Kaleidoscope Child Care Center
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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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for Child #6 did not contain an agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement page was written, reviewed, and signed by the operator and parent. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms for Child #1, Child #7, and Child #8 lacked the arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1, #7, included the arrival and departure times on the agreement forms. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #5 lacked 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.) The admission date for Child #5 was submitted on the agreement form. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the physician's phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physician's phone number was added to Child #3's emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The enrolling parent's work address for Child #1 and the enrolling parent's work phone number for child #5 were submitted. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the release person's address. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the release person's complete address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The release person's address for Child #1 and Child #3 have been added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 has a 6-month review dated 6/24/25. A request was sent to the parents of Child #2 & Child #4 to review and update the emergency contact information. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report form on file for Child #4 (a preschooler) is dated 2/5/24, more than 12 months prior. 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.) A request for an updated health report was sent to the parents. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessment forms on file for Staff #6 are dated 3/8/23 and 4/4/25, more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 has an updated health report in the employee file. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 has a 6-month review dated 6/24/25. A request to review the agreement was sent to Child #2 & Child #4. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked 1 written, nonfamily reference. The file for Staff #4 lacked 2 written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has submitted the necessary nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #4 has submitted 1 reference and waiting on the return of the other. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 9/3/20, exceeding the 60-month update. The State Police clearance on file for Staff #5 lacked a dissemination date. The file for Staff #2 contained an FBI clearance issued by the Department of Education, which is not an acceptable format. Staff #1, #2, and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #5 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #5 were removed from the center and applied for the appropriate clearances. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3, and assistant group supervisor, included documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience, but did not include documentation of education. The file for Staff #5, an assistant group supervisor, included documentation of education, but lacked documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has submitted documentation of education. Staff #5 has submitted elementary education degree. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the School Age Room, Lysol wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were observed in an unlocked red cabinet and accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Lysol wipes were placed on top of the cabinet, out of the reach of children. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Indoor Gross Motor room, the cabinet door under the countertop area was broken, not in good repair, and a visible hazard to children. 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 cabinet doors have been repaired and are in good working order |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling/damaged paint was observed in 3 spots in Room 1. Peeling/damaged paint was observed in 8 spots in Room 2. Peeling/damaged paint was observed in 5 spots in Room 4. Peeling/damaged paint was observed in 3 spots in Room 6. 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.) All peeling/damaged paint spots in room 1, 2, 4, &6 were repaired. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 has not completed health and safety training, part 1, mandated reporter training or Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 was supevised and completed the Health & Safety trainings part 1 & 2, mandated reporter training and Pediatric CPR and First Aid. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: An emergency drill has not been conducted in over 12 months. The last documented drill occurred 10/09/23. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current emergency drill is documented and on file on file. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training part 2 and mandated reporter training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed health and safety training part 2 and mandated reporter training. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A gap was observed under the school age room door due to a missing door sweep. Three stained ceiling tiles were observed in the YT room. One stained ceiling tile was observed in the teacher's break room. The front door of the facility did not latch causing the door to remain open. Based on statements made by staff, on multiple occasions, the rear exit door in the infant room leaked causing the carpet to become wet. Children's clothing became wet after crawling or sitting on the wet carpet. Based on statements made by staff, drywall in the infant room near the exit door had visible water damage for a period of time before repairs were made. 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.) A new door seep was installed on the school age room door. The stained ceiling tiles in the Y.T. room and the teacher break room were painted with a sealant. The front door key pad was replaced. The wet infant room carpet has addressed by adding weather stripping to the door. The infant room was closed and the water damaged dry wall was removed, the area completely dried, new dry wall was installed and painted. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint and damaged plaster were observed at the base of the door frame of the exit door in the older toddler 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.) The peeling paint was covered. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The annual tests of the facility's fire alarm system were not conducted within a 12-month time frame as required. The test reports were dated 6/05/24 and 7/11/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There is a current annual test of the facility's fire alarm system on file. |
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| 2025-03-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The wooden play structure in the Playroom was in disrepair and had nails sticking out of the wood creating a protrusion hazard to the children. The ride on track had a crack in the yellow section that posed a pinching hazard to the children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wooden play structure was immediately removed and the crack on the track was repaired. |
