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Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Two of the vinyl nap mats stacked in the hallway outside of the older toddler classroom were pulling apart at the seams which made the foam contents accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths and posed a potential choking hazard for them. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The nap mats were immediately removed and replaced with new ones. In the future, all rest mats used by children will be in good repair. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The agreement and record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not specify or contain the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #1, #2 & #3's date of admission were added to the agreement immediately. In the future all children's agreement page attending the center will include the date of admission. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1. #2 and #3 contained the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The original agreements were given to child #1, #2 & #3's parents immediately and a copy was made to keep in the childcare files. In the future, parents will receive the original agreement and a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and operator will be placed in the child's file. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Staff #9 was observed diapering children in the designated area outside of the bathrooms and she did not wash her hands or ensure that the children's hands were washed after she finished diapering each child. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A proper diaper change was witnessed on the day of inspection. Staff #9 was immediately reminded of the proper handwashing procedure for herself and the children when diapering. In the future all staff will correctly wash her/his hands and the child's immediately after changing a diaper and before attending to another child. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of the previous health assessment; and the record for staff #3 included a current health assessment conducted following their first day working in child care. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Both staff #2 & #3 have current health assessments. In the future all updated health assessments will be submitted before 24 months following the previous health assessment and all new hires will submit a current health assessment less than 1 year old before their first day working in childcare. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #8 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 #8 submitted two written nonfamily references. In the future, all staff files will include to written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 8/31/2020, more than 60 months following the previous training completed on 6/28/2015. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #2 completed the mandated reporter training on 8/31/2020. In the future all staff will update the mandated reporter training prior to the 60 months expiration date. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 included a child abuse clearance dated 9/3/2020, more than 60 months following the date of the previous clearance on 7/21/2015; the record for staff #3, who began working in child care on 1/12/2020, included a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness, a PDE FBI clearance, which is not considered a valid clearance; and a NSOR verification certificate dated 9/2/2020; the record for staff #5 included a state police clearance dated 6/17/2020, more than 60 months following the previous clearance dated 4/8/2015 and a child abuse clearance dated 6/22/2020, more than 60 months following the previous clearance dated 6/10/2020; the record for staff #6, who began working in child care on 1/19/2018, included a NSOR verification certificate dated 9/2/2020; the record for staff #7 included an invoice for a state police clearance, which is not considered a valid clearance; and the record for staff #8 included a disclosure statement that was not signed and lacked a NSOR verification certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3, #7 and #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff persons #2, #3,#5 & #7 have submitted valid & updated clearances and a NSOR certificate. Staff person #8 has a signed disclosure statement and a current NSOR certification. In the future all staff persons will apply for and update clearances & NSOR certificate in a timely manner. Also, disclosure statements will include proper signatures before the staff start date. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1, who was identified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years experience with children. 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 record for staff #2 now includes verification of 2 years experience with children. In the future all staff files will include verification of education an/or experience with children. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: There were no protective receptacle covers placed in (2) of the electrical outlets on a surge protector being used in the kitchen/dining area accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Protective receptacle covers were immediately placed on the electrical outlets on the surge protector. In the future all electrical outlets will have receptacle covers if accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials and other toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children in care: A bottle of Febreze odor eliminating air freshener was on the back of the toilet in the staff restroom, which was unlocked; and (2) handbags belonging to staff were on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet in the older toddler room and a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed in one of them. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The bottle of Febreeze was immediately removed from the staff bathroom. In the future all toxic materials will be locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: A toaster that was left plugged in to an electrical outlet was observed on a shelf in the kitchen/dining area accessible and posing a potential hazard to children in care. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The toaster was immediately unplugged. In the future, all equipment with a heat source will be inaccessible to the children or unplugged. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the older toddler room did not contain scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Scissors were immediately placed in the first aid kit. In the future all first aid kits will contain scissors. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Peeled paint was observed on the trim around the windows in the outdoor play space. accessible to children in care. 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 paint was immediately sanded as to not pose a danger to the children. In the future all painted surfaces will be free of peeled or damaged paint. |
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2020-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: There were no visual strips or other visual identification placed on (2) full length windows in the older toddler room, posing a potential hazard to children in care. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A visual strip was immediately on the full length windows. In the future, all glass located in a traffic area will have a visual strip or other visual identification. |
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