Highlands Childcare Center Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #1 and #2 , toddlers at the time, (See LIS Code Sheet), were obtained more than 6 months from the previous dated health reports. The health report for Child #1 was dated 5/6/25 more than 6 months after the previous health report dated 10/7/24.. The health report for Child #2 was dated 5/8/25 more than 6 months after the previous health report dated 10/29/24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children have current physicals on site. The date they were able to schedule the physical for will be documented going forward. In the future all parents will be notified in writing that a physical is needed one month prior to the physical being out of date. This is done with a color coded piece of tape on each child's file for the month the physical is needed. The date the physical is scheduled for will be documented upon receiving notification from parents. |
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| 2025-10-22 | 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: The health report on file for Child #3, a preschooler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 9/4/24 more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) Child number 3 has a physical scheduled for 11/27/2025. The child will be given a grace period this time as they are unable to be seen sooner. In the future all parents will be notified in writing that a physical is needed one month prior to the physical being out of date. This is done with a color coded piece of tape on each child's file for the month the physical is needed. The date the physical is scheduled for will be documented upon receiving notification from parents. If this date is more then 2 weeks past the needed date of the physical the child will not be allowed to attend until documentation is received. |
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| 2025-10-22 | 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: The Emergency Contact form for Child #4 lacked parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care and parental consent for the facility to administer minor 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.) All signatures have been updated and will be reviewed every 6 months to remain compliant with regulations. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 2 of the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review period, August 2024 and August 2025. 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 number 1 will do 14 training hours this year. Two hours will be done immediately to make up for the 2 missed hours previously and 12 additional hours to meet the requirements for this current year. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered receptacle in the Purple room accessible to children age 5 years or younger, across from the table where the children were doing an activity. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet cover was immediately placed in the outlet. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the Purple room under the sticker charts and under the window across from the door on the right side of the room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling paint will be covered with plaster and sanded to prepare for future painting. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #4 lacked arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement form was updated by parents with the arrival and departure times. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 contained the original agreement form. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All agreement forms in the child files were copied and originals given to parents. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #7 lacked the name and address of the physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form was completed and filled out entirely by the parent with full information. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 lacked the address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form was updated to include the address for persons whom the child may be released to. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained a health report dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A health report was obtained for the child. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the Red Room at approximately 1:00pm, Staff Person #6 was observed changing a diaper. Staff Person #6 placed the soiled diaper on the changing pad, then completed the diaper change and clean up before discarding the soiled diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proper diaper changing was reviewed with all staff. Proper diaper changing steps are posted by all changing stations. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations including information regarding how they will pay for repairs, pay staff, and pay bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to give specific details as to the continuity of care in the case of a disaster. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment (1/17/22 and 3/20/24). Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff Person #1 contains a current health assessment. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Current TB test results on file for Staff Person #4 were obtained more than 60 days after initial employment. The initial TB test results were completed more than 12 months prior to initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member received an updated tb test to come into compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 and staff #5 lacked one of the two required written, nonfamily references. 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 files have been updated with letters of recommendation. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 9 of the required 12 hours of training for the most recent annual review period (December 19, 2022 - December 19, 2023). 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 completed training hours after the renewal window 12/19/22-12/19/23; 9 of those hours will be allocated to fulfill the 12 required hours for the renewal window. Staff Person #1 will complete the required 12 hours of training before December 19th 2024. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 7/26/19 and 10/5/24 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #3 contained the following clearances that were more than 60 days apart: PA State Police clearances dated 3/20/19 and 4/16/24; PA Child Abuse clearances dated 3/28/19 and 4/18/24; and DHS FBI clearances dated 3/28/19 and 4/7/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 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.) All staff files have been updated with clearances no more then 60 months old. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the yellow room, the electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger lacked a receptacle cover. 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.) A plug cover was placed over the receptacle in the yellow room at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, the trash in the black room had not been removed from the previous day. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All rooms are checked and trash is removed daily. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The wooden floor in the purple room has a 6 inch section missing creating a gap which presents a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gap in the floor in the purple room has been fixed and filled. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There were multiple areas of peeling paint in the facility, including: behind the door and to the lower right of the TV in the purple room; the wall under the window in the blue room; the walls by the bulletin board in the orange room; the wall above the toy box in the yellow room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All areas of peeling paint will be covered by either tape, posters or wall stickers . |
