Katie Cares
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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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| 2026-07-09 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.181(c) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file(s) for Child(ren) #1 (OT) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment. Specifically, the initial health assessment for Child(ren) #1 was dated: 01.28.2025 and the updated health assessment was dated: 06.02.2026. 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 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 provider will obtain an updated health assessment from the parent at least every 12 months for each older toddler and preschool child. The parent will review and update the emergency contact information and financial agreement at least every 6 months, or sooner if any information changes, and provide their signature acknowledging the updates. |
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| 2025-07-02 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The Initial Health Assessment for Staff #1 was dated (06.2025) which is past their Date of Hire. (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 Person #1 had a Health Assessment which was in the file even though it was late. |
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| 2025-07-02 | Renewal | 3280.66(c) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(c) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play area, near the left corner of the fence, a toxic plant identified as Poison Oak using the Pl@ntNet app was found. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner/operator removed the poison oak from the play space during the inspection and verified by CR. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:35 AM, staff #1 was standing in the doorway between kitchen and the main room child care space. When asked to identify the children in their supervisory group, staff #1 identified the 2 children in the kitchen and 3 children in the main room. Staff #1 was not able to be physically present with both groups of children as they were in 2 different rooms of the facility. 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.) Upon the arrival of children, the lead teacher will be responsible for assigning them and listing each to their assigned teacher on the board. The teacher will be held accountable for being in the presence of each child they are assigned to on that specific date. They will be immediately disciplined if their child is left unattended for any reason without notifying another staff. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #3 did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Katie Cares completed the FEE AMOUNT field on the AGREEMENT form with the approved amount by CCIS. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #3 did not contain the date the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Katie Cares completed the PER-DAY-WEEK field on the AGREEMENT form with the agreement date of "biweekly" between both parties. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #3 did not include the arrival and departure times of the child. 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.) Katie Cares completed the CHILD'S ARRIVAL TIME - CHILD'S DEPARTURE TIME fields on the AGREEMENT form with the agreement time of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm between both parties. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 and child #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Katie Cares completed the PERSON(s) DESIGNATED BY PARENT TO WHOM CHILD MAY BE RELEASED field on the AGREEMENT form with the following statement: "See emergency contact form" only if this field is blank. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #2 did not include the admission date of the child. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Katie Cares completed the DATE OF CHILD'S ADMISSION field on the AGREEMENT form with an enrollment date of 4/17/2023. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2, child #3 and child #4 contained the original financial agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The original AGREEMENT FORM was returned to all parents, and copies were placed in each child's folder for our records. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician. 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.) Katie Cares had the parent complete the physician's address and phone number. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of 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.) Katie Cares and her parents completed the parent's work information on the EMERGENCY CONTACT form. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain medical or dietary information of any additional special needs in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child. 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.) Katie Cares and child #3 parent completed the child's information on the EMERGENCY CONTACT form MEDICAL OR DIETARY INFORMATION NECESSARY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION field with NA. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 contained the names and addresses for 2 release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released but did not include their telephone numbers. 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.) Katie Cares and the parent of child #1 completed the child's information on the EMERGENCY CONTACT form, TELEPHONE NUMBER WHEN A CHILD IS IN CARE. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file of child #4 contained documentation of a health assessment dated 7/17/2023 but did not contain an updated health assessment within 6 months for a young toddler (see LIS code sheet). 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Due to the mom going out of town on child's #4 scheduled appointment, she had to reschedule child #4 doctor's appointment to their earliest available time on August 16 at (9:30 am). |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The health assessments of child #1, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), were dated 12/19/2022 and 5/19/2024, exceeding 12 months. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 now has a current health assessment. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Based on the immunization record of child #3, immunizations were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP lacking 1 Hep B, 1 Rotavirus, 2 DTAP, 1 HIB, 2 Pneumococcal and 1 Polio vaccination. An acceptable exemption was not on file. 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.) Provider will contact parent/guardian. Provider will explain the child health assessment form and request a copy of updated child health assessment and immunization record. Appointment scheduled on August 6 at 3:30 pm. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 7/22/2021, which was more than 1 year prior to their start date at the facility. The file also contained a second health assessment dated 2/25/2024, which was after the start date of staff #2 (see LIS code sheet). 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 #2 started in 2021, left for 2 years, and returned on 9/23/2023. After returning to work, Katie Cares should have received staff #2 health assessment in 2023. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(b)/3280.192(3) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(b)/3280.192(3) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 contained a current health assessment which did not include the professional title of the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP completing the assessment. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.) Katie Cares provided staff #2 with a copy of the DHS Health Assessment form to take back to the provider that rendered the services, AHN Urgent Care Center Braddock: 501 Braddock Ave, Braddock PA 15104, to be completed by CRND. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) - Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 7/22/2021, which was more than 1 year prior to their start date at the facility. The file contained documentation of a second screening dated 2/25/2024, which was after the start date of staff #2 (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 #2 has a current tuberculosis screening. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(3)/3280.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(3)/3280.192(3) Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 contained a current health assessment which did not include documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.) Katie Cares provided staff #2 with a copy of the DHS Health Assessment form to take back to the provider that rendered the services, AHN Urgent Care Center Braddock: 501 Braddock Ave, Braddock PA 15104, to be completed by CRNP. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(5)/3280.192(3) - Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(5)/3280.192(3) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 contained a current health assessment which did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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.) Katie Cares provided staff #2 with a copy of the DHS Health Assessment form to take back to the provider that rendered the services, AHN Urgent Care Center Braddock: 501 Braddock Ave, Braddock PA 15104, to be completed by CRNP. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: As staff #3 was feeding a bottle to an infant, they were asked if the bottle was labeled. Staff #3 stated it was not and immediately labeled the bottle with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 didn't notice that the baby's bottle needed to be labeled when she arrived with it. Once the violation was brought to the staff's attention, it was immediately corrected. All other bottles were labeled prior to use. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Based on the date of the certificates, pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR for staff #1 expired on 5/31/2024 and was not updated until 6/30/2024, which was after the previous training expired. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shalay Williams, Care Heart CPR, will complete training every two years beginning the first week of May 2026. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Documentation of completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR for staff #2 was dated 6/30/2024, which was more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Katie Cares experienced some minor complications trying to find a certified PQA trainer who could provide training on specific days and times for all staff to be trained on the same day. The first available training was on 6/30 for the entire staff. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 contained a PA state police clearance which was dated 4/1/2024, more than 45 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The disclosure statement of staff #2 was completed on the 11/2015 form and not the updated disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 never received her state clearance. Once Katie Cares identified that Staff #2 state clearance was not listed in the staff folder, we requested an additional copy for the staff folder. A current disclosure statement will be completed for Staff #2 |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.61(c)/3280.61(e) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Halls, etc. not included | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.61(c)/3280.61(e) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Halls, etc. not included Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:35, 2 children were observed playing with a race car track in the kitchen area which is not measured child care space. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We rolled the rug back into the free play space for the children to play with the race track on a smooth surface. It allowed them to make the track evenly. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: A dome climber was upside down on the hill in the outdoor play space. There were no barriers to restrict children's access to the climber or from it falling down the hill. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dome climber has been removed from the inside to the outside of the gate, so it's no longer visible to the active area. |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The hypothetical location of the fire documented on the fire drill log was consecutive on 2 occasions (10/20/2023 and 11/22/2023 = infant room and 3/12/2024 and 4/15/2024 = learning center). Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons will rotate hypothetical location of fire drills throughout the facility. Staff will refrain from evacuating from the same locations consecutively |
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| 2024-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Documentation of testing the fire detection system showed the testing of the system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 7/24/2023 to 8/25/2023 to 9/25/2023, 10/20/2023 to 11/22/2023 to 1/8/2024 to 2/15/2024, 3/12/2024 to 4/15/24 to 5/17/24. The last documented test of the fire detection system was dated 6/10/2024 which was more than 30 days prior to the inspection date. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately completed a testing of fire detection systems. Provider will complete a testing of fire detection system every 30 days. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs Learning Room two cribs, that were reported to be in use for infants in care, were observed to be unlabeled for use of a specific child. 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.) Both cribs were labeled on 7/6/2023 |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to be the original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original copies have been removed from all files and returned to parents |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the health insurance coverage for the child. 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.) Parent updated child health insurance coverage and policy, emailed to inspector 7-7-2023 |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Children #3 and #4 lacked the complete addresses for one of the release persons listed. 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.) Parent updated release person addresses, emailed to inspector 7-7-2023 |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment that had been completed within the last 6 months. The last health assessment on file was dated 8.4.22. 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.) Emailed inspector with appropriate health assessment on 7-14-2023 |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The updates to the health assessments for Child #1, an older toddler, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 7.26.21 and 5.22.23. 