Gpy Abington Early Learning Center
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, Staff Person #3 had 4 children sleeping in the Infant Room, in cribs that were not at least 2 feet apart on at least 3 sides while the rest equipment was in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cribs were rearranged to be 2 feet apart along 3 sides on Tuesday 6/16. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, in the Older Toddler Classroom, Staff Person #2 was observed changing a child on the changing table, there were 4 additional children present in the childcare space, Staff Person #2 stated they had 6 children. There were 5 children observed in the child care space and 1 child in the bathroom. Child #1 was observed in the bathroom unsupervised with their hand in the toilet. Also, in the Infant Room, Staff Person #3 was in the closet with the door closed, leaving 4 children unsupervised. THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 was terminated as of 6/16 due to violation of YMCA policies. Staff #2 completed the Better Kid Care training - Infant-Toddler Care: Daily Routines on 6/9/2026. Staff person #2 was retrained by YMCA District Team leader on proper supervision of children while changing diapers and/or assisting children with toileting. Staff #2 will complete the following Trainings: Supervision: Positioning- Where Do I stand? Supervision: What's required? |
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, in the Preschool Classroom, Staff Person #1 was unable to name the children in their assigned supervisory group, leaving 3 children unaccounted for. THIS IS CONTINIUED NONCOMPLIANCE. 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. 1.06/18/2026: Children must be supervised at all times. 2. 09/16/2026: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 06/16/2026- Staff person #1 completed the Better Kid Care trainings - Supervision: Counting Children and Supervision Staff/Child ratios on 6/10/26. District Team Leader has retrained all staff on proper use of name to face counting. In addition, provider reached out to ELRC to provide additional training on name to face and counting. Staff #2 will complete the following Trainings: Supervision: Positioning- Where Do I stand? and Supervision: What's required? 2. 09/16/2026- Ratio sheets that have been previously approved will continue to be used until further instruction provided by DHS. |
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 06/16/2026, the sink located in the Preschool Classroom was clogged. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sink was unclogged by the facility director as of Tuesday 6/16. The sign was left up but has since been removed. Sink is in working condition. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-05-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 05/05/2026, while under the supervision of Staff Person #1, Child #1 was able to climb the outside of the indoor play structure, which is approximately 14 feet tall, falling from the structure when Staff Person #2 called Child #1's name, hitting their face on the floor, resulting in nasal bleeding, a black eye and swelling and tearing of upper lip. 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.) All children will be supervised by staff while in the Kid Zone Area. While children are on elevated play structures, staff will be positioned with increased visibility and proximity to children. On 5/20/26 - the entire staff team completed supervision training with Montco ELRC, which included positioning of staff. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119/3270.166(6) - Infant sleep position/Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119/3270.166(6) Description: Infant sleep position/Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Monitoring Visit conducted on 05/14/2026, Child #1 was placed in a crib on their back, on top of a boppy pillow with a loose blanket over the child being used to prop the bottle up to their mouth. 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. 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.) All blankets have been removed from all cribs. All staff were retrained on proper feeding of an infant. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 03/30/2026, it was determined on 03/27/2026, child #1 eloped from Kid Zone play space as staff person #1 was leaving room. Child #1 went through lobby area, upstairs to 2nd floor where child #1 was able to access elevator, taking elevator to lower basement level, exiting through exterior door on lower basement level, running up the ramp, through the parking lot and down the sidewalk into traffic on busy main road, where a passerby and child care staff were able to retrieve child #1. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 1. 04/10/2026: Children must be supervised at all times. 2. 05/24/2026: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Implemented 05/20/2026. 3. 07/10/2026: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 04/10/2026- All children will be supervised. Implemented 05/14/2026. 2. 05/24/2026- DHS will refer us to ELRC for in person supervision training which and all staff will attend. Implemented 05/20/2026. 3.07/10/2026- Ratio sheets will be completed weekly once DHS approves the form sent previously to this plan of correction. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 03/30/2026, when asked to identify their supervisory groups, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not have clear supervisory groups. Staff Person #2 identified 3 children in their supervisory group, but one child they named was not present at the time of the investigation. Staff Person #3 stated they could not name their group because they were in the bathroom when Staff Person #2 identified their group and they did not know which children Staff Person #2 already identified. 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.) All staff will have their own primary care groups of children. They will be able to name and recognize the children in their groups. Both staff were given disciplinary actions for not following proper care groups. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 03/30/2026, the files for Staff Person #1 hired, 09/16/2025, and Staff Person #2, hired 02/12/2026, did not have an initial health assessment including the results of a tuberculin skin test. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has completed her health physical on 4/3 with completion of TB Staff Person #2 will have this completed by 4/30. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain two written 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 Person #2 has completed her Chekster for reference on 2/6/26. As of 4/1/26 - a copy is now in her staff file onsite. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #1, hired 09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #1, hired09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 completed her health and safety training model. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit, Staff Person #1, hired 09/16/2025, did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 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 person #1 completed her mandated reporter training. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 03/30/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed PA Criminal Background Clearance or a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has both her PA criminal background check and her complete NSOR. |
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| 2025-12-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 12/04/2025, the most recent National Sex Offender Registry Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 09/17/2020. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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 # 1 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 Member #1 will receive back her NSOR before returning back to the classroom working directly with children. Staff Member #1 is out on leave until 1/5/26. |
