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Just For Kids Daycare

Larimer, PA · Westmoreland County
1159 Brownstown Rd, Larimer, PA 15647
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112 children
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📞 (724) 863-2866
1159 Brownstown Rd
Larimer, PA 15647
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Active License
License Number
CER-00249148
License Issued
Feb 19, 2026
Active Through
Feb 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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We believe the early years are the most formative. For this reason, we have developed an environment where children can realize their fullest potential by providing them the opportunity to explore, create, and discover. Various learning stations are available to encourage "hands-on" experience in self-discovery, creative expression, problem-solving, and independent thinking in all areas of development.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements and review of facility records, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on more than one occasion, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present to provide supervision. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative was present in the facility's front lobby area and observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the lobby while carrying Child #1 (infant-age). Facility Person #1 brought the child to the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance of the facility. At the time of the observation, Facility Person #1 was alone with the child and was not supervised by a qualified staff person.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Tiered LIS: 1. Children must be supervised by a staff person at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity shall work with the ELRC to coordinate a minimum of 2-hour training for all staff related to supervision requirements. All staff, including directors, shall attend to ensure a clear and consistent understanding of regulatory expectations. Training shall include maintaining supervision of children at all times and clarification that volunteers do not qualify as staff persons and may not be left alone supervising children. A qualified staff person must be present and responsible for supervision at all times when children are in care, including during classroom activities, transitions, drop-off, pick-up, and closing. The training may count towards the mandated 12-hour annual childcare training requirements. The training shall be conducted within 2 months of the approval of this plan of correction, in coordination with the ELRC. Documentation of the training, including attendance, shall be maintained on site. The legal entity shall submit documentation of completion for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of completion. The operator shall provide a date by which the training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children and volunteers will always be supervised by a qualified staff person. Drop off and pick up will now be done only by a qualified staff person. Volunteers and children will never be unsupervised. 1. 2/12/26 Children will always be supervised by a staff person. 2. 6/20/26 The Legal Entity will work with the ELRC coordinate a minimum of 2-hours training for all staff related to supervision. All staff, including Directors, will be in attendance. The training will include maintaining supervision of children are all times and clarification that volunteers do not qualify as staff persons and may not be left alone supervising children. A qualified staff person must always be present and responsible for supervision when children are in care, including during classroom activities, transitions, drop-off and pick-up, and closing. The training will be conducted within 2 months. Documentation of the training, including attendance, will be maintained on site and will be submitted to the Western Regional.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements and review of facility records, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on more than one occasion, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person assigned and physically present to provide supervision. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative was present in the facility's front lobby area and observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the lobby while carrying Child #1 (infant-age). Facility Person #1 brought the child to the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance of the facility. At the time of the observation, Facility Person #1 was alone with Child #1 without a qualified staff person assigned and physically present to provide supervision.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The assistant group supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of specific children. The assistant group supervisor will know the whereabouts, names, and be physically present with the children in and out of the facility.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(a) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(a)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements and review of documentation confirming volunteer status, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on multiple occasions, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age). No qualified staff person was physically present to provide supervision as Facility Person #1 approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A volunteer will be supervised at all times by an assistant group supervisor.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.33(c) - Supervised volunteer Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(c)

