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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-27 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of a health assessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New physical form was giving to parent to get filled out. Mom was aware of physical needed she was waiting for a appointment. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment. 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.) Updated physical was done not in folder. Director will do monthly audits to ensure all forms are up to date |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of fire safety training Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire safety was completed same day as inspection. Moving forward director will ensure all trainings are done. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a fire drill being conducted at the facility 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.) Fire drill paper will was found and filed properly |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On October 31, 2024 during the renewal inspection, there is no evidence of the fire detection system being tested every 30 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of correction all paperwork will be filed in the proper place and ready for anyone who may need to see it. Fire detection system will be tested every 30 days. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, there was no file for Staff #5 Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 5 file was in locked draw not sure why it was not giving to rep |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, The file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 4 education was in the wrong place in folder |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of at least 12 clock hours of child care training. 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.) All staff had 12 hours of training it was not printed out. make sure all trainings are printed out |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, the certification on file was taken 2/3/2021 and expired 2/3/2023 Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pediatric CPR and First Aid was done on 2/11/23. Will make sure all files are in folder and not online going forward |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Childcare training hours were completed through out the year. Make sure all up to date trainings are printed and online |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Health and Safety Training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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.) All trainings were done make sure they are printed out as well as online |
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| 2023-11-27 | 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: On November 27, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated Criminal Background Clearance, the clearance on file was pending. The file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of updated Criminal Background Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance, The clearances on file were dated 5/ 2018 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 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 #1 and Staff #3 will obtain necessary clearances, Staff #1 and Staff #3 will not work in a child care position until clearance are obtained |
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| 2023-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: On February 10,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 1/11/2022 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will complete a record review every (3) three months on child files and have parents check during parent conference |
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| 2023-02-10 | 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: On February 10,2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for acquiring emergency medical care and administration of 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.) We will have office admin and director double check all files before putting it into the file system |
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| 2023-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On February 10,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of updated First Aid/ CPR training, the training on file was dated 2/3/2021. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will keep track of all first aid trainings by completing a record review every (3) three months |
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| 2023-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On February 10,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff 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 #1 will obtain a NSOR clearance, Staff #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. |
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| 2022-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to have an updated health assessment. Health assessment contained in file was last completed on 06/24/19. 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 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.) Staff person will provide updated health assessment. |
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| 2022-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22. cert rep observed several windows located on the 2nd floor opened more than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will have maintenance worker modify window to not open more than 6 inches. |
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| 2022-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in room 1 failed to have soap and first-aid kit located in room 2 failed to have soap and Band-Aids. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Band aids and soap placed in first aid kits. |
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| 2022-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22, cert rep observed a broken window located in school age room located on 2nd floor. 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.) Director will have maintenance worker repair broken window. |
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| 2022-02-14 | 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: During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22, cert observed in school age room, peeling paint behind radiator. 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.) Director will have maintenance worker repair paint. |
