Kiddie Academy Of Harrisburg Pa
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📞 (717) 640-5520-
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Two staff were observed caring for 13 Pre-K children in room 9. Staff were unable to name their primary care groups and provided a response to certification staff of "I'm not sure" when asked to name them. 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. Tiered LIS: 1. Provider will implement a system of name to face cards in every classroom in the facility. 2. Provider will monitor the implementation of the name to face card system through weekly monitoring. Provider will submit documentation of weekly monitoring to include random checks of teachers implementing the system. Required documentation will show 2 checks of each classroom and outdoor play spaces per week. Provider will submit the documentation form to DHS for approval. The monitoring is required for a period of 3 months from the date that the plan of correction is approved. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Each staff person who are in ratio and caring for children will have assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children. 2. System of Name-to-face cards will be implemented in every classroom in the facility 3. Provider will monitor and document random checks of the implemented name to face system to ensure that each staff person is utilizing the tool and the system 4. The provider will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: A child in room eight was observed being served breakfast and she did not wash her 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will ensure that a child's hands are washed before eating meals or snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that the last agreement update on file for child #1 was 08/07/25, exceeding the requirement that agreements be updated at least evert 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated the financial agreement on 7/29/26. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Photographic evidence was shared showing teachers gathered together eating fast food meals on the playground. Photos showed teachers sitting on the ground filling out paperwork. Another teacher was sitting under the equipment looking at a personal cell phone. Another image showed a teacher sitting in a classroom looking at a cell phone. During an observation of teachers on the playground, teachers were observed looking at cell phones, chasing one another around the playground, and gathered together having conversations while children engaged in water play. It was reported and confirmed by the owner, that a child had been left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one and a half minutes. The owner reported that as the staff transitioned into the building from the playground, a child exhibiting behavior problems needed the assistance of a teacher to transition to the classroom. A face to name check was completed but the child hid from the group as they proceeded inside. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The provider will review the following policies with all staff: cell phone policy, supervision policy to include playground supervision and name-to-face checks over thresholds. Documentation of this review will be provided to DHS. 3. The provider will ensure staff participate in in-person training and coaching on the topic of supervision and creating positive learning environments, to be provided by the ELRC. Documentation of participation will be provided to DHS. 4. The provider must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for supervision is followed at all times. Members of leadership should document random checks of playground supervision and classroom supervision for each classroom at least 2 times a week. Random checks can be conducted in person or through the cameras to ensure authenticity. The provider will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Children will be supervised at all times. 2. Provider will review the following policies with all staff: cell phone policy, supervision policy to include playground supervision and name-to-face checks over thresholds. Documentation of this review will be provided to DHS. 3. The provider will ensure staff participate in in-person training and coaching on the topic of supervision and creating positive learning environments, to be provided by the ELRC. Documentation of participation will be provided to DHS. 4. The provider must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for supervision is followed at all times. Members of leadership should document random checks of playground supervision and classroom supervision for each classroom at least 2 times a week. Random checks can be conducted in person or through the cameras to ensure authenticity. The provider will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Photographic evidence was shared showing teachers gathered together eating fast food meals on the playground. Photos showed teachers sitting on the ground filling out paperwork. Another teacher was sitting under the equipment looking at a personal cell phone. Another image showed a teacher sitting in a classroom looking at a cell phone. During an observation of teachers on the playground, teachers were observed looking at cell phones, chasing one another around the playground, and gathered together having conversations while children engaged in water play. It was reported and confirmed by the owner, that a child had been left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one and a half minutes. The owner reported that as the staff transitioned into the building from the playground, a child exhibiting behavior problems needed the assistance of a teacher to transition to the classroom. A face to name check was completed but the child hid from the group as they proceeded inside. 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.) 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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| 2026-06-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Video evidence showed staff #1 escorting a child out of the classroom. The child dropped to the ground while the teacher continued pulling the child to the door by the arm. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.115(a)(5)/3270.115(b)(1) - Staff:child ratios while swimming/Water activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(5)/3270.115(b)(1) Description: Staff:child ratios while swimming/Water activity Noncompliance Area: Toddlers on the playground were observed to be playing in a sprinkler pad that collected over an inch of water. Staff child ratios for swimming/wading activities were not implemented as there were 4 teachers (Staff 1-4) and 15 children present for the activity. Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8. Staff persons shall supervise children in care using wading pools. Staff: child ratios in subsection (a) apply when children are wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The use of the splash pad with standing water was removed. