Kiddie Academy Of Collegeville
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) - Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) Description: Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 09/22/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for #5 did not contain contact information for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 had not been updated or reviewed within a 6-month period. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that Emergency Contact Forms for all enrolled children are completed with the required information. Operator will ensure that Emergency Contact Forms are updated and reviewed once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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| 2025-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 09/22/2025, Certification Staff observed that Facility Person #3 did not possess the required Out-of-State Clearances prior to providing initial service. Facility Person #3 did not possess a Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, or FBI Background from a state they resided in within the last 5 years. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 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.) Operator will ensure that all Facility Persons who work in child care positions at the facility possess the necessary clearances required under CPSL. Facility Person #3 was removed from a child care position at the facility. |
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| 2025-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 09/22/2025, Certification Staff observed that fire drills had not been conducted from 02/14/2025 to 06/30/2025. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure 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.) Operator will ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days, and that written record is maintained on file at the facility. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e)/3270.182(7) - Restraints prohibited/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e)/3270.182(7) Description: Restraints prohibited/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 restraining the child. The staff member grabbed the child with force and placed them on a mat. The video footage also showed the staff member putting the child onto a cot with force, during which the child's head made contact with the plastic rim on of the cot. Parent was not made aware of the incident and an incident report was not given to parent. 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. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee was immediately terminated. |
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| 2025-03-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit, certification rep reviewed staff files. Physical for staff 1 was more than 12 months (12-6-23). Staff 1 start date was 1-27-25. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was notified immediately and completed a new physical with an updated TB. Staff member was sent home until health report and TB were complete. These were completed on 3-18-25 |
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| 2025-03-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing one reference letter. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member could not return to work until references were brought in for file. |
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| 2025-01-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep verified that child was left alone in a classroom during fire drill. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current Director and admin team was not employed at the time of this incident. It is my understanding the issue was addressed and resolved. Staff received training and disciplinary action. |
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| 2025-01-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed transition reports and verified room 1 was out of ratio on 12-17-24. Room 1 had 7 children with 1 staff. The youngest age of the child was an infant. At :10.25am staff had 6 children by herself and at 11:50 staff had 7 children by herself. Room 4 had 11 children with 2 teachers. 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.) During this week, the center had staff who had just started and were still going through the training process with Tadpoles. This issue was resolved by 12/18 and reflected in the transition reports where multiple staff were not signing in and out of rooms, as well as moving children correctly between rooms. The classrooms were not out of ratio in real time but showed out of ratio on transition reports due to this. |
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| 2025-01-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52/3270.55(a) - Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.55(a) Description: Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed transition reports and verified room 4 and 8 were out of ratio on 12-17-24. During nap room 4 had 11 children with 1 staff. Youngest child was 1 year old. Room 8 had 24 during naptime with one staff. The age of the youngest child was 2 years old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 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.) During this week, the center had staff who had just started and were still going through the training process with Tadpoles. This issue was resolved by 12/18 and reflected in the transition reports where multiple staff were not signing in and out of rooms, as well as moving children correctly between rooms. The classrooms were not out of ratio in real time, but showed out of ratio on transition reports due to this. |
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| 2025-01-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep verified that a child was able to reach a spray bottle containing bleach. The child sprayed the water on their hands. 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.) This issue was already resolved prior to the visit. |
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| 2025-01-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: The wall in room 8 needs repair/ has chipped paint Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The classroom was not and is not in use. The walls are scheduled for correction on the weekend of 2/15/25. Until then, the classroom will remain unused. |
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| 2025-01-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep verified that the bathroom between 7/8 has an odor and the toilet close to room 8 needs to be cleaned. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plumber had already been contacted on 1/9/25 to resolve the issue. The plumber arrived on 1/14/25 and 1/24/25 and amended the issue. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan, The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was sent via email to on 9/17 to correct action. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep asked to see emergency drill log. Annual emergency drill was missing. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Drill log was completed on 9/18 and sent via email. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing high school diploma Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 diploma was updated correctly in file with updated High School Diploma |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in room 1, room 3, room 4, room 7 and room 8 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 was fixed onsite. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire alarm not tested every 30 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarm was tested on site during visit. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1was missing signature of operator. Fee agreement for child 4 was missing signature of the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreement was added to child 1 for signature of operator. fee agreement for #4, parent signature was added. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 6 did not shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreement was added for child #6 per the amount of days per week will be charged. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2,4 and 6 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2,4,6 arrival and departure times were added. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 6 did not shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 persons who the child can be released to has been added. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2,4,5 and 6 did not hall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2,4,5,6 date of admission has been added. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 3 did not shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1,3 services that are considered extra were added. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 address was filled in for whom the child can be released to |
