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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Sunday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in room 141. 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.) Staff has placed a thermometer in the room 141 fridge. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff obtained the parent signature for consent of emergency medical care. |
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| 2026-05-27 | 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: Staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 3/21/24 and 4/21/26 which are more than 24 months apart. 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 obtained a new health record to comply with regulations. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not contain 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 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.) Staff obtained the parent signature of consent for administration or minor first aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2026-05-27 | 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: Staff #1's file contained state police clearances are dated 6/22/20 and 3/17/26 and NSOR certificates dated 7/8/20 and 9/5/25, all which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's file contained state police clearances dated 11/20/20 and 4/23/26 which are more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff updated the clearances and paperwork to remain within compliance dates. |
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| 2026-05-27 | 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: Protective outlet covers were missing in room 140, 141, and the gym where children 5 years of age receive care. 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.) Staff put in plug covers are in the areas that children are receiving care. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space along the bottom of the door is a metal piece that is sticking out with a sharp edge. Also in the outside play space on the brick wall was a metal grate that had the bottom left corner sticking out with a sharp edge. 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.) Staff flattened the metal that is sticking out creating a safety issue. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: In child #1's file the written consent by a parent for emergency medical care was only initialed and not a signature. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had parent sign the consent with a full signature. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the van did not contain a bottle or water. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider place a bottle of water in the van emergency kit. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: In child #1's file the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was only initialed and not a signature. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had the parent provide a complete signature in the area for minor first aid. |
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| 2025-05-20 | 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: Staff #1's file contained two fire safety trainings dated 8/30/23 and 4/30/25, which are more than 12 months apart. 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.) Provider had employee complete the required training. It has been corrected. |
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| 2025-05-20 | 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: Staff #1's file contained two NSOR certificates dated 12/17/19 and 4/8/25, which are more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider resubmitted a new NSOR with employee and has received the current NSOR needed. |
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| 2024-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the name of the physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doctors name was added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-05-20 | 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: The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of PEDIATRIC First-Aid/CPR, as only ADULT First-Aid/CPR was completed on 10.25.23, and the previous training is expired. 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.) Staff will complete the approved cpr course. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A plastic, blue container, used to contain toys in the preschool room, was cracked, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy bin was removed |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The times were added to the agreement |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date of admission was added |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #3, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination in 2022. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5.31.23, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when the parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have had written notes from the parents that refuse the influenza shot |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not contain documentation of the Health & Safety Training, 1-hour update. 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 ensure that all updates are completed by staff. |
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| 2023-05-12 | 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: The file for Staff #2 contained documentation for Fire Safety Training on 5.17.21 and 8.30.22, which exceeded the 12-month 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete the required trainings on or before the due date. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 did not contain any documentation of the Health & Safety Training (10-hour). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff #3 will have until June 15, 2023, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #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 available to supervise Staff #3, Staff #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 will complete the require trainings for health and safety. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter Training on 12.24.17 and 5.1.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will update mandated reporter training on or before the due date |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 10.11.17 and 10.21.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearances will be resubmitted and filed before the expiration date. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 did not contain written verification of updated vaccines, as the latest vaccines noted were from 2019. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child vaccine records have been added to the child's file. Moving forward the parent will be given multiple reminders of the need for vaccine records. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The posted Certificate of Compliance was not current, which had expired on 8.28.21. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate of compliance has been posted and will remain until the new one is received. They will be updated yearly. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain 12 hours of child care training from 12.19.20 to 12.19.21, as only 6 hours were documented. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 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.) Staff has completed the additional 6 hours of training and they have been added to the files |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, who was identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain proof of education. 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.) Proof of the staff's education will be in the files. Records will be obtained at hiring and kept with files. The current staff files are updated with he education. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: A Proof of Purchase was not provided for the fire detection system. The smoke alarms were not tested every 30 days (1.9.22 & 3.9.22) per the requirement. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The proof of purchase for the updated fire system will be added to the childcare files. Test every 30 days. |
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| 2021-08-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.15(b) - Building Codes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(b) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: In the city of Erie, occupancy permits expire annually. The operator did not take the necessary steps to renew the occupancy permit. Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has already done a walk through with the city and made the corrections they have asked for. Waiting for a follow up appt with the city to verify corrections and issue the occupancy permit. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 was not present in the Infant Room where the child was 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.) Staff will ensure that emergency contacts are placed in each room. Staff will carry the emergency contact forms and kit when they are in and out of the classroom with students. An emergency contact was placed in the infant room during the inspection. |
