Hansel And Gretel Early Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-12 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a soft cushion in the D1 room had frayed edges. ( CORRECTED ON-SITE) 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 soft cushion was thrown away. |
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| 2025-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: It was observed that medication in the cottage young toddler room did not include written consent for administration. (CORRECTED ON-SITE) 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.) The medication was sent home with child's parent and will be accepted back only with the proper prescription and written consent for administration. |
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| 2025-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility personnel files, it was found that facility person # 21 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before the 90- day pre-service training timeframe. This is evidenced by the documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file was a date of 11.4.25 (92 Days). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member received acceptable first aid and CPR training and provided us with certification. |
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| 2025-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility personnel files, it was found that for facility person # 10 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 1.14.20 (expired on 1.14.2025) was updated on 1.31.25. The file for facility person #15 contained a Child Abuse clearance that was dated 9.3.20 (expired on 9.3.2025) was updated on 10.11.25. The file for facility person #16 contained a Mandated Reporter training that was dated 1.24.20 (expired on 1.24.2025) was updated on 2.06.25. 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.) We will ensure that staff renew all clearances/mandated reporter training on or before the date of expiration. |
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| 2025-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility personnel files, Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Facility person # 1 had an evaluation dated 9.25.24 and again on 10.17.25. Facility person #2 had an evaluation dated 9.30.24 and again on 10.20.25. Facility person #3 had an evaluation dated 9.26.24 and again on 10.17.25. Facility person #6 had an evaluation dated 9.18. 24 and again on 10.17.25. Facility persons #15 and #19 had an evaluation dated 9.23.24 and again on 10.21.25 and 10.20.25. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that all staff have an evaluation on or before their expiration date (12 months from previous evaluation). |
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| 2025-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid kit in the D1 room did not include soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that all classroom first aid kits contain all of the required items including soap at all times. |
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| 2025-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the cottage's toddler deck had metal flashing that was in need of repair. (CORRECTED ON-SITE) 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.) All weather adhesive tape was used to cover the metal flashing until a more permanent repair can be made. |
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| 2025-10-16 | 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: It was observed that the facility tested smoke detectors on 12/19/24 and then again on 1/21/25, which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing. (33 days lapsed). 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.) Facility smoke detectors were tested during inspection and will continue to be tested every 25 days to ensure that it is meeting the 30 day maximum requirement. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Cottage building -' Infant room', the protective surfacing along the wooden half-exit door of the indoor play space was previously repaired with duct tape and was observed to be in disrepair with several frayed pieces of tape hanging along the edges and in need of repair. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The frayed duct tape was immediately removed from the door surface to eliminate any potential hazards. This will prevent children from coming into contact with loose or damaged materials. We will replace the duct tape with a more durable protective surface material appropriate for long-term use on the door which will have a child-safe, soft protective edging that is designed for heavy use and will not fray or degrade quickly. |
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| 2024-09-25 | Incident Investigation | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 did not provide a parent an injury report on the day of the incident dated 9.13.24. The Incident report was given to the parent on Tuesday, 9/17/24. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT HANSEL & GRETEL ELC respectfully disagrees with the issuance of this citation related to this incident. The child in care suffered a seizure while playing out on the playground, and. as a result of the seizure, the child fell from a higher platform which was a part of outdoor play equipment. The child¿s parent is an employee of Hansel & Gretel and immediately came to the playground. EMTs were called and, upon their quick arrival, EMT personnel stressed the urgency in transporting the child to the hospital due to the seizure, but also because they were unsure if the child had suffered a head or neck injury due to the fall the child sustained. The child was hurriedly placed in the ambulance, with the child¿s mother accompanying her son, and rushed to the hospital. Hansel & Gretel certainly could not have stopped the EMTs from transporting the child, possibly interfering with the child receiving the necessary immediate medical care, to have the parent sign said incident report. As per the purpose listed in the PA Chapter 3270, the regulations are to ¿facilitate the safe and healthful care of a child in a child care center with a purpose to provide standards to aid in protecting the health and safety of children¿To stop the child and accompanying parent from immediately being rushed to the hospital certainly would not have facilitated the safe and healthful care of the child nor would it have protected the health and safety of the child. In fact, stopping the EMTs from rushing the child and parent to the hospital, would have been done the exact opposite of what the child care regulations are meant to do. Thus, Hansel & Gretel made the decision that the child¿s well being took precedent and made the decision not to interrupt the child receiving care, but rather to provide the incident report to the parent as soon as possible. It is Hansel and Gretel ELC¿s belief