Greencastle Child Care And Learning Ctr
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My little one has been going to GLC since she was 6 weeks old and my overall experience has been great. I receive daily reports of her day, they do crafts and have circle time. My little one has made many friends and talks non stop about her day.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-06-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: During an investigation the owner operator as well as staff members provided evidence (pictures and specimens) and verbal confirmation that they have been seeing at least 5 cockroaches at the facility each day. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider was using a local company for exterminating but they were only treating baseboards. The facility is now using a company out of York/Harrisburg that is treating not only baseboards but also cabinets, sinks, bathrooms, storage areas. They also have placed sticky traps to monitor activity. |
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| 2026-04-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A chain link fence in the outdoor play area was observed to be crushed and in poor physical condition. 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.) Due to construction close to the facility a deer was scared and ran into the fence hitting it hard enough that he went underneath and then he ran into the opposite side. This caused the bottom and top of the fence to let loose. As a temporary fix zip ties were used to hold the fencing to the top rail. Staff were told to stay close and watch the area that was damaged. Owner had contacted insurance and was waiting on an adjustor to come approve the liability claim. Awaiting fence company to come complete the replacement of the stretched fencing. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 was observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First CSR was 9/25/24, the missing CSR was 3/25 and the third CSR was dated 10/1/25. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #7 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Telephone number was added to the EC |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #7 was observed to contain an emergency contact that failed to include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Enrolling parent does not know where the other parent is they went MIA, The EC form was updated with NA for the other parent. Enrolling parent had complete information for home and work. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 was newly enrolled and a copy of the EC form was in the classroom high lited with items needing more information |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include information on the child's special needs if any. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated the EC form concerning special needs. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #6 were observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 waiting on insurance card from the carrier child #6 policy number was on EC form #2 the policy number was added to EC form #1 |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2 and #4were observed to contain emergency contact forms that failed to include the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 is parents only, form is updated to reflect this Child #2 updated EC on 3/2/26 Child #4 added the missing information |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 was observed to contain a health report that was signed by a physician, but the signature was not dated. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent provided the date the child was seen by the physician and wrote the date on the form |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4, #5 and #6 were observed to lack a review of the child immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Specifically, children #4, #5 and #6 did not have 2 Hepatitis A vaccines as recommended. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents that are following their own vaccination schedule provided a written note, signed and dated stating they are not following the ACIP recommendations. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff members #1 (infant child) and #4 (young toddler child) were observed diapering a child and failing to wipe/wash the child's hands after completing the diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proper diapering procedures are and have been posted in the classrooms by the changing tables. The office assistant and Director will show staff the proper procedures and staff will sign off that they understand and will follow the requirements. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to lack signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the EC form was in the classroom for the enrolling parent to fill in the high lited areas that were missing information |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(b)/3270.192(1) - Staff person - 18 yrs./Name, address, and phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(b)/3270.192(1) Description: Staff person - 18 yrs./Name, address, and phone Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation to verify staff member's age. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File contained high school diploma dated 5/15/45 our accountant had not returned W4, I9, and copy of drivers license. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack documentation of having obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training hours are kept in a separate binder. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack documentation of participating at least annually in fire safety training. This was evidenced by no fire safety certificates present in the file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire safety training is kept in the training binder along with the required 12 hours of annual training. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation of 2 years of childcare experience prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and Staff #2 will provide documentation of 2 years of childcare experience prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a bottle of Bic White Out labeled keep out of the reach of children sitting on a table and accessible to children in the school age room. 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.) Staff in the school age room have been told before about liquid white out. The white out was removed and thrown away. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a plastic lined trash can filled with utensils and plates that failed to have a lid to close the receptacle. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director made a temporary lid out of cardboard and duct tape. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A piece of baseboard trim was observed lying on the floor in the boy's bathroom in the preschool area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had a broken water pipe and after the plumber repaired the pipe the trim was duct taped due to the wall being saturated from the leak. The duct tape became wet and fell off the wall. The Director temporarily duct taped the trim back up until the wall dries so the trim can be glued |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have interconnected smoke detection devices in every room, however, the smoke detection device in the school age room had a dead battery at the time of inspection. Correction Required: 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.) System was tested on 2/3/26 and all detectors worked. Batteries were replaced and system retested. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of current, valid certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This was evidence by the only certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) present in their file expired on 05/03/2025. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff are supposed to download and print the completed certificate as soon as they receive the email from the trainer. This staff forgot to do that and the Director had to contact the training facility to get a second link sent. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have Cockroaches. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had notified the landlord after spraying for insects. The landlord allowed provider to contact an exterminator who has treated the facility and will retreat every month for up to four months. This occurred after the tenant who rents a portion of the building did renovations. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a sink that lacked a functioning water supply. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had already notified the landlord concerning this sink the water pressure had dropped and the pipe was dripping slightly. The water issue is within the walls and requires more extensive repair. |