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.) emailed inspector with correct health assessment on 7-17-2023 |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record on file for Child #4, a young toddler, lacked verification that the child had received their fourth dose of Pneumococcal as recommended by the ACIP. 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). Child #4 will be dismissed from the facility at the close of business on 7.6.23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 had an appt scheduled on 7-6-2023 emailed to inspector 7-7-2023 |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The lid to the hands-free covered can in the downstairs restroom was observed to be in disrepair and did not open with the foot pedal. This did not allow for soiled diapers to be disposed of without touching the top of the lid to open it. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Purchased a new hands free trash can on 7-6-2023, emailed receipt to inspector. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked continuity of operations as required by the Federal Regulation. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated emergency plan and created a training draft with a continuity of operations plan. Forward draft to inspector for approval. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 4.21.21 and 7.4.23. 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.) A current health assessment is on file. Moving forward verify all documentation is completed on time, per compliance |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The files for Children, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained the original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Made copies and returned original agreements to all parents |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the physician. 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.) added child physician information |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the name, address and telephone number of 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.) Dad added the word same with an arrow to the release section. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms were not present for children receiving care in the first floor child care space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Made copies and placed them in a safe and secure location where children are located. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5, a preschool age child, lacked a current health assessment for the child. 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.) Parent printed updated health assessment |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #4, a young toddler, lacked verification that they had received an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the AAP. 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 family refuses the influenza vaccination due to personal beliefs. I emailed a signed note to the inspector. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The hands-free covered can in place at the changing area on the first floor was missing a plastic liner. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Placed plastic liner in the trash can |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a written policy to address the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated employee handbook with prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The examination on file was completed 316 days after starting at the facility. The updated to the health assessment for Facility Person #2 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 1.18.20 and 7.13.22. 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 health assessment was done in June 2022, |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 lacked information related to an examination of communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff had dr. file out the appropriate health assessment form required by DHS. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant in care was not present at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mom typed and signed a feeding schedule for the infant. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Facility Person #1 and #2 lacked verification of education to qualify them for a position at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested a copy of staff high school transcript. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) References were verified during the inspection. Staff printed out references and added them to their folder. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Information as to where parents may access the current regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current regulations are posted in two different areas for parents to access. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation that the facility has participated in an annual emergency drill was not on file at the time of the inspection. 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.) Emergency Drill is scheduled for August 12 for the entire staff |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked verification that Facility Person's #1 had participated in emergency plan training at the time of initial hire. The files for Facility Person's #2 and #3 lacked verification of annual emergency plan training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Created emergency plan training document for each employer. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked completion of their required health and safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The health and safety training was completed 274 days after starting at the facility. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health and Safety training was completed after 90 days of hire. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked completion of pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR was completed 227 days after starting. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CPR on file was not valid for childcare. CPR was retaken in May with Trying Together. |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked completion of their mandated reporter training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The training was completed 298 days after starting at the facility. 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.) Training is completed |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked a completed FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for Facility Person #4 lacked a signed disclosure statement at the time of the Inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Faciilty Person #1 will not work at the facility until the completed NSOR is on file Requested NSOR again on 7-22-2022 Emailed document to the inspector on August 8 |
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| 2022-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.69(a) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water at the sink in the changing area on the first floor was measured at 121.2° F. The hot water in the restroom downstairs was measured at 126.5° 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.) Hot is shut off in the area with the children |
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