Just Like Home Day Care Center
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📞 (724) 774-6665This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2020-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP: Child #1. 6 months old: Missing required 4 month immunizations. Child #2: No flu shot within the past 12 months: October, 2018. 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 parents will get me an updated copy of Child #1's immunizations. In the future, I will make sure that all parents are aware that we need documentation from the doctor's when they get shots of any kind. We are requesting that parents take an updated physical form when they get any immunizations. Child #2 has an annual physical scheduled at the end of January. If child had a flu shot in 2019, this will be on the next shot record. If not, parent will sign a letter of exemption. In the future, all child files will either have a letter of exemption or a current flu shot on file. |
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| 2020-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/3/20, at approximately 2:30 PM, Staff Person #1 lifted the lid of the hands-free can to dispose of a soiled diaper after a diaper change. 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.) We explained to Staff #1 to use the step instead of hands when disposing of dirty diapers. While diapering, all staff are to use the step on the hands-free can when throwing away dirty diapers. |
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| 2020-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen, which is utilized as the dining area. Correction Required: 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.) We moved scissors up to the top shelf to make them inaccessible to the children. We are going to put a safety lock on the drawer. In the future, we will make sure that all scissors remain inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-01-23 | 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 file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 is current. 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 got her physical and it was placed in file. For the future, we will make sure to keep up and have health assessments completed in a timely manner. |
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| 2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The floor registers in the Infant Room on the 2nd floor and the Big Bathroom on the 1st floor were not secured to the wall, which created a potential pinch point for the children in care. A metal floor strip in the entrance to the kitchen was peeling away, which created a possible tripping hazard. The baseboard at the entrance to the kitchen was peeling away from the wall. 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.) We will patch the registers to the walls immediately so there are no pinch points available. We will either nail down or replace the metal strip in the kitchen. We will also check with borough building about replacing the register covers. We will glue the baseboard back up to the wall. In the future, we will do routine checks for building surfaces. |
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| 2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Flaking paint was observed on the floor register in the upstairs bathroom. Flaking paint was observed along the window frame in Kindergarten Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will repaint the register and the window frame. We will do routine checks for chipping paint in the future. |
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| 2018-07-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 did not include a statement that the staff person is free from communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doctor did not check the appropriate boxes on the form when he conducted the physical. The form is being sent back to the doctor for completion and will be placed in employee file. In the future, we will double check all health assessments before the employee begins work. |
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| 2018-07-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: 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.) The doctor did not check the appropriate boxes on the form when he conducted the physical. The form is being sent back to the doctor for completion and will be placed in employee file. In the future, we will double check all health assessments before the employee begins work. |
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| 2018-07-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 will bring us two letters of reference and they will be placed in her file. In the future, all new staff persons will have two letters of reference in their files on or before their start date. |
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| 2018-07-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Dangling cords from a CD player and iPad were observed on the cabinet in the 2-year old room. This created a possible toppling hazard. Correction Required: 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.) We placed the CD player and iPad on a higher shelf with the cords behind and unreachable by children. In the future, we will always make sure conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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| 2018-07-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of initial training in the emergency plan. 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. 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.) We have an orientation packet we do for all new employees, which includes the emergency plan training. This packet has been completed, but it is at another facility office. We will make sure this packet is placed in her file. In the future, all new hires will have orientation paperwork that includes the emergency plan training in their files on or before their first day working. |
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| 2018-07-20 | 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 #2 did not include a copy of a high school diploma. The verification of childcare experience hours was 1806. This is 694 hours less than the required experience of 2 years to work in an assistant group supervisor position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 will provide us with her high school diploma and an additional verification of hours form from previous employers. These will be placed in her file. In the future, all new staff will have the required documented education and experience in their files on or before their first day of work. |
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| 2018-04-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Three exposed bolts projecting inward were observed on the fence in the infant/toddler outdoor play area. One fence fastener in this area was also exposed. Each of these sharp points creates a potential hazard for children who use the play space. Rust was also observed along the framework of the fence. 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.) We will not let the children play in this area until the fence is fixed. We will post a sign on the entrance to the play space to state it is closed until repairs are done. In the future we will submit a work order to the municipal authority, and notify our certification rep whenever repairs have been made. |
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| 2018-03-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At 8:15, 14 children (8 older school age and 6 younger school age) where observed in a room that measured for five children. Staff Members #1 and #2 were both present in the room and demonstrated compliance with ratio and supervision. Staff Member #1 informed the Certification Representative that the group of 8 older school children were leaving soon for the school bus, and this was the room from which they exited. When asked what time the school bus arrived, Staff Member #1 informed the Certification Representative 8:25. The Certification Representative asked that Staff Member #1 take the 8 children back to their room until it was time to leave for the bus. After doing so, each room was still out of compliance for capacity restrictions. The 6 younger school age children were in the room that measured for 5, and the 8 older school age children were in a room that measured for 7. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two children who were over capacity were moved on the day of the inspection to another room where they would be in compliance for capacity, supervision and ratio. In the future, we will make sure that all rooms stay in capacity per the amount of children allowed in the rooms. We will also make all new staff aware of the room capacities and how to stay in capacity throughout the day. |