Description: Supervised volunteer

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements and review of documentation confirming volunteer status, it was determined that on multiple occasions, Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age). No qualified staff person was physically present to provide supervision as Facility Person #1 approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward any volunteers will be supervised by a minimum of an assistant group supervisor at all times of the day.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed noncompliance with staff-to-child ratio requirements as Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, entered the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age) without a qualified staff person physically present and approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When children are grouped in similar age levels the state mandated child to staff ratios will be upheld. If a volunteer is present, there will always be 1 or 2 staff supervisors present, according to the age of the youngest child.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements, it was determined that noncompliance with staff-to-child ratio requirements occurred when on multiple occasions, Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When in groups with mixed ages of children, the youngest child will always determine the staff:child ratio according to the state requirements in 3270.52. Volunteers will not be qualified as staff persons. A qualified staff person will always be present with a volunteer. Even if a volunteer is working from 5:30-6:00pm 1 or 2 qualified staff person will always be present with the volunteer.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were present at the facility on more than one occasion, with more than two children in care from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., without at least one qualified staff person present.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Schedules have been updated to ensure one or two staff persons are present in the facility from 5:30pm-6:00pm, if there is a volunteer scheduled to work.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The wood mulch under the swing set and embedded climbing structure in the back play space area and the wood mulch around the embedded climbing structure in the front play space area were measured at 6 inches of wood mulch. The requirement for wood mulch is 9 inches.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective 11/17/2025 children will not use embedded equipment , grass field and deck area play spaces only until the areas with mulch have been reinspected.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The developmental assessments on file for Children #1 and #2 were not completed on a Department approved form.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replaced the developmental assessment with a Department approved form.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #6 lacked a complete NSOR Certificate prior to starting in their position at the facility. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded 60 months between update. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #1, #2 and #5 were dated 6.18.20 and 6.25.25. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #3 were dated 2.7.20 and 2.11.25. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #4 were dated 6.18.20 and 6.24.25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #6 was removed from a child care taking position on 11/17/2025. NSOR's were obtained.
2025-09-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not present to see, hear, direct and assess Child #1.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff member became present with the child and the staff was able to see hear, direct and assess the child.
2025-09-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not physically present with the Child #1.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person directed the child from the bathroom and into their designated room and made the staff person aware of the child's presence.
2025-09-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:25am Staff Person #1 answered the front door for a Parent and Certification Rep. Upon entrance to Classroom #1, Cert Rep observed Staff Person #2 to be caring for 10 older toddlers. Staff Person #2 reported that Staff Person #1 was in the room with them prior to leaving to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 had left Staff Person #2 out of ratio when they left to answer the front door. At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not present with the child to meet the required Staff:Child ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When all staff are in ratio, the person answering the door will take however many children needed to maintain ratios, while answering the door.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked verification that they had submitted their annual traffic letter to their local safety authorities. The most recent letter was dated January 2023.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The traffic letter will be updated and submitted to the local traffic safety authorities.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A power strip in Classroom #5 was observed to be missing two protective receptacle covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The protective covers in place on the power strip were engaged to cover the uncovered electrical outlets.
2024-06-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.23 - Parent Access & Participation Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.23

Description: Parent Access & Participation

Noncompliance Area: Based on conversations with staff, parents of children in care are not permitted inside of the facility whenever children are in care.

Correction Required: A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward staff will be informed that the parents will have free access to the facility. Also, the parents of the children will have free access to the facility.
2024-06-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system within the last 30 days. The most recent documentation on file was dated 5/3/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection testing will be completed and documented every 30 days.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in the first-floor Preschool classroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact form was placed in the Preschool Classroom where child was receiving care.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(c)

Description: Diapering area not used for food prep

Noncompliance Area: The sink being used to wash hands after diapering children in the Toddler Classroom is also used for food preparation.

Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Purchased a portable sink which will be placed in the Toddler Classroom.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Created and emailed JFKD policy on the Prevention of SBS and Abusive Head Trauma.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The tuberculosis screening on file for Facility Person #1 was not read prior to starting in a child care taking position. The tuberculosis screening was read one day after starting at the facility.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TB test was given and read.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A hand sanitizer dispenser was observed on the wall in the upstairs Preschool Classroom. The dispenser was accessible to preschool children receiving care in the classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizer bag was removed from the container on the wall.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the first-floor preschool classroom was missing gauze.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gauze was placed in first aid kit in preschool classroom.
2023-01-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.17(b) - Permit specialized services Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.17(b)