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| 2020-06-24 | 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: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child 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.) Staff will review emergency contacts before accepting them to ensure they are complete. Parent initialed the consent form. Parent came in later in the day and signed the consent area of the emergency contact form. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 did not include two written non-family letters of reference. 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.) Before a staff begins, their file will be complete with reference letters. Staff member has provided her reference letters and they are in her file. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include annual fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months (5/16/19). 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will have current fire safety training. (Due to the pandemic this was delayed). Staff will complete and online fire safety training course and add it to the file. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings: 2/15/15-4/21/20. The most recent Mandated Reporter Training is current. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not allow any lapse in training. This training was current on the day of inspection. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent State Police Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 6/16/15-6/22/20. The most recent State Police Clearance is current. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1, who began working prior to September, 2019, was dated after July 1, 2020: 7/8/20. This certificate is current. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will meet the requirements of having current clearances on file. Current clearance were provided during the inspection. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2, who was hired as a Group Supervisor, did not include documentation of required one year of child care experience based on education background: Bachelor's with 30 credits in Education/Human Services. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will check credentials of staff before assigning their position. Staff will provided documentation to support the Group Supervisor position. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Toddler Room lacked scissors. 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.) Staff will check emergency kits daily to ensure all seven items are placed in the kits. Staff added scissors to the emergency kit in the toddler room during the inspection. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Previously cited on 1/23/20 (SIN-00169728): During corrections visit on 3/3/20 at approximately 2:00 PM, 13 preschool children and 3 older toddlers were observed napping in the preschool room. Certification representative observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of 7 of the cots that were in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will use a measuring tool to ensure that cots are at least two feet apart at each rest time. A ruler will be used to ensure they are within the required amount of feet. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/20, from 2:00-2:15 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising a group of 13 preschool children and 3 older toddlers who were napping. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The second staff in the room will remain in the room even during rest time in order to ensure that there are enough staff in the room even during rest time. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20 at approximately 3:00 PM, 15 preschool children were observed napping in the preschool room. Certification representative observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of 12 of the cots that were in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At rest time we will give 2 feet distance around at least 3 sides of each resting cot. Staff will use tape or other measuring tools to ensure that the costs are spread at least two feet apart at rest time. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20 between 3:00 and 3:30, Staff Person #1 was supervising 15 napping preschool children. Staff Person #2 was supervising 4 napping toddlers. No other staff/facility persons were present at the facility. Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will stay on the premises during rest time to ensure the ratios are met. There were only two staff in the building during rest time. A second staff was needed for rest time in case of an emergency situation and to ensure proper ratios. If staff calls off we will have a substitute to fill in in order to have to correct amount of staff in the building during rest time. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not include an initial health assessment. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include an initial TB screening. 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 #1 and #2 will complete initial health assessment. Staff Person #2 will get a new TB test. In the future, all staff will get initial health assessments and tb screenings in file before start date. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written letters of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will provide two letters of reference. In the future, letters of reference will be included in files before start date. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The file for Staff Person #1, hired as an Assistant Group Supervisor, did not include a copy of a high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person will bring in a copy of her high school diploma. In the future, I will make sure that high school diploma is in file before start date. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed two tears in the donut-shaped toybox in the Infant Room. This exposed the inner foam, which presents a possible choking hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tears in the toy box will be patched. In the future torn or broken toys will be repaired or removed from the classroom. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was dated more than 60 days after the child's first day in care. The most recent health report in the file for Child #1 is current. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have obtained current health records and placed them in the child files. We will require the parent of an enrolled child person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent flu shots documented on the immunization records for Child #2 and Child #3 were 2017. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. If parents do not wish to have their child vaccinated they will provide a letter stating the refusal. |
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| 2019-05-08 | 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: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #5 and #6 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessments in the files for both staff persons are current. The tuberculosis screenings in the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 were dated more than 24 months prior to each staff's first day in child care. 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 most recent health assessments in the files for both staff persons are current. In the future, staff will have their physicals within 24 months and I will give them ample warning their assessment date is approaching. Staff #1 and #4 will get a current TB reading. In the future, I will make sure staff has a current TB reading before starting employment. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will have all information on the health assessment completed and the assessment will be refiled. In the future the staff will have the health assessment fully completed before employment begins. Director will verify. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #3 was completed more than 90 days after the employee's start date (12/1/18) The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #3 is current (4/26/19). The file for Staff Person #2, who has been employed for more than 90 days (11/1/18) did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will print the mandated reporter training that is missing. In the future staff will obtain the mandated reporter training that is required before the 90 days of employment. The director will give staff verbal and written reminders leading up to the 90 days. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed six electrical outlets in the gym that lacked protective receptacle covers. 