Grandmas House Llc
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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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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a broken blue pencil box in the SA room. There was a cracked water table 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blue pencil box was thrown away. The water table was thrown away. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(e)(3) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Dismissal policy | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a current health report. The child last report was dated 8/15/22. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). 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).Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 7/20/26 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director asked the child's parent to provide a current health report. The parent has reached out to their child's doctor to get the current health report. The parent said the doctor will provide the health report on July 28th. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 2/11/26. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 12/12/23. 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.) The staff person has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: There was a backpack hanging in a cubby on the first-floor hallway that contained a lunchbox cheese with and moldy strawberries and grapes in a plastic bag. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The food contained within the lunch box was thrown away. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 10/13/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 8/23/18. The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 10/4/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 9/2/18.The file for staff #1 contained a current FBI clearance dated 10/10/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 8/24/18. The file for child #2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 10/15/25, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 10/12/20. 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.) The staff persons submitted updated clearances. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 contained an evaluation dated 2/16/26, that is dated more than 12 months from the prior evaluation dated 1/3/25. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director completed a staff evaluation, and it is in the staff file. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The was a bag of Ice Melter and 2 bags of Potting Mix labeled, "keep out of reach of children," by the entrance door accessible to children. There was an unlocked cabinet that contained a can of Odor Ban Disinfectant, An All-Purpose Cleaner, Cough Drops, Febreze, hand Sanitizer and Body Lotion labeled, "keep out of reach of children," In the Pre-K Count room accessible to children. There was a bottle with unknown liquid, ChapSticks and hand sanitizer labeled, "keep out of reach of children," in a backpack hanging in the cubby in the SA room accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bag of ice melter and 2 bags of potting mix were moved to a locked storage closet. A child safety lock was added to the cabinet in the Pre-K Counts classroom. A notice was sent to families reminding them that children cannot have ChapSticks and/or hand sanitizer in their backpacks. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of body lotion on top of the food preparation table in the kitchen. 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.) The bottle of body lotion was removed from the food preparation table in the kitchen. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was an unlined receptacle that has been contaminated by human secretions in the Ealy Learners 3 room. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The paper towel was removed from the trashcan, and a trash bag was placed in the trash can. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: There was a toaster on top of the small refrigerator. The toaster was then moved to the higher cabinet were based on staff statement is where the toaster is used. A child was observed to reach the toaster even on the higher cabinet. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toaster was unplugged and removed from the cabinet. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the school age room was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid was moved out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a wall with chalky powder deposits and moister stain that look like mold growth in the pre-k room. There was a broken metal hook with a sharp edge in the girl's bathroom on the first 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director called a building repair and maintenance company to come to the center to give an estimate. The company came to the center on July 23rd. They have not submitted the estimate yet. Once they do, we will determine if we need another estimate or if they will complete the work. |
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| 2026-03-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-07-22 | 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 emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.) I will ask the family to provide their child's physician's address. |
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| 2025-07-22 | 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 for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will ask the family for the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2025-07-22 | 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's Shaken Baby policy lacked information on the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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.) I will add additional information regarding child maltreatment: specifically, that all staff are mandated reporters and as such they have been trained to identify and recognize signs of maltreatment. All staff are required to report any suspected child abuse or maltreatment to Childline and/or the police, Child & Youth Services, Office of Children, Youth, & Families. I will also add websites as resources for more information on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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 was rust on the seats of two ride on toys as well as rust on the bicycle storage rack. There was a playground ball with a torn cover as well. 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 two ride on toys that had rust on them were removed. The torn playground ball was removed. The bike racks with rust were removed so they could be painted at a later date. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were several foam blocks in the PreK Counts room with teeth marks or pieces out of them. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam blocks were removed from the PreK Counts classroom. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The temperature in the refrigerators in the Infant and the Early Learners Lower Level rooms were above 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We replaced the thermometer. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for Child #10 lacked persons designated by parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement form in the file for Child #10 persons designated by parent to whom the child may be released section will be completed by the parent. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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 forms in the files for Child #6 and Child #10 lacked the 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.) We will use attendance records to determine child #6 and #10's date of admission and update the agreement to reflect the date of admission. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, Child #9, Child #10 and Child #11 contain the original agreement forms. 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.) Parents of Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, Child #9, Child #10 and Child #11 will be provided the original agreement and we will keep a copy of the agreement in the child file. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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 in the file for Child #11 lacked the work address and phone number 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.) We will have the parent of Child #11 complete the work address and phone number on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #11 lacked the health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the parent of Child #11 complete the health insurance coverage information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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 in the file for Child #11 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the parent of Child #11 complete the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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 file for Child #5, a young toddler, contained health reports dated 12.7.23 and 7.3.24 which is greater than 6 months apart. 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.) Child #5 has an updated health report. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #9, a preschooler, contained health reports dated 3.15.23 and 4.8.24 which is greater than 12 months apart. 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.) Child #9 has an updated health report. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: There was no prescription with written instructions for the inhaler and medication for Child #1. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will get a prescription with written instructions for the inhaler. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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: Announcement C-22-06 states that the one hour Health and Safety Update must be completed by 12.30.22. The file for Staff person #4 contained an Updated Health and Safety training dated 7.13.23. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 completed the one-hour Health and Safety Update training on 7/13/23. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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 updated health assessments for Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #7 were conducted more than 24 months from previous assessments. 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.) Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #7 have updated health assessments. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency consent form in the file for Child #6 lacked parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the parent of Child #6 sign the parental consent for emergency medical care for the child on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #6 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the parent of Child #6 sign the parental consent for administration of minor first aid for the child on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter for the emergency plan lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown situations, contacting parents to inform them when an emergency has begun and ended with instructions on how to safely reunite with their children, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, and annual emergency drills. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will include information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown situations, contacting parents to inform them when an emergency has begun and ended with instructions on how to safely reunite with their children, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, and annual emergency drills to the parent letter for the emergency plan. This letter will then be sent to all families. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 contained documentation for 10 of the required 12 training hours completed between December 2022 and December 2023. The file for Staff person #6 contained documentation for 4 of the required 12 training hours completed between December 2022 and December 2023. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 and Staff person #6 will complete at least the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until September 4, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. The file for Staff person #5 contained Health and Safety training dated 8.5.16 prior to the 9.30.16 date requiring the 10 hour training to be completed as outlined in Announcement C-22-02 effective 4.28.22. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 will complete the required Health and Safety Training. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes mandated reporter trainings dated 8.16.18 and 10.16.23 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes mandated reporter trainings dated 10.25.18 and 11.2.23 more than 60 months apart. 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.) Both Staff person #1 and #2 have completed their mandated reporter trainings. |
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| 2024-07-08 | 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 #6 includes Child Abuse Clearances dated 8.2.16 and 8.4.21 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #7 includes State Police Clearances dated 9.26.18 and 12.13.23 and FBI Clearances dated 10.26.18 and 12.28.23, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #8 includes FBI Clearances dated 12.14.18 and 12.20.23 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #9 includes Child Abuse Clearances dated 10.9.18 and 12.27.23; State Police Clearances dated 10.9.18 and 12.26.23; and FBI Clearances dated 4.12.19 and 5.9.24 all more than 60 months apart. 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.) Staff persons #6, #7, #8, and #9 have all complied with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: A group of school age children was observed playing in an unlicensed space that was part of a driveway/parking area near a roadway with no natural barriers, fencing, or visible boundaries. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children were moved from the unlicensed outdoor space that was part of a driveway/parking area near a roadway with no natural barriers, fencing, or visible boundaries. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a cabinet in the PreK Counts room containing cleaning agent that was not securely locked and easily opened when pulled on. In the right restroom on the lower level, there was an unlocked locker containing cleaner. 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.) Toxins were removed from the cabinet and locker until secure locks could be installed on both. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: There was a pathos plant and spotted begonia in the yellow toddler room, and a sanseviera plant in the school age room that are considered toxic to humans. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pathos plant, spotted begonia, and saneviera plant were removed from the child care space. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Used tissues were discarded in an open receptacle in the PreK Counts and Infant rooms. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash with the used tissues was removed from the classrooms and placed outside in the dumpster. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: In the yellow toddler room, the chain limiting the opening to 6 inches or fewer was broken in the window on the right of the far wall. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new chain limiting the opening of the window to 6 inches or fewer was installed in the yellow toddler room. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was standing/pooling water throughout the toddler and preschool outdoor play areas, including in riding toys (cars), random containers, and on a toy table. There are over 20 exposed bolts along the fencing facing into the preschool play area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The standing water was removed from the play area. The exposed bolts were covered with bolt covers. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: Tlhe lower level restroom lacked a lidded waste receptacle. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded waste receptacle was added to the lower-level restroom. |
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| 2024-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: There was a toy bin impeding an exit in the yellow toddler room. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Remove the toy bin blocking the exit in the yellow toddler room. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked bin in the PRE-K counts room. There was a green triangle chair with a ripped handle exposing foam in the Early Learners upstairs classroom. There was a cracked bin in the toddler red room. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked bin in the PreK Counts room was removed during inspection. The green triangle chair was taped over the foam during inspection. The cracked bin in the toddler red room was removed during inspection. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in Penny's preschool room contained sticky yellow spots and dust. The white refrigerator in the kitchen lacked a thermometer. The gray refrigerator in the kitchen contained a damaged thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator in Penny's preschool was cleaned thoroughly following inspection. (7/14/23) A thermometer was placed in the white refrigerator during inspection. (7/14/23) The company we use for refrigerator repairs was called on 7/13/23 to come out for repairs. We are waiting for them to come out, but in the meantime have moved all milk to another fridge and put a "do not use" sign on the fridge. |
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| 2023-07-14 | 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 file for child # 1 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that was not renewed withing 6 months. The current review was dated 5/23/23 the previous review was dated 12/13/22. 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 emergency contact and agreement form was signed on 12/13/22 to be corrected |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 9/2/22. The report was obtained after 12 months, the prior report was dated 8/15/21. 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.) A health report was completed 9/2/22 to be corrected. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Per staff statement, the medication was intended for child #3. There was a Top Care Infants pain & fever medication that was not label with the name of the child whom the medication was intended for in the red toddler room. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was labeled with the child's name during inspection. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: There were two gallons of spoiled milk in the Penny's preschool room refrigerator. The expiration dates on the milk were June 12 and June 30. Both gallons of milk were past 14 days of their expiration date. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two gallons of milk were removed and discarded immediately following inspection. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the office. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Locks were ordered for all cabinets to ensure that the cabinet itself will lock. They will arrive on 7/21/23. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.193(a) Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The staff files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the office. Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Locks were ordered for all cabinets to ensure that they lock. They will arrive on 7/21/23. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was posted in the facility in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2 lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 completed 8 training hours that will go towards the 12 hours. Staff #2 will complete another 12 hours for the current annual year. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 6/8/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All current staff files were checked, and all training is now completed. |
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| 2023-07-14 | 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 # 2 contained a current State Police clearance dated 6/5/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 4/19/18. The file for staff # 2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 4/30/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 4/27/18. The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 6/15/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 4/20/18. 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.) The file for staff #2 now contains up to date clearances. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a hand sanitizer in the teacher's area in the Early Learners' room labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was locked up in a location that is out of reach to children immediately following inspection. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Cascade Rinse Aid on top of the kitchen counter by a bag of bread. 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.) The bottle of Cascade Rinse Aid was locked up with other cleaning products immediately following inspection. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: Based on the staff statement and inspection observation both garbage cans in Penny's preschool room contained garbage that has not been removed from the facility since June. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash was removed from the garbage can and taken to the dumpster immediately following inspection. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: metal red door, the red door's right bottom corner was rusted and corroded in Penny's preschool room. The wooden handle on the wall in Penny's preschool room is cracked. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door in Penny's preschool was taped in any place that was rusted. The wooden handle was taped where there is a crack. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The girl's and boy's bathrooms on the first and second floors lacked washing hand signs at each toilet. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand washing signs were posted at each toilet immediately during inspection. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the evacuation routes in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The evacuation routes were posted immediately following inspection in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-07-20 | 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 was a yellow plastic bin cracked in the K bound room . There was a bolt sticking out on the wooden shelf by the door in the K bound room. There were 2 cracked helmet in the plastic bin at the playground. There was a plastic stepping stool in the downstairs girls bathroom that was cracked. There were 2 cracked helmet in the plastic bin at 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Yellow plastic bin, stepping stool, and two cracked helmets were removed and thrown away. The bolts sticking out of the wooden shelf were removed and pictures were sent by email to Elizabeth. |
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| 2022-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was corrected to provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonable when an emergency situation arises. |
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| 2022-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 4/20/22-4/20/24. .The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 1/30/20-1/30/22. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed new =First Aid and CPR course when her quarantine ended and the new course was provided. |
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| 2022-07-20 | 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 lacked the NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The NSOR clearance was received by staff #1 and was sent by email to Elizabeth. |
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| 2022-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered electrical outlets in the upstairs Early Learners room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet was covered with proper safety covering. |
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| 2022-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a damaged ceiling tile in the upstairs girls bathroom above the toilet stool on the left corner. There was a vent on the floor by the window in the upstairs Early Learner's room that was bent creating a tripping hazard and sharp edges, and another that was pulling up creating a tripping hazard. there were 2 fence wires that were pulled out exposing a sharp point one was on the left side and the other on the right side of the fence close to the play house. 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.) Ceiling tiles will be repaired within 90 days of inspection. Fence was repaired and pictures were sent by email to Elizabeth. Vent covers were taped to prevent tripping hazards and sharp edges. |
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| 2022-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the blue wall under the window in the Toddler Red room. 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.) Peeling paint was taped over on the blue wall after inspector found marks. |
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| 2022-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The toilet in the downstairs girls bathroom was soiled with urine. The toilet in the upstairs boys bathroom was soiled with urine. The red wall on the upstairs boys bathroom was rusted on the outside of the wall on the right side stool facing the sink and on the bottom of the wall in the left side toilet stool was rusted. The fixture on the back of the toilet in the Boys upstairs bathroom appeared to be corroded. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toilets were flushed. Walls and pipes will be repaired in 90 days to ensure safety of children. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the PREK Counts room, one hard plastic toy bin was observed to be cracked. In the downstairs PREK "Mirror" room, one hard plastic toy bin was observed to be cracked. 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.) All broken plastic bins were removed, discarded, and replaced in both preschool classrooms. In the future, preschool teachers will check classroom furniture and bins prior to leaving for breaks. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, small- some smaller than one inch- gel clings were observed decorating a window directly over an infant's crib. The crib was pushed against the bottom window and a child was sleeping in the crib. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Window clings were removed from windows in the infant room and thrown away. In the future, window clings will not be used and hung on the windows. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, one chair on a high-chair style feeding table lacked the safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bucket chair with missing safety strap was removed from the room's bucket table. It was replaced with a new seat with a safety strap. In the future, bucket tables will be check at the start of each day for safety straps. Seats will be removed when straps are being cleaned. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Yellow toddler room, five cots were set out and prepared for nap but only one name was assigned to a number on the room's cot chart. Staff stated that four of the name badges for the children present were missing. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Four children names' were each wrote on a post-it note and placed on the cot chart next to their assigned cot number. In the future, if a name tag is missing, staff will use a post-it note pad to write the child's name on the paper and place it on the cot chart for the day. A post-it note pad and pen will be placed on the upper shelf near the cot chart to avoid missing name tags. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Yellow Toddler room, the thermometer in the refrigerator measured 0 degrees yet none of the contents were frozen. The OCDEL-issued thermometer was placed in the refrigerator and measured 40 degrees. Therefore, it was determined that the thermometer was not operating properly. In the Young Toddler room, the thermometer inside the refrigerator measured 46 degrees. The OCDEL-issued thermometer was placed in the refrigerator and it also measured 46 degrees. Therefore, it is determined that the refrigerator exceeded 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Young Toddler/Toddler Red's refrigerator was defrosted overnight and cleaned out. A new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator. The refrigerator is now reading the correct temperature. Toddler Yellow's thermometer was replaced with a new thermometer as well. The new thermometer is holding the correct temperature. A sign will be placed on each refrigerator in each classroom that states " Check thermometer daily to make sure it is working properly and is at the correct temperature." |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last 2 Child Service Reports for Child #1 were completed 7 months apart, prior to the COVID suspension of the regulation. 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.) Now and In the future, child service reports will be completed every 6 months. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most current immunization report in Child #2's file indicates that the child is lacking one dose of DTAP & one dose of a pneumonia vaccine. The most current immunization report in Child #3's file indicates that the child has never been vaccinated against influenza. Neither file includes an exemption letter. 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.) Child #3's parent will be contacted to provide an exemption letter for the flu shot vaccine. Child #2's parent will be contacted and asked about immunizations to determine when document is required-exemption letter, updated vaccination list or catch up notice-or if suspension is warranted. In the future, parents will be reminded of immunization documentation requirements and will be suspended, if warranted. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, a co-owner who was observed by several staff members to supervise a child on the premises without other staff, lacks the NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 is not permitted to provide child care services. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 submitted the NSOR clearance on August 14, 2020.Staff #1 will not be permitted to provide childcare until the clearance is received. In the future, all employees and owners will have clearances submitted when needed and updated on time. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The diapering station in the PREK (Mirror) room lacked a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handwashing sign was placed on the wall beside the diapering station. In the future, signs will be checked when classroom observations are observed by the directors. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the PREK Counts/ Nap room, six accessible, hard-plastic toy storage bins were observed to be cracked in various places and varying degrees, posing pinching/ scratching hazards. In the Early Learners 3 room, one accessible hard-plastic toy stoage bin was observed to be cracked, posing pinching/ scratching hazards. In the Outdoor playspace, the following items were observed: a Cozy Coupe with broken plastic screw covers; a plastic motorcycle with broken plastic holes, posing scratching hazards; the interior of the white "Little Tykes"-style playhouse with broken hard-plastic screw covers, creating rough edges; a yellow "LIttle Tykes"- style playhouse with a large crack in the hard plastic exterior door, creating a pinching/ cutting hazard; five bicycle helmets with plastic coating peeling or cracking on the exterior, creating scratching,/ pinching hazards; one broken hard-plastic pedal on a pink bike, creating a cutting/ scratch hazard; and one bike handle cover that was pushed down, exposing the metal end of the handlebar, creating a burning/ scratching hazard. 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.) Bins were discarded and replaced. The Cozy Coupe was removed from the play yard for repair. The plastic motorcycle will be discarded. The white play house will be repaired by covering the plastic. The yellow play house was removed from the play yard for repair. Bike helmets will be repaired. The pink bike pedal will be replaced and the green bike's bike handle will be repaired. In the future, PREK Count staff will be check rooms just prior to summer break, with child care staff checking to ensure it is done. In the future, staff will be reminded to check inside and outside toys and equipment daily to ensure that all toys and equipment are in good repair. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable, due to the mercury line extending along the whole temperature scale and not displaying a specific temperature. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator and was verified to be working and showed a temperature below 45 degrees. In the future, a sign will be posted on the refrigerator door to check the thermometer on a daily basis for both temperature and to make sure it is working. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunizations for Child #1 show that the child is missing doses of the following: DTAP & Pneumococcal. The most recent immunizations for Child #2 show that the child is missing the 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.) Parents of Child #1 & 2 will be contacted and asked about immunizations to determine which documentation is required- exemption letter, updated vaccination list or catch up notice- or if suspension is warranted. Also, a letter will be given to all parents instructing them to submit all ongoing immunizations, even if an assessment is not due. In the future, parents will be reminded of immunization documentation requirements and will be suspended, if warranted. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two most recently documented Emergency plan trainings for Staff #1 occurred more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has completed Emergency plan training. In the future, any staff out on medical leave will have documentation in their file with start and end date, with a note stating that Emergency Plan will be conducted immediately upon return. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Infant 2 room lacked tweezers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were replaced on the spot. In the future, staff will be reminded at the inspection meeting to replace items in the kit when used, and kits will be checked for contents every 3 weeks using the checklist inside the kits. |
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| 2019-02-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the PREK Counts room (formerly the IGM), two clear plastic storage bins were observed to have large cracks and pieces missing, creating a cutting/ pinching hazard. 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.) Both bins were discarded. In the future, staff will check plastic toy bins on a daily basis and cracked ones will be reported to management for repair or disposal. |