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| 2022-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/14/22, cert rep observed a handwashing signed failed to be posted near sink in room 2. 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.) Handwashing sign posted at sink in room 2. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have Child Service Reports for child #1 and #2 completed with-in the last 6 months. 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.) Staff members will complete Child Service Reports for child #1 and #2 and review the information with the parent of each child. The Child Service Report will be signed and dated by the parent. The parent will receive a copy and a copy of the Child Service Report will be maintained on file at the facility. The director will ensure Child Service Reports are completed and provided to the parents of enrolled children at least every 6 months. The operator will ensure compliance with regulation. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #4. 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.) The director will ensure the health insurance policy number information will be added to the file for child #3. In the future staff members will review all children's records to ensure that the health insurance policy name & number are included on the emergency contact form. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #1's emergency contact forms was missing the address and/ or telephone number of 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 director will contact the parent of child #1 to obtain the missing release persons information. The director and staff will review all emergency contact form for enrolled children to ensure names, addresses and phones are identified for all release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and #3 was not dated in the last 6 months. The emergency contact and financial agreement form for #4 was not dated in the last 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will contact the parents of the children listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their emergency contact information and/or agreement forms with date and signature. The director and staff members will review all enrolled children's emergency contact and financial agreement forms to ensure parents have the reviewed and/or updated the at least every 6 months or as soon as there is a change in the information. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the menu was not posted or provide to the families of the children, Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will develop a menu and post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. The director and operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants observed in the infant room were not obtained from the parents. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants currently enrolled will be obtain from the parent, as soon as possible. The director will ensure a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant is obtained from the parent when the child is enrolled. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ 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 day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will develop a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. The operator will send the letter to the local traffic safety authority, as soon possible. The operator will ensure that the facility sends annual notification to the local traffic safety authorities and will maintain copies on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility was unable to provide the general liability insurance document proving comprehensive insurance coverage for the persons who are on the premises. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will provide verification of a current policy for general liability insurance to OCDEL and maintain the document on the facility premises. The operator will keep verification of comprehensive general liability insurance in a file at facility at all times. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #1 and #2 did not contain verification of the annual 6 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. 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.) The staff members listed will complete the required amount of child care training to reach the minimum of six hours for the year. The operator will ensure that all staff is receiving a least 6 hours of child care training annually. The director will direct the staff member to complete the 6 hours of training, as soon as possible. The training certificate(s) verifying completion will be place in the staff files. The director and operator will ensure that all staff obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training and maintain verification on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired 1/3/19; did not contain a completed FBI clearance. Staff member #1's file only had a FBI request receipt dated 3/29/19. The file for staff member #3, hired 9/11/17; contained a PA State Police clearance with a volunteer status. Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.) Staff members #1 and #3 will not work in a child care position at the facility until all valid clearances are received by the director and maintain on file at the facility. Staff member #1 must submit a completed valid FBI clearance before returning to a child care position. The director will monitor files for current, long term staff members to ensure their clearances are updated at least two months prior to the expiration date. Staff member #3 must submit a PA State Police Clearance with the status of employment before returning to a child care position. The director will ensure employees' clearance are not in a volunteer status . The director and operator will ensure compliance with the regulation and Child Protective Service Law, at all times. |
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| 2019-12-19 | 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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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 hired as assistant group supervisors did not include verification of a high school diploma and two years of experience working with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members will immediately submit the required verification of qualifications for the position of assistant group supervisor. The director and operator will not allow any person to begin employment at the facility without verification of staff qualifications. All assistant group supervisor must have verification of at least a high school diploma and two year of experience with children. Facility persons without the regulatory staff member qualifications will not be counted in the staff: child ratio. The director will ensure all staff members employed at the facility have verification of qualifications necessary for their position on file at the facility before employed begins and maintained at facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.64 - Outside Walkways | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the outside walkways and stairs were observed with leaves and debris. Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure outside walkway and stairs will be cleaned of the leaves and debris, as soon as possible. The operator and the director will ensure the outside walkway and stairs of the facility are free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.78 - Lighting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the light above the first landing of the staircase was not working. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure the light above the staircase is repaired to good condition. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.94(b) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written record of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff and operator will maintain a written record of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drills. The director and operator will ensure fire drills are conducted at least every 60 days and that the drills conducted at the facility are documented on the fire drill log; kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-05-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, 1 staff member was observed with 5 children ages 10 months to 4 years old were observed in the infant/ young toddler 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director and staff will ensure that the required staff: child ratios are maintained at all times. The legal entity will ensure all regulations are in compliances. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a piece of sleep equipment observed in the infant room was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff will label children's sleep equipment for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified. The director will monitor each child care area to ensure rest equipment is labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. The operator will ensure compliance with the all regulations related to rest equipment. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection the facility, did not have Child Service Reports completed in the last 6 months for child #1, #2, #3, #4,#5,#6, #7, #8 and #9. 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 staff will complete Child Service Reports for the children listed. The Child Service Reports will then be shared with the parents and signed/ dated by parent to confirm receipt of the information. The director will ensure that Child Service Reports are completed every 6 months and shared with parents of enrolled children. The owner will ensure compliance with all regulations. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the agreement forms for child #4, #5, #7, and #8 did not specify the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will write in the date of enrollment on the agreement forms for the children currently enrolled. The operator and staff will ensure that an agreement form shall specify the date of the child's admission. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #5 and #9 were missing 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.) The director will contact the parents of child to obtain the missing physician information. The director and staff will review all emergency contact form for enrolled children to ensure names, addresses and phones are identified for the child's physician or source of medical care. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5, #7, and #9 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. 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.) The operator will contact the parents of child to obtain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. The operator will review the emergency contact forms for all children to ensure health insurance information is identified on the forms. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, emergency contact forms for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 were missing the addresses of 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 director will contact the parent's of the children to obtain the addresses' of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to complete the emergency contact forms. The operator and staff will ensure emergency contact information. |
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| 2018-12-19 | 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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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for three children did not include updated health assessments. Child #1's, 5 years old whom enrolled 1/26/18 did not have any health assessments on file at the facility. Child #2, 9 years old; enrolled 2/27/17 did not have an initial health assessment or any health assessment on file. Child #3, 2 years old; did not have an initial health assessment or any health assessment on file. 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.) The director will contact the children's parents to ensure the facility receives updated health assessments for the children listed, as soon as possible. The director and operator will ensure parent of the children to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a treatment plan for child #8's acute or chronic health problem (asthma). Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will contact the child's parents and request that the child's doctor provide a treatment plan for the child's asthma. The director will maintain a copy of the treatment plan in the child's file. The director ensure that all health assessment that identify a acute or chronic health condition include a treatment plan, if applicable. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a few staff member did not have valid health assessments. Staff member #1 had a health assessment dated 7/21/16. Staff member #4 did not have any health assessment on file at the facility. Staff member #6 did not have a health assessment or a file record at the facility. Facility person #7, volunteer; did not have a health assessment or a file at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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.) Staff and facility persons without a health assessment, will be asked to provide a completed health assessment from a medical professional, as soon as possible or be dismissed. The director will ensure that all staff have valid health assessments on file at the facility and will not allow any new employee to start working without completed health assessment on file. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule was not completed child #3, whom was an infant when enrollment started. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain a written formula and feeding schedule from the parents for the infant enrolled at the facility. A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the financial agreement forms for child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7 and #8 had not been reviewed or updated in the last 6 months by the children's parents. 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 operator will ensure that children's parents review and/or update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement, as soon as possible. All staff will monitor the emergency contact and financial agreement forms to ensure that the forms are reviewed and/or updated by the child's parent within the last 6 month or less. |