that this citation should be removed as it found itself in an almost impossible situation and chose to take action that was in the best interest of the child. However, Hansel & Gretel ELC, in keeping with Licensing¿s directive, respectfully submits this Plan of Correction. Issue Identified: On September 13, 2024, a staff member, who is also the parent of the child involved in the incident, left the facility with her child in the ambulance following a fall and seizure. As a result, the injury report could not be provided to her on the same day, and it was instead given on September 17, 2024 when she returned to work. 1. Explanation and Apology to the Parent: o Immediate Communication: As the child¿s mother left with the child in the ambulance, an explanation for the delay in providing the injury report was communicated to her as soon as possible. o Apology for the Delay: A formal apology was offered for the delay, clarifying that the report was not issued on the day of the incident due to the unique situation where the parent and staff member was not present to receive it. o The director was in communication with the Mother in order to get updates on his condition ¿ 3 times over the weekend. (Outcome: No injuries due to fall. No memory of or lasting effects from the seizure. Child returned to full activity on September 17, 2024.) 2. Completion and Delivery of Injury Report: o The injury report was completed immediately after the incident and was delivered to the parent on September 17, 2024, as soon as the mother returned to the center. o Notification of the incident/injury was sent to DHS immediately after completion of the paperwork. Our licensing rep was updated by email concerning this as information was gleaned. A formal DHS incident form was completed on Monday, September 16, 2024 and given to the Mother and also sent to DHS on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 would use sharp language with and would address children inappropriately using a harsh tone of voice that was not appropriate to the development needs of the children. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Actions Taken: 1. Meeting with Staff Person #2: o A formal meeting was held with Staff Person #2 to address the inappropriate communication and review the DHS regulations on respectful interaction with children. The staff person was informed that sharp or harsh language is unacceptable and not aligned with the center's philosophy or state regulations. 2. Immediate Monitoring: o An immediate plan for increased supervision of Staff Person #2 was implemented. The staff member's interactions with children are now being monitored by the supervisor to ensure that all communication is positive, supportive, and appropriate. 3. Staff Person #2¿s performance and interactions with children will be reviewed regularly for the next three months. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Infants went unsupervised when staff person #2 would obtain breakfast from parking lot. Another staff person #1 fell asleep and dosed off in the classroom. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Actions Taken: 1. Meeting with Staff Person # 2 to discuss the violation and the seriousness of leaving children out of ratio. 2. Staff Person # 1 was terminated immediately at the time of the incident, as per company policy. Sleeping while at work is not tolerated. A long-term substitute was put in this position until June, 2024 when a staffing change was made at the change of the semester. This was done in order to insure that children will be supervised at all times. 3. A two-hour training session is being scheduled through the ELRC with approval from OCDEL before the training takes place. Initial contacts have been made. 4. Staff members attended a staff meeting on October 14, 2024 which highlighted Supervision and State Regulations concerning Supervision. Hansel & Gretel policies and DHS Regulations were reviewed and discussed at-length. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Complaint investigation revealed, the infant rooms were understaffed and did not meet the required staff to child ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are dedicated to providing a safe, compliant, and nurturing environment for all children in our care and will take all necessary steps to ensure that the issue of understaffing is resolved and does not reoccur. We are committed to adhering to all DHS regulations and will work closely with our licensing representative to ensure that this corrective plan is implemented successfully. Immediate Actions Taken: 1. Review of Staffing Schedules: We immediately reviewed our staffing schedules to identify any gaps in coverage, particularly in the infant room. 2. Communication with Staff: Although the staff member involved in this incident is no longer a staff member in the Infant Room, all infant room staff were informed of the regulatory ratios and the critical importance of adhering to them at all times. Clear guidelines were re-issued to all staff and discussed at-length in a staff meeting on October 14, 2024 in order to ensure everyone understands the ratios and group size requirements. |
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| 2023-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person # 5 included updated health assessments that were not obtained within 24 months of the prior assessment. The file for facility person #5 included health assessments dated 8.9.21 and 9.18.23. 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 person # 5 received her physical later than the 24 month period because her appointment had been rescheduled by her physician¿s office. Instead of waiting for her health provider to complete the physical examination, I should have required her to go to a walk-in center that could have conducted the required health assessment. |
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| 2023-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 had a timeframe between clearances obtained that is greater than the 60 months permitted. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 10.18.23 and the previous one is dated 9.5.18. The current Mandated reporter training is dated 10.19.23 and the previous one is dated 6.26.18 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3 was informed on three separate occasions that aspects of her file (clearance and Mandated Reporter Training) were expiring. We notify employees about this 4 ¿ 6 weeks before their expiration date(s). The employee did not turn the required forms in until she was reminded over and over and finally told that she couldn¿t work anymore without them. |