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| 2024-02-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation certification rep checked attendance sheets. Staff was out of ratio on 1-17-24, 1-18-24, 2-8-24. Correction Required: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff child ratio will be maintained at all times |
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| 2024-02-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation certification rep checked attendance sheets. Staff was out of ratio on 1-17-24 1-18-24, 2-8-24. Correction Required: The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast North Region Office 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.) Staff child ratio will be maintained at all times |
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| 2024-02-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation certification rep checked attendance sheets. Staff was out of ratio on 1-17-24, 1-18-24, 2-8-24. Correction Required: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff child ratio will be maintained at all times |
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| 2023-12-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit, certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 5 were missing physical. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have health assessment completed in file with a TB test |
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| 2023-12-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During announced visit, certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 1 and 3 was not verified. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child verification for staff is now on file. Staff 1 and 3 are no longer employed. |
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| 2023-12-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit, certification rep observed a staff who qualifies as an aide in a alone in a classroom supervising children. 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.) Center now has assistant group supervisor in the classrooms |
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| 2023-12-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During certification rep verified staff is out of ratio Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will remain in ratio at all times according to youngest child in classroom |
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| 2023-12-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep verified staff were out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kiddie Academy Collegeville will always maintain the ratio of the youngest child |
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| 2023-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in Room 1 for a thermometer. The refrigerator was missing a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in Room 1 |
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| 2023-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreements for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 were missing extra services. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director added the extra services we provide in the extra services section of the payment agreement. |
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| 2023-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 5 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will contact parents and have them update the missing information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 pediatric first aid and cpr expired on 5-26-23 Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will schedule a CPR training for Staff 4 as soon as possible. Staff 4 will not be left alone with children and be with another staff member who has a current CPR training certificate. |
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| 2023-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing NSOR. Date of hire for staff 3 was 9-29-23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--3- 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 was suspended till NSOR is received. NSOR was received 12/4/23. It is placed in Staff 3 file. |
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| 2023-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Childcare experience for staff 1 and 2 needs to be verified. 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.) Director verified work experience for Staff 1 and Staff 2. Staff 1 is no longer an employee with our program. |
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| 2023-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed the baseboard on the sink countertop needing repair. 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.) Director called our maintenance crew to come out to repair the baseboard. |
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| 2023-11-21 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Room 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 10 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.) Director called maintenance to come out to paint the walls in all the classrooms where the area is chipped. |
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| 2023-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(g)/3270.82(h) - Clean and good repair/Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g)/3270.82(h) Description: Clean and good repair/Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose toilet seat cover in room 9During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing hand washing signs above the toilets in the following rooms: Room 4, 5, 8, Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. 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.) Director will schedule our Maintenace crew to come out and replace the toilet seat cover. Hand washing signs were put up the day of inspection and an email was sent to the state inspector. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.166(2) - New foods - parent's consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(2) Description: New foods - parent's consent Noncompliance Area: During announced visit certification rep verified that the infant was given raisins as part of a sensory activity. Correction Required: New foods shall be introduced to an infant only after consultation with the child's parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was terminated. New foods will be introduced only after consultation with parents and consent. |
