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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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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| 2026-06-29 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 Cert rep observed cracks with rough edges on the plastic wall ladder, on the plastic play house in the preschool/school age playground. 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.) Owner used heavy duty tape to cover the rough edges. |
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| 2026-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(b) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(b) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 Staff Person 1 had health assessments dated 12/29/23 and 1/8/26, which is more than 24 months. Staff Person 1 worked in a child care role between 1/2/26-1/8/26. Staff Persons 2 had health assessment dated 7/1/24, which was not signed. Staff Persons 3 had health assessments dated 12/23/24 and 12/29/25, which were not signed. Staff persons 2 and 3 did not have any other health assessments which were acceptable and dated within the last 24 months on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2and #3 handed in a written health assessment form that was signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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| 2026-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 Staff Persons 2 had health assessment dated 7/1/24, which did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or a statement regarding the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Staff Persons 3 had health assessments dated 12/23/24 and 12/29/25, which did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or a statement regarding the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Staff persons 2 and 3 did not have any other health assessments which were current and acceptable on file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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 person #2and #3 handed in a written health assessment form that was signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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| 2026-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 Staff Person 4 had one written, nonfamily reference on file. Staff person 4 had another letter of reference on file which was reported to be written by Staff Person 4's brother, and is therefore a not acceptable. 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.) A non-family member wrote a reference for staff #4. |
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| 2026-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 review of emergency drill logs determined that there was more than 12 months between emergency drills which occurred 6/21/24 and 5/6/26. 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.) Co-owner completed a tornado emergency drill on July 30th.2026 |
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| 2026-06-29 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 6/29/26 review of fire detection logs determined there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing on 2 occasions: 10/28/25-11/28/25, and 3/25/26-4/27/26. 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.) Owner will test the fire alarms every 25 days and complete form with the date and time. |
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| 2025-06-04 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep observed a crack on the side of the blue slide, and cracks on the shelf inside the blue Little tikes house in the Yard(Preschool playground). These cracks created rough edges in the plastic of the equipment. 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 rough edges were fixed w/ gorilla tape |
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| 2025-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Child 3 did not have the parent's work phone number and Child 4 did not have the parents home address on their emergency contact forms. Child 3 also did not have the address for the child's physician or source of medical care on their emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.) Male owner asked each parent for child 3 &4 to complete missed information on paperwork |
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| 2025-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Child 1 and Child 2's fee agreement were reviewed on 10/8/24 and 7/5/24 respectively. This is more than 6 months since the previous parent reviews. 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.) The fee agreements for Child 1 and 2 were reviewed with the parents. |
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| 2025-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Staff 3 did not receive mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. This is evidenced by mandated reporter training dated 6/2/25. 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.) It was corrected on June 2, 2025 when the mandated report training was completed. |
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| 2025-06-04 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 did not renew their FBI Clearance within 60 months. This is evidenced by FBI clearances on file dated 1/9/2020 and 1/17/2025. It was reported Staff 1 continued to work in a childcare role between 1/9/25 and 1/17/25. 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.) It was corrected on Jan 17, 2025 when the FBI clearance was received. |
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| 2025-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Staff 2 had Staff evaluations dated 9/7/23 and 1/3/25, which is more than 12 months between staff evaluations. 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.) The employee left for family reason and we did not think she was returning in May 2024. Her last evaluation was September 7, 2023. When she left it was not due. however she decided to comeback August 27, 2024. It was corrected on January 3, 2025 when the staff evaluation was completed. |
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| 2025-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection Cert rep observed frays in the carpet of the Pre School Room (Room 3). 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.) WE taped the corner of the carpet to repair the fringed corner. |