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.) Plug covers will be placed in the electrical outlets. Staff will place plug covers in the electrical outlets in the gym. Staff will carry extra outlet covers with them during the time students 5 and under use the facility to ensure that any covers which were removed are replaced do to the gym being a shared space. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Infant Room lacked 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.) Soap will be placed back into the emergency kit and used only for that purpose. In the future staff will not remove items from the emergency kit to use in the classroom. They will remain in the kit fir emergency use only. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a dangling phone jack on the left wall of the Infant Room, which presented a potential hazard for children who were in care. 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.) Phone jack in the infant room will be removed or secured. In the future all walls and surfaces will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The window and glass door in Classroom A lacked a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in the school aged door area. In the future visual identification will be placed on glass. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An accurate menu was not posted communicating to parents the meals that were being served. 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.) We will have the menu updated weekly, posted and distributed to parents. We will make sure children receive substitutions who don't want to eat the meal on the menu for that day. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1, a provisional hire with a start date of 5/22/18, did not include verification that the Staff Person had submitted fingerprints for the FBI Criminal History clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I did not understand that I needed to have additional receipt of fingerprints being done along with initial registration. Staff Person #1 was fingerprinted on 6/14/18. Staff Person #1 will not return to work until FBI clearance has been received and placed in her file. In the future, we will make sure provisional hires are fingerprinted and have applied before their first day of work. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The inner edge liner of the infant changing table was frayed, causing the particle board underneath to flake. 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.) We patched the area of the infant changing table and removed the particle board flakes. In the future, we will make sure that all furniture is safe. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Rust was observed on the inside of the refrigerator. in the Infant Room. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will put a new refrigerator in the infant room. In the future, we will make sure refrigerators are operable, clean and free from rust. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement in the file for Child #1 did 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will add release person names to the agreement. In the future, we will make sure parent is fully completing all forms before they start. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #3 and #4 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the children 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.) Parent will add addresses of release person names to the emergency contact forms. In the future, we will make sure parent is fully completing all forms before they start. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in the Infant Room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We posted the emergency transportation plan on the wall. In the future all postings will be done in all rooms at all times. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report in the file for Child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. 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.) We are giving the parent the DHS form to have signed by the doctor. In the future, all children will have the health assessment form fully completed at initial enrollment and on their updates. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Packets of alcohol wipes, antimicrobial ointment and antiseptic wipes, which did not include the name of the child for whom the medication was intended, were observed in the first aid kits at the facility and in the first aid kits in the vehicles used for transportation. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We pulled all the items out of the first aid kits and secured them in the office. In the future, all first aid kits will just have the seven required items. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #2 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This is the same staff person who needs to bring back child abuse clearance. She will bring the correct health form filled out before starting work again. In the future, all staff will have the right form at initial hire and updates. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.173(b) - Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/10/18 at approximately 1:45 PM, Staff Person #1 transported Child #4, #5, and #6 , three preschool children from school to the facility without another staff/facility person in the vehicle. Correction Required: The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future Staff Person #1 will have a second staff person when transporting anyone under school age. This will apply to anybody who transports younger than school age children. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement in the file for Child #2 were not updated within the past six months: 6/16/17. 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.) Parents will update the forms the next time they come in. In the future, all updates will be done every six months. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not specify the provision for shelter in place at the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added shelter in place to our emergency plan. It is the basement of the facility. All staff already knew this. In the future, this will be kept in the emergency plan. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or 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 contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We take the mobile kits with us and contact parents by phone and let them know where the pick-up site will be or if we are returning to the facility. Mobile kits have all emergency contact forms in them. This was added to our emergency plan and will remain in the future. |
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| 2018-05-10 | 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: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person has completed health and safety topics. This certificate will be placed in his file. In the future, all staff will get their annual minimum of 6 clocks hours of training. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2, with a start date of 11/1/17, did not include a child abuse clearance or a copy of the request for child abuse clearance. The files for Staff Person #3 and #4, who have each been employed for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training. 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 #2 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 work at the facility until we receive her child abuse clearance. Staff Person #3 and #4 have already completed mandated reporter training. These certificates will be placed in their files. In the future, we will always make sure that new staff members have all three clearances before starting, and mandated reporter certificates are in their files. |
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| 2018-05-10 | 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: The file for Staff Member #2, who was hired as an Assistant Group Supervisor, does not include a copy of a high school diploma. The file for Staff Member #2 does not include verification of 2 years of child care experience. 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 Person #2 will bring her high school diploma in and we will place it in her file. We will complete a verification of childcare experience form for her and place it in her file. In the future all staff files will be complete before they start. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following were observed in the Pre-K Room. Rust was present on the bottom of the window frame of the exit door. The wall panel to the left of the exit door was separated from the building, which exposed the dirt and debris behind it. The seam of the carpet had separated, which created a potential tripping hazard. A ceiling tile, bulging from previous water damage, was loosely fitted in the drop ceiling framework. 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.) Maintenance will remove all rust, paint, and reseal the window frame, replace the panel. We will patch the carpet immediately. Carpet will be replaced this summer. Ceiling tile was changed out on the day of the inspection. In the future, we will check the physical site regularly to make sure it is up to regulation. |
