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Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care

Blakeslee, PA · Monroe County
711 MOUNTAIN RD, Blakeslee, PA 18610
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Capacity
65 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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📞 (570) 350-6008
711 MOUNTAIN RD
Blakeslee, PA 18610
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Active License
License Number
CER-00254572
License Issued
Apr 15, 2026
Active Through
Apr 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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KELLY ANN FINNEN DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in BLAKESLEE PA, with a maximum capacity of 65 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #3 will include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. This is evidenced by the current letter dated 3/26/26 and the previous letter dated 10/4/24.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The letter to the traffic authorities regarding vehicular and pedestrian routes is now current in the file.
2026-04-01 Renewal 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(d)

Description: Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include a date on the agreement indicating the last time it was reviewed by the parent.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for child #4 will be dated by the parent.
2026-03-10 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was not completed every 30 days, as required. This is evidenced by the current manual monthly monitoring date of 3/9/26 and the previous monitoring date of 2/5/26.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Manual monthly monitoring is current.
2025-10-24 Renewal 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 20.71(a)(7)

Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the course of the renewal inspection, two health assessments for staff person #2 were provided by staff person #3 to the certification representative for review. Staff person #2 had a health assessment on file dated 3/22/25. The date on the health assessment appeared to have been altered by changing the original date of 3/18/23 to the new date of 3/22/25. The document appeared to have been photocopied after the date was altered on the original copy as the remaining pieces of the document including the writing was identical. The physician's office confirmed that a physical and TB test was not conducted for this staff person on either 3/22/25 or 3/18/23.

Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. Tier LIS: 1.) The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The Legal Entity, Director or any facility persons responsible for hiring must register for and attend the Existing Provider Orientation training at a Regional Office. This date of correction will be when the Legal Entity, Director or any facility persons responsible for hiring attend the Existing Provider Orientation and provide a certificate of attendance for attending.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.) We will not commit fraud or have any staff person commit fraud. This date of correction is 10/24/25. 2.) The Legal Entity will register for and attend the Existing Provider Orientation training at a Regional Office. This date of correction is 2/25/26.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #4, a preschooler, did not contain a date for when the health assessment was done to determine if it was done more than a year prior.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Dated health report for child #4 was sent.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, child #3 was not in compliance with the immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP and was missing the following vaccine: HEP A #2.

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 #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10/24/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 will not be in care until the HEP A #2 vaccine is received.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed preschool children sitting down at the table to eat lunch without washing their hands. Staff person #1 acknowledged that the children did not wash their hands prior to eating.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be washing their hands before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 had a health assessment on file dated 3/22/25. The date on the health assessment appeared to have been altered by changing the original date of 3/18/23 to the new date of 3/22/25. The document appeared to have been photocopied after the date was altered on the original copy as the remaining pieces of the document including the writing was identical. The physician's office confirmed that a physical and TB test was not conducted for this staff person on either 3/22/25 or 3/18/23.

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. 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. Tiered LIS: 1.) A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The legal entity must submit all initial and updated health assessments for any new and existing staff persons for a period of three months. When sending the updated health assessment, the previous health assessment must also be sent for review. The health assessments must be sent to the Northeast Regional Office within one week of receiving them from the staff person. This date of correction is three months from when an acceptable plan of correction is submitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.) Staff person #2 will receive a health assessment and Tb screening. A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. This date of correction is 10/24/25. 2.) The legal entity will submit all initial and updated health assessments for any new and existing staff persons for a period of three months. When sending the updated health assessment, the previous health assessment must also be sent for review. The health assessments must be sent to the Northeast Regional Office within one week of receiving them from the staff person. This date of correction is 2/20/26.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #5 will include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff persons #2, #3 and #4 did not have documentation of current emergency plan training in their file. This is evidenced by the emergency plan training in their file dated 7/19/24. This is required to be updated annually. Staff person #5 did not receive emergency plan training every 12 months as required. This is evidenced by the current training on file dated 9/25/25 and the previous training dated 7/10/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We went over the emergency plan with all staff and had them sign the training in the plan.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not complete fire safety training annually, as required. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training dated 9/25/25, 10/20/25, 10/20/25 and 10/20/25, respectively and the previous fire safety training dated 7/16/24, 7/12/24, 7/12/24 and 7/16/24, respectively.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff are current in fire safety training.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #5, who has direct contact and routine interaction with children, did not have a current NSOR on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR on file dated 7/13/20.