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| 2025-10-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Staff in the young toddler room routinely yell at the children as a means of redirection. Staff at the facility refer to children in demeaning language such as calling children "brats". Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been reprimanded and will be taking a training on dealing with their emotions and children's emotions. |
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| 2025-10-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Based on the smoke detection system testing log, the smoke detectors were not tested every 30 days based on the following dates: 4-3-25 to 5-7-25 = 34 days; 7-18-25 to 8-20-25 = 33 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)). 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.) Director had been using an app to notify when fire alarm testing was coming due. The app was not notifying prior to date due. Moving forward Director has marked dates of testing fire alarm on the desk calendar. Alarm was most recently tested on 10/8/25 with prior test on 9/11/25. Next test date is set for 11/5/25 |
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| 2025-06-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation, several staff members disclosed that they have observed other staff members continuing to yell at toddler aged children using a loud and harsh tone. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has been spending more time in the toddler classrooms to observe throughout the day. Director has spoken with all the staff over the past several months about interactions with the children. Director has noticed that during transition times the tone of voice changes because the children are moving from one location to another and the staff are trying to another and a few of the children have difficulty transitioning. Director suggested keeping those children beside the staff so that they can speak directly to the child instead of speaking louder. |
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| 2025-03-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the course of a complaint investigation, it was revealed that Staff use loud boisterous shouts to redirect behavior. There was also evidence that they are lifting, carrying, and placing children in time out to correct undesirable behavior and/or to deter specific unwanted behaviors. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mgmt continues working with staff about how they should be interacting with the children. Mgmt offers mental breaks to alleviate stress and offers tips on how to manage stress in the classroom. Staff take a training on dealing with emotions of children and of their own emotions. |
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| 2025-03-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation, it was revealed that staff will yell at the same select few young and old toddlers, who happen to be the same young and old toddlers that are having challenges learning self and impulse control. Staff use statements that are advanced beyond their developmental abilities and impede dignity. Examples provided were "Get over it", "Get in Line", "Life isn't fair". Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mgmt has offered suggestions, moved staff to different classrooms , offered trainings to take, and modeled how to handle different situations that may happen in the classroom. |
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| 2025-03-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation, it was revealed that staff uses loud boisterous shouting to correct undesirable behaviors and/or to prevent unwanted behaviors. Examples provided were "get over it", "get in line" and "life isn't fair". Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been reminded about phrases that should not be used when working with children. All staff were reminded to speak up if another staff is using any of the above mentioned phrases or similar ones. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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: The facility was observed to have sleep mats with tears at the corners on mats #11, #16 and #8 in the 2-year-old room, and mats numbered #2, #4, #5 and #6 with tears at the seams/corners in the pre-school room. A toy Walmart shopping cart with a broken corner was observed in the Pre-school room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have duct taped the torn/split corners of the mats. Moving forward monthly checks will be completed on the nap mats. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 was observed to contain an agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 is a staff child and the extra fees do not apply to staff children. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files for children #7 and #8 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The families of child #7 and #8 have updated the EC form with work addresses. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #7 was observed to contain an emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Family does not have health coverage at this time |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4, #6 and #10 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Families of #4, #6 and #10 were given the EC form to update individuals to whom child can be released |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #11 was observed to lack an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. This was evidenced by the only 2 Health forms present in the file were dated 05/04/2023 and 07/19/2024. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) Child #11 started as a older toddler and is currently in the preschool classroom. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have medications in the school-age room for children #1 and #2 that lacked a label on the medication's container identifying the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. 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 label for child #1 had torn off from the bottle and had not been taped to the bottle a day or 2 before inspection. The label was in the med box. THe bottle for child #2 originally had a label but it had come loose and fell off. Both children take medication daily. Scotch tape is not kept in the med box for labels that rip/tear off of the bottle. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a medication log for the administration of a medication to child #2 that lacked a dated signature on the form. The facility was observed to have medication Zyrtec for child #4, and Rite Aid Acetaminophen for child #5 but lacked written consent for administration provided by a parent. 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.) When a family doesn't have the form completed correctly medication is not given. All staff have been told not to give medication unless the form is completed. Child #5 is a staff's child and should not have put medication in the med box without a completed form. Zyrtec was not given due to the med log not being properly filled out. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(viii) - Special notes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(viii) Description: Special notes Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a medication long for the administration of a medication for child #2, but the form lacked special notes, if any related to problems of administration. Correction Required: A medication log shall include special notes related to problems of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has been on this medication for many years and we have a binder with prior Med Logs which noted no special notes or problems with giving the medication. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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: The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack evidence that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. 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 #2 signed the emergency plan on 8/12/24 along with the disclosure statement |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of 12 hours of annual professional development. This was evidenced by documentation of 7 hours present in the file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had been given an entire week to complete her trainings that were expiring she failed to complete them and received a verbal and written warning. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack evidence that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each , on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 completed the training on 8/12/24 |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to be providing the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures however this letter lacks information regarding the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan letter has been updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack documentation staff person #3 renewed their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. this was evidence by a certificate dated 01/04/2023 present in the file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 3 had completed the online portion of the training in November and the trainer was not responsive to the request for a hand on class to complete the pediatric first aid and CPR. We begin the process at hire date or 3 months before expiration and the trainer is not the best at responding. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover in an electrical outlet accessible to children in the 2-year-old room at the corner of the blue wall. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Out let was re-covered and staff were remined to put the protector back in after using the outlet. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: An over-the-counter medication labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed stored in a staff's purse in the Pre-K room that was within the reach of children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The classroom was getting ready to go outside when the staff came in she set her purse down and went outside with the children and other staff. She failed to lock her purse out of the reach of children. Staff are to keep personal items in a locked cabinet so that they are not accessible to children. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit in the Honeybee room that lacked tweezers and scissors. 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.) A list of required items is in each kit someone had not put the tweezers and scissors back after using them. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A white board in the school-aged room was observed sitting on the floor and leaning against the wall instead of being secured to the wall allowing it to fall over. The purple wall in the preschool room was observed to have multiple chips in the paint. 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.) Board was removed from the classroom. Behind the board was a chalk wall which was the reason for not having the board attached to the wall in school age. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Professional development certificate/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Professional development certificate/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation staff persons #1 and #2 had successfully completed pre-service training. Specifically, staff person #1 lacked documentation of competence in Pediatric First Aid and CPR and documentation of successful completion of the Get Started with Center Based Care-Revised 2022 Health and Safety training. The file for staff person #2 lacked documentation of successful completion of the Get Started with Center Based Care-Revised 2022 Health and Safety training. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It has been very difficult finding a PQAS trainer who can complete the training in a specified window of time. I have used several of the telephone numbers provided. I will continue calling and emailing the trainer until scheduled. |
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| 2024-10-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained during an unannounced visit, staff reported being over ratio with the following group of children: 1 - young toddler, 1 - older toddler, 1 - preschool age child and 5 school-age children. 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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Memo was sent to staff they must enter through front door to ensure utilizing time clock. If a child arrives and puts staff out of ratio, ask the parent to stay until additional staff arrive; and communicate with director of staffing issues. If staff are tardy 2 times in 1 pay period, management will adjust schedules so that ratio is not affected. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Staff #1 was unable to name all 10 preschool aged children in the group located in the outdoor play space. 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.) Staff #1 was only in the back classrooms due to the unannounced visit. Staff #1 knows all the children in the front 3 classrooms. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 file of facility person #4, a volunteer observed with a group of children lacked a health assessment. 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.) The file for the volunteer contained a TB test result but the former office person missed ensuring the entire form was complete. The volunteer was given another health form to have completed by their physician. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2, an AGS lacked proof of education to support the position. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 had just been hired and CD was in the process of photo copying documentation when the unannounced visit occured. Proof of education is now in the file. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #2 and #3 and facility person #4, a volunteer, all lacked 2 letters of recommendation. 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.) All new staff will now be required to email or hand deliver 2 written reference letters prior to their first day. Letters of recommendation now on file for staff. |
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| 2024-08-27 | 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 of staff #2 lacked a complete Child Abuse clearance, proof of fingerprinting for the DHS FBI clearance, and a dated Disclosure statement. The file of staff #3 had a Child Abuse clearance report dated 7-1-24 which was after initial employment (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #4 lacked a dated Disclosure Statement. 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 #2 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 had applied for child abuse on 6/24/24 but had failed to print the receipt. File is complete with child abuse results. Staff #2 now has a complete file |
