Hanover Township Community Center
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the child's date of birth. 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.) DOB was added by parent. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the phone numbers of the children's physicians. 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.) Parent added information to form. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the children's parents. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the children's parents. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the work phone number of 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.) Parent added to form. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance information for Child #1. 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.) To ensure all fields are filled out correctly at time of enrollment. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child, was dated 4/9/24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To ensure paperwork is reviewed every 6 months. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference. 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.) To ensure all paperwork is collected for a new hire before start date. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To check and make sure staff have qualifications on file. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, there was no gauze in the first aid kit in the preschool room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gauze was immediately put into first aid case. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/20/25. At that time, it was discovered that a lapse of supervision occurred on 1/29/25. Through video footage, Child #1, a preschool child, is observed entering the bathroom in the classroom with the door closing behind them at 2:24pm. Staff Person #1 has four total preschool children in their supervision group at this time. By 2:33pm, Staff Person #1 has two children in their supervision group. One child is at a table engaged in an acitivty and Child #1 is still in the bathroom. At 2:36pm, Staff Person #2 enters the room with five preschool children. Staff Person #1 hands a binder to Staff Person #2 and prepares to leave. At 2:38pm, Staff Person #1 leaves to go home. At 2:40pm, Staff Person #3 enters the room. There are seven total preschool children in the room at this time, including Child #1. At 2:45pm, the parent of Child #1 arrives at the facility. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are observed frantically looking around the room before discovering Child #1 in the bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised in the bathroom from 2:24pm - 2:45pm. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the supervision policy will be reviewed with all staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1.1/29/25 All children will be supervised by a staff person at all times. A doorstop is in place to prevent the bathroom door from completely shutting in the preschool room so that children are supervised at all times. (Implemented 9/12/25) 2. 9/5/25 After the incident, I spoke to each teacher to ensure they all felt supported and to remind staff of our policy to perform a name to face check at every transition. eg - bathroom, outside coming and going, transition to different classroom activities. When finishing a shift or leaving to go to another room, teachers know to communicate which children are present. Once the supervision policy is approved, all staff will review the policy and sign off that they understand and will follow the policy. (Implemented 9/12/25) |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a) Description: Review policies and procedures Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the family handbook did not include the facility's dismissal policy. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Family handbook updated to include dismissal policy and a copy was sent to inspector. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent child service report for Child #1 could not be located during the inspection. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Found completed CSR and sent to inspector. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the designated release persons. 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.) Waiting for children to return from vacation for parents to add the designated release persons to the fee agreements. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include who should be contacted in an emergency. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will include who should be contacted in an emergency to the emergency contact form when they return from vacation. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will add their business name, address, and phone number to the emergency contact form upon return from vacation |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #3 had not been updated within the past six months. The most recent review and update were dated 5/12/24 and 5/15/24, respectively. 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.) The emergency contact form and fee agreement will be signed by parent. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated, 12/8/23, more than 12 months prior to their date of hire at the facility. 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.) Temporary staff member advised. She is currently arranging an appointment to have the TB and health assessment completed ready for school and school district. Staff Person #4 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/22/25. If the staff ever return to employment, a current health assessment with TB test results conducted within 12 months will be on file before their return. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference. The file for Staff Person #3 only included one written nonfamily letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include any letters of reference. 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.) References were requested to the contacts given 7/7/25. Will follow up. Two letters of reference will be added to the employees' files. Staff Person #3 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/15/25. Staff Person #4 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/22/25. If the staff ever return to employment, two written, nonfamily references will be on file before their return. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 only included 10 hours of child care training during their most recent year of employment, 6/9/24 - 6/9/25. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff Person #2 must take 2 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 6/9/24 - 6/9/25. Hours used to fulfill training year 6/2024-6/2025 may not be used to fulfill current training year. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee advised to call PA Keys to update her email as she is currently locked out of her account and will complete additional two hours of professional development ASAP. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education but did not include verification of 2 years' experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of high school education or verification of 2 years' experience working with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested employees to bring in high school education and verification of experience for file. Staff Person #3 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/15/25. If the staff ever return to employment, the verification of education and experience will be on file before their return. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1) Description: HS/GED Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, an aide, did not include verification of high school education. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Asked employee to bring in a copy of high school education for her file. Staff Person #4 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/22/25. If the staff ever returns to employment, the verification of education will be on file before their return. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were located on a counter approximately 30 inches high and were accessible to the children in the Pre-K Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All members of staff advised where to store cleaning supplies. A new area for cleaning supplies has been made in an overhead closet next to the first aid kit where they are not accessible to children. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The child service reports on file for Child #2 and Child #4 were not an OCDEL Approved Child Assessment. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Approved child service reports will be completed for Child #2 and Child #4. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the designated release persons. 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 designated release persons will be added to the fee agreements of the children. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The business name, address, and phone number of the parents will be added to the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency transportation plan will be posted in each child care space. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, a Danimals smoothie, labeled "keep refrigerated," was observed in a lunch box in the Pre-K Room. A Danimals smoothie, labeled "keep refrigerated," and a ham sandwich were observed in lunch boxes in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The food was moved to the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the director stated that a letter notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility had not been sent. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter will be sent to local traffic safety authorities notifying them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There were no letters of reference on file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3. 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.) Two letters of reference will be placed in the file of Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the director stated that an emergency drill had not been conducted in the past year. 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.) An emergency drill will be conducted and documented. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 must take 10 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 6/22/23-6/22/24. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will complete 10 hours of child care training. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(2) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2) Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, a group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of education and experience for Staff Person #3 will be placed in the staff's file. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of education and experience for Staff Person #2 will be placed in the staff's file. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Pre-K Room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling tiles will be painted or replaced. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the last inspection of the fire detection system conducted by a fire safety professional was dated 10/25/22. If the facility is unable to test the system every thirty days, it is required that the system is tested by a fire safety professional annually. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system will be tested by a fire safety professional and documentation of the testing will be kept on file at the facility. The Annual NFPA 25 Inspection Report conducted by RJM Automatic Fire Protection LLC on 11/9/23 was found and will be kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 has a Mylan Epi Pen that expired 4/30/23. Child # 3 has an EPI pen with no label. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 2 was on vacation during the time her EPI pen was expired. She returned to summer camp between 7-10-8/25/23 and has a new EPI pen as per her prescription. Prescription label was sent in for child # 3's epi pen. |
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| 2023-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a health assessment on file. 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.) Facility Staff # 2 had an in-date negative TB test from college, but no health certificate. She went on vacation 7/12/23 and returned to work on 8/7/23 with a current health report. |
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| 2023-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child # 4 has not had their emergency contact form reviewed and updated in over 6 months since 5/3/22. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 4 needed to review the emergency contact information. |
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| 2023-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or first aid. Child # 5 enrolled and attending facility does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 1 and # 5 emergency contact sheet had not had the emergency care box initialed during enrollment. Child # 1 and # 5 both have signed consent for emergency medical care and first aid on file as of 8/1/23. |
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| 2023-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 did not complete the 2022 one-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1 completed the training on 7/6/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff # 1completed the one-hour update on 7/6/23. |
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| 2023-01-13 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility, do not have health insurance coverage or policy numbers on file. 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.) Communications went out to all affected parents stating we needed out of date health checks and information updated asap. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility more that 60 days do not have health assessments or immunizations on file. Child # 2 and # 5 and emergency contact forms on file that were signed and dated by the children's parents more than 60 days earlier. 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.) Health assessments and emergency contact information forms were sent home immediately. We have emergency contact information on our community center system, Sportsman. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: Child # 4 has a health assessment on file that is more than 1 year old from 9/10/20. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As before: a communication was sent to parents informing them we needed an updated health assessment asap. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 and # 6 do not have proof of immunizations on file nor do they have an exemption on file for religious or strong personal objections signed by a parent or a guardian. Child # 4 has immunizations on file that are more than a year old from 2019. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.) A communication was sent to parents to ask for proof of immunizations or a brief statement stating why they chose not to immunize against flu. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 have not completed the following pre-service trainings required to caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 did not complete the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. Staff # 2,3,4 & 6 did not complete Mandated Reporter training. Staff # 6 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Facility staff present onsite were working in classrooms with other staff not qualified to supervise each other at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff # 3 was working in a classroom with staff # 6 and staff # 1 was working in another classroom with staff # 5. 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. Until such time as the pre-service trainings are completed, staff # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff #1,2,3,4,5 & 6, staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 may not work in a childcare position at facility. POC was discussed at time of correction, as facility will not open until all staff have completed files, as the facility director is the only staff with a completed file to work, therefore facility will remain closed at the end of the day 11/1/22 until files are complete with all required trainings, clearances, proof of education, references, health assessments etc. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were notified immediately of the requirements and were not allowed to resume work until ALL requirements were met. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 hired and working at the facility do not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment only that is over 12 months old and not acceptable. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers were informed of the health assessment from September and reminded 4 times. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(d) Description: Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 and # 5 have no dates affixed with the parent/guardian signature of the financial agreements on file. Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Financial agreements are on a separate system (Sportsman). The daycare financial sheet was sent home for review and signature. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(2) Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: Child # 1,2,3,& 5 have no date of admission on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All files now have student admissions. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 and #5 enrolled and attending facility do not have signed parental consent for minor first aid or emergency medical care. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's health form paperwork sent home for review and signature. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 do not have proof of childcare experience and training on file that is required at time of hire. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff informed they needed to bring in proof of childcare experience before returning to work. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 do not have proof of education on file that is required at time of hire. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were told to send in proof of education for files. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Facility staff 1,2,3,5 & 6 do not have references on file that are required at time of hire. 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 were told they needed to bring in references BEFORE they can return to work. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility for more than 90 days does not have emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff reviewed our staff handbook and emergency plan before allowed to come back to work. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility staff 1,2,3,4.5 and 6 hired and working at facility do not have NSOR clearances on file. Facility staff # 5 hired and working in childcare does not have a state police clearance on file. Staff person # 3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person # 3 will have until 12/6/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff # 3, staff # 3 may not work in a childcare position at facility. Staff # 3 cannot work even supervised until the NSOR is approved and on file. 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 #1,2,3,4,5,& 6 not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSOR clearances had already been applied for 10/15 and we were waiting for the papers to be delivered. |
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| 2022-11-01 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-07-08 | Initial review | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have a policy that includes recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. All DHS certified child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) HTCC staff and parent handbooks were updated to reflect recognition of signs of shaken baby syndrome, signs of abuse and how to help staff recognize personal stress to avoid high stress situations. |
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| 2022-07-08 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff # 1 completed health assessment and provided a negative TB test. |
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| 2022-07-08 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 does not have 2 references on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff # 1 provided 2 references and will keep on file. |
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| 2022-07-08 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency. 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.The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) HTCC emergency plan was updated to accommodate infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions and disabilities. |
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