Gethsemane United Methodist Church W Branch Area
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on information gathered during an inspection, staff #1 used physical force with child #1. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 resigned and is no longer employed at our facility. A staff meeting was held on April 6, 2026, to review proper procedures for handling and interacting with children. During this meeting, we reinforced that no physical force of any kind is permitted under our employee handbook or state laws and regulations. We reviewed the four types of abuse as outlined in the University of Pittsburgh Child Abuse Training and discussed appropriate ways to address, guide, and support children. Staff were retrained on safe, developmentally appropriate interactions and were reminded that the use of physical force is strictly unacceptable. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Based on information gathered during the inspection, staff #1 yells at children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 resigned from our center and is no longer employed at our facility. A staff meeting was held on April 6, 2026, to review appropriate communication practices when interacting with children. During this meeting, we reinforced that yelling at children is strictly prohibited under our policies and state regulations. Staff were reminded that they must use calm, positive, and supportive communication at all times and that yelling is never acceptable under any circumstance. |
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| 2026-03-30 | 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: At the time of reviewing the fire drill log, the documentation showed the last fire drill was held 11-21-25, which is 129 past the 60-day requirement. 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.) A fire drill will be conducted on April 9, 2026. Our facility will properly log and record all required information in the fire drill log to ensure full compliance with state regulations. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The Agreement form on file for Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 was observed to 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.) Director will specify the services which are to be considered as extra. At this time, GUMC Daycare does not have any, therefore "N/A" will be placed in the blank. |
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| 2025-08-25 | 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 on file for Child #4 was observed not to have the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of 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.) The Director will contact the family to fill out the information requested above. |
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| 2025-08-25 | 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 Emergency contact on file for Child # 3 was observed not to have documentation of 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. 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.) The director contacted the family to verify the child's special needs and asked parents to complete the form. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #4 were observed not to have documentation of health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will contact the family to gather the above requested information to complete the Emergency Contact. |
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| 2025-08-25 | 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 on file for Child #1 was observed not to have the address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for Child #4 was observed not to have the release person's name or the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director contacted the family to request they add addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an infant did not have their hands washed after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will review diapering procedures with staff, ensuring all children wash hands/have their hands washed after toileting/diapering. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a staff member did not wash their hands after diapering an infant. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will review diapering procedures, emphasizing handwashing of staff at the completion of the diaper change. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 outdoor play area benches and picnic tables were observed to have splintering areas. 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.) Picnic tables and benches will be sanded and potentially painted to get rid of rough edges. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The outdoor embedded play equipment was observed not to have loose-fill to meet recommendations of US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) More fill will be added to outdoor embedded play equipment. |
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| 2024-09-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was an infant sleeping in the swing on day of investigation. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will take Safe Sleep Training on October 23rd. This will be a reminder for some of the staff as well as a teaching moment. All sleeping children will be placed into the cribs. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the day of inspection a 5-month-old infant was sleeping in a swing. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant was removed from the swing and placed in the crib for safe sleep. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: In the Giraffe room, it was observed that allergy medication, Tylenol and Ibuprofen did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Labels including the child's name was placed on all medication. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: An expired bottle of Tylenol was observed in the Giraffe room on day of inspection. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired bottle of Tylenol was discarded. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 was observed not to have documentation of a Health and Safety update that was due by 12/30/23. 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.) Director advised staff #3 that Health and Safety update needed to be completed as it was past due. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/ CPR. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are not staff persons available to supervise staff person #1, Staff person #1 may not work in the child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that Staff #1 will attend Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training scheduled for 8/31/2024 |