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.115(a)(8) - Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(8) Description: Included in ratio/annual training Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1-4, supervising water play, reported to have not completed water safety training. Correction Required: A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider removed the equipment that produced standing water. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: A lunch box with perishable dairy products was observed in a child's cubby in the 2-a classroom. Corrected on site by refrigerating the lunch box. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items were moved to the refrigerator during the inspection. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: Video evidence showed that multiple children were off of their cots during naptime with only one teacher (Staff #1) in the room, leaving the room out of ratio and not considered as naptime. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that the staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bottle of cleaning supplies was observed on a shelf accessible to children in the 2-b classroom. Corrected on site by making the bottle inaccessible to children. A bottle of sunscreen was observed in a child's backpack, accessible to children, in the 2-A classroom. Corrected on site by making the bottle inaccessible to children. A bottle of lotion was observed in a backpack, accessible to children, in the 2-C classroom. Corrected on site by making the bottle inaccessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toxic materials were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: A trash can was observed to be overflowing with trash on the playground. It was reported that the trash had likely not been emptied for 2 business days. Corrected on site by removing the trash from the can. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash was removed from the playground. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: Backpacks containing first aid kits were observed to be on the ground or hanging from the fence, accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers made the first aid kits inaccessible by wearing them. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff #1 and staff #2 were unable to immediately identify primary care groups. Four attempts were required to accurately identify primary care groups. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director provided additional guidelines and written template to document and easily remember the primary care group. The Director will ensure that each staff person is assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The director will make sure that the staff person knows the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person will 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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| 2026-03-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c)/3270.113(b) - Promote development/No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c)/3270.113(b) Description: Promote development/No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: An incident occurred between staff #1 and child#1 when after the child hit, staff #1 flicked the child in the hand several times. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All daily activities will promote the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem. No physical punishment shall be used. Staff #1 was immediately removed from all child contact pending investigation and assigned desk duties. Disciplinary writeup was discussed with Staff#1 and put in her file. Staff#1 was assigned and completed additional training in areas of "Positive interaction and redirection". Staff #1 was re-instructed around Conscious Discipline and guided that she should utilize practices that promote development and build social competence and self-esteem. Staff #1 was further instructed that any facility person may not use any form of physical punishment to discipline a child. |
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| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a PA state police clearance showing the disseminated date was not available for staff #1. Attempts to retrieve the complete document were unsuccessful and a new clearance was obtained during the inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will obtain the PA State Police Clearance which will include the display of Disseminated Date visible. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in One-A, Two-A, and Two-B, Pre-K-A, and Pre-K-B Classrooms that the ceiling vents were dusty. It was observed in One-B Classroom that the bathroom ceiling vent was dusty. ALL CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dusty ceiling vents were cleared immediately. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Preschool A classroom, there was chipped paint with exposed plaster on the green wall, left bottom corner. It was observed in Infant B classroom, there was chipped paint with exposed plaster in the far-right corner (below windows, above climbing blocks). It was observed in Two-B classroom, there was chipped paint with exposed plaster on the left tan wall, green corner wall (to the left of the exit door) and on the green wall, below the window. ALL CORRECTED ON-SITE WITH TAPE. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chipped paint surface was immediately covered with tape. The surface has since been spackled. |
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| 2025-09-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.19(b) - Child abuse reporting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(b) Description: Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not immediately report suspected child abuse to ChildLine, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. Correction Required: A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Anytime there is suspected child abuse, the management team will ensure that it is reported to the ChildLine, or online. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: It was observed that from a seated position, staff person #1 grabbed child #1's arm and pushed child away. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: 1) 8/28/25 A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. 2) The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff responsible for the supervision of children to participate in a minimum of 2 hours of in person training provided by ELRC staff regarding appropriate discipline practices for children with challenging behaviors. 3) The Center Director and/or Assistant Director (Staff persons # 2 and/or 3) will make random daily visits to classrooms in the facility to observe that age-appropriate discipline practices are being carried out, record the observations on a document approved by Central Region Bureau of Certification, and provide support for improvement. The forms will be provided to the Central Regional Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from the classroom on 8/28/2025 to complete 4 (four) hours of training on Principles of Behavior Management, Creating Positive Outcomes from Problematic Behaviors, Activities That Promote Social and Emotional Development in Toddlers, Setting the Stage for Positive Behavior in Infants and Toddlers until an internal investigation was complete. Staff person #1 was terminated on 8/30/2025. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not use the changing table following the manufacturer's instructions. While changing child #1's diaper, staff person #1 stood child to pull their pants up, when the child lost their balance, they fell forward hitting their head on the countertop, resulting in stitches. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director has provided coaching and retraining to Staff person#1 regarding proper diaper changing procedures. The director will also retrain all staff members on the proper diaper changing procedures at the next staff meeting planned for later in the month of June. The Director will monitor diaper changing process by all staff members and continue to provide any additional coaching if needed. |
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| 2025-04-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) - Required to report/Child abuse reporting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: Classroom staff and administrative staff (staff persons #1 and 2) did not report suspected child abuse to ChildLine, when there was reasonable cause to suspect that a child was a victim of child abuse. Staff person #3 informed administrative staff of concern for child #1 due to an abundance of bruises. Administrative staff directed staff to complete daily health checks. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff, and facility administration (staff person #1 and 2) to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding Mandated Reporting. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Documentation of completed training will be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Management will schedule an In-Person training of Mandated Reporter training (minimum 2 hours) for all staff members delivered by pre-approved provider as early as possible based on training provider's schedule availability. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(c)/3270.112 - Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c)/3270.112 Description: Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the One - B classroom, that the children sat at the tables for an extended period of time waiting for lunch. They were sitting for 5 minutes, washed their hands and returned to the tables to sit for another 7 minutes before staff person # 4 began a song to engage them. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director has communicated the scenario with staff #4 and has directed them to be engaging and stimulating during waiting times such as reading, telling stories or singing a song. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.114 Description: Outdoor Activity Noncompliance Area: It was observed that no children were taken outdoors during their scheduled time as stated on their daily schedules. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be taken outdoor daily, weather permitting. The Director has communicated the daily outdoor schedule with the teachers and shared the weather reference chart with the teachers to ensure that there are no misunderstanding or miscommunication. The Director will monitor the weather daily and ensure that it is communicated to the teachers proactively. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff persons #1, 2, 4, and 5, verifications of experience must be verified with a signature and date of the verifier. Correction Required: 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.) For Staff #1, #2, #4 and #5, the Director has re-evaluated and verified the 2 year experience working with children. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person # 3, 6 and 7 files did not contain two written nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The referenced staff members were in their probationary period and the Director was in process of compiling the required 2 references for staff to be left alone with children. The director has ensured that no staff member is left unsupervised till the needed references are received. Reference for staff #3, #6 and #7 were received and have been added to their file. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person # 3's file does not contain proof of submission for the NSOR certificate. It was observed that staff person #7's file does not contain the NSOR certificate, only the proof of request for 1/17/25. It was observed that staff person # 7's file does not contain the Child Abuse Clearance, only a note stating it was applied for on 1/17/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Files for referenced staff members have been updated with the noted information. NSOR for #3 and #7 have been retrieved and added to their respective files. For staff #7, The Child Abuse clearance was downloaded from the portal and added to the file The director will follow and comply with all clearance requirements at staff onboarding |
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| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On 11/22/24 Staff #11 diploma needs evaluated for equivalency to verify education prior to service at the facility. Continued Deficiency: On 1/8/25, Staff #11 diploma documentation to verify equivalency was not on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will remain a facility person and will not be in classrooms with children. Staff #1 will be put in classrooms, only after Staff #1's diploma evaluation for equivalency is completed. |
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| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 11/22/24, it was observed in the Preschool A classroom that a child's backpack contained sunscreen, lotion, baby powder, shampoo and diaper cream, which are toxic materials. The backpack was accessible to children, hanging from the child's cubby. Continued deficiency: On 1/8/25, it was observed in the Preschool A classroom that the same backpack still contained sunscreen, lotion, baby powder, shampoo and diaper cream, which are toxic materials. The backpack was accessible to children, hanging from the child's cubby. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director or designee will check every child's backpack after drop-off to ensure that there are not any toxic materials accessible to children. Also, a communication has been sent again to parents informing them to not have any toxic material in their child's backpack. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) - Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) Description: Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant A and Infant B classrooms that there was an insufficient amount and variety of toys and books to preclude long waits for use. It was observed in the Toddler A classroom that there was an insufficient amount of books. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toys and books that were out for sanitization were put back in the classrooms. Additional toys and books have been added to the classrooms to avoid any wait times for use. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Toddler B and Two A's classrooms that many books were not in good repair. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The books in the classrooms have been replaced with fresh copies |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Pre-K classroom that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified 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.) The rest equipment in the Pre-K classroom have been labeled with specific child's name. Specific child will use same specific cots. Staff in the classroom has been reminded to ensure upkeep of cot labels. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.112 Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: There was a lack of engaging interactions observed in the Infant A and Infant B classrooms. In Infant A, an infant was being held in a rocking chair for a period of time without engagement, and the child was not going to sleep. In Infant B, it was observed that staff sitting on the floor while giving a child a bottle, did not actively interact with the children. Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director has communicated with the teachers in the Infant rooms and direct staff to be fully interactive with the infants at all times. Infants will be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. The Director will monitor the interactions and continue to emphasize the importance at the staff meetings. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.114 Description: Outdoor Activity Noncompliance Area: Staff in the Infant A classroom, stated that they do not take children outside, daily, weather permitting. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants will be taken outdoor daily, weather permitting. The Director has communicated the daily outdoor schedule for Infants with the teachers |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 does not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For Child #1, Emergency Contact form has been updated with parents Work phone number |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(2) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 Health Assessment and Mantoux test read/results were not completed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1's Health Assessment form has been updated by the Physician, Physician's assistant or CRNP, including signature and Title/ |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Toddler A classroom that there was a sippy cup that contained milk from home that was not discarded after being served. It was observed in the Two A classroom that a bottle containing milk was found on the floor instead of being discarded after being served. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director has communicated with the classroom teacher and emphasized that any food, including milk, that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.171(c)/3270.171(d) - Safe routes posted/Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c)/3270.171(d) Description: Safe routes posted/Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not a written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. It was observed that there was no procedure instructions for children to be picked up and discharged at locations specified by the facility as safe locations. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Children shall be picked up and discharged only at locations specified by the facility as safe locations. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Safe Routes posted has been updated and posted in the facility lobby. The emergency plan has been updated to include additional procedure instructions for children to be picked up and discharged at locations specified by the facility as safe locations |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file does not contain written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child#2's Parent Authorization and Consent form has been located and does contain the all information needed. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #11 diploma needs evaluated for equivalency to verify education prior to service 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.) Staff #11's diploma will be evaluated for equivalency to verify education prior to being with children. The recommended online service will be used for the same. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: It was observed that one-year olds were served apple slices with skin, which is a choking hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will ensure that the one-year olds are always served apple sauce instead of apple slices to avoid any potential choking. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The operator did not 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. 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.) The regulations posted in the main lobby has been updated to include "QR code" and URL to electronically access the regulations along with phone number and instruction to contact the regional child care office. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation the operator reviewed the emergency plan at least annually. The operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator has documented in writing the annual review and updates of the emergency plan. The documented emergency plan is available on file at the facility in the facility lobby |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #5, #6, #8, and #9 did not complete an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The referenced staff members have completed the missing training hours to comply with the annual minimum of #12 clock hours of child care training. The director will ensure that all staff members complete the annual minimum requirement of 12 clock hours of childcare training. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(1) - Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(1) Description: Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases Noncompliance Area: Staff # 3, #4, and #7 did not complete the health and safety training requirements within 90 days of hire. See code sheet for DOH. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will implement a tracking system to ensure new staff hires complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #1has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/13/2019. Staff #4 did not obtain the Child Abuse Clearance before the first day caring for children which does not comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). There was no paperwork on file to verify that the child abuse clearance was requested on or before the date of hire. See code sheet for DOH. Staff # 7 did not complete required clearance requests on or before their DOH. Clearances were received 4/16/24, 4/17/24. and 4/17/24. See code sheet for DOH. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protection Services). Staff #1 will have until 12/31/2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff #1, staff #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was removed from caring for children till the Mandated Reporter Training was completed and returned after completion of the training. Staff #1 has completed the Mandate Reporter training. The Director will always comply with CPSL and will have staff complete Mandated Reporter training within 60 months. Director will have new staff obtain Child Abuse clearances prior to working with children. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: Staff #2, #3, and #10 did not have verification of 2 years' experience with children prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For Staff #2, #3 and #10, the Director has re-evaluated and verified the 2 years' experience with children. The Director will always verify the new staff's 2 years' experience working with children prior to working with children as an assistant group supervisor. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool A classroom that a child's backpack contained sunscreen, lotion, baby powder, shampoo and diaper cream, which are toxic materials. The backpack was accessible to children, hanging from the child's cubby. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will check every child's backpack at drop-off to ensure that there are not any toxic materials accessible to children. Also, a communication has been sent to parents informing them to not have any toxic material in their child's backpack |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the ceiling vents in the Preschool A classroom were dusty. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling vents have been cleaned of any dust |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: It was observed that all classroom doors contained glass, majority without visual strip or clear visual identification placed on glass located in a traffic area at the child's level. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A visual strip or clear visual identification has been placed on all glass doors at child's level. |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was no handwashing signs posted at each toilet in the facility. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs have been posted at each toilet in the facility |
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| 2024-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(7)/3270.95(a) - Participation/Devices must be compliant | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(7)/3270.95(a) Description: Participation/Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Two fire drills were conducted without children present, dated 6/18/24 and 10/14/24. The fire drill system testing lapsed 30 days, dated 7/18/24 and 8/22/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that facility persons and children in attendance participate in the fire drill. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will ensure that all Fire Drill are conducted with children present at the facility. The Director will test the fire alarm system every 30 days. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/24, it was observed that staff person 1 was past their 45 day provisional hire period and did not have completed NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file. Staff person may not return to work until completed NSOR is on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person 1's NSOR certificate was completed timely but was accidentally misplaced. The certificate was located and placed in the file promptly. |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Room 5, the older two year old classroom that there were not a sufficient amount and variety of play toys and materials to preclude long wait times. It was observed in the classroom that a toy shelf was turned to restrict access, the dramatic play section was empty and there were 5 books accessible to the 6 children in care. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Toys that were moved to the closet in the classroom have been put back onto the shelves in the classroom. ii) Shelves will not be turned around in the classroom. iii) More books have been added to the bookshelf. iv) Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children are now provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use in all classrooms |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Room 5, 6 and 7 that the written daily schedule was not the schedule and routine that the classrooms follow. The schedules are pre-generated from the corporate entity. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The classroom schedules have been updated to reflect the activities performed daily in the classroom and include free play |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Room 7, the one-year-old classroom that the teacher was not active or engaged to promote development of skills and self-esteem during the music activity. The teacher was observed sitting without engaging with children that attempted to dance and participate while music played. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) The Director communicated with the teacher and provided guidance on active engagement with the kids and interact with students in daily activities to promote the development of skill, social competence and self-esteem. ii) The Director will provide training at Professional Development Day to the teachers on engagement and interactions in the classroom. |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for Child #1 did not include the phone number of the physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form has been updated and the pediatrician information has been added for child #1. |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact on file for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. 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.) The emergency contact form has been updated with the insurance policy information for child #1 |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed in any child care space at the facility. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been updated to include the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of emergency. The plan has been posted in each classroom |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(c) Description: Diapering area not used for food prep Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Room 4 and 5 that there was open crackers, an adult coffee cup, and children's water bottles lined up on a shelf directly accessible to children on the changing tables. Food was being stored on the shelves next to the diapering area. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been told that the ledges are not for storage. Staff food has been restricted from the classrooms. Signs have been posted on the ledges for visual reminder |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not include a health assessment. 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.) The facility person #1 file has been updated and the physical health assessment form on the correct form was added to their file |
