International Montessori Schools At Dillworthtown
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We believe that the child creates the adult that is to be, through experience and interactions with the environment. We strive to assist and enhance this process of creation by carefully creating an environment that enables each child to maximize his or her full potential.
International Montessori Schools at West Chester is a gem of a school. The outside environment boasts a natural-style play space, complete with a mud kitchen, a labyrinth built by our students, an appealing playground, and gorgeous trees. First-time visitors often marvel aloud at the peace and beauty of this special campus.
The toddler room is a happy little beehive where the children enjoy exploring nature, cooking together, and working with the Montessori materials under the guiding eye of their teacher. The children take such pleasure in the daily richness of the world around them as they are guided to engage fully with the Earth, their peers, and the “jobs” that so delight the child. One little one may be observing a bird’s nest, while another creates a model of a bird nest out of natural materials. Another child may be carefully making pies in the mud kitchen while others are gathering a collection of leaves for an art project.
In two serenely busy primary rooms children are training their senses by comparing scents, matching wood grains, studying length and width, and aligning color tablets. Some children are coloring sand for an artist design, a few are creating books about their latest research, and still another child is using the Montessori bead system to multiply and divide into the thousands. Across the room, a budding architect creates structures combining the red rods, pink tower, and brown stair while a friend observes quietly.
We invite you to explore IMS at West Chester for yourself by calling and scheduling a tour.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the financial agreement of child #1 was lacking documentation to specify the date of the child's 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.) Provider will update the financial agreement of child #1 with documentation to specify the date of the child's admission. |
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| 2026-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was not present in any of the child care spaces where they were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was brough to the child care spaces where they were receiving care. |
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| 2026-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had emergency contact information and financial agreement neither of which had been reviewed and signed as updated in at least once in a 6-month period 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.) Provider will update the record of child #1 with an updated emergency contact information and financial agreement which had been reviewed and signed as updated by enrolling parents. |
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| 2026-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking certification of the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the certification of the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. |
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| 2026-05-18 | 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: At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: The record of staff person #2 was lacking a complete Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, the record of staff person #3 was lacking a complete National Sex Offender Letter, the record of staff person #4 was lacking a complete FBI fingerprint clearance. 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 Persons # 2, #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will not return to a child care position until their staff record is completed with a complete Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, staff person #3 will not return to a child care position at the facility until such a time when their staff record is updated with a complete National Sex Offender Letter, Staff person #4 will not return to a child care position until they have a complete FBI fingerprint clearance in their record. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk-through of the outside play space and observed shallow areas in the mulch that needed to be replenished. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will replenish all areas in the plays space that has shallow areas. |
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| 2024-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the daily schedule not posted in a classroom Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider corrected the citation on site and posted the daily schedule in the classroom. |
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| 2024-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 4 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to provide the missing information. |
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| 2024-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease on the health assessment. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for them to provide a statement from the physician stating their child is free from communicable disease. |
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| 2024-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed 3 children's cups without labels. 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.) The provider corrected the violation onsite creating labels for the cups |
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| 2024-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed an outlet missing an outlet cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider replaced the missing outlet covers onsite. |
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| 2024-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the ceiling in a measured space room needing repair. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will have all repairs made to the ceiling by 6/24/24. |
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| 2024-05-24 | 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed peeling paint in the primary 2 room on wall under tree. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will correct all areas of peeling paint. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/23, tiles in the multipurpose basement classroom were cracked and rising. 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 contact maintenance company to make repairs to tiles. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe an address of the individual designated by the parent to whom child #1 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.) Provider will email the parents of child #1 and ask them for the release persons address. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a facility policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create a prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policy for the facility. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a health assessment on file for staff person #2. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will request that staff person #2 have a health assessment completed. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will inform staff person #1 that two nonfamily references are required for her staff record. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, staff person #3 had not completed the following pre-service training with in 90 days of their hire date: Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Staff person #3's CPR certification was titled, Heartsaver First AID CPR AED Program, which does not meet the DHS requirements of having Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training conducted by an approved Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) Instructor using an OCDEL recognized curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will have until 8/10/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 3, staff person # 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe emergency telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in the Pre-primary 1 classroom. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that emergency telephone numbers are securely posted in the Pre-primary 1 classroom. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a first-aid kit accompanying the Primary 1 camp group while they were in the facility's outdoor play space. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will remind staff the importance of taking a first-aid kit with them each time they leave the facility. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 7/19/22, Certification Representative observed clutter, including a lamp, baskets, and small storage bins stacked on top of sleeping cots in the Pre-primary 2 classroom. 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.) Provider will have staff remove the items and place them in storage. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1,#4,#5 DID NOT HAVE THE SPECIFIC FEE AMOUNT ON THE AGREEMENT FORM. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE AGREEMENT FORMS WITH THE ENROLLING PARENT. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1, and #2 DID NOT HAVE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE PHYSICIANS ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM ENROLLING PARENT. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE THE HAVE THE ENROLLING PARENTS ADDRESS AND PHONE 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.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE ENROLLING PARENTS ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM ENROLLING PARENT. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE THE INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE INSURANCE POLICY FOR ENROLLED CHILD FROM THE ENROLLING PARENT. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1,#2, AND#4 DID NOT HAVE THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED PERSON CHILD MAY BE RELEASED TO. 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.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM ENROLLING PARENT. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN STAFF PERSONS INDIVIDUAL FILE. Correction Required: 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.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR STAFF PERSON #2. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH SUBSEQUENT TB, X-RAYS, OR MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION OBSERVED IN THE INDIVIDUAL STAFF PERSON #1 FILE. 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.) STAFF PERSON #1 WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY UNTIL A UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT IS OBTAINED. |
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