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| 2024-10-15 | 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: The fire alarm testing log includes test dates that were more than 30 days apart (12/1/23 - 1/1/24 and 1/1/24 and 2/1/24). 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.) Smoke detectors have been tested at least every 30 days and records will be kept to document this. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:20 AM Facility Person #1 was observed leaving the Yellow Room and crossing the hall to the Red Room where Facility Person #2 was observed. There were 5 infants present in the room. Staff stated that the fifth child in the Red Room arrived a minute or two earlier, and Facility Person #2 was the only staff person supervising the children in that room until Facility Person #1 came into the room. 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.) Staff were retrained on ratios for each age level. Staff will be present in the room before a child arrives into the room to maintain the proper staff to child ratio. |
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| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION; CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 2/27/24: In the toddler room (Yellow Room) at approximately 8:00 AM, there were 20 children in total receiving care in the space. The maximum capacity of the classroom, based on the measured room size, is 9 children. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will maintain a weekly schedule for the children as well as the staff to allow for ratios as well as capacity to be met based on attendance and arrival/departure times. During morning arrival there is one staff who is "extra" who will greet the families and move children to rooms as needed to not exceed capacity or ratio of the rooms. This is currently a designated staff should she not be there for a certain day another staff will be designated by the director. All rooms containing non potty trained children are equipped with the ability to wash hands as well as change diapers. There is a daily schedule that is maintained to allow for no more then1 hour of activity time in which the room capacity is allowed to be exceeded. |
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| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: 3270.113(a)(1) -- In the Toddler Room (Red Room) at approximately 8:20 AM, Facility Persons #1-#5 were supervising 2 infants, 7 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers. Each staff person was asked to identify the children for which they were responsible supervising. None of the five staff in the room claimed responsibility for the 6 older toddlers. When asked who was assigned to supervise these children, staff stated that their teachers had not yet arrived. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been trained by the director on ratios and room capacity and the need to maintain these according to the regulation for the health hand safety of all children. Staff will maintain and use brightwheel as well as nametags on a key ring. |
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| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file that Facility Person #1, who has been employed at the facility more than 90 days, had completed the required pre-service health and safety training. 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.) Staff #1 completed the required health hand safety training on 3/4/2024. |
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| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file that Facility Person #1, who has been employed at the facility more than 90 days, had completed mandated reporter training. 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 # 1 completed the required mandated reporter training on 3/3/2024. |
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| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room (Red Room) at approximately 8:20 AM, there were 22 children in total receiving care in the space. The maximum capacity of the classroom, based on the measured room size, is 8 children. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been trained on ratios and room capacity. The director trained all staff on the expectations of moving children to allow for the health and satefy to be maintained in compliance with this regulation. |
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| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The last fire drill recorded on the facility's fire drill log was documented as occurring on 9/11/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All fire drills have been updated and the log will be maintained for compliance monthly. |
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| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non 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: The last smoke detector testing recorded on the facility's smoke detector testing log was documented as occurring on 10/1/23. Testing is required at least every 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All logs were updated to show detectors are tested monthly. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All information on the emergency contact form will be filled out in its entirety. There will be no blank spaces left. This form will be reviewed at least every 6 months with families to maintain updated information. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All information on the emergency contact form will be filled out in its entirety. There will be no blank spaces left. This form will be reviewed at least every 6 months with families to maintain updated information. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An initial health report will be requested and received for the child. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 who were hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Staff will complete the required Health and Safety update training. Documentation will be maintained in their staff files upon completion. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 lacked an adult health assessment that included a physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will take health report back to doctor to have them review and complete necessary sections. All staff health reports will be reviewed for completion before being filed in staff files. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 lacked an adult health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will take health report back to doctor to have them review and complete necessary sections. All staff health reports will be reviewed for completion before being filed in staff files. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) - Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 lacked an adult health assessment that included information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will take health report back to doctor to have them review and complete necessary sections. All staff health reports will be reviewed for completion before being filed in staff files. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a copy of the initial agreement. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An initial agreement will be filled out and filed in a child's file upon admission to the program and updated and reviewed at least every 6 months. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as the director on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearance. The state police clearances in the file were dated 4/13/18 and 7/27/23. The child abuse clearances in the file were dated 4/21/18 and 7/31/23. The file for staff person #6, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an FBI clearance that were completed 60 months from the previous clearance. The FBI clearances in the file were dated 9/1/18 and 10/13/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All clearances have been updated to the regulation requirements. The director will continue to check staff clearances and maintain them within the 60 months required by regulation. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 lacked a high school diploma. 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.) The director will acquire a copy of the staff diploma to maintain in the staff file for compliance with regulations. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was updated 6 months prior to the current child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 7/8/21 and 8/14/22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current child health report was added to the file of child #1 child upon requesting it from the parent after realizing there was no updated child health report. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to a toddler in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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.) The file for child # 1 was updated with a current physical signed by a physician and including all current updated vaccinations. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member number 1 completed the needed Health and Safety training to become compliant with the regulation. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator, in the blue room, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometer was put in the refrigerator. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: Through conversation with the owner/director, the Styrofoam cups found in the yellow and purple rooms were used for drinking and not permitted for children in care. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Styrofoam cups were removed at the time of inspection. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement form for Child #5 lacks the amount of the fee to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All paperwork is filled out completely. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1 & #5 lack the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All paperwork was reviewed with family and completed. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 and #5 lacked the Arrival and Departure Time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 and #5 lacked the Release Person's Name. 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.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 and #5 lacked the Date of Admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.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 paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The original Fee Agreement Form was located in child files #1-6. The operator stated that she had given the parents a copy of the agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | 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: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5, lacked 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.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked Address of the Physician or Medical Care Provider. 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.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1, #3, #4, and #6 lacked a completed work address and phone number for the enrolling parent. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the enrolling parents work address. 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.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for child #5 & #6 lack written parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 and #5 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #6 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Policy Number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for child #5 lacked the address of the listed release person. The Emergency Contact form for child #6 lacks the address and phone number of the listed release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All paperwork was filled in completely with parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of Child # 1 lacked any Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in the File. The immunization record of Child # 1 lacked any Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in the File. Child file #5, lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines. Child file #6 lacked updated written verification of the following ongoing administered vaccines: Hepatitis A (1 Dose), DTAP (3 Doses), PCV (3 Doses), ROTA Virus (1 Dose), HIB (3 Doses) and IPV (2 Doses). Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will ensure parents turn in the required immunization records and ensure an exemption letter is obtain as documentation of immunizations not received. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 began working with children on 10/21/20. The initial health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 10/12/21. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director verified physical was misdated and new physical in file. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1, #5 and #6 lacked a signature for Consent for Minor First Aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signatures were obtained from parents. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # did not include proof of qualifications. 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.) I will obtain either college transcripts or documentation from previous child care facilities to verify she qualifies as a group supervisor. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an Emergency Plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I printed the Emergency Plan and hung it on the bulletin board. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Plan has been posted. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: It was determined that the FA/CPS training present in the file for Staff #1 - 3 were not approved training. The First Aid/CPR did not cite Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Correction Required: Certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be retrained in first aide and CPR being sure to include Pediatric. This training will take place no later then December 18, 2021 |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked a PA criminal history record. A request for the record, dated 6/22/18, was in the file. 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.) Immediately redid the clearance and showed certification representative before he left my daycare. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Orange Room, a tube of A&D Ointment labeled, "Keep out of the Reach of Children" was found on the dorm sized refrigerator and accessible to children. In the children's restroom, a tube of A&D Ointment labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" was located in a small basket on a low shelf of the changing table. The ointment was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxic substances are either locked or not accessible to children. |
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