Grams Place Inc
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About the Provider
We have had bumps and bruises along the way, but strive every day to provide children with a loving, family oriented learning environment where staff treats the children like their own.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-12-16 | 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 test the fire system within a 30 day window between 7/3/25 -8/5/25. 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.) Fire detection system will be checked within 30 days each month |
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| 2025-08-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a damaged fence latch on a fence panel in the 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.) A temporary fix has been placed to keep the damaged area of the fence inaccessible to children. We are currently waiting on a permanent fix from the fence company to have it permanently repaired |
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| 2024-12-11 | 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: The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was obtained late. It was due 3/5/24 and obtained 3/7/24. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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 will obtain a new health assessment in the proper time frame of every two years |
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| 2024-12-11 | 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: The file for staff #1 contains an NSOR clearance that was obtained late. It was due 11/16/24 and obtained 11/21/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All clearances will be submitted within the 5 year time frame |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed the following toxics accessible to children: cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet in the PS area; Eucerin labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf in the PS bathroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toxic materials and diaper creams will be kept inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed a lysol cleaning product stored next to food items in the infant area on a countertop. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toxic materials will be kept separate from the areas where food is stored. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 and #4 does not include the child's date of admission Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date was obtained and entered properly on the forms. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include the work address for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The addresses will obtained and entered onto the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The addresses for listed release persons were obtained and entered onto the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-12-01 | 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: The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #2 are dated 4/13/23, more than 6 months prior. 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.) The file was given to the parent for review and the appropriate signatures were obtained. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 3/14/22, is dated 12/23/22, more than 60 days after enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health assessment and immunization list is on file. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Immunization record in the file for Child #2 was dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. 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.) A current health assessment and immunization list is on file. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In the Older Toddler room, an inhaler for Child #5 did not have the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The box for the inhaler was obtained from the parent and will be kept with the medication. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4) Description: Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff #3 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee will obtain a new physical with the information properly check marked for suitability to provide childcare in the space provided. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 completed 2 of 12 hours of childcare training between annual training dates 9/15/22-9/15/23 and 10 hours of childcare training hours beyond the annual training dates. 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.) The staff member will complete the correct amount of training as required and continue to do so yearly. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: Although inaccessible from children, multiple cleaning products were observed on a shelf above stacks of individual diapers in Younger Toddler area, which could cause contamination of the items below if leaking occurred. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning solutions will be kept inside of a container on the top shelf to avoid any possibility of leakage onto diapers below. |
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| 2022-12-01 | 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: A plastic toy bin used by children was observed to be cracked, which creates a potential pinch point. 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 plastic toy bin was immediately discarded. |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.102(e) - Clean and good repair/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.102(e) Description: Clean and good repair/Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler space, observed three rest mats which are torn at the corner, exposing the foam, which causes a potential choking hazard. In the older preschool space, observed four torn rest mats. 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. 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.) Torn mats were repaired or replaced to ensure foam was no longer accessible to children |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physicians address was added to the child's file immediately |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The work address for the parent was obtained and entered on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report on file for child #5, a young toddler, is dated more than six months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent child health report was obtained from the doctor and is now on file. |
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| 2022-12-01 | 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: The file for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proof of an updated flu shot was obtained for child #4. A written email note was received from all other parents that their child/children would not be obtaining the flu shot for personal reasons. |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of child's allergy medicine in the main classroom which has an expiration date of 7/2022. 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 allergy medicine was immediately discarded |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of infant Tylenol in the infant room which lacks written parental consent for administration. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant Tylenol was removed from the child's bin immediately. |
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| 2022-12-01 | 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 emergency plan was not updated by 7/1/22 to include volunteer emergency preparedness training, drills, and 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.) The emergency plan has been updated to include language regarding volunteers and staff support workers along with staff in two locations of the plan that pertain to training and continuity of operations. |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated in an interval which exceeds 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain staff health assessments within every 24 months for all staff members |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The two most recent updates to the emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #1 are dated in an interval which exceeds 6 months. Correction Required: 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.) Provider will have parents review emergency contact forms and agreements minimally every six months for changes or updates. |