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| 2023-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: It was observed that 2 windows in the Cottage toddler room could be opened more than 6 inches. It was observed that the last window in the main building 1st floor PS room ( by Kitchen - leading to playground) and the little schoolhouse did not have window screens Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen in the PS room was ordered immediately and was put in place two days later (until the screen could be made). The screen had blown off during a windy day. The ¿stop braces¿ on the two windows in the toddler classroom were in need of replacement/repair. A new stopping bar was installed in each of these windows. |
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| 2023-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that wall paint by the doorway was peeling in the Cottage ITCS room. There was also some light wall damage at the corner of the doorway heading towards the Cottage Down 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.) 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. This area was scheduled for wall repair/paint/and the installation of a new door which was delayed due to a conflict in the contractor¿s schedule. When I told him we were cited for not having the needed repairs complete, he changed his schedule and came out over the weekend and completed the job. |
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| 2023-07-12 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 11 has not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #11 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #11 will have until 11/23/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #11 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 available to supervise staff person #11, staff person #11 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.) Provider will ensure that Staff person #11 completes and provides proof of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training. Staff person #11 will not be left unsupervised. We will provide supervision by a AGS who already has pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #21 contained an unapproved Health and Safety Training dated 9/23/2016 and an updated was not obtained as required. 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.) The provider will ensure that all staff person including staff person #21 complete the approved health and professional development training as required by DHS. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: First aid kits in the infant 2 room and lower-level toddler room in the ITCS did not contain scissors. (Corrected on-site) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. (CORRECTED ONSITE) |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will ensure that first-aid kit must contain all of the following: items soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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| 2022-10-31 | 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: Verbal statements obtained from two staff persons revealed, Staff person #1 was observed in hallway and vestibule area of cottage building using cell phone leaving children unattended. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 was terminated from our center after violation of our cell phone policy and supervision policy was made known. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Verbal statements obtained from two staff persons were consistent that staff person #1 in infant room was heard shouting to infants in care, "you need to shut up already and stop crying,' Shut it." Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 was immediately terminated from our center; a facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a written statement for giving formula and feeding schedule for 1 infant in care at the Cottage area was not available. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written statement of child feed schedule was obtained in admin cabinet and posted by child's file. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2, children #3 and 4, and children #4 and #5 were observed to have two children listed on the emergency contact form and agreement. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents with multiple children who put two children on the same parent agreement and emergency contact were asked to correct the information on these forms. |
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| 2021-11-10 | 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 person #1 did not have a second reference on file that attested to facility staff person #2 suitability 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.) Facility person # 1 had a second reference letter in her file. We mistakenly scanned the wrong letter and electronically submitted it to the licensing representative when employee files were requested. The correct letter - dated 4/18/21 has been sent to the licensing representative. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: It was observed that provider did not have an emergency drill log documented and on-file. 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.) Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. (Ours were held annually, but not documented in an approved manner. We will change the format immediately.). Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Facility staff person #2 is designated as an aide. Facility staff person did not have on file verification of the completion of the 8th grade or completion of a GED or high diploma. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).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.) Facility staff person #2 has a letter on file from the Assistant Director of Student Services at her cyber school verifying that she is currently in 12th grade. This letter is dated November 12, 2021. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the outdoor condition of the metal fencing by the Little School House was unsafe. The fence had a visible and large gap that did not restrict children from entering the outside parking lot and nearby highway. Cert. rep shared that this area was not to be used until corrections of the fence were made. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Castillo Fencing was contacted the day of our licensing inspection. They came out and repaired the gate immediately. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the downstairs hand rail in the Cottage area towards the ITCS- toddler room was loose and not in good repair. 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 hand railing leading to the downstairs classroom in the Cottage was found to be loose. It was removed and reattached with 2 inch reinforced blocks and anchored to the wall. This was done to ensure that the railing was in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: It was observed that manually testing of smoke detection systems were not conducted at least once every 30 days. The documented testing at the facility occurred on 8/10/21, 9/17/21, 10/6/21, 11/3/21, 11/18/21, 12/6/21, 1/24/22. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director failed to document the fire drill and test of the fire detection system that took place on January 4, 2022. The director will ensure that all fire drills and tests of the fire detection system take place within the required 30 day time frame AND that all events are logged immediately after they take place. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the director or designee did not ensure compliance with manually testing of smoke detection systems were not conducted at least once every 30 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that all fire drills and manual testing of the fire detection system take place within the required 30 day time frame AND that all events are logged immediately after they take place. |