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| 2025-03-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: According to multiple staff statements the baby room is often out of ratio in the morning during drop off times; including times where one staff member is with 6 or 7 infants and also when two staff members are caring for 9 infants. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center has instilled strategies to ensure that all rooms remain in ratio according to the state guidelines. Such strategies include but are not limited to; staffing extra teachers during the morning, requesting a parent remain in room until another teacher can assist, temporarily moving a child of appropriate age to a different classroom. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews, on 1/13/25 Staff Person #1 dragged Child #1 by the arm through the indoor playroom and the preschool room to get to the restroom. Correction Required: *The legal entity will develop a supervision policy, regarding staff persons not using any form of physical punishment on children, to be signed at hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center has written a supervision policy detailing appropriate disciplinary practices that are to be practiced at the center. The policy also details practices that are unacceptable. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews, on 1/13/25 Staff Person #1 dragged Child #1 by the arm through the indoor playroom and the preschool room to get to the restroom. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was suspended and subsequently terminated from her position at the center. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire drill documented on the facility's fire drill log was dated 10/4/24, more than 60 days prior. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted on March, 20, 2025. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained Child Service Reports dated 7/31/23 and 6/10/24, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3 contained Child Service Reports dated 12/8/23 and 6/6/24, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #7 contained Child Service Reports dated 9/1/23 and 6/20/24, more than 6 months apart. The most recent Child Service Report on file for Child #4 was dated 12/8/23, more than 6 months prior. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #4 provided an updated child service report. Children #2, #3, and #7 have an updated child service report. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2, Child #6, and Child #8 lacked the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact form for Child #6 lacked a complete home address for the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for Child #8 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The work addresses, home addresses, and work phone numbers were completed by the parents of Child #2, #6, and #8. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #4 and Child #5 lacked the address for the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #4 and #5 provided the address for the release persons. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, Child #7, and Child #8 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #2, #3, #5, #7, and #8 submitted an updated emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (young toddler) are dated 4/24/23 and 8/6/24, more than 6 months apart. 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. 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.) There is a current health assessment in child #2's file. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #7 (preschool-aged) is dated 8/24/23, exceeding the 12-month update. 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. 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.) There is a current health assessment in child #7's file. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained immunization records which lacked current Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccinations recommended by the ACIP. Child #1 must be dismissed from care and may only return when the immunization record is updated or when the parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #1 provided a current immunization record. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain the 1-hour PA Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As of 9/26/24, staff person #2 will no longer be employed at Kaleidoscope Childcare Center. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments for Staff Person #1 were dated 7/19/21 and 8/18/23, more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a health assessment that was not dated, making it invalid. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 #1 has a current health assessment in her employee file. Staff #3 returned the health assessment to the doctor's office, and they completed the form. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, Child #7, and Child #8 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #2, #3, #5, #7, and #8 contain an updated financial agreement. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the indoor gross motor room, a wrench was observed in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children. 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.) The wrench was immediately removed from the drawer. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, Lysol wipes and a bottle of Aussie Kids Hair Detangler, labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children," were observed in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. In Room 6, hand sanitizer, labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children," was observed on a shelf near the door and accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Lysol wipes, hair detangler, and hand sanitizer were immediately placed in a cabinet out of the reach of children. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In Room 4, the first-aid kit lacked scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scissors were added to the first aid kit in Room 4. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation for annual fire alarm testing was dated 5/4/23 and 6/5/24, exceeding the 12-month update. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The annual fire alarm testing was completed on 6/5/24. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements and video recording, staff #1, who is no longer employed at the facility, was witnessed grabbing a child by the arm and dragging them across the floor and then the staff picked the child up by their wrist and ankle, flipped them over and dropped them on their nap mat. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was removed from employment at Kaleidoscope Childcare Center. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements and video recording, staff #1, who is no longer employed at the facility, was witnessed telling infants that they were "ugly" and to "stay away from her." Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was removed from employment at Kaleidoscope Childcare Center. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the fenced outdoor area, a cracked window ledge was observed on a plastic play house, a crack on the base of a play climber was observed with pinch points, a cracked wood plank on a ramp used by children, and multiple wood posts on exterior of the wood ramp in the interior of the play space were observed to contain splinters surrounding newly installed screws. In the School Age room, a cracked bin containing foam blocks was observed. In PreSchool 4, foam blocks were observed with teeth marks and not in good repair. 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 cracked window ledge, the play climber and the wood plank on a ramp were repaired with duct tape. The area surrounding newly installed screws were sanded to a smooth finish. The bin in the School Age Room was repaired with duct tape. The foam blocks in the Preschool 4 room were thrown away. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Foam blocks with teeth marks and missing pieces that were not in good repair were observed in the Two's Room with toddlers, that were less than 1 inch in diameter. 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 inappropriate blocks were removed from the room. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: An embedded play climber in the Outdoor Preschool area was observed to contain less than 9 inches of loose-fill mulch. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The embedded play climber was closed and will currently not be used by children. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #6 lacked documentation of a financial agreement between the operator and the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was given a financial agreement to review and sign. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The most recent child service report on file for Child #3 was dated 12/21/22, which is more than 6 months prior. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's parents were given a current child service report to review and sign. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form for Child #2 does not include the arrival and departure time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents completed the arrival & departure time on the financial agreement for Child #2. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form for Child #3 does not include persons whom the child may be released to. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #3 completed the section "whom the child may be released to" on the financial agreement. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 was observed to contain the original copy of the financial 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.) A copy was made and the original financial agreement was given to Child #3's parents. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #5 does not include a work phone number for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents were asked to complete the work phone numbers on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 does not include information on the child's disability. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent completed the emergency contact form information on the child's disability. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #6 does not include the child's health insurance coverage name and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A request was sent to the parent to complete the insurance coverage name and policy number on the emergency contact form for Child #6. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The two most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1 are dated 7/12/22 and 6/22/23, which are more than 6 months apart. The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #3 is dated 7/9/22, which is more than 6 months prior. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 has been updated. A request was sent to Child#3's parents was sent to review the emergency contact form and financial agreement. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, is dated 3/31/22, more than 1 year prior. 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. 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 parent of Child #3 provided an updated health assessment. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, who is 5 years old, was 10/19/21, more than a year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 9/18/23, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #3 was notified about the overdue influenza vaccination and the parent provided a signed exemption letter. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in 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.) The parents have received a request for Child #3's physician to complete the form. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment for Child #3 does not indicate if age-appropriate screenings were conducted since the time of the previous health report. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A request was given to the parents of Child #3 for child's physician to complete the age-appropriate screenings section on the health report. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #7 did not contain the PA Health and Safety Update 2022, which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #7 was informed of the overdue PA Health & Safety Update 2022 and instructed to complete the training. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.15(b) - Building Codes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(b) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide a copy of the certificate of occupancy for the childcare facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has requested a copy of the certificate of occupancy for the childcare facility from the appropriate municipality. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #4 are 4/18/21 and 6/19/23, which are more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 #4 has a current health assessment. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: There were multiple lunch boxes observed in the hallway and lunch room cubbies that contained potentially hazardous food that were not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lunch boxes were immediately placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #10 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care. 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 #10 submitted the 2 written non-family references. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #10 lacks documentation of Emergency Plan training on an annual basis. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 10 was witnessed by a colleague for the Emergency Plan training. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #6 completed Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality Revised 2022, a required pre-service training, on 6/26/23 beyond 90 days from date of hire. Staff #9 completed PA Health and Safety Update 2022, a required pre-service training, on 9/11/23 beyond 90 days from date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 6 & Staff #9 submitted the required trainings. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 includes Mandated Reporter training dated 5/24/18 and 8/17/23, more than 60 months apart. 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 # 4 completed the Mandated Reporter training. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The most recent NSOR clearance on file for Staff #2 is 4/27/2018 and documentation of an NSOR request was submitted on 9/10/23, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 lacked documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. A valid FBI clearance dated 7/17/23 is on file for Staff #5.The file for Staff #3 includes FBI clearances dated 2/15/18 and 5/17/23, more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 submitted the NSOR clearance on September 25, 2023. Staff #5 & staff #3 have valid clearances in their employee file. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #8, classified as an group supervisor, does not meet the minimum qualifications with having a CDA on file that is only counted as 9 credits. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. 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 # 8 has been reclassified as an assistant group supervisor and will provide appropriate documentation supporting the role. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of a high school diploma that requires translation to verify the education requirements. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of a bachelor's degree that requires translation to verify the education requirements. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 & Staff # 4 have submitted the appropriate educational documents to be verified by an approved agency. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A loose sink was detaching from the wall was observed in the bathroom used by children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance applied caulk to the sink, eliminating the hazard. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log lacked documentation of required fire drills after 7/3/2023. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted on September 21, 2023. |