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| 2024-08-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.68(a) - No smoking areas | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.68(a) Description: No smoking areas Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #1 standing directly outside the preschool door that was propped open smoking and could be seen by another group of preschool children in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The smoking/vaping policy has been updated to state that all staff will either leave the property or sit in their vehicle. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Based on the fire drill log, fire drills were held more than 60 days apart on the following dates: 5-31-24 to 7-31-124 = 61 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was completed on 9/18/24 and another one on 9/29/24 |
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| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Based on the smoke detection testing document testing of the smoke detection system occurred more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 5-7-24 to 6-5-24 = 31 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)). 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.) Testing was completed 7/1/24, 7/31/24, 8/16/24 and 9/14/24 |
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| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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 #1 failed to turn in a 2nd written reference letter and has been terminated. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the documented emergency drill log revealed the most recent emergency drill was completed more than 16 months ago (2/14/23). Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A shelter in place drill was conducted on 8/1/24 |
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| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2, a provisional hire, contained a CPSL required NSOR verification letter, which was dated more than 45 days after their first day working in a childcare position. The file did not contain documentation of staff #2 being removed from a childcare position when the verification letter was not in the file within the 45-day time limit. 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.) When staff are hired the Director will mark on the calendar the date paperwork is due. If the documents are not turned in a letter of suspension will be placed in their file and a copy given to the staff member. Staff member will be removed from the schedule until documents are turned into the office. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #3, an aide who was the only staff person responsible for supervising a group of napping preschool children, was not being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was reminded that they cannot be left alone even if the children are napping. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a feeding table that contained chairs that were missing their safety straps. 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.) Replacement straps were ordered on 2/8/24 and installed on 2/21/24. Staff were reminded that if they remove a strap to be washed to install another strap from the supply closet. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for child #7 was observed to lack an agreement that was signed by the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signed agreement was placed in the file. parent had signed originally on 10/11/23 on the periodic review line and on 03/19/24 signed the other signature line. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for children #5 and #6 were observed to lack the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated Child Service Reports were completed, and copies placed in their files. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #6 & #7 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that failed to include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Forms were updated to include address, phone number and physicians name |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for children #4 and #6 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 is no longer enrolled at the facility Child #6 the EC form has been updated |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child #7 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Family updated the EC form |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6 was observed to contain and emergency contact form that failed to include health insurance coverage and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The EC form has been updated with the policy number for health insurance |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for children #1, #2 and #4 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EC forms were updated to include name, address, and phone numbers for whom the child may be released to |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 was observed to contain a financial agreement dated 06/20/23, evidence the parent had not reviewed and updated the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated financial agreement was obtained from the parent and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 a school-aged child and #2 a preschool aged child were observed to contain health reports that were older than 12 months. Child #1 had a health exam dated 01/18/2023 present in the file, and child #2 had a health exam dated 11/17/2022 present in the file. 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 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.) Updated health assessments for children #1 and #2 were obtained and added to their files. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3, #6, & #8 were observed to contain immunization records that are not in accordance with the ACIP. Specifically, the immunization record for child #3, a preschool aged child only indicated 3 of the required 4 Pneumococcal immunizations. The immunization record for child #6, an infant was not on schedule with any immunizations as the immunization record was from 10/12/23. The immunization records for child #8, an older toddler aged child indicated only having received 3 pneumococcal immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated immunization reports for children #3, #6 and #8 will be obtained and added to their files. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a medication Mupirocin 2% ointment for child #6 but lacked written consent from the enrolling parent for administration of the medication. 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.) Medication was removed from the classroom and returned to the parent. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that did not include a statement regarding the 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.) Facility added a statement regarding continuity of operations to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-02-08 | 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 file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack an adult health assessment that includes tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. 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 #1's physician had included a separate form for TB. When looking at the form we failed to catch the difference in the year the TB was administered. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack written notification of safe routes (pick up and drop off procedures) posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Written notification of safe routes was again posted to the bulletin board at the front door. The original had fallen behind the board accidentally. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that failed to provide or stipulate the accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added provisions, stipulations and accommodations for the evacuation of children from the facility building to a location away from the facility premises. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that provided accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, but lacked to provides accommodations for infants, toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility updated the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of competency in Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 will have until May 20, 2024, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #2, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are not staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will obtain documentation of competency in pediatric first-aid and CPR. Facility had been in contact with a trainer but finding from the state was an issue as was availability of the trainer. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 was observed to contain documentation that staff person #3 resided in the state of Maryland in the past 60 months, but lacked a Maryland State Police Clearance, as required. 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) when Staff #3 was hired they had a PA address it wasn't until paperwork work was submitted and photo ID copied that staff #3 had a MD license. Staff #3 submitted for a Maryland State Police Clearance, and Form was mailed 3/15/24. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit that lacked soap in the Honeybee's room. 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.) Soap was placed into the first aid kit the when told it was missing. All staff were reminded that first aid kits need checked monthly to ensure all items are present. If a staff member uses the last band-aid for example use the walkie talkie and ask for more band-aids. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 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: A small plastic slide in the outdoor play area was observed to be cracked exposing rough edges and Pinch and crush points. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Because the slide had been repaired previously, and that repair failed, the slide will be discarded. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was observed to contain an agreement that was not signed by the enrolling parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent had signed the TA but they sign first initial and last name . The enrolling parent and the Grandparent both have the same first initial |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The file for child #8 was observed to contain and agreement that failed to specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TA form states $99 per week the fee amount is very light due to wite-out because originally the family was going to be 5 days per week and then switched to 3 days per week. THE form was already filled out so wite-out was used causing the $99 per week to be very light. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #9 was observed to lack a form (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was enrolled on 8/22/22, a developmental check list was completed and signed by the parent on 11/7/22. The staff thought that since the child had just enrolled on 8/22 that they would complete a checklist instead of a CSR since the child had recently started. A CSR should have been completed by 2/22/23. CSR's are completed in April and October, CSR was signed by the parent on 4/11/23 |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for child #8 was observed to contain an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form has been updated as of 4/5/23 the forms are highlighted with the areas that need completed by the enrolling family. Prior Assistant CD failed to proof read the form before filing it. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for child #8 was observed to contain an agreement that lacked to specify the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form has been updated as of 4/5/23 the forms are highlighted with the areas that need completed by the enrolling family. Prior CD failed to proof read the form before filing it. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #4, and #8 were observed to contain and agreement that failed to specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Files for children #1, #4 and #8 have been corrected and now reflect date of admission |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2, and #9 were observed to contain an agreement that failed to specify the service which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The TA for child #2 now states 'no additional services are provided' The TA for child #9 now reflects an additional fee if care exceeds 10 1/2 hours per day |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #9 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EC form was updated by the enrolling parent to include the telephone number of the physician |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2, #3, #6, and #9, were observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Files for child #2,#3,#6, and #9 were given to the families to complete work addresses and work telephone numbers. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #9 were observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked to specify whether or not the child has special needs as specified by the child's parent or physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #9 allergies and medication was updated on 4/13/23 Child #3 parent listed None for allergies, special disability, medical or dietary, medication. Parent had missed writing None in additional information of child. EC was updated. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #9 were observed to contain emergency contacts that failed to include health insurance coverage and policy numbers. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated insurance carrier and policy number for child #1 Parent of child #9 has updated the health insurance carrier and policy number. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #8 was observed to contain an emergency contact that failed to include the name address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was given the EC to add the address for the person(s) to whom the child may be released. Parent completed a new EC form and changed the persons to whom child may be released. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #9 was observed to contain a health report that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health form was faxed to the physician's office to be signed and returned. When they did not return the form and copy was made and given to the parent to take to the physician's office and returned to the facility. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1) Description: Child's health history Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 was observed to contain a health report that failed to include a review of the child's health history. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physician had not marked the box for health history on the most recent health report. The prior health report the physician had marked the health history. Physician had noted child receives therapy for a developmental delay. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(3) - Current medication and reason | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(3) Description: Current medication and reason Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 was observed to contain a health report that failed to indicate if the child is or is not currently taking medication. Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physician missed this area on the health report. Prior health report stated none for medication or special diet. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for children #5, #7, #8, and #9 were observed to lack documentation of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP, and/or a request for exemption by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We used a standardized form for families who refused the flu shot for their children. |
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