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| 2018-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who was a young toddler, is dated more than 6 months after the previous health assessment. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The violation was already corrected at the time of inspection with a updated physical being on file. The child is now two and is required to get a physical every 12 months. In the future, I will make sure that all enrolled children will get their physicals in a timely manner. Younger toddlers and infants will get a physical and have it turned in at least every 6 months. |
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| 2018-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who was a pre-school age child, is dated more than 12 months after the previous health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2's file was corrected, his last physical was dated in Feb of 2017. This was his physical to go into kindergarten. In the future I will make sure that all enrolled children will get their physicals in a timely manner. Preschool children will get a physical and have it turned in at least every 12 months. |
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| 2018-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1 did not include a statement from the health care physician which indicates that the child appears to be free from communicable disease and is appropriate to attend child care 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.) I had the parent have the doctor write a note on their letter head stating that Child #1 is free from all contagious or communicable diseases and is able to participate in daycare. In the future I will make sure that I am giving parents the correct and updated physical form. He also got an updated physical when seen by the doctors on 1-29-18 if you need to see that as well |
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| 2018-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was lip balm attached to a backpack in the cubby area which did not have written parental permission to administer. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The violation was corrected at the time the lip balm was found. I gave the lip balm back to the parents at the end of the day and explained that lip balm, hand sanitizer, etc cannot be in/on the book bags and that if parents want them to have them during the day that they will need to be signed in and placed in the medication box located in the infant room. In the future, I will make sure to keep up on making sure that parents of the school agers are aware that they are not allowed to have things of this manner in the child's possession. I will do daily checks to make sure that they are not in/on their book bags |
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| 2018-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:30 am there were 8 young school age children in School Age Room 1, which is measured for a capacity of 7 children. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The violation was corrected right away by taking one child, plus a friend, to the front preschool room. In the future, I will make sure to always be aware of the capacity for the rooms and always keep 7 or less kids in that classroom. |
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| 2017-07-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 did not include physician's response 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 is going on maternity leave in three days. Health form will be taken by to physician to check appropriately and initial. In the future, I will make sure all appropriate boxes are checked and signed by the first day of hire. As of Correction date, Staff Person #1 will not be returning from maternity leave for further employment. |
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| 2017-07-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health form in the file for Staff Person #1 did not include the CRNP`s assessment of the person`s suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: 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 Person #1 is going on maternity leave in three days. Health form will be taken by to physician to check appropriately and initial. In the future, I will make sure all appropriate boxes are checked and signed by the first day of hire. As of September 15, Staff Person #1 will not be returning after Maternity Leave for further employment. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a child's locker in the area outside of the school age rooms on which one panel was pushed in causing it to be detached from the frame thereby creating a pinch point between the panel and the frame. 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 locker will be repaired by reattaching the panel. In the future, we will make sure there are no pinch points on the equipment used by children. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an expired diaper cream in the young toddler room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, we will check all medication and diaper creams monthly to make sure they are not expired. The diaper cream was thrown away. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sink used for handwashing after diapering in the diapering area of the infant room was also being used for bottle preparation. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) From now and in the future bottle preparation will be done in the kitchen. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 had an initial health assessment and TB test that were obtained after the staff person started in a childcare position, 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.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, physicals and TB tests will be current upon hire. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record contained only 1 written non-family 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.) The staff person will provide a second non-family reference. In the future references will be on file upon hire. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training. 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.) The staff person will complete mandated reporter training by 1-27-17. In the future, all new staff will have mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2017-01-23 | 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: Staff person #2, who was functioning as an assistant group supervisor, had no 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.) The staff person will pick up the verification of education from the school. In the future, we will have a copy of education for all staff on file at hire. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a spray bottle with a bleach and water mixture in the young toddler room that was not labeled with it's contents. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spray bottle was labeled with the contents. In the future all spray bottles will be labeled with their contents. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the bathroom on the second floor measured 117 degrees F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water tank was turned down so that now and in the future the hot water accessible to children will not exceed 110 degrees F. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a hole in the screen attached to a window in the older toddler room. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen will be replaced. In the future all screens will be in good repair. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool room lacked guaze pads. 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.) Guaze pads were added to the first aid kit. Guaze pads will be replaced when used from the first aid kit. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a door handle missing from one of the doors in the older toddler room causing the door to not latch properly. 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 door handle will be replaced. In the future, all surfaces will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2017-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the outside of the window frames surrounding the facility on ground level. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The window frames will be scraped so that there is no longer peeling or chipping paint. In the future, we will keep surfaces free from peeling or damaged paint. |
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