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| 2019-02-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The material on one area carpet in the downstairs hallway was observed to be rolling up, creating a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The carpet was removed & discarded. In the future, staff will inspect area rugs and room carpets for signs of rolling, holes, ripping seams and any tripping hazards and replace as needed. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Cracked/ broken plastic storage bins were found in the following areas: Early Learners room downstairs (one), Early Learner's Room upstairs (one), School-Age room upstairs (four), Toddlers 1 (one), and hanging from the outdoor play space fence (one large/ bike helmets). In addition, the following items in disrepair were observed in the outdoor play space: one rubber football with several large rips in the grass area; one green scooter with an exposed protruding screw and nut in the steering wheel; one large plastic Little Tikes style play house with exposed rough plastic edges from a missing part. 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.) All bins and the football were discarded. The scooter was repaired. The plastic on the Little Tykes house was covered. In the future, staff will be directed to immediately discard any plastic storage totes that may be damaged. In the future, toys and equipment in the entire facility will be checked quarterly to ensure they are in good condition. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the kitchen lacked a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was immediately placed into the refrigerator. The thermometer measured 40 degrees. In the future, thermometer checks of all refrigerators will be added to the weekly cleaning tasks checklist. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room lacked a Daily Activity Schedule. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Daily Activity Schedule was posted in the Infant Room. In the future, a Daily Activity Schedule will be posted for each child care group. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: When the Cert. Rep was walking down the hall, she overhead who was later identified as Staff #2 use a loud voice and heard a child crying. Upon reaching the classroom door, the Cert. Rep. observed the staff and the child positioned in front of the room in front of a group of children who were all seated and watching. Staff #2 stated, "If you do not stop crying, you will go to the baby room" in front of the entire group of children and other staff member. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Management will have an individual meeting with Staff #2 as well as require an additional training regarding appropriate redirection techniques. In the future, all staff will use appropriate redirection techniques at all times. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial Child Service Report for Child #1 was completed on a form not approved by the Department. 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.) A subsequent Child Service Report for Child #1 was completed on a department- approved form. In the future, all initial Child Service will be completed on a department-approved form. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for Child #1, a young toddler, lacked the name, signature or professional title of the medical provider who completed the form. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current health assessment for Child #1 contains a name and title of the medical provider who completed the assessment. In the future, all health assessments will be checked to ensure that a physicians signature and title are affixed to the form. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment for Child #2 lacks indication that age-appropriate screenings have been conducted. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation will be provided that screenings for Child #2 were completed. In the future, health assessments will be checked to ensure that screenings were conducted. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, hired on 6/11/18, contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse clearance, with no evidence that an employment clearance had been requested. It was stated that Staff #1 had been permitted to work. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was immediately removed from the classroom and completed the PA Child Abuse Employment Clearance. Staff #1 will be prohibited from providing child care services until the completed clearance is returned. In the future, all PA State Police and PA Child Abuse clearances for prospective staff will be double-checked to ensure that they are intended for employment and not volunteers. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Windows in the Early Learners and Toddler Yellow Rooms are able to be opened more than six inches when unlocked. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chains will be mounted on all of the windows in all two rooms to limit the opening to six inches. In the future, staff will ensure that all windows not on ground level will be limited to opening six inches. |
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| 2018-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The right-hand back corner of the outdoor play space chain-link fence was observed to have signs of damage (staff states caused by grass-cutting), with several exposed pieces of sharp metal fencing evident in that area, as well as some other areas at the bottom of the fencing, creating potential cutting/ protrusion hazards. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fencing will be repaired. In the future, each time the grass is mowed, the fence will be checked to ensure that damage to the fence has not occurred. |
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| 2017-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play area, one yellow plastic "Little Tykes"-style house was observed to have two exposed screws with sharp ends, creating a protrusion hazard. One baby bouncer in the Infants 2 room was observed to have an adult finger-size hole in the webbed fabric. Broken plastic totes were observed in the Early Learner's Downstairs room as well as inside a cubby in the School-Agers room. A splintered wooden block was also observed 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The following items were discarded: the wooden block, broken bins. The following items were removed from the classroom for repair: baby bouncer. The screws on the "Little Tykes" house outside will be covered or clipped if possible or will be discarded. In the future, staff will visually inspect toys and equipment in the classrooms and the outdoor play space daily and report any broken items to the director. |
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| 2017-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs Early Learners room, soft foam blocks were observed to have bite marks. In the Toddler- Red room, a plastic toy car was observed to have wheels smaller than one inch in diameter. The wheels are attached with by separate piece. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Foam blocks with bite marks were removed from the Early Learner center so that staff can monitor whether or not the children in that room are mouthing them. The small cars were removed from the Toddler area. In the future, toys that are small or have small removable parts will not be used in Toddler areas or areas where children are still mouthing toys. |
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