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| 2024-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The facility fire drill log did not contain the names of the facility persons participating in the drill. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will document the name of facility persons who participated in the fire drills on the fire drill log on an ongoing basis. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool classroom that children were not being properly supervised. A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Reviewed proper active supervision process with the staff ii) Communicated with staff that they will carry any needed supplies for the child prior to taking the child to the bathroom |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom that children's hands were not washed prior to mealtimes. It was also observed in the same classroom that a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom and did not wash their hands after using the toilet. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Recommunicated with preschool staff to ensure that proper handwashing procedures are followed |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility staff in the preschool classroom did not wash hands prior to lunch time. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Recommunicated with preschool staff to ensure that proper handwashing procedures are followed |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.163(a)(2) - Protein | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(2) Description: Protein Noncompliance Area: The facility menu did not list a protein served with every meal. It was also stated through staff interviews, that multiple times per week, not all food groups are served to the children during lunchtimes. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Menu has been updated to ensure that every meal includes protein, and all food groups are served to children during lunchtime. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.163(b) - Breakfast items from three groups | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(b) Description: Breakfast items from three groups Noncompliance Area: The facility menu did not provide a least one item from three of the four food groups were being served for breakfast. 4 out of 5 weekdays listed only 1 of the 4 food groups being served for breakfast. Correction Required: Breakfast prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall have at least one item from three of the following four food groups: dairy, protein, fruit and vegetable, grain. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Menu has been updated to ensure that breakfast served includes at least 3 out of 4 food groups (dairy, protein, fruit and vegetable, grain) |
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| 2023-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.17(a) - Accommodate a child with special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.17(a) Description: Accommodate a child with special needs Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility owners and staff did not attempt to make reasonable accommodations for Child #1 who has special needs. It was observed that the facility did not share the IEP for Child#1 with staff. The facility owners sent the child home, 4 days per week, within hours of arrival, for the first two weeks of enrollment. It was admitted by the facility owner that they requested the child stay home and the child was disenrolled within 4 weeks of start date without attempting to make reasonable accommodations for the child. Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation to include a child with special needs in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Facility management meets with the family and Therapist (if applicable) as well as review the IEP (if available) to best understand the needs of the child and provide all information and incorporate reasonable recommendations that would work best for the child. Communicate with the teacher(s) in the child¿s class about the needs and recommended steps/process specific to the child ii) In case of no IEP, staff will capture any challenging behavior and any pattern to identify triggers, timing, activity etc and based on the information, (1) Communicate with parent (2) Incorporate reasonable options and activities and get to the child's level to communicate that would help the child alleviate challenging behavior and redirect the child iii) Meet with the parent on a weekly basis to provide progress/feedback including actions taken and child¿s response to those actions iv) Discuss the accommodations made and sustainability of the accommodations with the parent v) Management team will consult externally available resources to further support the understanding of needs and reasonable accommodations that can be made for the child |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.17(a) - Accommodate a child with special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.17(a) Description: Accommodate a child with special needs Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility Owner's did not make reasonable accommodations for children with special needs. Children with existing IEP/IFSPs were being disenrolled without discussion or implementation of the children's needs or goals as listed on the IEP/IFSP documents shared by parents. Children that exhibited "challenging behaviors" were sent home within hours of daily arrival and disenrolled due to 'behaviors'. Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation to include a child with special needs in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Facility management meets with the family and Therapist (if applicable) as well as review the IEP (if available) to best understand the needs of the child with any special needs and gather all information and incorporate reasonable recommendations that would work best for the child. Communicate with the teacher(s) in the child¿s class about the needs and recommended steps/process specific to the child ii) In case of no IEP, staff will capture any challenging behavior and any pattern to identify triggers, timing, activity etc and based on the information, (1) Communicate with parent (2) Incorporate reasonable options and activities and get to the child's level to communicate that would help the child alleviate challenging behavior and provide positive redirection to the child iii) Meet with the parent on a weekly basis to provide progress/feedback including actions taken and child¿s response to those actions iv) Discuss the accommodations made and sustainability of the accommodations with the parent v) Management team will consult externally available resources to further support the understanding of needs and reasonable accommodations that can be made for the child |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not include verification of child care experience, education prior to service 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.) i) Person 1¿s diploma and transcript was printed from the electronic copy and added to physical file. ii) Effective 12/15/2023, Person 1 is no longer an employee at the center |
