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Great Minds Think Alike Childcare Llc

Chester, PA · Delaware County
Mccarey St, Chester, PA 19013
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📞 (610) 800-2767
Mccarey St
Chester, PA 19013
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
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License Number
CER-00248470
License Issued
Dec 3, 2025
Active Through
Dec 3, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE CHILDCARE LLC is a Family Child Care in CHESTER PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no signed documentation of transportation policy in children's file/ or facility's handbook between parent and facility

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility's policy handbook has been updated to include transportation arrangements for all children.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.134(b) - Towels labeled and laundered Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(b)

Description: Towels labeled and laundered

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Children washing their hands in the bathroom before lunch, and all the children using the same cloth towel to dry their hands

Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each child has their own hand cloth for handwashing.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.174 - Age of Driver = 18 Yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.174

Description: Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 listed as driver for the facility's documentation of licensed expired on 6/11/25

Correction Required: The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operator's license.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 driver's license are current with a issued date of 10/9/2025.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 4's emergency contact did not have the parental signature for obtaining emergency medical care and administering of minor first aid

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 10/5/25, the facility obtained written parental consent for first aid for all currently enrolled children.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.20 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy and continuity plan of operations has been updated and is available to all staff members for review and updated training.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a current Certificate of Compliance posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility did not receive a current certificate of compliance after the last renewal inspection on 10/28/24. The regional office was contacted to receive a current certificate of compliance.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of method of contacting parents at the onset and the end of the emergency

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. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan has been updated, and provides a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, and at the end of the emergency, to provide instructions as to how parents can safely reunited with their children.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's NSOR was dated 11/21/19

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3-- may not work in a childcare 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. Facility Person #--- 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 NSOR clearance is now current and has been filed in the staff's file.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: A can of paint was observed inside the lower cabinet under the sink in the facility's bathroom unlocked, and accessible to children

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The paint has been removed from the cabinet under the sink in the facility's bathroom.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility has embedded equipment that was not mounted over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface covering.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will not play on the outside play equipment until the equipment is anchored firmly and in good repair and maintained over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface covering
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement was not signed by the operator

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator reviewed child's #3 agreement and provided a signature.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have a child service report Child # 3's agreement did not include services provided

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 service report was completed and saved in the child's file.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement did not have release persons listed

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #3 agreement was updated to list a release person for the child.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement was last signed on 3/25/24

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 file has been updated with an updated signed agreement received by the parent.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1s health assessment was dated 7/12/23 Child # 2's health assessment was dated 9/27/23

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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 received an updated health assessment and will be kept in the child's file.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - the facility's shaken aby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Great Minds shaken baby policy will be updated to include identification and prevention of child.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency

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. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Great Minds emergency plan was updated to include a method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of an emergency.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 10/11/22

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 pediatric CPR/First Aid is now current dated, 11/6/2024.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's outdoor play space had debris- wood etc. in the yard that was accessible to children

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wood in the outdoor play space was removed to ensure the safety of all children.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent for child #1 updated their home and work addresses. Also, the telephone numbers on the child¿s emergency contact form.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/202 the file record for child # 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form. The file records for child # 1,2 and 3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child # 3 updated and included health insurance coverage and policy number on emergency contact form. Child #1, #2 and #3 emergency forms has been updated to include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the individual designated by the parents to whom the child may be released to.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/23 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in the room upstairs.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was created and posted.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health assessment was provided for child #2 by the parent.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A emergency plan was created to address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for child #1 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent for child # 1, and parent for child #3 provided signatures for emergency medical care for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 9/22/2023 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will completed her annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.31(h) - Completion of professional development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(h)

Description: Completion of professional development

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for staff person #1 and 2 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 completed their 1 hour updated health and safety training.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/2023 windows above ground level that directly open to the outdoors in the facility were accessible and the opening was greater than 6 inches..

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All windows will be adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
2023-08-31 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the bathroom was observed having cracked tiles.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bathroom cracked tiles will be fixed and maintained.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT THAT WAS BROKEN AND IN POOR 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove all broken outdoor play equipment from the play space.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. WHEN ASKED, STAFF PERSON #3 COULD NOT PROVIDE THE NAMES OF THE CHILDREN SHE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will work with staff on face to name and active supervision.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED CSR ASSESSMENT ON FILE.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete CSR assessment for the children.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILDS ADMISSION DATE.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete all missing sections of the fee agreement.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILDS PHYSICIAN.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete all missing sections of the child's file
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HOME ADDRESS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete all missing sections of the child's file
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED WRITTEN CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete all missing sections of the child's file
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THEIR MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete all missing sections of the child's file
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #3 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME OR ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS TELEPHONE NUMBER.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete all missing sections of the child's file
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 WAS OUTDATED. IN ADDITION, THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 WAS OUTDATED.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents update outdated emergency contact form.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents bring in a health assessment for the child's file.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person please an initial health assessment and TB screening.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. BOTTLES AND SIPPY CUPS WERE NOT LABELED WITH CHILDS NAME. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, provider added children names to all bottles and sippy cups.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES ABOUT THE FACILITIES LOCATION AND VEHICULAR ROUTES.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will write a letter to the local traffic authorities and send it out.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff bring in verification of childcare experience.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct an Emergency Drill and document the information on a log.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide emergency plan training to staff person.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider send current emergency plan to the local municipality.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete the 12 clock child care training hours.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.31(f)(2)/3280.31(f)(6) - Health and Safety Training - Prevention of SIDS/Health and Safety Training - Shaken baby syndrome Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)(2)/3280.31(f)(6)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Prevention of SIDS/Health and Safety Training - Shaken baby syndrome