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| 2025-12-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 12/04/2025, there were stained ceiling tiles in the Pre-Kindergarten Classroom above the lunch tables and in the Indoor Play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The YMCA team has scheduled the lift and replacement of ceiling tiles. |
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| 2025-12-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 12/04/2025, there was peeling paint on the wall in the Toddler Classroom near the door for the Infant Classroom. 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 YMCA has scheduled to have the wall repainted in the Toddler Classroom. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain a Child Service Report. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 is no longer in attendance with our program. His last day of enrollment was 6/13/25. The remaining children will have service reports completed and signed by families. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the dates on the Emergency Contact and Agreement forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 indicated that the forms had not been reviewed, updated or signed within a 6-month time frame. 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 is no longer in attendance with our program. His last day of enrollment was 6/13/25. All children's files will be reviewed and signed by families. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 was dated 11/30/23 and the most recent health assessment on file for Child #5 was dated 02/08/2024. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 was asked to submit her most recent well visit with immunization records. |
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| 2025-06-11 | 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child #3's hands after being diapered. 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.) Staff # 1 was coached and reviewed the hand washing policy for both herself and child. Staff person #1 will wash the child's hands and her own hands after finishing a diaper change. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, Staff Person #1 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.) Staff # 1 was coached and reviewed the hand washing policy for both herself and child. Staff person #1 will wash the child's hands and her own hands after finishing a diaper change. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 contained one written nonfamily reference letter. 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 #2 received her second letter of reference. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the most recent verification of Emergency Plan training on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 09/15/2023. 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.) Staff #4 has been trained on the up-to-date emergency plan for Abington ELC. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 took college course in the fall and spring semesters to equate training hours. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, Staff Person #3, hired 05/20/2024 did not contain verification of the completion of Annual Fire Safety Training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 completed her fire safety training on 6/18/2025. |
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| 2025-06-11 | 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: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/11/2025, there was peeling paint on the doorframe of the bathroom located in the Pre-Kindergarten Classroom. 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 on the doorframe of the Pre K classroom was painted by facilities on the weekend of 6/14. |
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| 2025-05-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, Child #1 was left in the Pre-School Classroom with two therapists unsupervised by facility staff. 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.) All children will remain supervised by facility staff at all times. |
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| 2025-05-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written 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.) Provider will obtain the required documents for Staff Person #1. |
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| 2025-05-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain the verification of education and childcare experience required to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain the required documents to verify Staff Person #1's qualifications as an Assistant Group Supervisor. |
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| 2025-05-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, the fire drill log indicated fire drills were not being conducted at least every 60 days. The two most recent fire drill on file were dated 01/23/2025 and 04/14/2025. 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.) Provider will conduct a fire drill every 60 days. |
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| 2025-05-21 | Allocated 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 the Inspection conducted on 05/21/2025, the fire drill log indicated that the fire detection system was not being tested every 30 days. The two most recent dates the fire detection system was tested were 01/23/2025 and 04/14/2025. The facility also could not provide the Fire Inspection Report. 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.) Provider will test the Fire Detection System and obtain the Fire Inspection Report. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 unannounced inspection 02/24/2025, staff person #2 was unable to name children staff person was supervising. Staff person was only staff in the room at the time. 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.) Director spoke with staff person #2 about knowing the children in the classroom. Director let staff person #2 know about the primary care cards. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 02/24/2025, staff person #1 did not have verification that NSOR had been applied for nor was the completed clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is still waiting for their NSOR. Due to this, the staff member is scheduled to be in a room with another permanent employee until receiving NSOR. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) - Age appropriate/Facilitate child development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Description: Age appropriate/Facilitate child development Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 02/05/2025, there were insufficient amount and variety of toys and manipulatives in classrooms for students to facilitate emotional, cognitive, communicative and motor development. THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New teachers spent the day going through the closet of toys and putting toys on the shelf in the preschool classroom. The staff and children have access to the toys. There were additional materials ordered for the center. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 02/05/2025, baseboard trim in Kid Zone play space was loose and coming off the walls through out the entire play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The baseboard was glued back to the wall to make sure that it is secure and cannot be removed. |