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| 2022-12-01 | 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: The file for staff person #1 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) who has resided out of state in previous five years. lacks a NSOR issued from the state where staff person #1 previously resided. The file for staff person #1 and staff person #4 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) contains an expired version of the disclosure statement, making it invalid. The file for staff person #2, who has been employed in a childcare taking position more than 45 days, lacks a NSOR. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #1 and #3 may not work at the facility until complete clearances are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #4 have signed updated agreements dated 1/20/2023. Staff person #2 will be removed from care with the children until such time that her NSOR clearance has been received. The out of state NSOR for staff person #1 has been obtained and placed in her file. |
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| 2022-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water at the sink used by children for handwashing in the bathroom adjacent to the older toddler room measured at 116° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Due to this sink being closest to the origin of the hot water, we have placed a sign at this sink that it is only to be used for handwashing by staff. Children will not be permitted to use this sink for handwashing. They will use a separate sink nearby. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There were a tractor riding toy with a crack, a bike with a pealing plastic on the seat area and the roll between the handles, a pink riding car with a crack and a play house with a crack accessible to children . This cracked creates pinching hazards. 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 bicycle was disposed of and other playground equipment was repaired using a plastic welder. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: There was Tylenol in the medication box in the older toddler room with an Expiration date of 7/7/21. 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 tylenol was disposed of. |
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| 2021-12-07 | 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: A staff person in the infant room didn't washed the child hands after diapering . Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A sign has been posted in the infant room near the changing table with instructions regarding proper diapering procedures. The staff was spoken to regarding the violation so it does not occur again. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was 1 silver, metal "tie" from the fence to the pole, was unattached and poking into the play space, which created a cutting/scraping hazard for children in care 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.) We removed them and changed over to zip ties. |
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| 2021-12-07 | 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 / surface coating on a low particle board divider in back of the Young Toddler room, near the gate, accessible to children in care 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 was covered with clear tape and will be repainted. |
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| 2021-12-07 | 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: The manual Fire Detection testing passed 30 days. 8/24/21-10/21/21. 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.) The fire detection system will be tested within every 30 days. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic bin on a three drawer unit in the Classroom was observed to have a crack in the plastic, exposing the children to potential pinch points. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked plastic piece of the bin was covered with tape to prevent any pinch points. In the future, all plastic bins and toys will be inspected for cracks and repaired or replaced as necessary. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hardware connecting the shelving units in the Classroom were observed to have missing or loose screws, rendering the shelves unstable and creating potential pinch or crush hazards. The backing of one of the shelving units was observed to have cracked and splintering wood, exposing the children to rough edges. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The loose screws were removed or replaced. The broken backing material on the shelf in the young toddler room was covered with tape to prevent any pinch points. All furniture present in the daycare will be maintained and any repairs necessary will be made on an ongoing basis. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements in the file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 were the original, signed agreements between the parent and the operator. Staff reported that parents are given a copy of the agreement and the original is retained in the file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, parents will receive the original of the Agreement for services and a copy or second signed original will be maintained in the child's file. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2 and #5 lacked addresses for the designated release person(s). The emergency contact form in the file for Child #7 lacked any individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information was obtained for the listed children. Emergency contact information will be reviewed to verify that the name, address, and telephone numbers are present for any individual designated by the parent for release. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, an older toddler, contained a most recent health report dated 11/08/2017; lacking an updated health report in the last 12 months. The file for Child #3, a preschooler, contained a most recent health report dated 08/23/2018; lacking an updated health report in the last 12 months. The file for Child #5, an older toddler, contained health reports dated 08/24/2018 and 11/1/2019; more than 12 months passed between health assessments. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health assessments will be obtained. The center will obtain health assessments within 60 days of enrollment on every child and obtain follow up health assessments as required. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked documentation of up to date flu vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for Child #2 lacked documentation of up to date flu, Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for Child #3 lacked documentation of up to date flu and DTAP vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proof of her flu vaccine was obtained. In the future we will insure that all the children have their immunizations on file or a signed letter stating their immunization schedule differs from recommended as decided by the parents and the child's pediatrician. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 contained documentation of Child Abuse Clearances dated 06/30/2014 and 07/01/2019; more than 60 months passed between clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, we will make sure that all clearances are applied for in a manner that insures that they will be received within the 60 month period required. |