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| 2024-08-19 | 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 most up to date health assessment on file for staff person #2 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated 10/13/21 to 5/28/24. 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.) No correction needed. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the staff in the Koala Room did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director discussed this mistake with staff member and reminded them of proper diapering procedures. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(6) Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Noncompliance Area: A bottle was observed in the crib of a 9-month-old infant while they were sleeping. Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles will be removed from the crib as staff notice the child drifting off to sleep. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Loose crib sheets were observed in 2 of the cribs in the infant room. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director advised that the crib sheets be removed since they are stretched out. Different, more fitted sheets were placed in the cribs. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility person #4 was observed not to have documentation of a State Police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 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.) Director will advise that persons without proper clearances not be in direct contact with children. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.61(f)/3270.62(d) - No business simultaneous use/No simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(f)/3270.62(d) Description: No business simultaneous use/No simultaneous use Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the day of inspection that the bottom banquet hall was being used by children. This space is not on the license for use by children in care. Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director discussed with Certification Representative about adding this space onto the license. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the monkey room was observed not to contain 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.) Soap will be placed in the first aid kit in the monkey room. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log showed that the facility did not conduct fire drills every 60 days. This is evidenced by there being a gap of more than 60 days from 1/3/24 to 3/5/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No correction needed. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been testing the fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing done 1/3/24 to 2/5/24. The facility did not have a fire detection system on the lower level of the building located next to the kitchen. 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.) No correction needed. |
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| 2023-08-29 | 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 cracked bin containing toys for the children in the Fox Room (Rm 50) that had sharp corners. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked bin was removed from the childcare space and placed in the garbage. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Preschool Room was not operable. 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.) The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Preschool Room was replaced and is now operable. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 lacked the child's date of admission on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admission date was placed on the agreement form at the time of review. |
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| 2023-08-29 | 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: Child files #1, #2, and #3 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact forms. 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.) Parents of each child were contacted. Child #2 and #3 have added their insurance coverage and policy number. We are still awaiting answer for child #1. Information will be added upon receipt. |
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| 2023-08-29 | 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: Child file #1 contained a health report dated 2/8/23 which was more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. (See LIS 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. 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.) Parents are made aware upon enrollment that a health report is due within 45 days of attendance. Our policy is 45 days so when parents are a few days late, we are still in compliance. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Child file #4 contained a health report dated 8/16/22 and lacked an updated health report including updated immunizations in accordance to the recommendations of the ACIP. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child(ren) #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of Child #4 were notified on 9/1/2023 that Child #4 could not attend until we receive a health report. The health report was turned in on 9/5/2023. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: The facility had Tylenol for Child #5 that lacked a medication log with parental written consent for administration of the medication to the child while in care. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Medication log was sent home with the Parents of Child #5 and was asked to fill it out to its entirety. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff were observed using wipes and not washing the toddler's hands after diapering the young and older toddlers who were able to wash their hands at the sink. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Electric water pumps were purchased for use in the classrooms. The water pumps will be placed by the diapering areas for use by both staff and children after diapering. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Staff were observed disposing of soiled diapers in a lidded trash can that was not hands free in the Monkey Room (Rm 53) and Turtle Room (Overflow) for disposal of soiled diapers. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New hands free diaper genies were purchased and will be placed in classrooms upon arrival on 9/28/2023. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(c) Description: Diapering area not used for food prep Noncompliance Area: The sink in the Infant Room and the Turtle Room (Overflow) was observed to be used for bottle prep, washing bottles and dishes used by the children and handwashing after diapering. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sink in the infant room is now split. One side is used for handwashing and the other side is used for dishes. The dirty dishes in the turtle room are placed in a bin and taken to a different sink where dishwashing is permitted. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked documentation of completion of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 within the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, which was by December 30, 2022, as per Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was notified on 9/1/2023 and had 1 week to complete the training. Staff #1 completed the training on 9/6/2023 |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Staff were observed not washing their hands immediately after diapering the young and older toddlers. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be required to participate in diapering training on Better Kid Care. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: The infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name on them. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An email was sent on 9/4/2023 to parents requiring them to label all of their child's belongings. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3 lacked verification of their child care experience and education prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will obtain verification of childcare experience (if any) and education. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3 contained only one of the two required written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 obtained a second written nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.24(f) - Director ID | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(f) Description: Director ID Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 8/29/23, Staff #4, the director, presented on a PA Driver's License that expired on 8/26/23. Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director updated her PA Drivers License. |