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| 2024-12-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) - Age appropriate/Facilitate child development | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Description: Age appropriate/Facilitate child development Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 01/10/2025, there were insufficient amount and variety of toys and manipulatives in classrooms for students to facilitate emotional, cognitive, communicative and motor development. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There will be a sufficient amount and a variety of toys and manipulatives available to the students in the classroom. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, plastic bags were observed in the cubbies in the Older Toddlers Room. 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.) All plastic bags were removed from the classrooms and all staff were informed that all diaper materials need to be stored in plastic containers and not their packaging. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) - Original container/Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Description: Original container/Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, inhaler for child #1 was observed in the Older Toddlers room. The medication was not labeled in its original container. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. 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.) The parents were contacted and the parents took the inhaler home with them, stating she no longer needs it. Director let the family know that if something were to change, we would need the inhaler to be placed in the original box to return. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain an initial health assessment stating staff person was suitable to provide child care and free from communicable disease. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has appointment scheduled. She will have her physical completed and a TB test read with results. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, emergency plan did not indicate locations away from the facility that would be used in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was updated to include locations away from the facility and address for these locations. Families were launched communication letting them know of such locations. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, staff #1 and #2 did not have verification that Pediatric Frist Aid and CPR had been completed within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 1 took the training on 11/12 and 11/14. We are waiting for her certificate. Staff member 2 is taking the last part of the course on November 27th. If staff member 2 does not attend this class - then staff member 2 will be removed from the schedule until this course is completed. We should have certificates by 12/6 but will depend on American Red Cross |
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| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, a ficus elastica was observed in the 2nd floor Pre School classroom on the floor at the end of the cubbies closest to the entry door. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plant was removed from the classroom |
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| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, the following was observed: stained ceiling tiles in the Kids Zone indoor play area; the rubber threshold cover at the bottom of the door leading to the outdoor play space was unattached. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All ceiling tiles will be replaced upon renting the scissor lift and completing the work. The rubber threshold cover has been replaced to date. |
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| 2024-11-14 | 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: During unannounced inspection 11/14/2024, fire inspection report completed 11/08/2024 indicated a deficiency. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspection report states that they cannot confirm the elevator works during a fire alarm. We are in need of the elevator company and the fire inspection company to be onsite at the same time to confirm all things work. We are working on getting both companies out at the same time so that the report can be updated. |
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| 2024-10-10 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 10/10/2024, files of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain a health assessment screening confirming staff persons are free from communicable disease and suitable for child care. THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 received a completed health assessment on 10/23/24 and was submitted to inspector on 10/24/24. Staff person #2 had a health assessment appointment scheduled for 10/24/24 with a TB test reading scheduled for 10/26/2024. Completed paperwork will be sent no later than 10/28/2024. |
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| 2024-10-10 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 10/10/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor). THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has requested a copy of their High School Transcripts that should be received no later than 10/31/24. Staff person #1 has been and will continue to operate as a classroom aide until proper verification forms are submitted. |
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| 2024-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024, staff person #2 and #3 did not identify supervision of specific children after stating they had specific children in their primary care groups. 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.) Supervisor reviewed primary care groups and the use of our primary care group card system with all staff members during monthly staff meeting on 9/13/2024. |
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| 2024-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024, file of staff person #3 did not contain completed health assessment verifying staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to work in child care. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of staff person #3 Health Assessment and TB test was sent to inspector on 9/11/2024 |
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| 2024-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024, there was no file available for staff person #1 to review. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file for staff person #1 was sent to inspector via email on 9/11/2024 |
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| 2024-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Description: Name, address, and phone/Age Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of state issued identification. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2's state issued identification was sent to inspector via email on 9/11/2024 |
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| 2024-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit 09/09/2024, files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff persons suitability to serve as facility persons 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.) Reference reports for staff persons #2 and #3 were sent to inspector via email on 9/11/2024 |
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| 2024-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 09/09/2024. file of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial employment. 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.) Emergency plan certificates were emailed to inspector and added to staff files on 9/11/24. Review of the emergency plan was completed for staff person #1 and #2 during their New Employee Orientation. |
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| 2024-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 09/09/2024, file for staff person #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR). Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verifications of education were sent to inspector and added to staff files on 9/11/2024. |
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| 2024-09-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit 09/09/2024, toilet tank in Pre School bathroom on the 2nd floor was missing its lid. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. 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.) A replacement lid for the toilet tank has been ordered and is expected to be delivered by 9/30/2024. A facilities person will replace the lid as soon as it is delivered and no later than 10/2/2024 |
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| 2024-08-08 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 08/08/2024, spillage was observed in the bottom of the refrigerator located in the Pre School classroom on the 2nd floor. 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.) A staff member cleaned and sanitized the spillage located in the bottom of the refrigerator on 8/8/2024. |