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. Staff person #5 may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until a current NSOR certificate is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 will not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until a current NSOR certificate is on file.
2025-10-24 Renewal 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the bottom of the front and back doors of the childcare facility were rusty and were bent upwards with sharp corners exposed posing a hazard to children. The steps of the small plastic climber in the outdoor play space were cracked and split open, posing a pinch point to the children using the climber.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plastic climber was removed. The doors were repaired.
2025-10-24 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the operator did not have in writing the general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, health policies, pick-up arrangements and supervision policies that are to be provided to parents at the time of enrollment.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, health policies, pick-up arrangements and supervision policies were all added to the parent handbook and will be provided to parents.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2 did not include the name of the child's physician. It also did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2 will include the name of the child's physician and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #5 will include the work address of the enrolling parent.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #5 includes signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The play space gate and fence contained exposed bolts which were in eye height of children, therefore, posing a hazard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put caps on bolts on fence.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms for children present in the play 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Book with emergency contact forms will be in the emergency bag in the play space.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(b)/3270.134(c) - Towels labeled and laundered/Paper towels discarded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(b)/3270.134(c)

Description: Towels labeled and laundered/Paper towels discarded

Noncompliance Area: Paper towels were not accessible to children in either of the two bathrooms in the main child care space.

Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent. Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Refilled paper towels and replaced paper towel holder.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Several perishable foods were observed in several children's lunch boxes which were located on a shelf in the main childcare space and not refrigerated. These perishable foods include yogurt, numerous Lunchables, and a cheese sandwich.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Perishable foods were placed in the refrigerator.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 did not have 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 provided two written references.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan for review.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was created.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #6 did not have current fire safety training on file. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated 10/17/22.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety certificate from 2023 not given by Pocono Summit, they are back logged. Staff will take the DHS fire safety one online.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 did not have a completed NSOR certificate or DHS FBI clearance on file and has been employed at the facility for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). The disclosure statement also was not dated for staff person #5.

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. The CPSL was updated to include a 45 day provisional hiring period. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 will not work until the NSOR certificate and DHS FBI clearance are obtained. The disclosure statement will be dated for staff person #5.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 did not have education or prior child care experience on file and therefore, could not qualify for the position they were performing.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 will have a high school diploma to accompany the college credits that were provided. Prior childcare experience will be obtained.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room, there was a can of disinfectant spray and a bottle of hand sanitizer in the closet which was open. A spray can of sunscreen was observed in a child's bookbag in the preschool hallway. A Pothos plant was observed on the desk in the main child care space. All of these were 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. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray were placed out of reach of children. Sunscreen was removed from backpack. Pothos plant was removed from facility.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: The trash can in the bathroom contaminated by human secretions was not plastic-lined.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A bag liner was placed in the trash can.
2024-07-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit was not in the play space where children were present.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kit will always be with children.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 3 & 4 (see code sheet for start dates) did not have an approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete Child Service Reports for CHILD #3 & 4.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 1 & 2 (see code sheet for start dates) emergency contact forms did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents of CHILD #1 & #2 update emergency contact forms to include written parental consent for emergency medical care.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 4 (see code sheet for start date) emergency contact form and financial agreement were last reviewed by parent on 1/10/23. This is more than 6 months ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent of CHILD #4 review and update both forms.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(c) - Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(c)

Description: Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #3 (see code sheet for start date) health assessment did not include a date or signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. CHILD #3 has been enrolled more than 60 days.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ask parent for a dated and signed health assessment.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 & 3 (see code sheet for dob) are more than 6-months old and do not have an influenza immunization or an exemption letter from the parents. The influenza immunization is recommended by the ACIP for all children 6 months and older.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will check with parents and submit either an updated immunization record or a written, signed and dated exemption statement from the child's parents.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 1 & 2 emergency contact forms did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents of CHILD #1 & 2 update the emergency contact form to include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: STAFF # 1 and #2 (see code sheet for start dates) did not have 2 written nonfamily references in file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 1 & 2 will submit 2 written nonfamily references.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/18/23 there were 2 gallons of paint under the teacher's desk in the main room. These were accessible to children. There were several containers of Lysol wipes in a cabinet with no locks. These were 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider moved the paint and Lysol wipes to a locked closet during the inspection.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Damaged paint was observed under the right front windows in the main room and under the first window in room 2. An approximate 12-inch section along the carpet seam was frayed in room 2.

