Gifted Minds Early Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1-4, did not know whom they were responsible for. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the inspection, all staff received retraining on Active Supervision, classroom assignments, and responsibility for designated groups of children. Classroom supervision assignments were reviewed with each staff member, and staff demonstrated an understanding of which children they were responsible for supervising at all times. Staff have acknowledged the retraining, and documentation has been placed on file. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3 did not include their arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's agreement has been updated to include the required arrival and departure times. The child's file was reviewed to ensure all required enrollment documentation is complete and accurate. The Director also reviewed all current children's files and corrected any missing or incomplete information to ensure compliance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4). |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms for Child 1 and Child 3 were reviewed and updated to include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. The Director reviewed all children's emergency contact forms to verify that all required information is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3). |
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| 2026-07-06 | 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: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not include their policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms for Child 1 and Child 4 were reviewed and updated to include the required health insurance policy numbers. The Director reviewed all children's emergency contact forms to verify that health insurance information is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6). |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 5, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms for Child 1 and Child 5 were reviewed and updated to include the required address and telephone number for the individuals authorized to pick up the child. The Director reviewed all children's files to verify that authorized release information is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7). |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include an updated emergency contact sheet. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1's Emergency Contact Information Sheet has been reviewed and updated to include current emergency contact information. The Director reviewed all children's emergency contact forms to ensure they are current, complete, and maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f). |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include a current health assessment. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current health assessments for Child 1 and Child 2 have been obtained and placed in their files. The Director reviewed all children's files to verify that current health assessments are on file and meet the requirements of 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3). Any missing or outdated documentation was obtained and corrected. |
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| 2026-07-06 | 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: While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the children's hands were washed before snack. I also observed that staff 3, did not wash the child's hands 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.) Immediately following the inspection, all staff received mandatory retraining on the facility's Handwashing Procedure, Diapering & Sanitation Procedure, and OCDEL health and safety regulations. Staff were instructed on the required times for handwashing, including before meals and snacks, after toileting, and after diapering. Staff demonstrated proper handwashing and diapering procedures, and compliance is now being monitored by the Director. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the hands-free trash was broken. 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.) mmediately following the inspection, the broken hands-free diaper disposal container was removed from service and replaced with a functioning hands-free, covered, plastic-lined diaper disposal container. Staff were reminded that all soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately in the designated hands-free receptacle in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3). Compliance was verified by the Director. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the surface was not wiped with sanitizing solution after diapering. 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.) Immediately following the inspection, all staff were retrained on the facility's Diapering & Sanitation Procedure and the requirements of 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b). Staff were instructed that the diapering surface must be cleaned and sanitized after every diaper change using the approved sanitizing solution or by replacing the disposable covering, as applicable. The Director observed staff completing the procedure correctly to verify compliance. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not have an initial health assessment, nor a PPD. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the inspection, Staff 2 obtained and submitted a completed Adult Health Assessment that included the required tuberculosis screening documentation in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2). The documentation was placed in the employee's personnel file, and the Director verified that the file is now complete. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience, education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the inspection, the employee's personnel file was reviewed and updated to include acceptable verification of education, training, and/or experience as required by 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv). Documentation was obtained, placed in the employee's personnel file, and verified by the Director to ensure the record is complete. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references. 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.) Immediately following the inspection, two written, nonfamily references were obtained for the employee and placed in the employee's personnel file in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5). The Director reviewed the personnel file to verify that all required documentation is now complete. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill. 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.) Gifted Minds Early Learning Center has completed the required annual emergency drill and documented the drill in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.274(a)(6). An Emergency Drill Log has been completed and placed on file at the facility. The program will continue to conduct and document annual emergency drills and maintain all required records for review. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include their emergency plan training. 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 and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gifted Minds Early Learning Center has updated all staff emergency preparedness training records to document emergency plan training provided at the time of hire and during annual training. Documentation now includes the date of training, staff member's name, trainer's name, and staff signature acknowledging receipt and understanding of the Emergency Plan. All required documentation has been placed in each employee's personnel file. |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have the correct CPR training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 has obtained the required Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. The current certification has been reviewed, verified, and placed in the employee's personnel file. The Director has reviewed all staff certifications to ensure compliance with the requirements of 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i). |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include Part 1 of their health & safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 and Staff 2 have successfully completed Part 1 of the required Health and Safety Training. Certificates of completion have been obtained and placed in each employee's personnel file. The Director has verified that all current staff have completed the required training and that documentation is maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(i). |
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| 2026-07-06 | 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: During the inspection, it was observed that the water was temping at 132 degrees. 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.) Immediately following the inspection, the hot water temperature was adjusted to comply with the maximum allowable temperature of 110°F in areas accessible to children. The Director verified the water temperature after the adjustment to ensure compliance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b). |
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| 2026-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall under the window. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling paint located on the wall beneath the window has been repaired. The damaged area was scraped, patched as needed, primed, and repainted, restoring the surface to a smooth, clean, and safe condition. The area was inspected by the Director to verify that no peeling or damaged paint remains. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have an emergency contact sheet. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child 1 was contacted immediately on July 21, 2025 and a completed emergency contact form was submitted and placed in the child's file. Staff verified the information and ensured it was accessible in the classroom and emergency binder. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1 did not include an agreement form. Correction Required: A child's record shall 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.) The parent of Child 1 was contacted on July 21, 2025 and was provided an Agreement form. A completed and signed copy of the Agreement form was returned and immediately placed in the child's file. |
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| 2025-07-18 | 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: While conducting my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 114 degrees. 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 water heater thermostat was immediately adjusted to reduce the maximum temperature to ensure the water does not exceed 110F. A follow-up test confirmed that the temperature is now within the required range. |
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| 2025-07-18 | 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: While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility has not conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days. 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.) A fire drill was conducted on July 23. 2025 upon identifying the oversight. The fire drill took place at 10:30am. Documentation of the drill, including date, time and participating persons has been recorded. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Initial review | 3270.101(c) - Include 6 categories of development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(c) Description: Include 6 categories of development Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the main room did not contain all the required play equipment. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately acquired additional play equipment and materials to meet the required standards. This included a bicycle, additional push/pull toys, several hula hoops, a ring toss game, (2) sets of climbing/stacking soft cubes, a bouncy ball as well as (2) sets of large blocks. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Initial review | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not include a completed emergency plan posted. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately created a complete and detailed Emergency Preparedness Transportation plan that outlines the communication protocols, staff responsibilities and designated transportation methods. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had toxics accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toxic materials are cleaning supplies were relocated to a secure locked location that is not accessible to children. |
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