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| 2024-08-08 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 08/08/2024, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas: on the first floor next to the air conditioning vent, near the fire alarm sensor and near the rest room; on the second floor in the child care space near the air conditioning vent, by the window on the left side of the classroom and in the corner near the bank of windows facing Old York Rd. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stained ceiling tiles were replaced with new ones on 8/9 and 8/12. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 05/22/2024, it was determined that on 05/17/2024 during nap time in classroom where 9 children were napping and two children were not, child #1 was able to open a child safety gate, take elevator down from the 2nd floor, leave main door of facility and go 0.7 miles away to Valley Rd where he was found by a passer by. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The YMCA will submit an approved facility procedure for counting children to DHS. Once approved, the YMCA will complete and submit to DHS weekly. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 05/22/2024, it was determined that on 05/17/2024 during nap time in classroom where 9 children were napping and two children were not, child #1 was able to open a child safety gate, take elevator down from the 2nd floor, leave main door of facility and go 0.7 miles away to Valley Rd where he was found by a passer by. On 05/22/2024, child in first floor classroom was observed eloping from classroom and cert rep alerted staff so staff could retrieve child from hallway outside of classroom. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children will be supervised while in the care of the YMCA. The staff will maintain staff to child ratios by using name to face counts every 15 minutes using the Tadpoles Attendance tracking app. Staff will continue to use primary care cards in additional to the Tadpoles app. Additionally, door chimes were added to all exiting classroom doors, a newer baby gate with a different mechanism was installed for the classroom and we are exploring options for adding additional fobs to our elevator access (waiting on ADA compliance and elevator codes). |
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| 2024-05-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 05/22/2024, it was determined that on 05/17/2024 during nap time in classroom where 9 children were napping and two children were not, child #1 was able to open a child safety gate, take elevator down from the 2nd floor, leave main door of facility and go 0.7 miles away to Valley Rd where he was found by a passer by. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will be required to attend the mandatory DHS training |
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| 2024-05-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 05/22/2024, it was determined that on 05/17/2024, staff #1 was left alone with 11 children, 9 who were napping and 2 who were active in the classroom leaving staff person out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIO MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Currently there are two staff members in the classroom while the children are schedule to nap. This will allow us to maintain staff to child ratios. |
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| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/06/2024, staff person #2 was observed completing a diaper change and unable to wash hands of infant and own hands due to no water source present in the infant classroom; staff person #3 was observed completing a diaper change series in the toddler classroom and did not wash child's hands or change gloves and wash own hands before changing a second child. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. 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.) A reminder about handwashing procedures was sent to all staff in an email via the tadpoles communication app and the posted handwashing signs were sent as a text reminder to all staff. A portable sink has been placed in the infant classroom until the permanent sinks can be repaired. A coaching conversation was had and documented with staff person #3 surrounding proper handwashing procedures. |
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| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During unannounced inspection 05/06/2024, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. There was no evidence of previously completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file. 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 person #1 completed Pediatric CPR and First Aid on Saturday 05/11/2024 |
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| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g)/3270.82(j) - Clean and good repair/Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g)/3270.82(j) Description: Clean and good repair/Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/06/2024, the infant room had no source of running water present for handwashing in the diapering area. The two sinks located in the diapering area were marked with signs that said "DO NOT USE". Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. 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.) A portable sink was placed in the infant room on 5/7/204 for handwashing. Clean water is refilled at least once daily, or as needed, and dirty water is dumped at least once daily or as needed. The portable sink shall remain in the infant classroom until the permanent sinks are fixed and useable again |
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| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/06/2024, fire drill logs presented indicated that last fire drill was held 02/08/2024. 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 held on 5/7/2024 at 10:40am |
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| 2023-12-19 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 12/19/2023, the file for staff persons #1did not contain a health assessment. 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.) The director received a health assessment for staff reason #1 on 12/29/2023 and added it to their file. |
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| 2023-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/19/2023, the provider did not have a record of fire detection system inspection completed in the last 12-months on file. Correction Required: 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.) Th fire detection system inspection was completed on 9/7/2023 and reinspection was completed on 10/19/2023. Documents were sent to the onsite director on 12/28/2023 by Abington Fire Marshall. The onsite director forwarded the inspection summary to the facilities manager so both parties have a copy. |
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| 2023-08-07 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 8-7-23 during Initial inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few refrigerators were missing thermometers. 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.) Provider will make sure all refrigerators have thermometers. This was fixed on site during inspection. |
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| 2023-08-07 | Initial review | 3270.72(b) - Screened | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(b) Description: Screened Noncompliance Area: On 8-7-23 during Initial inspection Certification Representative noticed that two windows on the upper floor of the facility were missing screens. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure two windows on upper level of facility will be screened. This was fixed on site during renewal inspection. |
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| 2023-08-07 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On 8-7-23 during Initial inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few handwashing signs were missing over sinks in the facility. 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.) Provider will place handwashing signs above all sinks in the facility. This was fixed on site during inspection. |
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