Great Expectations Child Care And Early Lrng Ctr
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-23 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-03-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25 per Announcement C-25-01. 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.) Employee's disclosure statement was on the incorrect form. Employee signed the corrected form. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-29 | 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: It was observed in the Preschool 5 classroom that there were foam blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing making the blocks not in good repair. 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.) Foam blocks were disposed of and replaced with a wooden block. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessment forms on file for Child #1 are dated 5/3/23 and 6/5/24 making them more 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's most recent health assessment is on file. Administration will stay on top of families and remind them to schedule health assessments in a timely fashion. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.68(b) - No cigarette butts | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.68(b) Description: No cigarette butts Noncompliance Area: A cigarette butt was observed in the outdoor playground space. Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cigarette butt was removed and administration spoke with the tenants next door and reminded them to dispose of their trash in the proper receptacle to prevent it from blowing into the playground in the future. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The fence in the outdoor play space had an unattached bottom pole which made the fence unsecure, and part of the fence was loose cause sharp fencing pieces to stick out. The outdoor play space surfacing had areas of deterioration that pose a tripping hazard and small pieces to the children in care while utilizing the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A playground company was called and repaired the play surface spots. The fence pole was reattached and repaired. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the diapering areas in the lower preschool room and older toddler area was lacking 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.) While the handwashing sign was present at the sinks, admin was advised that a second sign should be attached to the changing table itself as an additional handwashing reminder. Additional handwashing signs were added to the changing tables themselves. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the Older Toddler Room there were foam blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing. 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 were removed from the classroom and replaced with a different block toy. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ratios are strictly monitored and maintained within the facility. The incident above involved a teacher watching her student use the bathroom from the doorway while the rest of her class continued to play. The staff person involved was retrained that she cannot properly supervise her class while also watching her student using the bathroom for the doorway. There are staff floating around to assist children in the bathroom. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ratios are strictly monitored and maintained within the facility. The incident above involved a teacher watching her student use the bathroom from the doorway while the rest of her class continued to play. The staff person involved was retrained that she cannot properly supervise her class while also watching her student using the bathroom for the doorway. There are staff floating around to assist children in the bathroom. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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: Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR and First Aid. 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 #3 is an emergency medical technician (EMT) and has a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid. The card has been reprinted to reflect the verbiage requested. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for Staff person #4 (see LIS code sheet for hire date) was dated 12-27-21 which was conducted greater than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4¿s start date was 12/29/21 at the facility¿s sister site which had that staff person fully in compliance with health assessment and TB test guidelines. DHS inspectors on site informed administration that the employee must receive a new start date for the Latrobe site and gave her a new start date using the date of their visit, putting her out of compliance. Staff person #4 has received a new health assessment and TB test. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for Staff person #4 (see LIS code sheet for hire date) with the TB screening dated 12-29-21 was conducted greater that 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4¿s start date was 12/29/21 at the facility¿s sister site which had that staff person fully in compliance with health assessment and TB test guidelines. DHS inspectors on site informed administration that the employee must receive a new start date for the Latrobe site and gave her a new start date using the date of their visit, putting her out of compliance. Staff person #4 has received a new health assessment and TB test. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file includes only one reference from a non-family member. The second reference was from a family member. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 obtained a new letter of reference from a non-family member. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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 #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid. 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.) Staff person #3 is an emergency medical technician (EMT) and has a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid. The card has been reprinted to reflect the verbiage requested. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 (See LIS for hire date) had a State Police clearance dated 12/29/22 but the request was still pending therefore it was not a complete clearance making it invalid. Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone in the preschool room with a group of children. 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 person #3¿s state police clearance was on a computer file and needed to be printed. It was printed same day for on-site inspectors. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ratios are strictly monitored and maintained within the facility. The incident above involved a teacher watching her student use the bathroom from the doorway while the rest of her class continued to play. The staff person involved was retrained that she cannot properly supervise her class while also watching her student using the bathroom for the doorway. There are staff floating around to assist children in the bathroom. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The smoke detection test log included dates from 10-18-22 to 11-18-22 which are more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Smoke detectors are tested monthly (every 30 days). Administration will be mindful that some months contain 31 days and will take that into account when testing smoke detectors. |
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| 2022-07-06 | 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 emergency plan was not updated by 07/01/22 to include volunteer training, a plan for practice drills, and a plan for continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan has been updated to include volunteer training, a plan for practice drills, and a plan for continuity of operations. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #14 are dated in an interval which exceeds 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility member in question received her health assessment and will continue to receive health assessments within 24 months. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #9 contains the results of tuberculosis screening which is dated after staff person #9 began in a child care taking position. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person above has a completed tuberculosis screening on file. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The two most recent updates to the agreement and emergency contact information on file for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 are dated in an interval which exceeds 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Enrollment Agreements and Emergency Contacts will be updated every 6 months. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for staff person #5 are dated 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.) The emergency plan training for staff person #5 has been completed and will continue to be updated no less than 12 months apart. |
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| 2022-07-06 | 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 person #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and staff person #13 contain verification of Health and Safety training completed before 9/30/16, making them invalid due to a change in regulation. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff persons listed above have completed the new Health and Safety training. |
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| 2022-07-06 | 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 disclosure statement on file for staff persons #1, #,2, #9, #10, #11, and #12 contain an expired version of the disclosure statement, making it invalid. 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 staff persons above have signed the new version of the disclosure statement. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the children's bathroom located near the kitchen area, observed a water damaged tile above the middle stall. 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 water damaged tile was replaced with a new bathroom ceiling tile and will be monitored to ensure it stays in good repair. |