Description: Permit specialized services

Noncompliance Area: The facility denied a parents request to allow Child #1 to receive prescribed therapeutic services on a day that the child was scheduled to be in care for a full day at the facility. These services typically occur at the child's school, but the school was closed on the day that the parent was requesting they allow the services to come to the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs will be permitted to provide these services on the facility premises as specified in the child' IEP, IFSP, or written behavioral plan.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: In classroom #1, where older toddler children were receiving care, one unlabeled sleeping bag was observed.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sleeping bag was labeled in classroom #1.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the admission date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The admission date was written on the fee agreement for Child #1.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked continuity of operation as required by Federal regulation.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I included in the Emergency Plan the continuity of operations.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant in care was not present at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained a written statement from the parent, explaining the infants feeding schedule.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The information on how to access the current regulations was not posted in a conspicuous location. The regulations posted were not the current regulations.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The information on how to access the current regulations is posted in a conspicuous location.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Verification that the facility had submitted the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency was not available at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification that the Emergency Plan has been submitted to the county emergency management agency has been obtained.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked 6 of their 12 hours of annual training in their respective training year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person's #1 and #2 have obtained their training hours.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a current disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statement on file lacked information that is required in the current version of the disclosure statement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Staff #3 will not be permitted to work at the facility, until a current disclosure statement is signed.
2021-11-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the fenced preschool playspace, a wooden playhouse had two sharp areas underneath the sliding board which could cause an injury or a splinter to occur to a child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The splintered areas were covered with duct tape.
2021-11-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter Training dates of 6-17-2015 and 6-25-2020 which exceeds the mandatory training date of 6-17-2020.. The file for staff #3 contained Mandated Reporter Training dates of 5-1-2015 and 5-23-2020 which exceeded the mandatory training date of 5-1-2020. The file for staff #4 contained Mandated reporter Training dates of 6-17-2015 and 9-15-2020 which exceeds the mandatory training date of 6-17-2020.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 ad staff #3 obtained the required Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
2021-11-07 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 and staff #5 contained a staff evaluation dated 1-10-2020 and 1-11-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 1-10-2021.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and staff #5 were given a written staff evaluation.
2021-11-07 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff #6 who was located in the 1st Floor Room 1 had a group of five 2 year old's and one 1 year old which exceeded the ratio of 1:5 allowed while supervising a group that includes young toddlers.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 removed the one year old to an adjacent staff who had 4 children making ratio 1:5.
2021-11-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the fenced school age playspace, there were multiple sharp loose ties all along the fence and in the front of the fence two areas were protruding forward with loose sharp metal ties which could cause an injury to a child. On the right side of the fence, there were two large holes in the fence creating a safety hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Caulking was put on all sharp ties along the fence line and the holes were closed with zip ties.
2021-11-07 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs blue bathroom, there were two toilets with missing bolt covers on the left and right sides of the base of the toilets. In the downstairs boys/girls bathroom, there were two toilets with missing bolt covers on the left and right sides of the base of the toilets..

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bolts at the base of each toilet were covered.
2020-11-06 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The update to the mandated reporter training exceeded 60 months for Staff Person #1.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 has current mandated reporter training on file at this time. Operator will comply with the CPSL.
2020-11-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: In the front outdoor play space exposed bolts were observed along one section of the fencing.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bolts will be covered. Operator will monitor all building surfaces for good repair.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Mixed Toddler room, one hard-plastic block was observed to have broken areas with sharp edges, posing a scratching hazard. Also, one large hard-plastic storage tote containing toys and one small hard-plastic toy bin were observed to have cracks with sharp edges, posing scratching/ cutting hazards. In the downstairs PREK room, one small hard-plastic toy bin and one hard-plastic basket labeled with a child's name was observed to have cracks, posing scratching/ cutting hazards.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toy bins that were cracked and broken were discarded. In the future, all staff will routinely check for cracks and broken toys and discard.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed to lay a child, determined to be an infant, on her stomach inside of a crib for rest time.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant was placed in the correct sleeping position. In the future, all staff will be trained and reminded of the correct sleeping position of an infant; which is on their back, as recommended by the AAP.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #1 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease, as well as indication that age-appropriate screenings have been conducted. The report provided was a patient-portal printout with an attached unsigned, undated health assessment