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE SUDDEN INFANT DEATH TRAINING OR SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSE HEAD TRAUMA TRAINING.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices within 90 days of hire.Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete the missing required child care trainings.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR FBI CLEARANCE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE OR NSOR CLEARANCE. IN ADDITION, THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING FOR STAFF PERSON #2 WAS DATED 7/13/2017.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and #3- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete all required trainings and clearances.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS UNCOVERED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, provider covered all electrical outlets.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS AN OPEN CAN OF PAINT UNDER AN UN-LOCKED CABINET LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS IN A UNLOCKED CLOSET IN REACH OF CHILDREN.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add a lock to the bathroom cabinet and to the closet.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN TAPE OR SOAP.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add tape and soap to the first aid kit.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS YELLOW PEELING PAINT LOCATED ON THE BATHROOM DOOR.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have all peeling paint repaired.
2022-09-13 Renewal 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)

Description: FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CHECKING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will check fire alarm system and complete documentation.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND IN BAD REPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO BROKEN PLAY EQUIPTMENT IN PLAY SPACE.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have someone come out to remove all broken play equipment from the play space and power wash all dirty equipment.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT WASH THE CHILDS HANDS AFTER DIAPERING.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that teachers are washing the children hands after toileting and diaper changing.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 22ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FOLLOW-UP VISIT AT THE FACILITY FOLLOWING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION SEVERAL BOTTLES AND SIPPY CUPS WERE NOT LABELED WITH CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all bottles and sippy cups are labeled with each child's name.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUSED TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS. (ONLY ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER WAS ON FILE).

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider stated that staff person #3 resigned her position as of Tuesday 10/19/21 and will not be returning.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1ST, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FACILITIES INSPECTION SUMMARY, CURRENT DHS INFORMATION OR DHS REGULATIONS WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will print out the most recent regulation and inspection summary and post it in a conspicuous location for parents.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN OR PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add Lock Down procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities children with chronic medical conditions to their current Emergency Plan.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.31(g)/3280.31(h) - Documentation of professional development/Completion of professional development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(g)/3280.31(h)

Description: Documentation of professional development/Completion of professional development

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING ON FILE.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person check PAkeys for health and safety training to add to staff file.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE THE NSOR CLEARANCE OR FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider stated that Staff person #3 has resigned their position as of Tuesday 10/19/21 and will not be returning to work with the children.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 22ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FOLLOW-UP VISIT AT THE FACILITY FOLLOWING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #4 WAS WORKINGV ALONE WITH 9 CHILDREN. THIS WAS A MIXED AGE GROUP OF CHILDREN, THREE OF THE YOUNGEST CHILDREN IN THIS GROUP WERE 1YEAR OLD.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure there is someone else at the facility to cover for ratio at all times.
2021-10-01 Renewal 3280.75(c)/3280.75(d) - Has all items/On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)/3280.75(d)

Description: Has all items/On excursions

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM THAT IS ALSO USED FOR OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS OR WATER.(CORRECTED ON SITE)

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. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3280.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the inspection the provider added the missing items to the First Aid Kit.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE PLAY PEN IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE WAS NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFC CHILD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily checks will be done to make sure the labels are places on sleeping cots and play pens. A label was placed on the playpen.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A DAILY SCHEDULE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE 2ND FLOOR BACK CHILD CARE SPACE.