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| 2021-11-03 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2020-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations. 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 Person #1 has a current health assessment on file at this time. Operator will assure that all staff have updated health assessments every 2 years. |
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| 2020-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #3 was completed in excess of 12 months prior to starting at the facility. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #3 has completed an updated tuberculosis screening. Operator will assure that all initial health assessments include a tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. |
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| 2020-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an FBI clearance that had been completed for DHS purposes at the time of hire. The initial request was for a DOE FBI Clearance and unacceptable for DHS employment. 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.) Staff Person #2 has a current DHS FBI clearance on file at this time. Operator will comply with the CPSL and ensure that all staff have appropriate clearances. |
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| 2020-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unlidded waste receptacle was observed at the sink located at the entrance to the facility. 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 garbage can was placed at the sink area. All toilet, diapering and sink areas will have a lidded waste receptacle present. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the Older Infant/Younger Toddlers lunch time a child was observed to be seated in a high chair without the safety strap being engaged. 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 safety strap was engaged. All Staff working with infants and toddlers will be retrained to assure that children are properly buckled in high chairs. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An original agreement was observed in Child #5's file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement was copied and the original will be given to the parent. A copy was placed in the child's file. In the future we will assure that the parent receives the original agreement and a copy will be retained in the child's file. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked a telephone number for one of the release person's listed. 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.) Operator will review the emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing telephone number. Operator will assure that the name, address and telephone number are listed on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Children #1, #2 and #3 lacked verification that the children had received annual flu vaccinations. An exemption from the parent or the physician was not on file at the time of the inspection. 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.) Operator will request that the parents provide a written exemption for the flu vaccine. In the future Operator will require the parent to provide verification of ongoing vaccinations or a letter of exemption will be obtained. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance that had been completed for employment purposes. The Child Abuse Clearance on file was completed for Volunteer Purposes. 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.) Staff Person #1 has requested a Child Abuse Clearance for Employment purposes. Staff Person #1 will be supervised until they receive the requested Child Abuse Clearance. If it is not received within 30 days, Staff Person #1 will be removed from a child care taking position. Operator will assure that all staff have clearances complete for employment purposes. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the School Age Classroom one cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed. In the Older Toddler area of the back classroom one cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed. 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 bins were discarded. All toys and equipment will be in good repair. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One of the high chairs in the kitchen was observed to be missing a 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 strap was located and will be placed in the high chair. Until then the high chair has been removed. If high chair straps are removed for cleaning a sign will be placed on the high chair telling staff not to use it. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Written instructions from the physician were missing for Child #1's albuteral inhaler. 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.) The written instructions from the physician were obtained from the parent. Operator will only accept a prescription with written instructions from the prescribing physician. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for Staff Person's #1 and #2 exceeded 24 months between their health examinations between 2015 and 2017. Staff Person #1 exceeded by 26 days and Staff Person #2 exceeded by 21 days. 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 Person's #1 and #2 have current health assessments on file at this time. Operator will assure that staff complete updated health assessments every 24 months. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the School Age Classroom two spray bottles containing bleach water solutions for cleaning were observed on top of a cabinet however were in reach of one of the school age children in care. 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 cleaning products were removed and locked in a cabinet. Toxics will be inaccessible to the children at all times. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the School Age Classroom was missing guaze. 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.) Guaze was added to the first aid kit. The first kits will be checked monthly. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The door exiting the back young toddler classroom was observed to be jammed as it did not open immediately to allow for evacuation. 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.) The Director was able to open the door after some pushing. The facility will have an appropriate person come to assess the door and repair as appropriate. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:40am an Infant was observed to be sleeping in a pack and play and two feet of space on three sides was not present. A swing was placed next to the pack and play which did not allow for the needed space. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was removed from the pack and play. At least 2 feet of space will be present on three sides of the rest equipment. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Older Toddler area of the Back Room one unlabeled Calmoseptine Ointment was observed under the changing table. 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 ointment was labeled. All medications will be labeled. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Written parental consent was missing for a Ventolin HFA medication for Child #1. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will attempt to locate the medication log. If it can not be located then Operator will have the parent complete a new medication form. All medications will have a completed med form upon accepting. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Two unlabeled spray bottles were observed under the sink in the Lunch/Art Room. 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 spray bottles were labeled to identify the content. All cleaning materials will be labeled. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The portable sink at the young toddler changing area was observed to be empty and therefore a source of running water was not present. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The water source was filled. The portables sinks will be filled at opening each day. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The exit door from the young toddler area was observed to have a table in front of it which obstructed the exit. 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.) The table was removed to allow the exit to be unobstructed. All exits will be unobstructed. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms were not present for children playing in the back play ground. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms were obtained for the children. A copy of all emergency contact forms will be placed in every classroom and in the outside back pack. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked the date that their tuberculosis screening had been read. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 contacted their physician and obtained verification of their tuberculosis screening date. Operator will assure that all initial adult health assessments include a tuberculosis screening date within 12 months prior to hire. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in 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.) A letter was posted to inform the parents where they may view the emergency plan. The letter will remain posted. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the school age classroom and in the outside first aid kit were missing gloves. 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.) Gloves were placed in the first aid kits. All first aid kits will contain all necessary items at all times. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A hand washing sign was missing from one of the toilets in each of the restrooms. 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 the toilets. Hand washing signs will be posted at the sinks, toilets and changing areas. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An emergency exit located at the back of the building would not open allowing egress. 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.) The door had recently been repaired and was stuck due to spackle. The door was able to be opened. All exits will be unobstructed and allow egress. |
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