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain a form for this child stating they are able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. In the future, all children will obtain the necessary health form provided by the DHS, signed by the physician.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, the electronic hands-free, covered can into which diapers were being discarded failed to close automatically on several attempts.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hands-free diaper pail was replaced. In the future, a daily routine check will be made to ensure hands-free diaper pail is functioning properly. Staff will be directed to inform the director when the pail is not working properly.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The verification of experiential hours were deemed invalid due to the lack of information needed to calculate hours as well as a reference letter and a Work Verification form that were presented to be from the same person but were written in two very distinctively different handwriting.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New documentation of verification hours have been obtained for each staff member. In the future, all staff will have documentation of experiential hours documented properly in their file.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, hired on 2/8/19, contained a volunteer PSP criminal background check as well as a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance but lacked employment clearances. The file for Staff #2, hired on 11/25/19, lacks documentation that the NSOR verification has been requested. The Disclosure statements signed for Staff #3 & 4 are for volunteer purposes.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #1 & 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 & #2 have been removed at Just for Kids Daycare, until proper CPSL and Chapter 3490 documentation have been obtained and given to the director. In the future, all staff will obtain proper CPSL and Chapter 3490 documentation prior to employment and caring for children.
2019-12-19 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 lacks verification of enough experiential hours to meet the qualifications of an Assistant Group Supervisor because some of the counted child care hours provided do not meet the regulatory definition of child care, being that care was provided to a relative who lived in the same residence.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of verification hours have been obtained for Staff #4 and she can remain an Assistant Group Supervisor. In the future, all staff will have proper documentation that does qualify for verification hours.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The loose- fill at the exit point of the sliding board in the back outdoor play space and at several exit points around the Merry-Go-Round in the front outdoor play space measured less than 9 inches.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The existing mulch will be raked and re-positioned under fall zones and use zones of embedded playground equipment. In the future, mulch will continue to be re-filled in April and frequent checks of mulch depth at exit points, fall points, and use zones will occur year-round to ensure adequate protection.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.106(j)/3270.119 - Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5, determined to be an infant, was observed to be sleeping with its head elevated in a crib through use of a folded blanket placed underneath the mattress. The child's file lacked medical documentation for this rest position.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The blanket was removed and the mattress laid flat in the crib, putting Child #5 in an appropriate rest position. In the future, children under the age of 1 will only be placed in sleep positions recommended by AAP unless medical documentation is provided, thereby eliminating the need for items in the crib.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent Child Service Reports for Child #1 & 4 lacked completion dates; therefore, it was unable to be determined when the forms had been completed.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Files were researched and dates of completion were determined and added to the forms. Child #1 & 4 have current Child Service Reports. In the future, dates will be written onto the forms to ensure the timeliness of completion of Child Service Reports can be validated.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the complete addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was contacted on-the-spot and provided addresses, which were written on the form and initialed. In the future, the co-director will check that addresses are included for release individuals at the time the forms are submitted by parents.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most current completed and acceptable health assessment in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, was dated more than six months ago. A newer form had been submitted; however, it was deemed unacceptable due to the lack of a doctor's signature, date and it appeared to be completed by the parent.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was contacted on the spot & requested to submit a current health assessment ASAP from the child's physician. In the future, the operator will review health documents to ensure that a physician, not the parent, completed the form and that the form includes all appropriate information.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments for Child #2, an older toddler, and Child #4, a preschooler, are dated more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both forms are now current. In the future, services will be suspended for enrolled children whose parents have already received one warning that an updated health assessment is overdue and the deadline has passed.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for Staff #2 was deemed invalid due to the patient's name written below the doctor's signature as the printed name, and it was therefoer unable to be determined who completed the assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health care provider was contacted on the spot and a correctly-completed, valid form was requested. In the future, all submitted staff health assessments will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness and further documentation will be requested, if necessary, to validate health forms.