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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will sand and spackle the damaged paint areas and use duct tape to cover the frayed carpet seam.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #--1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: First Aid and CPR.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #-1- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #-1-, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility .

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
will be doing CPR class 11/16/2022 Cardiac Care and Safety
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(c)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/28/22 observed staff person # 2 caring for and assigned to a group of 7 pre-school children in a room with a measured capacity of 6.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
will move to a larger space if there are more than 6 will limit room to 6
2021-12-09 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. The emergency plan does not provide for an annual emergency drill.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During an evacuation we will be using our 6 passenger carriage and our double stroller to transport infants and toddlers or individuals with disabilities in case of evacuation. Our plan includes providing for an annual emergency drill.
2021-12-09 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan does not provide for sending a copy of the plan to the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
will send over a copy to local municipality
2021-12-09 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Fire safety review completed on this date 12/9/21 per renewal. Review revealed that operator does not have a record of monthly testing of the fire alarm system.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will document monthly and maintain records
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and # 2 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The financial agreements on file for child # 2 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The emergency contact forms for child # 1 are dated June 2018 and then again August 2019. The emergency contact forms on file for child # 2 are dated 10/2018 and then again 8/2019. The financial agreements on file for child # 2 are dated 10/2018 and 6/2019.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact and financial agreements on file for Children # 1 and # 2 are current. The owner will have all parents update files at least once every six months.
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 started at the facility on 6/8/18; there is no initial health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner will get the child's most recent physical from the parent and forward it to the regional office. The owner will have the parents provide physical forms at enrollment.
2019-10-10 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 started at the facility on 8/26/19; as of 10/10/19, there is no health assessment or TB test results on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner will get a physical and TB test from staff person # 1 and forward it to the regional office. In the future staff will provide physicals and TB screenings at the time of hire.
2018-10-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no health insurance name and policy number on file for child # 1.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will get the missing information from the parent. The operator will get health insurance information at enrollment.
2018-10-25 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 was enrolled on 8/27/2018 and there is no initial health report or immunizations in the file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will contact the parent for a health assessment and immunizations. The child will not be permitted to attend child care until the information is received. Health assessments will be provided by the parent at the time of enrollment.
2018-10-25 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 8 started on 2/26/18 and their initial health assessment and TB test was dated 5/1/18. Staff person # 1 does not have a valid health assessment on file; their health assessment is dated 6/3/2016.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment on file for staff person # 8 is current. The operator will have staff person # 1 provide a health assessment. All staff will have health assessment every 24 months and prior their start date.
2018-10-25 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 had fire safety training on 3/8/2017 and again on 10/10/2018.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff are trained on fire safety procedures. All staff will have annual fire safety training.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO ADMISSION DATE ON THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 1.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL WRITE THE ADMSISION DATE ON THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 1. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT THE START DATE IS WRITTEN ON THE AGREEMENT FORMS FOR ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO PHYSICAIN NAME OR ADDRESS ON FILE FOR CHILD # 1. THERE IS ALSO NO HEALTH INSURANCE NAME OR POLICY NUMBER ON FILE FOR CHILD # 1.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care.Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN THE HEALTH INUSRANCE NAME AND NUMBER AND PHYSICAN NAME AND ADDRESS FOR CHILD # 1. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM THE PARENTS AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON # 1 IS DATED 12/1/14. THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON # 2 IS DATED 12/8/14.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER WILL OBTAIN CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FOR FACILITY PERSON # 1 AND # 2. IN THE FUTURE, THE OWNER WILL OBTAIN HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FROM ALL STAFF A MINIMUM OF ONCE EVERY 24 MONTHS.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO SIGNED CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES FOR CHILD # 1.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL HAVE THE PARENT OF CHILD # 1 SIGN FOR CONSENT OF THE ADMISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BATHROOMS ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN WAS 149 DEGREES

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER WILL SPEAK TO THE LANDLORD AND HAVE THE TEMPERATURE ADJSUTED TO BE 110 DEGREES OR LESS. CHILDREN WILL BE CLOSELY SUPERVISED UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE IS ADJSUTED. IN THE FUTURE, THE OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN DOES NOT EXEED 110 DEGREES.

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