Description: HAZLETON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Child Care Center in HAZLETON PA, with a maximum capacity of 62 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Hand Sanitizer was located in an area accessible to children in the Preschool 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.) Provider moved the hand sanitizer to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all toxics are in a locked cabinet r an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 2 did not contain an initial health assessment received within 60 days. Child began child care on 11/27/17, the health assessment in file is dated 3/13/18. 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.) File for Child # 2 contains a current health assessment. Provider will ensure that an initial health assessment is received with in 60 days following the first day of child care. |
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| 2018-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 were not reviewed and/or updated every 6-months. Fee Agreements for Children # 1 and # 2 were not updated every 6-months. 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.) Files for children # 1 , # 2 and # 3 contained updated Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreements. Provider will ensure that all files are complete and up to date. |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The changing mat located in the infant room has some small holes exposing the foam underneath Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get a new changing mat or will cover it over |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in the infant room reads 50 degrees F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Adjusted the dial and will watch it and check the temperature and re-adjust as neccessary to keep at 45 degrees or lower |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 is missing a health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. Child file #1 is missing the addresses of release persons on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent add the insurance policy number on the form for child #2. Will have parent add the addresses of the release persons and will make sure this information is completed for all children. |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 is a young toddler and has a health assessment on file that is over 6 months old Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent provide an updated health assessment and make sure health assessments are completed every six months for infants and toddlers |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is a group supervisor but does not have verification of having a degree on file Correction Required: 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.) Will have facility person #1 provide proof of her degree and will place in file. Will make sure qualifications are on file for new hires. |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The safety lock located on the cabinet under the sink in the Pre-K Room no longer works and that is where the container for the stored water is located Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will fix safety lock or get a new lock and maintain |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is one outlet cover missing by the desk in the Pre-K Room by the desk Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put an outlet cover over it and check it daily |
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| 2017-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The third stall in the girls bathroom has some rust or mold on pipe behind the toilet 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.) Will check the pipe to make sure it is not leaking and repair it so no mold or rust is present |
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