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| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The wall in the space to the right in the Classroom was observed to have a peeling baseboard, exposing peeling paint and damaged plaster. 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. 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 missing area of baseboard which exposed some peeling paint was covered with tape. In the future, all areas will be inspected for potential peeling. Baseboards and paint will be repaired or replaced as necessary. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the files for children #1, #2, #6 and #7, it was observed that child service reports were not being completed at least once every 6 months. This is evidenced by the most recent child service report on file each child being dated more than 6 months after the previous 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.) In the future, child service reports will be completed on all children every 6 months |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain complete contact information for the child's physician. This is evidenced by only the name of the medical practice being filled out in this section not the address or phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing information was added to child's file. In the future all children's enrollment forms will be reviewed for complete information. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #5 was observed not to contain complete contact information for the persons whom child #5 is authorized to be released to. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing information was added to child's file. In the future, all children enrollment forms will be reviewed for completion of all required information. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6 was observed not to have on file documentation of a health report within the first 60 days of attendance. This is evidenced by the child's date of admission being 12/8/17 and the health report on file being dated 7/17/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, we will follow up more closely to insure that all children have a health report submitted timely and placed in their file |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was disclosed by the operator that the child care facility is not currently using a medication log containing written consent for administration of medication, for medications being kept at the facility to be administered to children in care. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were unaware that a med log was required for epi-pens, a med log was completed and is now on file. In the future, we will insure that any medication brought into the center will have the required medication log and parent consent |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 it was observed that the children's files are not being reviewed at least once every 6 months and being documented with a dated signature. This is evidenced by the most recent dated signature in each child's file documenting review is more than 6 months after the previous dated signature. Correction Required: 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. 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.) In the future, child file reviews will be completed every six months in accordance with the regulations |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 was observed to have been obtained more than 60 months after the previous clearance. This is evidenced by the previous clearance being dated 8/27/2013 and the most recent dated clearance being dated 10/12/18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, all employees will obtain all new clearances within 60 months of their earliest received clearance |
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| 2018-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to only contain one written non family reference attesting to staff person #1'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.) The proper paperwork has been obtained and in the future all employees will obtain two letters of reference. |
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| 2018-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 whose date of ire is 1/26/2018 was observed not to have on file documentation of application for an FBI Criminal History clearance or completion of mandated reporter training. As of 4/26/2018 staff person #1's 90 day provisional hiring period has expired and can no longer work in a child care position until a valid FBI clearance has been obtained and maintained on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff 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. 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.) The proper paperwork has been obtained and in the future all employees will obtain all clearances and complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of employment |
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| 2018-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler/preschool area of the main child care space a bottle of bleach water as identified by staff person #2 was observed not to be labeled with its contents. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all toxics and bleach solutions will be properly labeled |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children for #3, #4, #5 were observed not to contain complete contact documentation for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, we will check to make sure all information on the emergency contact form is completed. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 was observed not to contain complete contact information for the person's whom the child is authorized to be released to. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, we will check to make sure all information on the emergency contact form is completed. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for children #2 and #3 were observed not to contain an initial health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all children will have a health assessment on file within 60 days of enrollment |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for children #1 and #5 were observed to be greater than 12 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future we will maintain a health assessment every 12 months for all children |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for children #1, #4, and #5 were observed not to have been updated at least every 6 months. Correction Required: 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. 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.) Now and in the future, all parent's will review their file and update accordingly every six months |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Multiple crib sheets were observed to be loose leaving excess fabric on the top of the mattress posing a suffocation hazard to the infant aged children napping in the cribs. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all crib sheets will be the proper size for our equipment or altered to not allow them to be loose. |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child abuse clearance on file for staff person #1 was observed to be for volunteer purposes. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff 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. 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.) Now and in the future, we will ensure that all clearances are labeled correctly for childcare |
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| 2017-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Damaged plaster was observed in the preschool area of the main room underneath of the calendar. 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 damage will be repaired and in the future we will maintain the facility to insure there is no plaster exposed |
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