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Previous reviews of Emergency Contact Forms and Agreements for Child #3 & 4 during the current inspection year were completed more than six months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All reviews are now current. In the future, reviews of child paperwork will occur every April and October, with an additional review added, if needed, to ensure timeliness.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan contained the names of staff members who no longer work for the facility, referring to them as individuals who should be contacted in the case of an Emergency. Therefore, it was deemed that the plan had not been updated as needed.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan was correctly updated. In the future, the plan will be updated annually.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Documentation for Staff #1, hired on a provisional basis on 10/4/18, shows that fingerprints had not been obtained for her FBI clearance until 10/11/18, after the employee's start date. Therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly hired on a provisional basis.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 currently has all 3 completed clearances in her file. In the future, all staff will be fingerprinted and provide proof, as well as apply for the PA Child Abuse & PA State Police clearances, prior to working in a room with children.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs PreK room, powdered plaster and chipping paint were observed directly above the HVAC unit.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The debris was removed and the wall was repaired. In the future, staff will monitor walls and report any areas in need of repair to the director.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the front large play yard, a section of the wooden play structure contained rough, worn splintering wood, posing a splintering hazard. The plastic gas cap of one of the outdoor Little Tykes- style red buggies was observed to be broken off, creating a rough protruding piece of plastic, posing a scratching hazard. On the Infant outdoor play deck, the bottom of the entrance of a small Little Tykes structure was observed to have broken and chipping plastic on the surface, posing a cutting hazard. In the upstairs PreSchool room, one yellow block was observed to have a crack in the hard plastic, creating a cutting hazard. A crack was observed on one plastic storage tote in the downstairs Preschool Room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All broken items were discarded. In the future, staff in their respective child care spaces will inform the director of any broken toys or equipment and those will be repaired or discarded.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In several areas, including areas under swings and around the ground around circling the roundabout, the surface and compressed mulch on three outdoor play surfaces measured less than 9 inches.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be instructed that children are not permitted to use mulched areas of the outdoor play space until the mulch can be replaced, since the weather does not permit re-mulching at this time. The mulch will be in place by April 30th, if not sooner, weather permitting. In the future, mulch will be monitored and if it falls below the recommended 9 inches of mulch, children will not be permitted to play in those areas until weather permits re-mulching.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the Infant outdoor play deck, the bottom of the entrance of a small Little Tykes structure was observed to have broken and chipping plastic on the surface in pieces the size of less than one inch. Also, the soft vinyl coating one pink ball was observed to be cracking off and could be torn into pieces less than one inch.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both items were discarded. In the future, infant and toddler areas will be scanned for items that are breaking off into small objects and if found, will be discarded.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One wooden chair in the downstairs PreK room showed signs of splintering, evidenced by a thread of clothing seen between the cracks.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A repair was made to the wood. The chair will be replaced when able. In the future, staff will inform the director of any furniture in disrepair and a decision will be made as to repair or discard.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The previous health assessments for Child #3 , a preschooler were updated more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for Child #3 contains a current health assessment. In the future, a spreadsheet will be used to track due dates and parents will be given a due date by which the child will be suspended.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment for Staff # 1 is dated more than 24 months ago.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will submit the health assessment that was completed for college. In the future, staff will be informed when the next health assessment is due and will be obtained before the old one expires.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The previous parental reviews of the Agreements and Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, 2 & 3 were dated more than six months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All reviews are now current. In the future, the director will choose two months out of the year six months apart and all reviews will occur at that time.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #3 lacked the withdrawal date of the child.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date was added. In the future, when children are taking breaks from enrollment, the withdrawal date will be noted.
2017-12-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, several large threads of the area rug were coming off from the carpet binding along the edges, posing a tripping hazard. In the front large outdoor play space, one piece of fence post protruded from the ground and did not hold any fencing. Near the gate, a large uncovered rusty nail posed a protrusion hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The threads of the carpet were cut off. The fence post was removed. The nail was hammered in. In the future, staff will inform the director of hazards and the director will repair immediately.

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