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Joshua Group

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
1459 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
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📞 (717) 236-4464
1459 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
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License Number
CER-00248460
License Issued
Jan 14, 2026
Active Through
Jan 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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JOSHUA GROUP is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of child files, it was found that the emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #, #4, and Child #5, did not contain release person's address.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Students families updated the emergency contact form to include the release persons address and phone number. This sheet connected to the student comprehensive file and copies provided to the classroom teachers. A copy of these updated forms are included.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for child #2, the emergency form was last reviewed on 4.3.25 and did not have an update; for child # 4, the emergency form was last reviewed on 3.20.25, and for child #5, the emergency contact was reviewed on 4.5.25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The student's family for child #2, child #4, and child #5 reviewed and updated the emergency form. The Joshua Group Preschool will ensure that parents/guardians update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility personnel files, it was found that facility person #1 did not have a health assessment on file prior to working with children as evidenced by the health assessment being dated 10.8.2025.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A more organized and systematic data tool has been created to track staff compliance. This tool will support the director by ensuring current staff health assessments are on file. The director will have quick access to the data of the most current health assessments to prevent any lapse in compliance, and ensure that staff persons have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of child files, it was found that the emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and child #5 did not include signed parent consent for special diets/ medications.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form utilized by the Joshua group preschool this year does include parental consent for special diets and medications. Due to the adjusted document formatting the signature page and consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs are on a separate pages. Copies of each page have been included.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of child files, it was found that the emergency contact form for child #1, #3, and child #5 did not include signed parent consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Students families for child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 updated the form to include the parent/guardian signature consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and waiting. This sheet form will be connected to the student comp cumulative file, and copies provided to the classroom teachers. A copy of these updated forms are included.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, Facility person #5 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training before the expiration of the most current certification. The previous certification expired on June 14, 2025, and the documentation for updated training was dated August 26, 2025, which is beyond the 2-year expiration date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A more organized and systematic data tool has been created to track staff certification compliance. This tool will support staff pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training renewal on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Joshua Group Preschool staff will remain pediatric first aid and CPR competent by competing training by a professional on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspecting the facility personnel files, Facility person #7 did not complete the mandated reporter training within the required 90 days of hire. The certificate for this training was dated September 30, 2025. The file for facility person #6 contained a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification that was dated January 14, 2020, and updated on August 21, 2025. This update was beyond the required 60-month renewal timeframe. Facility person #5's file included a Child Abuse Clearance dated January 2, 2020, which was updated on August 27, 2025. The updated clearance was also beyond the required 60-month renewal timeframe.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A more organized and systematic data tool has been created to track staff certification compliance. This tool will support staff mandated reporter training, national sex offender registry NSR and child abuse training and certificate renewal on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The Joshua group preschool will comply with CPS L and chapter 3490 related to Protective Services.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of facility personnel files, Staff evaluations were not conducted regularly, at a minimum of once annually. Facility persons #2, #3, #4, and #5 had evaluations dated August 28, 2024, and again on October 6, 2025. Facility person #6 had evaluations dated August 28, 2024, and October 7, 2025.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
V3 -- 1-/28/25 A more organized and systematic data tool has been created to track staff compliance. This tool will support the director by ensuring staff evaluations are conducted regularly at a minimum of once annually. The director will have quick access to the date of the most recent staff evaluation to prevent any lapse in compliance and ensure that written evaluations of staff persons are completed on a regular basis a minimum of 1 evaluation every 12 months. The data tool will be referenced often to ensure the director provides a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis the document will be updated as evaluations are completed. A biannual evaluation schedule will be established and implemented.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child # 1, Child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain the child's admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have taken note in my files to time the agreement paper better. with our new and returning students, it's important to take note of dates and files. The agreement forms on file for child # 1, Child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were updated to include child's admission date.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child #1, Child #2 , Child #3, child #4 , and child#5 did not include information related to services which are to be considered extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have put N/A at extra services to be provided at an additional fee if applicable. we do not offer any. The agreement forms on file for child #1, Child #2 , Child #3, child #4 , and child#5 were updated to include information related to services which are to be considered extra.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for staff person # 3 contained a subsequent health assessment that was beyond 24-month timeframe. The health assessments on file were dated 8.20.24 and again on 7.29.22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have made note and plan to find a training to update and remind myself of times and regulations.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained a pediatric first Aid and CPR certification with an expiration date of 3/8/2024 and an update certificate on 6/13/2024. The file for staff person # 6 contained a pediatric first aid & CPR certificate with an expiration date of 1/3/24 and an update certificate on 6/13/2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I plan to update myself on trainings and have a better understanding of the times of years to months and days. I did not think about how important the timing was even when I did not have children in my care.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 contained State Police clearances dated 5.27.19 with an update on 8.7.24, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.23.19 and did include an update. Clearances for staff person #2 were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearances are submitted to OCDEL for review.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff #2 is out of the classroom and waiting her child abuse clearance results. They are also using this time to update mandated reporter training. The operator will comply with CPSL requirements.
