for child #2 was dated 8.11.20 AND the health report for child #3 was dated 11.12.20, exceeding the required update at least every 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider requested and received the updated health assessments for each child and filed them as required. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e) Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that: child #2 had no immunization record for influenza, MMR, Varicella, or Hepatitis A; child #3 and #4 had no immunization record for influenza and Rotavirus. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since the time period for influenza vaccinations are past, the provider will ensure that either an exemptions or a immunization record is on file for each child for 2022 and an up-to-date vaccination history for child #2 is on file. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the employee files, it was found that staff person #2 had no record of completing the required health and safety training topics before beginning care for children unsupervised and within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the staff person immediately complete the required training. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 does not contain a valid child abuse [volunteer type dated 7.15.21], a DHS required FBI clearance, a valid PA criminal clearance [volunteer type dated 6.21.21]. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business on 3.17.22. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately removed the staff person from care until the required clearances were on file. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site childcare area, it was found that cleaning chemicals were accessible in the bathroom area and a bottle of over the counter medication was accessible on the desk area. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately removed all products to make them inaccessible to children in care. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the first aid kit, it was found to be missing nonporous gloves and soap. 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.) Provider immediately added the missing items to the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: Upon completion of the fire safety inspection, it was found that a receipt of purchase was not available. Further, it was found that testing of the system was conducted on the following dates: 1.8, 2.21, 3.25, 4.10, 5.29, 6.14,7.9, 8.20, 9.16, 10.29, 11.3, 12.16, which exceeds the required test every 30 days or less. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete the affirmation statement for the loss of receipt. The provider will conduct a test system at the end of every month [on the 30th day]. |
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