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| 2020-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator is not in compliance with the CPSL as Facility Person #1 does not have the NSOR verification on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 must be removed from a child care position at the facility by the close of business 11/6/2020. Effective July 2020 all existing staff members were required to have the NSOR verification in their record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was immediately removed from their child care position due to lack of NSOR verification in their record. NSOR verification was previously in their file and was misplaced. When this was noted on 10/22, a new NSOR was requested but is not yet in place. In order to avoid this from happening in the future, all staff files will be scanned and saved in locked files on the office computer. Then, if a duplicate is needed, it is readily available. All required clearances will be available either electronically or in a staff members file at all times. |
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| 2020-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/9/2020 it was observed in the D1, D2 and School-age classrooms cords were hanging loosely, creating a potential hazard. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection the loose cords were taped to the wall. Going forward this will be stressed in on-going safety checks to ensure that loose cords are secured and not accessible to children. |
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| 2019-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Back Room of the Main Building a three (3) drawer plastic storage container was cracked on the top creating a pinch point. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection duct tape was placed over the cracked top of the plastic storage bin until the container can be replaced. In the future all equipment will be kept in good repair at all times. |
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| 2019-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Downstairs classroom in the Cottage plastic bags were being stored under the diaper changing table and were accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection the plastic bags were removed from the under the changing table and were made inaccessible to children. In the future all plastic bags will be stored in an area inaccessible to children who are still placing items in their mouths. |
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| 2019-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 who comes into direct contact with children has a previous health assessment dated 6/19/2017 and the recent health assessment is dated 10/6/2019, which is longer than 24 months and does not meet the time requirement. Facility person #3 who comes into direct contact with children has a previous health assessment dated 6/9/2017 and the recent health assessment is dated 11/7/2019, which is longer than 24 months and does not meet the time requirement for subsequent health assessments. 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.) A policy concerning health assessments was created which states that no employees may begin employment without a complete health assessment and current TB. This policy will be strictly enforced and also contains verbiage concerning the requirement that current employees must update their health assessments in a timely manner as required by DHS. Employees with health assessments that are older than 24 months will not be permitted to work until a current health assessment is on file. |
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| 2019-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator was not in compliance with the CPSL as staff person #2 has a start date of 8/22/2019 and the State Police Clearance is dated 9/17/2019, with no documentation of submission on or before the start date. 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.) From this date forward, no staff person will be permitted to begin employment without a complete file; including all four required clearances. |
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| 2019-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Downstairs classroom in the Cottage and in the Back Room of the Main Building there were three (3) ceiling tiles in each of those areas that have water stains on them and are not in good condition. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The roof was repaired and the stained ceiling tiles were replaced. In the future, floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces will be routinely maintained by center staff to ensure that there are no water stains on ceiling tiles and that all other surfaces are in good repair and child-safe. A staff member has been designated to do these checks on a monthly and as-needed basis. |
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| 2018-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes for pick-up and drop-off points was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection written notification of safe routes for pick-up and drop-off points was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility and will remain there. |
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| 2018-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was posted in a conspicuous location used by parents and will remain there. |
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| 2018-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the telephone numbers of the nearest hospitals was posted by each telephone in the facility and will remain there. |
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| 2017-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/30/17 it was observed that numerous chair legs had peeling paint in the Fire Room, Back Room, D1 Room, and D2 Room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New chairs were purchased to replace the chairs that had the peeling paint legs. Pictures are accompanying to show proof. Going forward, any chairs observed with peeling paint will be replaced or repainted. |
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