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Grandmas House Llc

Apollo, PA · Westmoreland County
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616 1st Street Ext, Apollo, PA 15613
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Capacity
159 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (724) 478-1345
616 1st Street Ext
Apollo, PA 15613
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257294
License Issued
Jul 9, 2026
Active Through
Jul 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I worked there and noticed in the young toddler room the silicone wasn’t being removed from the 360 cups - I made this observation when I went to do the dishes after lunch was served. It was horrendous that the cup wasn’t cleaned properly. I felt terrible. Kids deserve better. Having kids drink from disgusting cups is a DHS violation.
The one daycare teacher in the older toddler to prek room yells a lot at the kids, she has no control over them. And has left teachers out of ratio MANY times. Directors don’t do anything about it except tell her she can’t do that. Leaving others out of ratio is a DHS violation.
PTO is “earned” if you never miss work. Regardless of the reason. So you better never want a day off, have doctors appointments, or get sick, or have kids… because you’ll never earn PTO.
And not to mention the horror stories of how some teachers there treat the little kids…

I loved the kiddos I worked with and the families, but looking back… it’s an embarrassment to have even worked for a place that wasn’t able to operate if 4 people called off, let alone the other things they’ve swept under the rug.

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GRANDMAS HOUSE LLC is a Child Care Center in APOLLO PA, with a maximum capacity of 159 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the school-age classroom a plastic toy bin containing colored tiles was observed to be broken creating rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bin was discarded and replaced with new bin.
2026-04-22 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a parental update to the emergency contact information and financial agreement 6-months from the previous 6-month update. The updates in the file are dated 8/13/25 and 3/20/26.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent updated emergency contact and agreement information.
2026-04-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 11/11/24 and 2/6/26.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent submitted updated child heath report.
2026-04-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an emergency drill was conducted on 10/6/25 the emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drill was documented on an emergency drill log.
2026-04-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 5/10/20 and 5/16/25. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 5/14/20 and 5/24/25. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 5/14/20 and 5/16/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person submitted updated clearances.
2025-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-03 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed in the last 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 2/21/24. The facility did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child is suspended from childcare until an updated child health report form is submitted.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked clear bin in the toddler room. There were 2 cracked clear bins in the SA room. There was a brown kids couch with a hole exposing the wood. There was a clear cracked bin in room B. There was a clear cracked bin in room A There was a blue kids couch with hole in room D

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cracked bins were immediately removed and replaced with new bins.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in room A has a damage rubber on the door, preventing the door from closing properly and maintaining the temperature in the refrigerator higher that 45 degrees.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Refrigerator was removed from the classroom.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: The Aquaphor medication for child # 1 was expired. The medication expiration date was 7/22. The Eucerin Body Creme medication for child # 2 was expired. The medication expiration date was 12 /22.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Expired medications will immediately be removed from the classroom and sent home with the parent or discarded.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering .

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All classroom teachers will be retrained on proper diapering procedures and will be encouraged to refer to the procedures posted at their diaper changing stations.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: There was a lunchbox out of the refrigerator that contained yogurt.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lunchbox was sent home with child.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack documentation that the parent of each enrolled child was provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A letter will be sent out to each family explaining the emergency procedures.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlets on the wall under the board accessible to children 5 years of age in room C.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlet cover was immediately placed.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first - aid kit in the toddler room lacked gloves. The first - aid kit in the SA room lacked gauze pads, and tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing materials were immediately added to the first aid kits.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was chipped paint and plaster in the bathroom on the right-side wall by the toilet in room B. There was chipped paint on the blue wall under the phone in room B.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All areas of chipped paint will be sanded and repainted.
2024-04-10 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The boy's bathrooms lacked washing hand signs at each toilet and urinal.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs were immediately placed,
2024-02-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child immunization records were updated and parents provided exemption letters before the children returned to care.
2024-02-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(e)(3) - Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Correction Required: The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child immunization records were updated and parent exemption letters were submitted before children returned to care.
2023-07-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Per observation of video and staff statements, on 6/12/23 children were permitted to play in the gym near open containers of water, that had been placed on the floor to catch the water leaking through the gym ceiling.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The roof leak has been repaired and receipts submitted to DHS. Staff members were reminded that children are not permitted near open containers of water.
2023-07-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Per observation of video and staff statements, the gym ceiling, the indoor gross motor space, has leaked water. The leaking water is collected by containers placed on the gym floor.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ceiling was immediately repaired and receipt was submitted to DHS.
2023-04-04 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a clear cracked bin in the preschool room. There was a clear cracked bin in the school age room. There was a broken pair of scissors assessable to children in the school age room. There was a hockey table with exposed splinters on the four corners and an exposed screw in the school age room. There was a broken pink toy lawn mower in the playground. There was a broken toy wagon in the playground.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cracked bins were immediately discarded and replaced with new bins. The broken pair of scissors and broken play yard toys were immediately discarded. The corners of the hockey table were covered.
2023-04-04 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool room was not operable. The refrigerator in the preschool room has a damage door handle. The door handle was only attached by the screw on the top.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken thermometer was immediately discarded and replaced with a new one. The refrigerator handle was secured to the door.
2023-04-04 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soiled diapers will be immediately discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
2023-04-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling plaster pulling off the ceiling in the girls' and boys' bathroom. There was a base board pulling off the left wall by the sink in the preschool room. There was an empty water bottle, pieces of white paper, pieces of tires and leaves around the playground. There was damaged Landscape fabric weed barrier, with strings pulling off the material, creating a tripping hazard. There was a hole on the black chalk wall by the cabinet in the gym.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Peeling plaster in restrooms will be repaired by 6/9/23. Base board was secured to wall by sink in the early learner room. Trash and debris will be removed from the play yard. Frayed edges will be trimmed from landscape fabric in play yard. The hole on the chalkboard was immediately covered.
2023-04-04 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the top border of the shelf under the right-side window in the infant room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Peeling paint on the border of shelf in the infant room was covered/repaired.
2023-04-04 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from (12/2/22 to 1/3/23).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Directors will ensure that fire detection tests are done at least every 30 days.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked bin in the toddler room. There were 4 cracked bins, a cracked pink doll house and a green foam triangle climber seat that was ripped on the edges in the preschool room. There were 3 cracked bins in the school age room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Damaged toys and equipment were disposed of.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: There was a white plastic table with a hole on the left corner.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hole was covered.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will require that children receive the recommended vaccinations and that documentation be submitted.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: A medication log was not maintained for child # 4 Tylenol in the toddler room.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication log was completed by parent.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked swimming and wading parent consent signature on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
N/A was marked in those sections.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current Mandated Reporter training certificate that pass 5 years. The certificates are dated 6/25/15-8/6/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will update their mandated reporter trainings prior to 5 years from their last training.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.72(c) - Good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(c)