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. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule was posted in the 2nd floor child care space; Weekly checks will be made to ensure all postings are posted including a daily schedule.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION USING THE DEPARTMENTS APPROVED FORM WAS NOT COMPLETED FOR CHILD # 1 WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A service report was created on 11/21/2019 for child # 1; Monthly checks will be done to ensure that each child who is required to have child service reports are completed.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY THE 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent for child # 5 now specifies the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released; Periodic checks will be made to ensure that the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released is specified.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A corrected admission date was made for child # 5 on 11/20/19; After child's admission a second staff person will review all child's paperwork to ensure child's admission date and all needed information is correct.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1, # 4 AND # 5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children's emergency contact was updated and now includes the designated release persons information; A second staff person will do periodic checks of children paperwork to ensure all information is correct.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE SECOND FLOOR CHILD CARE SPACES.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An emergency transportation plan was made and posted in the second floor child care spaces; weekly checks will be done to ensure all postings are posted.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 (DOB 06/11/18) WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD. ( HEALTH REPORT DATED 03/15/19)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A physical was provided for child # 1; a staff person will checks files monthly for each staff to ensure that all health reports are up to date; along with all other required paperwork.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 24-MONTH PERIOD. ( DATED 06/23/17)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A physical was provided for staff person # 1; a staff person will checks files monthly for each staff to ensure that all health reports are up to date; along with all other required paperwork.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A MENU WAS NOT POSTED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A menu was made and posted at the facility; A weekly menu will be made and posted at the facility.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safe routes were posted at the facility in a conspicuous location; Weekly checks will be done to ensure all postings are posted.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN ACCIDENT FILE WAS NOT ESTABLISHED OR RETAINED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An accident file was made and will be kept in a locked file cabinet; Monthly checks will be made to check for filed accident files.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.2 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE INTERCONNECTED SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE FACILITY WERE NOT OPERABLE.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. The provider will demonstrate an operable interconnected smoke detection system to an agent of the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke detectors will be utilized as a temporary measure. Temporary smoke detectors have been tested. License and Inspection will be notified to obtain fire safety letter verifying facility is in compliance.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 9:27 AM THE CERTIFCATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 2 EXIT THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE TO GO INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA, LEAVING STAFF PERSON # 1 ALONE WITH EIGHT CHILDREN. ( THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS AN INFANT AGE CHILD) STAFF PERSON # 2 RETURNED TO THE GROUP AT APPROXIMATELY 9:28 THEN LEFT THE SPACE AT 9:31 AM TO RETURN TO THE KITCHEN LEAVING STAFF PERSON # 1 ALONE WITH THE EIGHT CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON # 2 RETURNED TO THE SPACE AT 9:33 AM.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Before leaving any group staff person will be sure to check staff: child ratio to ensure the correct number of ratio is maintained; There will always be an extra staff person on site to stay in ratio.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST-AID KIT AT THE FACILITY WAS MISSING 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection 11.20.19; First Aid kits will be checked every week to ensure that all items are in the kit.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS TRASH, SHOVELS, A RAKE, BAGS OF MULCH, A BROKEN PUSH BROOM, PAINT AND PLASTER BUCKETS IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash, shovels, a rake, bags of mulch, broken push broom, paint and plaster buckets was removed from the outdoor play space; Periodic checks of the outdoor play space will be done to make sure that the play space is clean and in good repair.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE ORANGE WALL NEAR THE WINDOW AND ON THE WALL NEAR THE BOTTOM STEP IN THE DOWNSTAIRS MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE. THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE RED WALL NEAR THE TOP OF THE STAIRS AND THE BLUE WALL IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All chipped paint was repainted; monthly checks will be done to ensure there is no chipped paint on any surfaces.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE PLAYPEN AND COTS AT THE FACILITY WERE NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The play pen and cots were labeled; rest equipment will always be labeled for use of a specific child.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED; FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED IS INCLUDED. .
2018-10-17 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED; FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED IS INCLUDED. .
2018-10-17 Renewal 3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT SAFE ROUTES WERE ESTABLISHED OR POSTED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SAFE ROUTES WILL BE TYPED AND POSTED; SAFE ROUTES WILL REMAIN POSTED AT THE FACILITY.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(4) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED IN THE RECORD OF CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR THE CHILD OR SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED; FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED IS INCLUDED. .
2018-10-17 Renewal 3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED IN THE RECORD OF CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF OR SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WALKING EXCURSIONS.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED; FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED IS INCLUDED.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CLEANING MATERIALS ( DISINFECTANT SPRAY) IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cleaning supplies were removed; cleaning supplies and toxics will be inaccessible to children at all times. A daily check will be done to ensure they are not in reach.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 17, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE REAR EXIT ON THE 1ST FLOOR SECTION OF THE FACILITY WAS OBSTRUCTED. THERE WAS A CAR SEAT AND A CHAIR BLOCKING 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The car seat and chair was moved from the exit path; All exits will be cleat at all times.
2017-10-16 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-16-17, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER FOR THE SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILD 5.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE FROM THE PARENT OF CHILD 5.
2017-10-16 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-16-17, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS FOR CHILD 1, CHILD 2, CHILD 3, CHILD 4 AND CHILD 5.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS FROM THE PARENTS OF CHILD 1, CHILD 2, CHILD 3, CHILD 4 AND CHILD 5.
2017-10-16 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-16-17, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL POST A PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN EACH CHILD CARE SPACE WITHIN THE FACILITY.
2017-10-16 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-16-17, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING REGULATIONS IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL DAYCARE OFFICE.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN AND POST A COPY OF THE REGULATIONS IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL DAYCARE OFFICE.
2017-10-16 Renewal 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-16-17, CERT REP OBSERVED NO POSTING OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE FACILITY AT A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.
2017-10-16 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Plan to County EMA Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-16-17, CERT REP OBSERVED NO COPY OF THE PLAN HAD BEEN SENT TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL SEND A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
2017-10-16 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-16-17, CERT REP OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF 6 HOURS OF TRAINING IN THE FILE OF STAFF 5.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN DOCUMENTATION FOR 6 HOURS OF TRAINING FOR STAFF 5.

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