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| 2018-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The floor-level window on the exit door of the Preschool Room lacked a visual strip/other identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We put four red circles made of construction paper on the bottom of the window. In the future, visual identification will always be on glass that kids can reach. |
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| 2017-12-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, on the day child #1 was injured at the facility, staff gave a written incident report to the parent of the child. The operator was unable to locate a copy of the incident report on file at the facility. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will file a copy of all incident reports in the child files. The parent will sign and receive the original copy on the day of the incident and the provider will keep a copy in the child's file. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were blocks that were less than 1" in the toddler room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) blocks were removed the day of the inspection. will not store less than 1" blocks in the toddler room |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained a financial agreement that was lacking the persons 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) will make sure that parent corrects their agreement form and review incoming forms to ensure this is placed on them |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an Emergency Contact form that was lacking the child's physician's information. 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.) will make sure that parents are providing doctor information and will have parent add to the form |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an Emergency Contact form that was lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the 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.) will have parent add the additional information on their form and all other parents incoming |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking a statement from that doctor that says she is free from communiciable disease and able to participate in childcare, and it also lacked the physician's signature. 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.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.) create a document for the doctors to sign off on in regards to communicable diseases and place in child file |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after the child's date of admission. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) will make sure child health assessments are done in the timeline allotted |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 contains a Health Assessment that does not address the employees suitability to provide child care or an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician`s or CRNP`s assessment of the person`s suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) will have staff correct the assessment paper and create the document to have doctors sign and place in staff file |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room refrigerator contained a sippy cup that had previously been served and drank from and then returned to the refrigerator. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) corrected on date of inspection and removed. Will not place served cups in the refrigerator |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2, 3, and 4 all contained financial agreements that were lacking a 6 month update. 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.) parents will sign the 6 month update form |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 was lacking a copy of her High School Diploma or GED. 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.) Staff's Diploma was placed in the their file. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #5 and 6 were lacking 2 written, non family references. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff provided written references |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 2, and 3 are lacking annual Emergency Plan Training. 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.) will ensure staff is receiving annual emergency training |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1, contained fire safety training that was more than 1 year old. The files for Staff #2, 7 and 8 were lacking Fire safety training within a year of hire. 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 training held and will provide annual training |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 and 7 are lacking mandated reporter training, both have been employed for more than 90 days. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) will ensure employees complete mandated reporter in time frames allotted |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 was lacking an annual evaluation. 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.) will ensure annual evaluation are in the file. placed this employees evaluation in their file |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The mat in the restroom in the preschool room that is used for diapering had a large tear in it. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mat was removed and disposed of and a new one was put in the restroom. Now and in the future any equipment used by the children will be clean and in good repair. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The restroom in the preschool room where diapering occurs is lacking a hands free lined garbage can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A diaper genie was placed in the restroom where diapering occurs. In the future there will always be a hands free can to place diapers in areas where diapering occurs. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking initial Emergency Plan Training. 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.) Emergency Plan training was conducted with Staff #1. In the future all new hires will receive Emergency Plan Training within 7 days of hire. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 is lacking a Child Abuse Clearance or proof that the clearance was applied for, making it an unacceptable provisional hire. The file for Staff #2 is lacking a State Police Clearance or proof that the clearance had been applied for, making it an unacceptable provisional 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 and 2 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 applied for the Child Abuse Clearance and there is proof in the file that it was applied for. Staff Person #2 applied for the State Police Clearance and there is proof in the file that it was applied for. In the future All clearances will be applied for with proof in the files prior to the staff working with children. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The files for Staff #1 and 2 both acting as AGS at the facility are lacking verification of High School diplomas. 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.) High School Diplomas for Staff #1 and 2 where brought in and documented in their files. In the future documentation of education and experience will be in the files prior to the staff's start date. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were missing outlet covers in the preschool room behind the pack n play, and under the office window. There was a missing outlet cover in the toddler room by the bumbo seat and bobby pillows. 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.) All missing outlet covers were applied. In the future there will be outlet covers in all outlets. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fire extinguisher in the preschool room was on the floor accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire extinguisher was moved into the office so it was not accessible to the children. In the future the fire extinguisher will not be accessible to the children. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The water pipes under the sink in the preschool room were accessible to the children. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gate was secured tightly to prevent access to under the sink area. In the future the gate will remain secured tightly to prevent access. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a plug plate that was broken in the preschool room. There was a hole in the drywall in the restroom in the preschool room. There was a hole in the drywall under the numbers in the Toddler Room. The water pipes in under the sink in the kitchen area of the preschool room are leaking. 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 plug plate was replaced. All holes in the drywall where repaired. And the sink was repaired. In the future all surfaces will be in good repair. |
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