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| 2023-08-29 | 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: Staff file #3 lacked a completed PA State Criminal Clearance with disseminated date and a valid NSOR certificate. Staff #3 resided in the state of California within the previous 5 years and lacked California State Criminal Clearance, the Child Abuse Clearance and the Sex Registry Clearance in the file. (See LIS CODE SHEET) 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 #3 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.) A new copy of the PA State Criminal Clearance with the disseminated date was printed and added to the staff's file. The staff member needed assistance with the NSOR Certificate clearance. The director and the staff member called about the NSOR certificate on 9/26/2023 and a new copy will be sent in the mail asap. The copy will be added to the staff file upon receipt. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 contained copies of staff evaluations completed on 1/21/22 and 3/2/23, which exceeded the 12 months as required. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will conduct evaluations every 12 months instead of once per calendar year. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: The outlet behind the chair in the Monkey room (Rm 53) lacked an outlet cover. 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.) An outlet cover was placed on the outlet in the Monkey room. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The janitors closet in the hallway where toxics and cleaning materials are stored was not locked and was accessible to the children in care. There were Clorox disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer on the shelving unit in the Music room that were accessible to the 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.) The janitors closet has been locked. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The temperature in the girl's bathroom in the hallway measured at 112° F and was accessible to the children in care. The temperature in the bathroom's in the gym measured at 123° F and was accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Daycare director will meet with the church about turning down the temperature of the hot water. If that is not able to be done, then the hot water will be turned off when daycare is operating. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Turtle (Overflow) Rm lacked sterile gauze pads. The first aid kit in the Preschool (Rm25, 26) room lacked 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.) Gauze pads were placed in the first aid kit in the Turtle room. Soap was placed in the first aid kit in the Preschool Room. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78/3270.113(a) Description: Lighting/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At naptime during the renewal inspection, it was observed that there was not sufficient natural or artificial light in the Giraffe room (Rm 46); the Turtle room (Overflow) and the Infant Room (Rm 42, 43) for the staff to see the children as they were napping. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lamp was placed in the Giraffe and Infant room for artificial light during nap time. The Turtle room was moved to the Monkey room to use natural light coming in through the window to give sufficient light for staff to see the children as they are napping. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The toilet bowl in the Monkey Room (Rm 53) was dirty and had black water in it. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since the Monkey room is now in use, it has been scrubbed, disinfected, and is ready for childcare use. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The toilets in the Fox Room (Rm 50) lacked a hand washing sign. The diapering areas in the Giraffe Room (Rm 46), the Infant Room and the Turtle Room (Overflow) lacked hand washing signs at each diapering area. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were purchased and placed at each toilet, sink, and diaper changing station within the facility. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: The diapering areas in the Fox Room (Rm 50,) Giraffe Room (Rm 46), Monkey Room (Rm 53) and the Turtle Room (Overflow) lacked a source of running water for hand washing at each diapering area. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Electric water pumps were purchased for use in the classrooms. They will be placed beside the diapering areas for use by both the children and staff after diapering. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The exit to Grace Hall foyer area which is an emergency exit was obstructed with cots lining the sides of the hall. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cots were moved to a new storage area free from the doorway. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: The facility had a portable space heater located in the Music Room. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The portable space heater was removed from the facility. |
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| 2022-08-30 | 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 outside play space, all bolts on the fence and gates are facing the inside of the play space and are exposed. On the outside play space climbing apparatus which is colored teal, purple and blue, observed a crack on the third stair in the right corner causing a pinch and crush point and the top stair is starting to wear away. causing a tripping hazard to the children in care. 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.) Small rubber buttons will be placed on all bolts on the fence that are facing the inside of the play space and exposed. The climbing apparatus which is colored teal, purple and blue will be inspected and fixed appropriately where needed. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In Room 46, observed latex gloves in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The latex gloves were removed from the unlocked drawer and put up in a cabinet where it is not accessible to children. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in room 46 lacks an operable thermometer. 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.) The director will purchase a new thermometer for the refrigerator in room 46. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: Observed that there were styrofoam cups in the School Age room and these cups are used by the school age children in care. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Styrofoam cups were disposed of. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for child #4 lacks the date of the child's admission. 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.) Since the fee agreement was an updated agreement due to age increase, the director will look through the child's file and transfer the admission date onto the new agreement. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the health insurance and policy number. The emergency contact information on file for child #3 lacks addresses of all persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contacts will be sent home to the appropriate families to be fixed. Corrections will be highlighted. |