Description: Good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a screen pulled out of the edges in the school age room.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Screen edge was pushed back into place.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was a hole on the black chalk wall by the cabinet in the gym. In the school age room was an outlet cover cracked on the left top edge creating a cutting 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hole and crack were covered.
2022-04-05 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The playground ground door coming from outside has rust and peeling paint accessible to children.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Door will be sanded.
2020-08-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the school-age room, a toy bin was observed to be cracked causing rough edges and pinch and crush 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bin was removed from the child care space, and the toys are now placed in a new bin that is in good repair. In the future, staff will check bins daily for cracks and/or rough edges and replace them immediately.
2020-08-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/12/20 provider failed to document operable fire detection system because the batteries were dead. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health and safety of children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New batteries were placed in the smoke detectors, and they are now in working order. In the future, smoke detectors will be tested weekly to ensure the batteries are not dead.
2020-08-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool room, next to the storage cabinet by the sink, an outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A protective receptacle cover is now placed in the outlet. In the future, staff will place protective receptacle covers in all outlets immediately after use.
2020-08-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room the following toxics were observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the children 2 cans of Sprayway Glass Cleaner, a bottle of Disinfecting Bleach, a can of Scubbing Bubbles, a container of Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner, a container of Clorox, a bottle of Floor Cleaner & Disinfectant, and a can of Pro Mar 200 Paint all labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children."

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cabinet was locked, and the toxins are now inaccessible to the children. In the future, staff will lock cabinets containing toxins immediately after use.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(2) - Child's health history/Child's allergies Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 that had a start date of 8/21/2019 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's health history and a list of the child's allergies. The doctor signed and dated the form, but did not complete the top portion of the form.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was faxed to the doctor's office right away to be completed. In the future, the forms will be checked to ensure that the doctor completes every part of the health assessment form. The child has not returned to care and will have the health assessment when she does return to care.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(3)/3270.131(d)(4) - Current medication and reason/Acute or chronic health problem Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 with a start date of 8/21/2019 lacked a health report that included a list of the child's current medication and lacked an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing, or lead poisoning. The doctor signed and dated the health form, but did not complete the top portion of the form.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication. A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was faxed to the doctor's office right away to be completed. In the future, the forms will be checked to ensure that the doctor completes every part of the health assessment form. The child has not returned to care and will have the health assessment when she does return to care.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 with a start date of 8/21/2019 lacked a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The form was signed and dated by the doctor, but the top part of the form was not completed by the doctor.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was faxed to the doctor's office right away to be completed. In the future, the forms will be checked to ensure that the doctor completes every part of the health assessment form. The child has not returned to care and will have the health assessment when she does return to care.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom is an assistant group supervisor hired on 11/6/13, lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The dates on the mandated reporter training are 1/4/15 and 1/30/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current mandated reporter training is in the file. In the future, we will ensure that all staff update their mandated reporter training within 60 months of their previous training.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Early Learners 2 classroom rest room peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the door.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The peeling paint on the wall will be fixed. In the future, all surfaces will be checked to ensure no paint is chipped or peeling.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7) - Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's health history and that included the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history and shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director faxed the health report to the doctor and the doctor completed the form. In the future, the director will ensure all appropriate boxes have been checked.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired provisionally as an Assistant Group Supervisor, (past her 90 day probational period) lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The Child Abuse Clearance that was in the file was requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person got right onto the computer and requested a new child abuse clearance. In the future, the director will check to ensure that the clearances do not say volunteer.
2018-05-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on video observation staff person #1 hit child #1's hand when the child was touching something that he should not touch. The staff person moved the child away from the shelf that he was touching after hitting his hand.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. In the future, all staff will be properly trained on behavior management and proper ways to interact with children.
2018-03-07 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, an expired Epi Pen prescribed to child #1 was observed in the medication bin.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The expired Epi pen will be sent home with the parent and a new Epi pen that is not expired will be brought in. In the future, the medications will be checked on the last day of the month to make sure they are not expired. This will be added to the classroom checklist.
2017-03-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked one nonfamily reference recommending them for a position at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will obtain an additional nonfamily reference. Operator will require all facility persons to provide two written, nonfamily references that attest to their suitabiilty to serve as a facility person.
2017-03-08 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Toddler classroom was missing tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tape was placed in the first aid kit. All first aid kits will contain all necessary items at all times.

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