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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday4:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday4:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday4:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday4:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday4:00 AM - 5:00 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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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #5 was lacking 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.) Provider had contacted the parent on 3/18/2026 to stop in to complete the missing information on the emergency form Parent completed the required section and it was updated and email over to inspector. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 was lacking the addresses 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.) Provider contact parents regarding Child #1 and Child #2on 3/18/2026 to inform when they come to pick up their child, please complete the requirement missing release information on the emergency form. Provider will make sure all names and addresses will be included when parents are completing the Parent completed and emailed the inspector. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The two most recent updates of the emergency contact form and the fee agreement for Child #3 are dated 5/13/25 and 12/13/25, which are more than 6 months apart. 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.) As the provider, reviewed the file with inspector identified that the dates on the 6-month agreement form did not match the date on emergency form nor agreement. I corrected the agreement form by updating the date and showed the inspector that the date had been changed from the original. I then reviewed documents with the parents to ensure all information matched and accurately completed. The corrected form was placed in file. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report. (See LIS Code Sheet) Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As the Provider I contacted parents on 3/18/2026 regarding the missing initial health assessment report and informed them that the form was required to meet the 30 days requirement. The parent was able to provide the complete form, and email to inspector and placed it in the child file immediately upon receipt. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: A prescription for Child #4 was in the locked medicine cabinet but was lacking written consent from the parent to administer it. 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.) Provider immediately removed the medication from the medication cabinet and phoned the parent and she did come and pick the medication and stated she will call the dr to get a new prescription with prescription box. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The 30-day fire detection log on file at the facility contained dates of testing of 4/1/25-5/14/25, 5/14/25-6/30/25, 7/8/25-8/25/25, and 9/15/25-10/19/25, which are more than 30 days between testing, 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider was informed that several Fire drill dates were documented and passed the 30-day mark which provider miscount the days. Provider will conduct and document fire drills every month with a second reminder set-med month to prevent delays. Provider completed a calendar with dates and times; the drills will take place at the beginning and end of the month to stay compliances. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There was an empty garbage bag by the door in the sunporch play space, where children who are still placing objects in the mouth are receiving care. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There was an empty garbage bag by the door in the sunporch play space, where children who are still placing objects in the mouth are receiving care. Director removed bag to stay in compliance making sure small plastic is out way of all children on the porch making sure to put the toys up high out of reach child under the age of three. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 was lacking the 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 #1 Child #2 Director made the correction had mother complete by adding the work address emergency form. Next update director will have mom sit and complete the form in from of Director even if high lighting. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was lacking 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.) Mother was as if she had any documentation regarding Emerie disability mom state that misunderstood the form made a mistake and she deleted what was written on the emergency Document. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 was lacking the addresses of the individuals 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 #2 Director had mom add the addresses to the individual designated when child need to be release pick up. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most current health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 6/16/22 and 2/5/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: 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.) Director will makes sure that staff health assessment are completed every 24 months. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The two most current emergency drills log on file are dated 1/18/24 and 2/14/25 which are more than 12 months apart. 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.) Director make sure to check the dates to assure that the drills are complete annual. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 1/20/20 and 2/9/25 and for Staff Person #2 are dated 2/21/20 and 2/22/25, which are more both more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure that if moving forward when Director or staff Mandated reporter is completed before expired date. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contains State Police Clearances dated 1/24/20 and 2/7/25, Child Abuse Clearances dated 1/24/20 and 3/2/25, and FBI Clearances dated 1/30/20 and 2/21/25, which are all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #2 contains State Police Clearances dated 1/23/20 and 2/7/25, Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/25/19, FBI Clearances dated 1/16/20 and 3/5/25 and a NSOR Clearance dated 2/25/20, which are all more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. 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.) Director to maintain all staff clearance will have a chart in everyone's files what is needed to stay in clearances. Director will have to remove staff until every document is in file and on time. Director will make sure all clearance at completed a least 3 months prior to due date. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the sunporch play space that there were tarps on the floor that weren't secured to the floor which could cause a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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 Director removed the Tarp that was on the porch, will tape it down to the carpet to keep everyone safe for tripping. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On the Front Porch Childcare Space there was a Kaplan play hutch that had a door that would not close that created a pinching hazard to the children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider moved to pay hutch equipment off the porch due to the door not closing all the way to keep the kids from pinching their fingers and keeping them safe. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will make sure that the emergency information is filled out with all the name, address, phone numbers who the child may be released to. If you don't have address do not put the person on your emergency form. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a Preschool Aged Child lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months. The file for Child #2, a Preschool Aged Child contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has an updated heath report. Child #2 has a current heath report. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(1) Description: Child's health history Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child #2 lacked 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.) the provider we'll explain to the parents when they have an doctor's appointment for their child to make sure that they give the health history report is included with the health assessment. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(4) Description: Acute or chronic health problem Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child #2 lacked an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 got updated health report and it includes assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. 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 childcare group settings). Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/27/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider contact mom for her to please to take care of this ASAP, provider would have to dismiss the child or mom would have to write a letter stating the reason why that the child did not get the immunization and what it was related to. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child #2 lacked a statement indicating the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 health report that included the statement indicating the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child #2 lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will discuss with mom to making sure that the child is getting the appropriate screening per visit by the pediatrician and on the right form. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facilities Emergency Plan did not address 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.) Operator will add the continuity of operations section to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Basement Childcare Space next to the refrigerator there was a long yellow extension cord that was attached to a shop light. This extension cord hung down to the ground and created a strangulation hazard for the children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the provider removed the yellow cord that was hanging over by the refrigerator, provider removed the yellow cord. So that the children would not be able to reach it. Provider will make sure that any cords would be up high enough where not any of the children would be able to reach to keep them safe. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.35(3) - 8th grade + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.35(3) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, stated to be a secondary staff person, lacked proof of education and 2 years' experience with children. Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider and Employee will continue to work together to get the diploma or transcript that is needed to turn into the inspector. Provider has been providing all documents that has been received to the inspector to keep her up breath on where New Jersey is at this time what their status is. Provider gets a weekly report to turn into the inspector. Make sure that employees have all their documents to be able to be employed at the daycare. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the Basement Childcare Space there was an electrical outlet on the back wall that lacked a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will check every day to assure that there is a plug cover in every socket where the children are in that space. Providers and the employees will always keep their children safe. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: In the Childcare Space on the Front Porch there was a 5-gallon bucket of rock salt that did not have a sealed lid that was accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider removes the rock salt off of the porch being that the top wasn't fully on, to keep the children safe in keep from going in there so they won't put it in their mouth. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The plastic bin in the play kitchen sink was cracked creating a pinch point. 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.) Director made the correction by putting a piece of tape on front and back of the plastic bin |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Mag Tiles, labeled for ages 3 and older, which contained small pieces and a child-sized couch with exposed foam were observed in the basement space where children who are still placing items in their mouths were receiving care. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director made the correction in front of the inspector putting the mag tiles up high out of reach of children under 3 years of ages. Director replaced fabric on the spots of the couch where there was foam on the couch, it has been repaired. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.106 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The facility refrigerator located in the Basement lacked an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director made and showed correction by replacing the thermometer |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The Agreement in the file for Child #2 lacked the persons 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.) Child # 2 Director made the correction had mother complete the agreement by putting her name of release person on the form. Next update director will have mom sit and complete the form in from of Director. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 did not include the birth date of the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 2 Director made the correction by having mom put the child BD on the top of Emergency form Director will make sure everything is fill-in before leaving. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked the name of the child's physician. 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.) Child #1 #2 #3 and #4 Director made correction as the parent pick up there children had mom's complete with the Child physician name on their emergency form, |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's home telephone number. 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 #2 director made correction on emergency form with phone numbers |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 lacked 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.) Child #2 director made the correction to make sure all information that is needed is to be complete including the name, address and telephone number of the individual ro whom the child may be released |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that had not been updated within the last 6 months. 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.) Child #2 Director will make sure all emergency forms are updated every 6 months and will replace the old ones that are taken with staff on the walks. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: While the facility had a Shaken Baby Policy at the time of Inspection, it was observed that the policy did not include the Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma as required by Announcement C-22-03. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will assure when listing the policy on the emergency Plan regarding the Shaken Baby to make sure, that signs and symptom are listed. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make a schedule for every staff and self when physicals need to be done everyone will have to get on the schedule a lease 3 months prior to the appointment to assure it's done. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 2 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 Director show the correction staff had to call and make another appointment to being seen and Staff had to get bloodwork and TB completed for her PCP to check Communicable diseases. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the 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 #4 Director slips this piece regarding the 2 references after informing and forgot to do a follow up, Director have a checklist to follow in each individual files now. #4 has twp written nonfamily letters of reference in their file |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide details regarding sheltering in place at the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider made the corrections regarding the shelter place which is mark for in the basement in the far back away from the window where the back basement is located which all staff have been informed |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #2, and #3 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Staff person #1, #2, and #3 will have until 3/30/23 to complete the required training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 #2 #3 Has been corrected the Health and Safety training director will make sure that all trainings will make sure That I will pay close attention. The director will monitor all trainings |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4, lacked complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire; Staff #4 did not have documentation of requests for the National Sex Offender Registry prior to providing care for children and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. (See LIS Code Sheet) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 Director showed the correction will make sure before anyone is employed here at the childcare will have all Sex offender documentation before starting. Staff #4 has complete clearances. Director will make sure before anyone is employed here at the childcare they will have all all Sex offender documentation before starting employment a daycare. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the Main classroom lacked soap 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.) In addition to the check list in the First Aid kit the staff will report anything that is missing. Soap and scissors have been added to the First Aid kits |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The carpet in the basement had a seam that had been previously taped that was observed loose and creating a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) correction will check and as staff to also check the Carpet on a daily while the kids are downstairs. Carpet has been secured and or replaced in all areas |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.81(b) - Training chair - sanitized | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.81(b) Description: Training chair - sanitized Noncompliance Area: The two training chairs located in the Main Classroom were observed to be used without being emptied and sanitized prior to use. Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The training chairs will be emptied and sanitized after each use. Made the correction by having a staff meeting to inform all staff that they are not to sit another child on the potty until always emptied and will buy another spray bottle to add the solution. The training chairs will be emptied sanitized after each child uses said potty. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: Based on Fire Drill documentation, the documented fire drill on 2/1/23 lacked the names of the facility persons participating in the fire drill. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director and staff will assure that fire drills are completed within the 60 days and list facility persons participating in the fire drill |