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| 2022-08-30 | 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 initial health assessment on file for child #2, (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was not provided within 90 days of start date (suspended regulations allowing 90 days) . There is now a current health assessment on file and dated 12/16/21. The initial health assessment on file for child #5, (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was not provided within 60 days of start date. There is now a current health assessment on file and dated 8/11/22. 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.) Keep up to date on child health assessments. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: There was more than six months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for child #4, who is a young toddler. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will require the parents to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #3 lacks verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.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.) The parent will be contacted to verify the flu shot. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) - Name on bottle/Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) Description: Name on bottle/Original label Noncompliance Area: Observed an Epi Pen which expired 7/2022. Observed Infant Tylenol which expired 4/22. Observed A and D ointment which lacked the name of the child for whom it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All expired medication was disposed of. The appropriate name was placed on the A&D ointment. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In Room 53, observed Infant Motrin, Infant Tylenol and Saline Spray for child #6 which lacked parent's written consent for administration. 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.) Med Logs were filled out with parents consent for administration for all medications in Room 53. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility file lacked documentation of a plan for continuity of operations during the aftermath of a disaster. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plan for continuity of operations during the aftermath of a disaster was written and placed in the emergency binder. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: CPR/FA 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3-, staff person # 3 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 was sent for CPR training on 9/29/2022 |
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| 2022-08-30 | 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: There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current updated health assessments on file for #1 and #5. The file for staff #2 lacks a health assessment which was completed in the past 24 months. The file for staff #3 lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to providing service in a child care setting. There is now a current 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.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.) GUMC Daycare was closed between 3/2020-8/2021 with limited availability between September and October of 2020. Staff #1 returned in September 2021 and staff #2 returned in August 2021. Director will make sure staff keep up to date on health assessments. If theirs runs out, they will not be able to work until they get a current one completed. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack. The menu was not posted nor provided to each family at least one week in advance. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A menu will be created that includes breakfast, lunch, and snack and will be hung on the bulletin board by the entrance in which parents enter. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, observed a five month old sitting in a bouncer and being bottle fed by a staff. Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were informed that an infant 6 months of age or younger must be held while being bottle fed. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility file lacked documentation of an emergency plan drill and within the past year. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will log drill in a more timely manner using the correct log and place in the emergency binder. |
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| 2022-08-30 | 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 file for staff #2 lacks documentation that fire safety training has been completed within the past year. 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.) Staff will attend fire safety training with the center as a whole in November. |
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| 2022-08-30 | 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 # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CPR/FA from an approved curriculum and PQUA approved instructor. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 3 will have until 10/14/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 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 #3 was sent to CPR training on 9/29/2022. |
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| 2022-08-30 | 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: Staff person #3 lacked a disclosure and NSOR on or before initial date in a child care position (See LIS CODE SHEEET). There is now a disclosure and NSOR on file and dated : Disclosure 4/22/22 and NSOR - 5/3/22. The file for staff #4 lacks a current Child Abuse clearance within the past 60 months. Child Abuse on file is dated 8/27/17. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #--- 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.) Director will ensure newly hired staff have their disclosure and NSOR before their first day working with children. Child Abuse Clearance Center has been contacted for staff #4. It is a technical error that is happening to a lot of people. There is no way to fix it until we hear back from Harrisburg. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks documentation of the qualifications required for a group supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There was miscommunication about the qualifications of a Group Supervisor. Staff #1 will be dropped back down to an Assistant Group Supervisor title. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: In Room 25/27, observed that the telephone in the room lacked the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will post emergency telephone numbers by each telephone. |
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| 2022-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: On the fire drill log, observed that the hypothetical location of the fire was the same for consecutive drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure that the hypothetical location is different for each of the fire drills. |
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| 2022-08-30 | 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: Observed that the facility did not check the fire detection devices every 30 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. 30 day manual checks of the fire detection system/devices. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will check the fire detection system and fill out the appropriate documentation. |
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| 2021-12-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on written information and information obtained in interviews, it was determined on several occasions a young school age child was picked up and physically moved from one area and to another area to be put down in a time out spot. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Meeting held with individual reminding them of expectations including laws we have to abide by as a child care facility. |
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| 2021-12-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained during interviews, it was determined that while a child was acting out, a staff person used their arms and legs to restrict the child's movement until the child was calm and was then released. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Meeting held with staff member and she was reminded of laws we have to abide by as a child care facility. |
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