Description: GRANT ST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Child Care Center in OIL CITY PA, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the indoor gym, observed a blue and red gymnastic mat which had a rip on the corner of the mat. 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 mat was removed from the child care space. The mat will be repaired or replaced to ensure compliance with this regulation. In the future, we will closely inspect all toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children to ensure that these items are clean, in good repair and free from hazards such as, rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2020-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than one year between previous and current emergency plan trainings on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows; 3/13/19 and 8/24/20. The file for staff #2 lacked emergency plan training within one week of hire. There is now emergency plan training on file and dated 9/8/20. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All facility persons are now current with Emergency Plan Training. In the future, all facility persons will receive training in the Emergency Plan at the time of initial hire (within one week of start date), on an annual basis and with any plan updates. All training will be documented and included in facility and staff files. |
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| 2020-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than one year between previous and current fire safety trainings on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows; 5/6/19 and 6/8/20. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All staff persons are current with Firesafety Training. In the future, we will ensure that Firesafety Training is scheduled and conducted at least annually, and we will also ensure that all staff persons participate in these annual offerings. Furthermore, Firesafety Training will be conducted by a fire protection professional and verification of the training will be documented in facility and staff files. |
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| 2020-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter trainings on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows; 6/25/15 and 8/11/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #2 is current with Mandated Reporter Training. A spreadsheet has been created to help track initial and renewal training requirements to ensure compliance. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and in the future ensure that all facility persons renew and remain current with Mandated Reporter Training, at least every 60 months. Training documentation will be maintained in the facility person's records. |
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| 2020-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 60 months between the previous and current FBI clearance on file for staff #1 and was due in file prior to House Bill 360 date of 3/6/20. Dates are as follows; 12/2/14 and 6/2/20. There was more than 60 months between the previous and current Child Abuse, State Police and FBI clearances on file for staff #2 and were due in the file prior to House Bill 360 date of 3/6/20. Dates are as follows; Child Abuse - 10/14/14 and 1/30/20, State Police - 10/30/14 and 1/30/20, FBI - 10/22/14 and 2/2/20. The file for staff #2 lacked an NSOR by 7/1/20. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 7/9/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All CPSL requirements are updated and current for staff person #2. The HR Department has created a spreadsheet to track all initial and renewal clearance dates to ensure compliance with this regulation. In the future, all facility person's records will include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and all other requirements under the CPSL. |
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| 2019-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #3 lacks a health insurance number. 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 are going to request from parent. We are going to use the application which is done at the time of enrollment and ensure that they are filled out completely and updated every six months to ensure that all information is current. |
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| 2019-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last flu shot on file for child #1 was dated 12-19-2017. The last flu shot on file for child #2 was dated 7-6-17. The last flu shot on file for child #3 was dated 1-8-18. 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.) I will make contact with our health team to see what we can facilitate to get these done within the correct time frame. In the future, we make sure that every child has their flu shot done within the year. |
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| 2019-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months between the previous health assessment and the most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Current health is on file. In the future, I will keep a schedule of when staff health assessments are due and share that with the health team. |
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| 2019-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, 3, and 4 with start date at this facility on 9-3-2019, lacked emergency plan training within one week of hire. There is no emergency plan training for this facility on file. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I met with those staff and went over the emergency evacuation plan and made sure that they knew their role. In the future, emergency plan training will be part of new staff orientation with director. |
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| 2019-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5, who was a provisional hire on 9-30-2019, lacked verification of an application for a Child Abuse Clearance on or before initial date in a child care position. There is now a Child Abuse Clearance on file and dated 10/2/2019. There is no FBI Clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #5 -- 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.) FBI clearance was obtained. In the future, we will have a receipt in the file showing that the clearances were applied for. |
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| 2019-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the main child care space, observed that the ceramic wall near the sand/water table was not clean and had sticky substances on multiple areas of the wall. 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 wall was cleaned. In the future, a general weekly check will be completed to ensure classrooms walls are clean. |
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| 2019-08-23 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 60 days in between fire drills. A fire drill was conducted on 11-6-2018 and then on 4-7-2019. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A fire drill was conducted on September 30, 2019. In the future, I will keep a paper log of fire drills that I will conduct monthly to ensure that there is evidence of them being completed. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months in between the previous health assessment and current updated health assessment on file for staff #1. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Current Health Assessment is on file. Child Development Centers will develop a plan to monitor Staff Health Assessments by working ahead to determine what staff members are due in order to make sure that there is not a lapse in the coverage of the required health assessment every twenty four months. |
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| 2018-08-27 | Initial review | 3270.64 - Outside Walkways | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outside walkway used by the children to access the outside play space contained a tall concrete wall which was starting to lean in the direction of the outside walkway. Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will avoid that door and use the gym door and will post a sign indicating such. Will send certification representative letter which states that we will be using the gym door. In the future, CDC will make sure all outside walkways are free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. |
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