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| 2025-06-04 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted two incidents of more than 60 days between fire detection system testing: 3/1/25-4/1/25, and 5/1/25-6/1/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director gave male owner a checklist w/ exact dates to check the alarm to make sure it is within the 30 days. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(2) Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's file did not note the withdrawal date of the child. See code sheet for withdrawal date. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The co-owner put the correct date on the file before the inspection was over. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: During a compliant investigation on 3/10/25, Cert rep verified concerns that on 2/27/25 Child 1's information was disclosed on social media by Staff 1. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was informed that they will not respond to social media post about our facility or families. The social media post was removed and is no longer viewable. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring on 1/8/25 Detangler spray and caned air duster were found on an accessible shelf in the preschool classroom. Staff reported the contents in the containers were those on the labels. The labels were marked "Keep out of reach of 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 spray was Placed on top shelf and the tallest child could not touch it. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During an unannounced monitoring on 1/8/25 cert rep noted there was more than 30 days between fire detection system testing on one occasion: 11/8/24-1/6/25. 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.) We will have fire detecting system checked not only by 1 person. Fire detection testing will also occur when fire drills take place. The date of fire detection testing will be noted for both fire detection testing only and fire detection testing and fire drills. |
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| 2024-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, the refrigerator thermometer in the School Age room read 50* after multiple readings throughout the inspection. 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.) We will replace the thermometer in the refrigerator. If the temperature is still registering above 45*, we will repair or replace the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the school age room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The daily schedule will be posted. |
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| 2024-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the preschool room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency transportation plan was posted in the preschool room. |
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| 2024-06-13 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, staff #1 did not have NSOR and did not have documentation that it was requested. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will resubmit the request for NSOR. |
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| 2024-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, there was no handwashing sign at the sink in the toddler room. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handwashing sign will be posted. |
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| 2023-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or an exemption letter on file for child #1. Child #1 must be removed from care until such documentation is on file. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child we be removed from care until documentation is on file. |
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| 2023-06-27 | 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: As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations as required. 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 owners will conform to the Federal and State laws and regulations. The owners will complete the continuity of operations and include all information in our Emergency Plan. |
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| 2023-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the most recent emergency drill had been conducted on 4/27/22. 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.) The owner completed emergency drill and documented on the correct paperwork. |
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| 2023-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the notification to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information about the facility's lockdown procedure or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner will complete the notification to parents regarding the emergency plan information about the facility's lockdown procedure and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions. This information will be placed in the parent handbook and the update will be sent to each parent. |
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| 2023-06-27 | 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: As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the fire alarm test documentation indicated the alarm was tested on 1/2/23, 3/1/23, and 5/1/23. These show gaps of greater than 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.) To ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met, the fire alarm will be tested every 30 days by owner. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, there were no services to be provided to the family and the child listed on the fee agreement of Child #2. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form was updated by A Place to Grow and signed by the parents. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and #2 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's 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.) Staff had parents complete form with name, address and phone number of child's physician. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, there was a hotdog as part of the child's lunch in a container in the cubby of child #1. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Food was thrown out and child was given a lunch that we provide on Fridays. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #3, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisor did not have documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify for the position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 had 15 years of experience on one of her references and 4 years on the other reference. I highlighted the years on each reference. |
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| 2022-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 changed a diaper and did not wash the child's hands or her hands after the diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hands will be washed after toileting or diapering and prior to meals and snacks. |
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| 2022-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the local traffic safety authorities had not been notified in writing of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The traffic safety authorities letter will be delivered to local police station and a signed copy will be placed in the file cabinet. |