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| 2018-12-19 | 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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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3, #4, #6, #7and #8 did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care for the child and/or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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.) The staff will ensure that children's parent signs full signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid, as soon as possible. The director will review all current emergency contact forms to ensure any missing signatures for consent are corrected, as soon as possible. All staff will monitor the emergency contact forms to ensure that parents understand signed parental consent is required for emergency medical and minor first-aid. The operator will ensure compliance. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have individual records for staff member #6 and facility person #7. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #6 and facility person #7 will cannot work in a child care capacity until clearances and qualifications have been received, reviewed for completeness and filed. The director will have individual records for staff member #6 and facility person #7, once they've their incompliance with CPSL and qualification. The director and operator will ensure that an individual record is established for each facility/ staff person. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator did not have written verification of the annual review or update of the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will immediately review the facility's emergency plan then document the review and/or update in writing with date and indication of any changes to the plan. The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility's records did not include written verification of initial emergency plan training for staff member #5, hired 9/4/18. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will review the emergency plan and evacuation procedures with staff member#5 and it will be documented in writing . Emergency plan training documentation will be maintained in the staff files or the emergency plan log book in the office. The director and operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not have verification of completing the annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member listed will obtain the required 6 hours of training and provide verification of completion which will be maintained in the facility files. The director will ensure that child care staff complete the annual minimum 6 hours of child care training. The documents verifying completion of trainings will be maintained in the facility's files. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A the time of inspection, staff member #4 did not have competence in first-aid/ CPR pediatric training. Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All permanent staff without first-aid training will obtain the training. The director will ensure that all permanent staff have first-aid/CPR pediatric training. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, a few employees were not in compliance with the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #4 , signed CPSL disclosure on 10/21/17 but did not have a valid PA State Police Clearance nor a valid FBI clearance on file at the facility, which is required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #5, hired 9/11/17; contained an incomplete PA State Police Clearance dated 11/28/17, which did not indicate a status. Staff member #5's file, was also; missing her Child Abuse Clearance, which is required under CPSL. Staff member #6's, observed walking school age children from school to facility did not have any information required under the CPSL. There was not a file for staff member #6 at the facility. Facility person#7, identified as a volunteer; was observed, working with the school age children, did not have any clearances: no PA State Police or Child Abuse, which are required under CPSL. Facility person #7 did not have a file record on site at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.) Facility Person #4, #5, #6 and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff members and facility persons cannot work in a child care capacity until completed clearances are received, reviewed for completeness and then filed. The director will not allow anyone to work at the facility if they are not in compliance with the CPSL. The operator will ensure all staff and facility persons are in compliance with the Child Protective Service Law. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff member #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a staff evaluation completed within the last 12 months. 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 director will complete a written evaluation of staff members and maintain the document in the staff member's file. 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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| 2018-12-19 | 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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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #6, observed supervising school-age children in the outdoor play space; did not have any verification of education or experience on file at the facility to qualify for any position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff without the necessary qualification will not work in a staff member capacity until qualifications are provided. Facility persons whom don't have verification of education and experience to qualify as staff members, will not be counted in the staff: child ratio. The person will provide verification of the education and experience before beginning work, as a staff member. The director will obtain the necessary qualifications from staff member and maintain the documents in the their staff files. The director will check all staff files for the necessary qualifications and correct the missing information. The director will not hire a staff member until qualifications have been verified. The director and operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival, the toddler classroom was out of ratio. One staff member was observed with 8 children ranging in age from 2 years old to 3 years old. 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.) An additional staff member arrived shortly and the staff: child ratio was corrected. 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. The director will ensure that staff: child ratio is always incompliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.67(d)/3270.82(i) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle/Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, waste receptacles were observed without lids. A few receptacles did not have the plastic liners inside. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure the facility is equipped with clean, plastic-lined ,lidded waste receptacles. The staff will ensure all trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed receptacle. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2018-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, several areas of the facility were either in disrepair or unclean. The cabinet under the sink in the Preschool room was in disrepair. Window ceils, book shelves/ cabinets and other surfaces around the facility were observed with dust and debris. The hallway upstairs was observed with white smeared strikes from paint/ plaster removal in the small room on the second level. The small room, on 2nd level; was in disrepair and not suitable for children because construction repairs involving plastering and painting. The bathroom on the 2nd level, was unclean . The second floor bathroom sink and all other surfaces in bathroom were covered with dust . The Afterschool room on the second level was observed with dirty chairs and a wooden table in disrepair. The Busy Bee room, on 2nd level; had radiator with peeling and chipped paint. 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. 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 director will ensure all unclean areas and areas of disrepair at the facility are immediately addressed to comply with regulations. All staff will ensure floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the outdoor areas; are kept clean, in good repair and free of visible hazards. Any damaged paint / plaster will be corrected as soon as possible but not when children are in care. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A BROKEN TABLE IN THE GENTLE GIANTS CLASSROOM Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TABLE LEG WAS SECURED TO THE TABLE IN THE GENTLE GIANTS CLASSROOM TO ENSURE SAFETY AND DURIBILITY; OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FURNITURE IN THE FACILITY REMAINS SAFE AND DURABLE AT ALL TIMES AND WILL REMOVE ANY FURNITURE THAT COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE HAZARD |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED FACILITY REFRIGERATOR DID NOT INCLUDE 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 PLACED INTO THE FACILITY REFRIGERATOR TO ENSURE SAFE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD; OWNER WIL ENSURE THAT THE THERMOMETER REMAINS IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO AMINTAIN SAFE FOOD |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE ENROLLING PARENT'S HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER 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.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE ENROLLING PARENT'S HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT TO THE FACILITY |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE 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.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 WAS UPDATED WITH HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER;OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED AT THE FACILITY HAVE INSURANCE INFORMATION RECORDED AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT TO THE FACILITY |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CONTAINER CONTAINING GOLDFISH CRACKERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITH A LARGE HOLE ON THE SIDE Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) OWNER REMOVED GOLDFISH CRACKERS FROM THE REFRIGERATOR AND DISCARDED THE CRACKERS; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL FOODS STORED ATH THE FACILITY ARE WHOLESOME AND SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED BOTTLES IN THE CATEPILLARS CLASSROOM NOT LABELED 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.) BOTTLES IN THE CATEPILLARS CLASSROOM WERE LABELED WITH ALL CHILDREN PRESENT; OWNER AND STAFF WILL ENSURE BOTTLES REMAIN LABELED FOR ALL CHILDREN |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AT LEAST ONCE IN A SIX MONTH PERIOD; CHILD #1 LAST COMPLETED ON 2/15/17 AND CHILD #2 LAST COMPLETED ON 12/12/16 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.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 WAS UPDATED WITH A SIGNED REVIEW AND UPDATE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL FILE RECORDS HAVE A SIGNED REVIEW AND UPDATE AT LEAST ONCE IN A SIX MONTH PERIOD |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRIOR TO SERVICE 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.) FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION;OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMAINS IN FILE RECORD |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE INITIAL AND SUBSEQUENT HEATH ASSESSMENT AND TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST Correction Required: 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.) FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF#2 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL EMPLOYESS HAVE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS IN FILE RECORDS AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT AND ARE UPDATED EVERY TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN 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.) FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES;OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL EMPLOYESS HAVE TWO REFERENCES AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMAIN IN FILE RECORD |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #2, STAFF #3, AND STAFF #4 DID NOT INCLUDE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING; STAFF #3 LAST COMPLETED ON 9/22/16 AND STAFF #4 7/21/16 Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING INFILE RECORD AND IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE AND FBI CLEARANCES 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.) FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE AND FBI CLEARANCES; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE CPSL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT AND WILLHAVE THEM UPDATED EVERY 60 MONTHS |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS WERE MISSING IN THE BUTTERFLIES AND COMPUTER ROOM 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.) PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS WERE ADDEDIN THE BUTTERFLIES AND COMPUTER ROOM;OWNER WILL ENSURE RECEPTACLE COVERS ARE PLACED IN OUTLETS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN 5YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER AT ALL TIMES; STAFF WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN IN OUTLETS |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: WINDOWS ON THE UPPER FLOOR CLASSROOM (GENTLE GIANTS) OPENED THIRTEEN INCHES Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WINDOWS WERE SECURED TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARENT ABLE TO RAISE ANY HIGHER THAN 6INCHES; OWNER AND STAFF WITH INSURE TABS REMAIN IN PLACE TO ENSURE WINDOWS ARE NOT ABLE TO RAISE HIGHER THAN 6 INCHES |