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| 2023-03-01 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Based on Smoke Detection Log Testing documentation, smoke detectors are not being tested at least every 30 days; 4/12/22, 5/20/22, 9/5/22, 10/25/22, 11/14/22, 12/22/22, 1/11/23, and 2/14/23. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will complete an calendar for the smoke detected to be tested and cannot be after 30 days. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There was a "Sorry" board game on a low shelf on the enclosed porch child care space which contained pieces that were less than one inch in diameter, causing a potential choking hazard to the young toddler and older toddler in care at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The game was removed from the shelf. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival time. 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.) The agreement form was updated with the arrival time. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, the agreement in the file for child #1 and #3 were the original agreement forms. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will copy the agreement forms and give parents the original. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #3 did not include a complete address for the child's physician, as it did not include a city or a zip code. 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.) The forms were updated with the zip codes. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include a complete work address for the child's mother and father as neither included a city or zip code. The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include the home phone number for the child's mother or a complete work address for the child's mother, as it did not include a city or zip code. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include the name or work phone number for the child's mother and did not include any work information for the child's father. 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 missing information was filled in on the forms. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent 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 must 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.) I will have mom sign for consent for emergency care. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance. 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.) I will have mom fill in the policy number. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include complete addresses for either release person as they did not include a city or zip code. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include phone numbers for two of the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing information was filled in on the form. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #2, an older toddler, was dated approximately 18 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get an updated health report from mom. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, an 18 month old, did not include evidence of a flu shot. The file for child #2, an older toddler, was missing the following vaccinations:1 of 4 DTAP, 1 of 4 HIB, 2 of 4 Pneumococcal and 1 of 2 Hep A. Neither file included a written statement of exemption by a parent. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get an updated list of vaccinations from the parents or I will have them write an exemption statement. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30 am, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, staff person #2 did not have the child wash their hands. At approximately 2:30 pm, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, staff person #3 did not wash their hands or the child's hands. 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.) I will post handwashing signs at the sinks to remind staff. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2:30 pm, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, on the floor in the back half of the main room, staff person #3 had to walk through a gate in the middle of the room to discard the soiled diaper in the diaper can in the front half of the room. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hands-free can will be placed at the second sink. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes a current health assessment. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30 am, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, staff person #2 did not have the child wash their hands. At approximately 2:30 pm, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, staff person #3 did not wash their hands or the child's hands. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will post handwashing signs at the sinks to remind staff. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for minor first-aid by staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have mom sign for consent for emergency care. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, parents were not provided with information on how to access the regulations electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will post the link to the regulations on the parent board. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions. 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.) I will update my emergency plan with the information on how we will accommodate children with disabilities or medical conditions. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, an emergency drill was conducted, but was not documented. 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.) We will do another emergency drill and document the date. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The last review of the emergency plan that was documented was dated 1/1/21. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once I update my emergency plan, I will document the date it was updated. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(1)(iv) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(1)(iv) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, hired before 12/19/20, included only 3 hours of training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21. Correction Required: Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 9 hours were borrowed from the staff person's CDA completed in 2022. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.31(h) - Completion of professional development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(h) Description: Completion of professional development Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, employed more than 90 days, did not include the documentation for training in health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 is working on the training. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.66(d) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(d) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: There was a container of bingo dabbers on a high shelf in the rear of the main room. Approximately 6 of the dabbers included instructions to keep out of the reach of children. Based on conversation with the operator, the bingo dabbers were used for arts and crafts. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dabbers were removed from the arts and crafts area. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: There was not an evacuation route posted on the 2nd floor of the residence. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will post the evacuation route on the second floor. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: There were approximately 6 times that the 30 day testing was documented between 31 and 34 days apart between April 2021 and February 2022. The operator did not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system. When the 2nd floor unit of the interconnected fire detection system was tested, the unit continued to indicate that it was "searching" for the other units, but the other units did not sound. The operator then pushed a button on the first floor unit to "reset" the units and tested the unit on the 2nd floor again. The unit again indicated that it was "searching" for the other units, but the other units still did not sound. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The testing of detectors at the inspection was documented. I will have someone check the detectors for me. I will write a statement of when the smoke detectors were purchased. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 included a date beyond the child's first 60 days of attendance. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes a current health report. In the future, I will assure that all physicals are submitted timely. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, a preschooler, was dated more than 24 months ago, prior to the COVID suspension. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will obtain an updated physical for the child. In the future, In the future, I will do a follow up on all physicals to make sure they are updated timely. Child #1 was disenrolled from the facility. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last flu shot in the file for child #3 was dated from the beginning of 2019. The list of vaccinations in the file for child #4, an 11-month old infant, was missing one DTAP and one Pneumococcal. Neither file contained a written statement from a parent regarding exemption for religious or personal objection. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child will be disenrolled until I receive the updated immunizations. I am scheduling another meeting with my parents on zoom where we will go over the parent hand book on the rules. In the future, I will make sure to get updated vaccinations and/or written statements from parents who choose not to get vaccinations for their child. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff #1 now includes a current health assessment. In the future, I will do a follow up on all staff physicals to make sure they are updated timely. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 did not include evidence of a TB screening. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes a current TB screening. In the future, staff must have a TB dated within previous 12 months or they will obtain a new TB before working with children. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health assessment in the file for staff person #2 was dated more than 24 months ago. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will have their doctor complete the state health assessment. In the future, I will keep a schedule on a special calendar to track paperwork due dates. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on review of files and conversation with the operator, staff person #3 was hired provisionally after 9/30/19 and did not have proof of application of the NSOR certificate at hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes all current clearances. In the future, all staff will have all 4 clearances before working with children. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #1 and #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. 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.) The agreement will be updated with the missing information. In the future, I will make sure that every 5 months, parents update information completely. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not specify 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.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not specify the persons 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.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #1, #2, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's date of 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.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance and the file for child #5 did not include the name pf the child's insurance. 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 form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by a parent to whom a 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.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, the operator will double check the forms before accepting them. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, an older toddler, was dated more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain an updated health report for the child and in the future, will obtain health reports timely or will suspend children from care. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, an older toddler, was dated more than 12 months ago and did not include a review of the child's health history, a list of the child's allergies, a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.) The operator will obtain an updated health report for the child and in the future, will obtain health reports which include all required information. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(2) - Child's allergies | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, an older toddler, was dated more than 12 months ago and did not include a review of the child's health history, a list of the child's allergies, a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain an updated health report for the child and in the future, will obtain health reports which include all required information. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, an older toddler, was dated more than 12 months ago and did not include a review of the child's health history, a list of the child's allergies, a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain an updated health report for the child and in the future, will obtain health reports which include all required information. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report in the file for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain an updated health report for the child and in the future, will obtain health reports which include all required information. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was missing the following vaccinations: 1 Hep A, 3 HIB, 3 PCV and all Hep B, Dtap, Polio, and RV. The file for child #2 was missing one RV vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain an updated list of vaccinations for the child and in the future, the operator will obtain an updated list of vaccinations timely. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #5 did not include evidence of a flu vaccination. The file for child #4 did not include evidence of a flu vaccination since 2015. None of the files included a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian documenting a religious belief or strong personal objection regarding flu immunizations.. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain written statements from the parents regarding their religious or personal belief regarding immunizations. In the future, the operator will continue to obtain such statement for all missing immunizations. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no evidence of training in the facility's emergency plan at initial employment. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes current training in the facility's emergency plan. In the future, the operator will make sure staff are trained in the emergency plan before they start working with the kids. |
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| 2019-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a tube of Baby Eczema Therapy Ointment and a tube of Medline ointment in a diaper bag on the floor of the front room, making them accessible to the children in care. Both items included instructions to keep out of the reach of children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxics were immediately removed from the bag and the operator will speak to the parent about leaving toxic items in the bag. In the future, the staff will check all bags when they are brought into the child care. |
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| 2018-03-16 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #3 did not include any work information for the child's mother. 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 file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, parents will be required to complete the whole form, with no missing information. |
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| 2018-03-16 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child # 2 and #3 did not include 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 must 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.) The file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, parents will be required to complete the whole form, with no missing information. |
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| 2018-03-16 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 and #3 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance. 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 file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, parents will be required to complete the whole form, with no missing information. |
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| 2018-03-16 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file will be updated with the missing information. In the future, parents will be required to complete the whole form, with no missing information. |
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| 2018-03-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, did not include a health report, only immunizations. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file will be updated with a current health report. In the future, parents will be required to submit health reports timely or children will be dis-enrolled. |
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