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| 2022-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be delivered to the local municipality and a signed copy will be placed in the filing cabinet. |
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| 2022-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 had completed the required health and safety training on 9/17/16 which is prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16. Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete the health and safety training. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-01-19 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-12-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-11-10 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-10-12 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-09-20 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 9/20/21 during a unannounced monthly monitoring visit, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the toddler room registered a temperature of 56 degrees. Staff #1 confirmed that the thermometer reading was near 60 when it was checked earlier in the day. The refrigerator did not feel cool when opened. 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.) All perishable foods will be put in a working refrigerator in another room until the refrigerator in the toddler room can be repaired or replaced. |
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| 2020-10-05 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Diaper rash relief cream was observed in the Toddler classroom, signed in for use on a child in the classroom, but had an expiration date of 01/2019. Cortisone 10 cream was observed in the Preschool classroom, signed in for use on a child in the Pre-K classroom, but had an expiration date of 03/2020. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed the medications from the rooms and put them into the office. We handed them to the parent at pick up time. In the future, all medicine that is brought into the center will need to be accepted by the owners or directors before they are placed into the rooms with the correct paperwork. |
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| 2020-10-05 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two small hand sanitizers, both labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed hanging from backpacks in the Pre-K room, accessible to all children in the classroom. 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.) We removed the items and put them in the office. We handed them to the parent at pick up time. We told the parent that they will need to drop off hand sanitizer at their child's school and will not be allowed to transfer it while attending our center. In the future, all cleaning material and toxic material will be kept in an area or container that is locked and inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2020-07-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Three bolts around the gate and inside fencing on the small playground to the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection. 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.) We covered bolts with a yellow cap and the other one we wrapped Gorilla tape around it. In the future we will use a checklist we just received from our Program Certification Representative and we will use the checklist to follow through on a weekly basis. We will split up the areas and complete the entire checklist weekly. In the future we will immediately fix all toys, play equipment and other indoor our outdoor equipment used by the children. We will clean and make sure all equipment are free of rough edges, sharp corners, pinch or crush points or splinters. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced appeals monitoring inspection on 1/27/2020, DG Baby Diaper Rash Paste, labeled for Child #1, was observed to have an expiration date of 6/2019. An epi-pen, labeled for Child #2, was observed to have an expiration date of Oct. 2019. These two medications were observed in the toddler medication box. Infants' Tylenol was observed in the Preschool classroom for Child #3, but the medication was observed to have an expiration date of 12/2019. A plan of correction was received from the facility stating that on 1/29/2020, "All medicine was given back to parents on January 27, 2020 and explained that when/if new medicine was brought in that they needed a new medication form. The new epipen was received on January 29 2020. In the future, teachers will use a written checklist to check medicine containers weekly to check for name of child and expiration date. They will aso check that medicine has a written permission paper on file and it is updated when needed." An unannounced appeals monitoring visit was conducted on 2/24/2020. During this inspection, Infants' Tylenol, labeled for use for two children in the Toddlers classroom, was observed to have expired in 1/2020. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired medicine was given to the parent that day (2/24/2020. In the future the teacher will have weekly checks to check the expiration date and if medicine log is up to date with the medcine. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing pad in the infants' classroom was observed to have multiple tears in the covering on both sides of the pad, exposing the inner foam, making it unable to be fully sanitized between each diaper change. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed the diaper changing pad and bought a new pad. In the future I put this item on the daily checkist to have teacher look daily at the diaper pads to check for any tears in the pad. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a)/3270.103 - Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an inspection conducted on 1/27/2020, a box of baking soda labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre-K classroom in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. A roll of plastic garbage bags was observed in the toddler section of the facility in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchenette area, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. A plan of correction was received from the facility that on 1/27/2020, "The item was put out of reach of the children. In the future, we will have daily written checks to look inside unlocked cabinets for any items that would put a child in danger. This includes toys and objects with a diameter of lesss than one inch, objects with removeable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags, styrofoam or any cleaning or toxic material." An unannounced appeals monitoring visit was conducted on 2/24/2020. During this inspection, a cabinet lock in the Toddlers classroom, on the second cabinet in on the island, was broken, allowing children access to plastic grocery bags, trash bags, and a large bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children." Swiffer Wet Jets, with the solution bottles attached, were observed in the Toddlers and Preschool classroom, accessible to children. The cleaning solution is labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." Pledge spray and Febreeze spray, both labeled "keep out of reach of children," were observed in an unlocked drawer in the entranceway of the Preschool classroom, accessible to children. A PowerStick deodorant, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Pre-K classroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The supplies were removed on 2/24/2020 from the cabinet and stored in a locked cabinet. The lock was fixed at the end of the day on 2/24/20. In the futre the teacher will complete a daily checklist to look for any items that have to keep out of reach of children including plastic bags and make sure all of these items are in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bottle of Motrin Infants' drops was observed in the medication box in the toddlers classroom, but the bottle was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Staff were unsure to whom the medication belonged. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was thrown away. In the futre, teachers will use a written checklist to check medicine containers weekly and check for names of child and expiration date. They will also check that medicine has a written medication paper on file and it is updated when needed. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DG Baby Diaper Rash Paste, labeled for Child #1, was observed to have an expiration date of 6/2019. An epi-pen, labeled for Child #2, was observed to have an expiration date of Oct. 2019. These two medications were observed in the toddler medication box. Infants' Tylenol was observed in the Preschool classroom for Child #3, but the medication was observed to have an expiration date of 12/2019. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All medicine was given back to parents on January 27, 2020 and explained that when/if new medicine was brought in that they needed a new medication form. The new epipen was received on January 29 2020. In the future, teachers will use a written checklist to check medicine containers weekly to check for name of child and expiration date. They will aso check that medicine has a written permission paper on file and it is updated when needed. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no written permission on file at the facility for the DG Baby Diaper Rash Cream labeled for Child #1. 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 cream was discarded. In the future teachers will check medicine containers and diapering material weekly to check to be sure that all medicine has a writtien permission paper on file and it is updated as needed. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a)/3270.103 - Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A box of baking soda labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre-K classroom in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. A roll of plastic garbage bags was observed in the toddler section of the facility in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchenette area, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The item was put out of reach of the children. In the future, we will have daily written checks to look inside unlocked cabinets for any items that would put a child in danger. This includes toys and objects with a diameter of lesss than one inch, objects with removeable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags, styrofoam or any cleaning or toxic material. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A section of teal peeling paint was observed in the toddler classroom, near the gate by the back door, accessible to children. 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 spot on wall was painted the evening of January 27, 2020. In the future, we will have daily written checks to look for peeling paint in all rooms and correct immediately. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) - No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8.30.19 a complaint investigation was conducted. During the investigation, staff 1 showed cert rep footage on his person cell phone from 8.29.19.This footage was later transferred to a jump drive for rep. On 9.4.19, cert rep received and reviewed the jump drive. In the video, inspector observed staff 2 grabbing child 1, pushing child 1's face to the floor, flinging child 1 to the floor, holding child 1 down on the floor and restraining child 1. Inspector observed staff 1, 3 and 4 in the room with staff 2 while staff 2 was tussling on the floor with child 1. None of the staff attempted to intervene, nor did they call childline to report what they saw occurring between staff 2 and child 1. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. Staff 2 must attend existing provider orientation on November 12, 2019 at the NE Regional office. Staff 2 is required to call the NE Regional office to register to attend the existing provider orientation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member#2 and co-director will attend the existing provider orientation on November 19, 2019. When a child is throwing objects in classroom, hitting teacher or other students, we will evacuate room and leave one staff if not two in the room to monitor child's safety. No staff will restrain child while he/she is angered and throwing objects and hitting staff. Staff will remain in room until child has calmed down and parent has been called to take child home. We also changed our seclusion policy and will disenroll and child who knowingly and intentionally hurts a peer or teacher or damages property. No form of physical punishment or restraint will be used by any staff. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8.30.19, a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff 1 admitted he cursed at child 1's mom in front of child care children that were in care on 8.29.19. 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.) Any staff member that uses inappropriate language will be reprimanded by director/owner according to our staff discipline policy. In the future if a staff member is getting upset by a parent, director will remove staff member from the room to avoid harsh language being used. If a parent is using harsh language we will remove children from the room untilparent leaves the building. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(a) - Required to report | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8.30.19 a complaint investigation was conducted. During the investigation, staff 1 showed cert rep footage on his person cell phone from 8.29.19.This footage was later transferred to a jump drive for rep. On 9.4.19, cert rep received and reviewed the jump drive. In the video, inspector observed staff 2 grabbing child 1, pushing child 1's face to the floor, flinging child 1 to the floor, holding child 1 down on the floor and restraining child 1. Inspector observed staff 1, 3 and 4 in the room with staff 2 while staff 2 was tussling on the floor with child 1. None of the staff attempted to intervene, nor did they call childline to report what they saw occurring between staff 2 and child 1. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner went onto keepkidssafe.pa.gov to obtain a trainer. Trainer was obtained and training will be held Nov 18, 2019. All staff will be instructed to report any questionable issues to Childline. When a child is throwing objects in classroom, hitting teacher or other students, we will evacuate room and leave one staff if not two in the room to monitor child's safety. No staff will restrain child while he/she is angered and throwing objects and hitting staff. Staff will remain in room until child has calmed down and parent has been called to take child home. We also changed our seclusion policy and will disenroll and child who knowingly and intentionally hurtsa peer or teacher or damages property. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8.30.19 a complaint inspection was conducted. Inspector walked through the infant room. The curtains were drawn not allowing any natural light into the room. The room was dark and inspector was unable to see the baby's sleeping in the cribs. Inspector had to lean into the cribs of the babies sleeping in order to see the baby's face and if the baby was breathing. Inspector observed staff person 5 in the kitchen making a bottle and was unable to assess the children in the cribs from the kitchen in the dark. Staff person 5 was approximately 20-25 feet away from the farthest baby in the crib sleeping. Staff person 6 was sitting closer to the closed curtains in a rocking chair approximately10-15 feet away from the cribs feeding a baby. Inspector provided technical assistance to the owners husband on supervision. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive three hours of PQAS approved in-person training regarding supervision of children. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is through the ELRC. 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.) Staff #1 is in contact with individual who has spoken to our program certificate representative to have all staff have in-person training dealing with supervision of children. When a bottle needs to be made during nap, the head teacher will make sure a third person comes into the room to help supervise the infants. Also, head teacher in each room will make sure all curtains are opened. If it is a cloudy day, lights will be on in room to insure that all children can be seen during nap. Children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2019-05-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The highchair table in the infant room is missing the T shaped safety straps on 2 of the bucket seats. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The T shaped safety straps on the 2 bucket seats will be replaced as soon as possible. In the future the T shaped safety straps will be on the seats at all times. |
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| 2019-03-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 3/21/19. It was naptime when cert rep arrived at the facility. Facility curtains were drawn in all the classrooms blocking natural sunlight from coming in the front windows. Cert rep could not see the children napping as it was too dark in the classrooms, especially the preschool classroom. Due to lack of lighting in the rooms , children could not be properly supervised. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We opened curtains to allow more natural light during nap time. We will have them open even more on cloudy days to allow proper supervision during nap time. We will keep bathroom light on during nap. These practices will continue daily to ensure the children can all be seen with proper lighting at all times. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 did not have a health assessment conducted in over 24 months from 9/4/15 to 12/14/17. 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.) Staff person # 1 had a health assessment on 12/14/17. In the future the directors will ensure all staff have health assessments conducted at least every 24 months from time of hire. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on credible statements and correlating police reports, Staff #1 used physical discipline including, but not limited to, forcibly putting a child on a cot, pulling a child's hair, and grabbing/pulling children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will take the class for appropriate discipline practice offered by Regional Key. All staff will attend. Date was given to TA manager. Staff will never use physical punishment on a child. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on credible statements and correlating police reports, Staff #1 used harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of the children, including, but not limited to: yelling at a child to lay down during naptime, yelling at a child that he's not the boss around here, and saying to a child 'you may act like that at home but you are not going to act like that here.' 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.) We will take the class for appropriate disciline practice offered by Regional Key. All staff will attend. Date was given to TA manager. Staff will never use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of a child. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 stated during an unannounced inspection that the hours of the Director are from 6:30a.m.-7:00 a.m. and from 3:30p.m.-6 or 6:30 p.m. These hours accumulated from Monday through Friday do not add up to the required 30 hours per week required of a Director. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A co-director has been named with specific responsibilities that will be monitored by the owners. The directors will be on site at least 30 hours per week when children are in care. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 4/10/18, a stack of cots in the toddler classroom were pulled across the hallway to the back emergency exit to prevent the toddlers from having access to the door, according to the staff. However, in this manner, the cots completely blocked the emergency exit. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cots were pushed back against the wall. We have put a gate with entrance allowed. The gate is not permanently attached. It is the same gate we use in the toddler room. All hallways and any exits or walkways will be unobstructed at all times. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children's Motrin, Children's Mucinex, Children's Probiotic Tablets, and Children's gummy multivitamins were observed in the cabinet in the Pre-K classroom for two children, but the bottles/boxes were unlabeled for individual use. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff labeled all medication for children's individual use during the inspection. All medication brought in to the facility will be labeled when brought. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff #1 contained transcripts for college coursework, but proof of high school graduation was not present in the 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.) Director provided paperwork for staff person's high school graduation. All staff education paperwork will be in the staff files prior to first day of employment. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff #1 does not contain two written, nonfamily references attesting to the individual's ability to serve a a suitable staff 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.) Director obtained and sent two written references to certification representative for the staff person. All written references will be obtained prior to the employee's first day of working. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K classroom, a power strip was observed to be accessible to children identified as 4 and 5 years old, but had 4 outlets without protective receptacle covers. The outlet into which this strip was plugged was missing an outlet cover on the bottom outlet. 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.) Facility put plugs in the outlets to cover them. Staff will check every morning and cover uncovered outlets. When school-age children leave and unplug electronics, staff will make sure the outlets are covered again. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K classroom, a trash can behind the teacher's desk was observed to be un-lidded and contain used tissues. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash was taken out and the can will be replaced with a small trash can with a lid. Any contaminated trash will always be in a lidded can. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency evacuation bag in the Pre-K classroom, which contains a first-aid kit, was observed to hang from a doorknob by the backdoor, accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit and emergency bag were moved to a high hook out of reach of children. All first-aid kits will be stored out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Three ceiling tiles in the Toddler classroom were observed to have water stains. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling tiles were replaced. Facility will monitor all building surfaces and make needed repairs as noticed. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE WERE GLOVES ON THE FLOOR OF THE TODDLER BATHROOM. THERE WERE PLASTIC BAGS IN A LOW, UNLOCKED CUPBOARD IN THE TODDLER ROOM. 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.) PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY MOVED GLOVES AND PLASTIC BAGS SO THEY WERE NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL CHECK DAILY FOR ANY SMALL OBJECTS OF PLASTIC BAGS. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AN INFANT HAD A BINKY WITH THE TOY ATTACHED IN HER CRIB, WHICH IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SAFE SLEEP FOR INFANTS. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF REMOVED AND SENT HOME BINKY WITH THE TOY ATTACHED AND REQUESTED A NEW ONE FROM PARENTS WITHOUT A TOY ATTACHED. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE INFANTS ARE PLACED IN THE SLEEPING POSITION RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS WITHOUT ANY TOYS IN THE CRIB. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS TOOTHPASTE LABELED "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE" IN A LOW CUBBY OF THE PRESCHOOL ROOM FOR FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLDS. THERE WAS DIAPER CREAM AND NEOSPORIN IN A CHILD'S BACKPACK IN A LOW CUBBY THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY MOVED MEDICATION SO THAT IT IS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL CHECK CUBBIES AND BACKPACKS DAILY FOR ANY MEDICATION. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE IS ZARBIES COUGH SYRUP, SALINE SPRAY, ORAJEL AND DESITIN THAT DO NOT HAVE CORRESPONDING MEDICATION LOGS TO ADMINISTER THE MEDICATION TO THE CHILDREN. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL EITHER SEND HOME MEDICATION OR WORK WITH PARENTS TO CREATE MEDICATION LOGS FOR ALL MEDICATION. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL NOT ACCEPT MEDICATION AT THE FACILITY UNLESS A PARENT FILLS OUT A MEDICATION LOG. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE IS AN UNLABELED BOTTLE IN THE INFANT ROOM. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL LABEL THE BOTTLE. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL CHECK DAILY TO MAKE SURE ALL BOTTLES ARE LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. 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.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR STAFF #1 AND KEEP IT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE ALL STAFF HAVE VERIFIATION OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE PRIOR TO START DATE. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON #1 HAD A VOLUNTEER STATE POLICE CLEARANCE DATED 6/27/16 ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON #1 DOES NOT HAVE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT, OR THE REQUEST FOR ONE, ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. 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 #1 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.) STAFF PERSON #1 WILL NOT RETURN TO THE FACILITY UNTIL A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE IS ON FILE. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE TO COMPLY WITH CPSL AND HAVE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, OR REQUEST FOR IT, ON FILE AT THE FACILITY PRIOR TO THE STAFF'S START DATE. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE TRASH CAN IN THE TODDLER BATHROOM WAS NOT PLASTIC-LINED. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER PLACED PLASTIC LINING IN THE TRASH CAN. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL CHECK DAILY TO MAKE SURE THAT THE TRASH CANS ARE CLOSED AND PLASTIC-LINED. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE HOT WATER IN THE TODDLER BATHROOM REACHED 119 F AND THE WATER IN THE INFANT BATHROOM REACHED 115 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER TURNED OFF HOT WATER VALVE ON THE SINKS IN THE INFANT AND TODDLER CLASSROOMS. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL PERFORM MONTHLY CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT THE HOT WATER DOES NOT EXCEED 110 F IF THE HOT WATER VALVES ARE TURNED BACK ON. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE IS RUST ALONG THE FENCING OF THE PLAYGROUND. 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 PROVIDER WILL REPAINT ANY AREA OF THE FENCE THAT HAS RUST ON IT. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL CHECK MONTHLY FOR VISIBLE HAZARDS AND TO MAKE SURE EQUIPEMENT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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