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| 2017-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FIRST AID KIT FOR BUSYBEES (FIRST CLASSROOM ON UPPER FLOOR ON THE LEFT) CLASSROOM DID NOT INCLUDE SOAP Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FIRST AID KIT WAS UPDATED WITH SOAP;OWNER AND STAFF WILL DO PERIODIC CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS REMAIN IN FIRST AID KIT AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inpsection, the rest equipment, the labels on rest equipment and cot chart in the Pre-K classroom did not reflect the updated list of enrolled children. Five children were observed in the the Pre-K classroom but the cot chart only reflected the names of 4 children. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Pre-K teacher will correct the cot chart and label the cots appropriately to ensure compliance with the regulation. The porvider will check each group regularly to ensure complaince with the labeling of rest equipment. The provider will discuss with all staff the expectation of maintaining their lableing system for rest equipment. |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the agreement forms for child #1 and #3 were missing the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will place on the agreement forms any missing admission dates. The provider will review all agreement forms to check if admission dates are completed on the forms of enrolled children. The provider will ensure compliance with this regulation. |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4) - Signed /Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, some of the agreement forms for enrolled children were missing regulated information. Child#1's agreement was missing operator's signature. Child #2's agreement was missing the parent's signature. Child #3 was missing arrival/depature times on the agreement form. Child #4 was missing arrival/depature times on the agreement form. Child #5 was missing arrival/depature times on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.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 provider will check all agreement forms for enrolled children to ensure that the parens and the operator has signed the document. The provider will palce the arrival and departure times for the child's form that were missing the information. The provider will ensure compliance these regulations. |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #1's emergency contact form were missing either the name, address and/or phone number of 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 child`s physician or source of medical care.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 provider will contact the parent of the child listed to obtain the missing release person information. The provider will ensure that emergency contact forms include all release person information with name, phone number and address. The facility will ensure compliance with this regualtion. |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #1's and #2's records did not include an initial health assessment. 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 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 provider will immediately request that the staff listed submit a Child Care Staff Health Assessment completed by the health professional, from an exam conducted within the 12 months prior to employment. The provider will not allow any employ to begin working untill they have submitted a completed health assessment. The pro9vider will ensure that all health assessments; initial and subsequent remain on file at the facility. |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #1, #2 and #3 's records reflected that their financial agreement had not been reviewed or updated in the last 6 months or less. Also, the emergnecy contact form for child #2 was not reviewed or updated, within the last 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will contact the parents of the children listed to allow them to review and/or update the finaincial agreement form, as soon as possible. The pro9vi8der will ensure that all agreementand emergency contact forms are reviewed or updated every 6 month or less. |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, chid #1, #2 and #3 were missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid procedures by staff on their emergency contact forms. 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.) The provider will contact the parents of children listed to obtain the parent's written signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first aid. The provider will review all emergency contact forms to ensure that parents have sign for consent. The provider will ensure complaince with this regulation. |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.63/3270.76 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, several areas around the facility were in need of repairs. The radiator cover in the children's rest room downstairs was not properly mounted to the wall. The metal framing which covers the light in the small room upstairs was observed with rust spots. The backyard fence that surrounds the older children's play area is damaged and due to the damaged areas the fence doesn't restrict children from unsafe areas. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.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 have areas on noncompliance repaired, immediately. The back portion of the play ground will not be used until the fence can be fixed so that it creates a barrier from the other areas that aren't part of the facility. The older children will play in the other play area until the fence is repaired. The radiator will be mounted on both sides, to the wall. The light box will be repaired so that the rust is removed. The provider will ensure the facility is in good repair, clean and safe for all who visit. |
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| 2017-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.68(a)/3270.68(b) - No smoking areas/No cigarette butts | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #2 was observed smoking outside in front of the facility, less than 5 feet from the front door. Also, cigarette butts were observed on the ground in the toddler play area, near the back door. Correction Required: Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared. Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will inform staff that smoking is not allowed on the child care facility premises, when children are in care. The provider will post signs notifying everyone that smoking isn't allowed within facility or around the outside of the facility premisies. The provider will ensure compliance with this regulation. |
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