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| 2022-12-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION. The cribs in the Infant Room were observed to be labeled with numbers. Names of children were on the walls above the cribs; however, the names and numbers were not coordinated to determine which numbered crib was intended for which child. Previously cited on SIN-00212459 on 9/26/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Numbers of cribs were assigned to the names of the children in the Infant Room. |
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| 2022-12-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION. Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Infant Room at 12 45 PM on 12/9/22, Staff #1 named 3 children (2 YT and 1 INF) and Staff #2 named 4 INF. There were 8 children in the room at this time. When asked to again name her group, Staff #1 named the same 3 children. Previously cited on SIN-00212459 on 9/26/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was reminded of the names of the children in her group. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The sink faucet on the toy kitchen set in the PS Room was observed to be loose, causing a pinch point. A drawer on the cabinet in the Indoor Gym was observed to be broken, causing a pinch point. 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 drawer was corrected 10/3/22. The toy kitchen sink was secured, eliminating the pinch point. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cribs in the Infant room were observed to lack labels for the children using them as rest equipment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Labels were added to the cribs to identify which child will be utilizing the equipment. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the PS Room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan of daily activities was posted on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Gym at 11:45 AM on 9/26/22, 1 OT was observed unsupervised by staff, present with a therapist who was not listed as a release person for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The OT parents were asked to provide written permission for the therapist to provide services unsupervised by a staff member. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Gym at 11:45 AM on 9/26/22, 1 OT was observed unsupervised by staff, present with a therapist who was not listed as a release person for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The OT parents were asked to provide written permission for the therapist to provide services unsupervised by a staff member. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #7 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent added the telephone number to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #3 and #4 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #3 and #4 completed the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the full addresses for release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1 updated the emergency contact form and included the full address of the release person. Parents added addresses for Child #2 and #5 release persons 11/29/22. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart. 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.) Child #4 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #6 contained consecutive health reports 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #6 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained record of immunization history which lacked a current influenza vaccination. The file for Child #7 contained record of immunization history which contained 1 of 2 required Hepatitis A vaccinations. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #4 were asked to provide a current influenza vaccination or submit written notification that they have opted not to have her/his child receive the influenza vaccination. The parents of Child #7 were asked to submit a current health report containing required Hepatitis A vaccinations. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Medication was observed to be accessible to children in a cabinet in the bathroom area. The lock on the cabinet was not functioning properly. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was moved and made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: A Tylenol in the Infant Room was observed to be expired. 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.) The Tylenol was removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: A Cough medicine labeled for Child #4 lacked written parental consent for administration. 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 Couth medicine was discarded into the trash. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained consecutive health assessments which were dated more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained consecutive updates to the emergency contact and agreement forms 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 has current updates to the emergency contact and agreement forms on file. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained current clearances yet lacked the previous clearances. Previous clearance dates were obtained from a previous inspection. Correction Required: 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 #--- 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 #1 has current clearances on file. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained 6 of 12 required annual training hours between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21. The file for Staff #3 contained 9 of the 12 required annual training hours between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training hours from the current year were used to correct Staff #2 and #3. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Staff person #6 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first-aid/CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 has current health and safety training on file. Staff #6 has current pediatric first-aid/CPR on file. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained an FBI clearance, FBI receipt and NSOR clearance dated after the date of hire. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR clearance dated after the date of hire and contained a receipt for NSOR clearance dated 3/23/22. Staff #5 worked in a child care position between the provisional period ending and the NSOR being submitted. The file for Staff #6 contained an NSOR clearance dated after the date of hire and lacked a receipt for NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has current FBI And NSOR clearances on file. Staff #5 and #6 have current NSOR clearances on file. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Gym at 11:45 AM on 9/26/22, 1 OT was observed unsupervised by staff, present with a therapist who was not listed as a release person for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The OT parents were asked to provide written permission for the therapist to provide services unsupervised by a staff member. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A toxic cleaner was accessible to children in a cabinet in the bathroom area in which the lock was not working properly. 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 toxic was moved and made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle, reported to contain a toxic sanitizer, was observed in the Infant Room. An unlabeled spray bottle, reported to contain a toxic cleaner, was observed in a cabinet in the bathroom area. 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 bottles were labeled on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The water from the sink in the Indoor Gym, accessible to children, was measured at 130 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 valve was turned off. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the eating room was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit was moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the back wall by the climber in the Indoor Gym. 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.) Wall patch was applied over the plaster. |
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