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| 2023-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.23 - Parent Access & Participation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.23 Description: Parent Access & Participation Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was removed from the preschool classroom for behaviors and take to another classroom with one teacher. The parent of Child #1 was not granted camera access to the child in the other classroom. Correction Required: A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Grant camera access to parents when a child is temporarily or permanently shifted to a different room |
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| 2023-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.26 Description: Compliance/Nondiscrimination Noncompliance Area: The facility staff and owners have verified that the facility has disenrolled at least 7 children with existing IEP/IFSP's or behavior challenges at the facility in the previous 3 months. Children are being disenrolled within 1 -4 weeks of enrollment dates. Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Facility management meets with the family and Therapist (if applicable) as well as review the IEP (if available) to best understand the needs of the child and provide all information and incorporate reasonable recommendations that would work best for the child. Communicate with the teacher(s) in the child¿s class about the needs and recommended steps/process specific to the child. ii) In case of no IEP, staff will capture any challenging behavior and any pattern to identify triggers, timing, activity etc and based on the information, (1) Communicate with parent (2) Incorporate reasonable options and activities and get to the child's level to communicate that would help the child alleviate challenging behavior and provide positive redirection to the child iii) Meet with the parent on a weekly basis to provide progress/feedback including actions taken and child¿s response to those actions iv) Discuss the accommodations made and sustainability of the accommodations with the parent v) Management team will consult externally available resources to further support the understanding of needs and reasonable accommodations that can be made for the child |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 was observed caring for 7 children in the Pre-K room, unsupervised and did not have current NSOR clearance results on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Person 1¿s NSOR was printed from the electronic copy and added to physical file. ii) Effective 12/15/2023, Person 1 is no longer an employee at the center |
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| 2023-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have a qualified director on staff since October 17. 2023. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility has hired a qualified Director who started on 1/4/2024 |
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| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 who was qualified as an Aide at the time of inspection was left alone with 7 children and was not supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor at all times. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Person 1¿s file was completed immediately by printing the missing physical copies of training and clearances. ii) Effective 12/15/2023, Person 1 is no longer an employee at the center |
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| 2023-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: It was confirmed by 4 teachers that the facility Toddler classroom is out of ratio several mornings per week. Facility staff verified that the classroom has "13-15" Toddler aged children in the classroom with only 2 staff, for approximately 10-20 minutes, several times per week. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Communicated with the classroom staff to immediately inform the management team in case the current drop-off of kid is expected to result in `out-of-ratio¿ situation. ii) The dropping off parent stays in the room with the child while the staff is communicating with the management team iii) Management will immediately instruct the available staff member (or someone from management team) to ensure and provide appropriate coverage and maintain ratio at all times iv) Management team to continuously monitor ratios of all classrooms and ensure that they remain in ratio at all times |
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| 2023-11-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 was observed via classroom video footage grabbing Child #1 by the forearms and roughly jerking the child as punishment for throwing toys. Facility Person was observed via video footage using their own body to physically restrain the child as punishment. Facility Person #1 was also observed forcefully attempting to make Child #1 pick up their shoes. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Communicated with Person 1 that using any form restraint, force or punishment is against policy. ii) Person 1 was not left alone with children without active supervision by another permanent employee iii) Facility management will provide monitoring and any feedback as necessary iv) Person 1 was encouraged to provide positive redirection to for any difficult behavior v) Effective 11/29/2023, Person 1 is no longer an employee at the center |
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| 2023-11-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 was observed using their own arms and legs to restrain a child on the floor for 2 minutes. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i) Communicated with Person 1 that using any form restraint, force or punishment is against policy. ii) Person 1 was not left alone with children without active supervision by another permanent employee iii) Facility management will provide monitoring and any feedback as necessary iv) Person 1 was encouraged to provide positive redirection to for any difficult behavior v) Effective 11/29/2023, Person 1 is no longer an employee at the center |
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| 2023-08-22 | Initial review | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have a letter explaining the emergency procedures to provide to each child enrolled. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility operator created a parent letter explaining the facility emergency procedures. This letter will be provided to all currently enrolled parents upon first day of care. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 contained PSP clearance results with an incorrect birth year. Facility Person #1 was born in 1992 and the clearance showed a birth year of 1990. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 applied for a new PSP clearance with the correct birthday year. |
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