Description: At our Center Township facility we serve children from ages six weeks through those entering 6th grade. We have based our childcare on unique, child centered lessons and experiences. Our staff is dedicated to quality care for the benefit of the children's growth and development while in our home like care. Our staff's objectives are to nurture the development of each individual child while aiding in their creative, social and cognitive growth, instructing them in healthy habits to build the foundation for lifelong success!
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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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