2024-10-08 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the trash can located in the preschool classroom bathrooms did not have a lids.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
trash cans were purchased after DHS visit. plan to put them in the bathrooms as soon as we receive them in the mail.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child # 2 did not include the release persons as designated by the parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I had parent add designated release persons information to child #2's agreement form.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, and Child #4, and child #5 included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child # 2 included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked the most current influenza immunization. The last recorded influenza immunization was dated 2/10/2020.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #1, and Child #4, and child #5 now includes a signed parent exemption letters reflecting the missing influenza of the child's immunization for 2023.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and staff person #3 were observed in the Preschool -3 classroom to be caring for children without having completed pre-service training. Staff person #1 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training that is required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. The facility's current Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policy did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's emergency plan did not address the programs continuity of operations.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 and staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and staff person #3, staff person #1 and Staff Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I plan to add continuity of operations in plan. I plan to add and post prevention of shaken baby syndrome and child maltreatment policy. Training is in process. Staff person #1 and staff person #3 completed pre-service training: Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Our facility will operate 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. Our facility Conditions do not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person # 4 did not include verification of education or experience prior to service at the facility. The file for staff person # 1 did not include verification of experience 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for facility person #4 record includes the verification of childcare experience, and education. The file for staff person # 1 now includes verification of child care experience. I will verify that all facility person's record will include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #4 does not contain an initial physical prior to working with children. The file for Staff person # 3 did not have an initial physical completed within 1 year of working in a childcare position. The physical for staff #3 on file was dated 8.21.2023.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for Staff person #4 now contains the initial physical. I plan to have a better checklist for newly hires staff to ensure that all facility person's record includes 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.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's parent emergency letter did not include language related to accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I added and saved information to parent handbook. The facility's parent emergency letter was updated to include language related to accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not contain a NSOR clearance report and a DHS approved FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person # 1 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until results are obtained. The file for staff person #1 contains the NSOR results, and a DHS approved FBI clearance is on now on file. NSOR and FBI will be checked better for new hire staff.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool 1 room that rest mats were 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center director will ensure that rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that that parents did not receive the original agreements. Original agreements were in files for child #1 , child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will make copies of agreements and parents will receive the original agreement.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not require the parent of Child #2, Child#3, and Child#4 to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to a toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP nor did the facility require the parent to provide an exemption from immunization statement for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief. Child #2 has documentation of last receiving the influenza vaccination on 1/2/2019 which is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child # 3 has documentation of last receiving the influenza vaccination on 2/17/2019 which is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child # 4 has documentation of last receiving the influenza vaccination on 12/2018 which is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request that parents provide updated written verification the child's health care home of going vaccines administration. The provider will obtain parent exemption letters if applicable to their child's health. We will obtain updates for child #2, child # 3 and child #4.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency contact for child #5 did not contain signed parent consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures. for child #5.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not contain a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center director will update emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children..
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center director will update an emergency plan to provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions when applicable.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1s mandated reporter training was completed on 6/5/17 with an update on 8/15/22, more than 60 months renewal timeframe as required. The file for Facility person # 3 did not include NSOR results within the 45 days of provisional hire timeframe.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) and with Chapter 3470 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure that staff complete required mandated reporter training every 60 months as required. The provider will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) and with Chapter 3470 (relating to protective services) and remove staff person #3 from a childcare position immediately. The provider will submit and provide documentation of NSOR clearance for staff person #3.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The files for facility person #1, facility #2 , facility person #5, and facility #6 included documentation of a written evaluation dated 8/25/20 with no annual update.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center director will complete written evaluation of staff persons.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that metal studs were exposed and need to be recovered and repaired.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will repair the walls of the gross motor room to be free from visible hazards. We will not use this area until repairs are completed.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Release person information has been included on all agreement forms.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child # 3 and #4 does not include the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were asked to come in and fill out what was needed. The number for the child's physician was included and filled out on the form.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 does not include the home telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #2, #3 and #4 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I called parents in to fill out or ask about spots left blank. They filled out the home and work addresses and telephone numbers that were not filled in on the emergency contact enrollment paper
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2, #3 and #4 does not include the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Got in contact with parents to come fill out the missing information needed. They came in a filled out the policy number that was missing
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #3 does not include the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrections were made and shared to me as the teacher that that information is the best to their knowledge. Parents are unable to have contact with each other .I was able to get the address and telephone number I needed for the release person for the form.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #5 is not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will submit a health report with Doctor's signature.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The adult health assessment for Staff Person #1 does not include an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We reached out to the staffs health care provider and was able to obtain proper paper work which includes an examination of communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: All staff members and facility persons last completed fire safety training on 10/14/2020, which is beyond the annual requirement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire safety training is to be scheduled.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #3 hired 9/7/2021 does not contain a completed Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR verification. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file contains a copy of the request for the NSOR verification dated 8/25/2021 but no other copies of the requests for clearances/verification. The file for Facility Person #4 hired 9/7/2021 does not contain the results of the NSOR verification. The file contains a copy of the request for the NSOR verification dated 8/25/2021. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally.

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 #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility, effective close of business 11/17/2021.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have been notified and clearance status has been checked. Staff will not be in a child care position until proper clearances are received.
2021-11-16 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: The provider does not have proof of purchase of the interconnected, fire detection system that is installed at the facility and is therefore, not in compliance with the standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An Attestation letter was completed providing a estimated date of when the interconnected fire detection system was purchased.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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