Grace Montessori School
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has an inhaler that expired on 4/25, and Albuterol that expired on 7/25 both are for asthma. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired medication was removed from the classroom and parent was emailed. Medication was sent home with the parent on 9/26/25. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed 13 exposed bolts in the outdoor play space accessible to the children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The exposed bolts were covered with caps on the playground. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed mulch in the lower area of the outdoor play space accessible to toddlers. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Currently, we have covered the access to the mulch areas for the toddlers by obstacles like the outdoor toy chest. We have ordered a removable fence which should delivered within the next two weeks. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility is missing a policy to address continuity of operations. 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.) Operator will complete a policy to address continuity of operations. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have an incident/accident file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We now have a file in the office which has copies of all the incident and accident report forms. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 is missing one written nonfamily reference. 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.) The provided the missing reference letter. It has been placed in the staffs file. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Both bathrooms in class #2 are missing handwashing signs. 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.) The handwashing signs were hung in both bathrooms. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: Both bathrooms in class #2 are missing lidded waste receptacles. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lids were placed on the trash can. |
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| 2024-09-30 | 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: Operator conducted a fire system check on 5/3/24 and another on 6/11/24 which is a span of 39 days. Operator conducted a fire system check on 7/8/24 and another on 8/28/24 which is a span of 51 days. which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days. 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.) We will make sure that the fire system check happens every 30 days instead of every month. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: Classroom 1 and 2 did not have before and after school care schedules posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will post extended care schedules. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) - Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have health insurance information or work information for the enrolling parent on file. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.) Facility will obtain updated information. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Children 1, 2 and 3 did not have updated flu shots on file. Child 1's last flu shot was from 2021 and children 2 and 3 did not have a flu shot or exemption letter on file. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain updated flu shot/exemption letter. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.) Will obtain an updated health assessment and TB screening. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(d) Description: Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did have an emergency contact form on file. However, it was not signed and dated by the parent/legal guardian. Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent sign updated emergency form. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an updated certificate of compliance. The certificate of compliance expired in December of 2022. The facility also did not have electronic access to the regulations for parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WIll post updated certificate. A link to the regulations will be put on the DHS website. |
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| 2023-09-25 | 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: Staff 3's last fire safety training was from 8/22/2022. As a result, the fire safety training was more than one year old. 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 will complete training. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 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: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/cpr. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 10/10/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff 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.) Facility will contact instructor and get full certificate. |
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| 2022-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: Classroom 2 did not have a daily schedule posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily schedule will be posted. |
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| 2022-09-15 | 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: Child 1 did not have an updated emergency form on file. It was last updated 8/26/2021. 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 informationA 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.) Facility will update the emergency form. |
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| 2022-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a shaken baby syndrome policy 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.) Facility will include policy in the handbook. |
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| 2022-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, 3, 4 and 5 has not completed the preservice health and safety prior to 9/30/2016. Staff 2 completed the training on 9/28/2016. Staff 3 completed it on 9/26/2016. Staff 4 and 5 completed it on 9/16/2016. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f). Staff person #2,3,4 and 5 will have until 9/30/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2,3, 4 and 5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #2,3,4 and 5, staff persons #2,3,4 and 5 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 will take the updated training. |
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| 2022-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff 6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/1/2017. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person 6-- will have until 9/30/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 6, staff person 6 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 6 will be supervised by an AGS that has the correct and updated health and safety training on file and mandated reporter. |
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| 2022-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Classroom 2 did not have a handwashing sign in the bathroom. 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.) Facility will post a handwashing sign. |
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| 2022-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation on file that the alarm system was being tested every 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Alarm was tested on 9/15/2022. |
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| 2021-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have a TB screening on file. Staff 2 did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 and 2 will obtain TB screenings. Staff 2 will obtain a health assessment. |
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| 2021-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) - Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have two letters of reference and proof education on file. Staff 1 also did not have proof of education on file. 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.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 1 will obtain letters of reference and proof of education. |
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| 2021-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 had a Department of Education clearance on file. Staff 1 and 3 did not have an NSOR on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person 1, 3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, 3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1, 3 and 4 will not provider childcare in a DHS room until clearances are obtained. |
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| 2021-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the back wall and by the bathroom in classroom 4. 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.) Will touch up peeling paint. |
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| 2021-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Upon viewing the annual fire alarm testing paperwork, it was observed that the Annunciator in the 1st Lobby was damaged/worn. Upon speaking to the fire alarm company, it was determined that does need to be replaced. 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.) It will be fixed once we have the quote from the fire alarm company. We will provide the paperwork once the annunciator is replaced/fixed. |
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