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| 2023-05-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) - No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) Description: No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During investigation inspection on 5/31/23, it was self-reported by the director, and observed via video footage by certification rep, that staff person #1 was physically aggressive with child #1, on at least two separate occasions on 5/23/23. Staff person #1 was also observed via video footage watched on 5/31/23, singling out child #1 by not allowing the child to participate in any activities, and having the child sit on the floor for over an hour on the afternoon of 5/23/23. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff are not permitted and will not use any type of physicalness/aggressiveness with children, and children are not to be singled out. Staff person #1 was terminated. All staff will participate in professional development training to gain knowledge. |
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| 2023-05-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) - No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) Description: No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During investigation inspection on 5/31/23, it was self-reported by the director, and observed via video footage by certification rep, that staff person #1 was physically aggressive with child #1, on at least two separate occasions on 5/23/23. Staff person #1 was also observed via video footage watched on 5/31/23, singling out child #1 by not allowing the child to participate in any activities, and having the child sit on the floor for over an hour on the afternoon of 5/23/23. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training through the regional key, regarding positive guidance, re-direction, dealing with challenging behaviors in the classroom, and supervision of children. The Southeast Regional Office will make the training referral to the appropriate ELRC. Training content will be approved by the Southeast Regional Office. Documentation will be submitted to the Southeast Regional Office by the trainer and will show all staff participated in the required training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will never be physically aggressive with children, will pick them up appropriately, and will not single out children as a form of discipline. All staff will participate in the mandatory training required by DHS and scheduled through the ELRC. |
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| 2023-05-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During investigation inspection on 5/31/23, video footage showed that staff person #1 did not have child #1 wash his/her hands prior to eating snack on 5/23/23. 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.) All staff were reminded of handwashing regulations for both staff and children. Staff will ensure that children's hands are washed before and after meals, and after toileting. Handwashing will also be discussed during our professional development day on 6/19/23. |
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| 2023-03-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: At time of complaint investigation on 3/5/23, video footage from 3/16/23 and 3/17/23, show that staff persons #1 and #2 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will review the proper diapering procedures with staff and remind them of the handwashing procedures. Director will also watch the camera in the room during diaper changes to make sure staff are washing the children's hands and their own hands after each diaper change. |
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| 2023-03-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: At time of complaint investigation, video footage showed that on 3/16/23, and 3/17/23, staff persons #1 and #2 did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing a child's diaper. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be reminded of the sanitizing procedures that need to be followed after a diaper change. The director will monitor the cameras in the office during diaper changing times to ensure that all staff are sanitizing the diaper changing surface each and every time. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At time of investigation from self-reported non-compliance, it was found that child #1 left the classroom on 1/11/23 when the door was left open by a parent entering the classroom. Child #1 was in the hallway for no more than 2 minutes when another parent brought the child back into the classroom. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher was terminated from her position immediately. Parents are reminded by staff to close the door upon entering and exiting the classrooms. Teachers will supervise children at all times. |
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| 2022-11-22 | 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: SELF-REPORTED NON-COMPLIANCE LED TO INVESTIGATION ON 11/22/22. AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED, AND STAFF PERSON #1 ACKNOWLEDGED, SEEING STAFF PERSON #2 DRAG CHILD #1 ABOUT THREE FEET ACROSS THE FLOOR. 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 abuse or punishment on a child. Staff person #2 was immediately terminated from the position on 11/18/22. Staff sign off on the form upon onboarding. Staff will also sign tomorrow at our staff meeting. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN INFANT WAS OBSERVED SLEEPING IN A CRIB IN ROOM #1 AND THERE WAS NOT 2FT OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES OF THE CRIB. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL REMIND STAFF THAT ANYTIME A CHILD IS USING REST EQUIPMENT, THERE MUST BE 2 FT OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES OF THE REST EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS OBSERVED IN ROOM #5 HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITH A NEW SIGNATURE AND DATE WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL MAKE COPIES OF THE UPDATED FORMS IN THE OFFICE, AND REPLACE THE OUTDATED FORMS IN THE CLASSROOM. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1 WAS MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL INFORM THE PARENT THAT A NEW HEALTH REPORT IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED. A COPY OF THE HEALTH REPORT WILL BE SENT TO THE CERT REP WHEN IT IS RECEIVED. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1) Description: Child's health history Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE QUESTIONS REQUIRED UNDER 3270.131(d)(1) THROUGH 3270.131(d)(8) ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN. ALL BOXES ON THE FORM ARE BLANK. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENTS OF CHILD #2 WILL BE NOTIFIED THAT THE CURRENT HEALTH REPORT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE SO THE FORM CAN BE FILLED OUT IN IT'S ENTIRETY, AND ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE THE REQUIRED ACCOMMODATIONS. THE FINAL PLAN WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP FOR VERIFICATION. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR FROM AN APPROVED CURRICULUM WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL RECEIVE PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR FROM AN APPROVED TRAINER AND CURRICULUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DIRECTOR WILL CALL TO SCHEDULE A TRAINING |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WALL IN THE KINDERGARTEN/SCHOOL AGE BATHROOM WAS OBSERVED TO BE DIRTY AND HAVE CHIPPED GREEN PAINT/PLASTER. THE STALL DIVIDERS IN THE PRE-SCHOOL BATHROOM, WERE OBSERVED TO HAVE CHIPPING PAINT AND RUST ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DIVIDER. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL MAKE A MAINTENENCE REQUEST TO HAVE THE WALL CLEANED IN THE BATHROOM AND TO RE-PAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT/PLASTER ON THE WALL. ALSO, THE STALL DIVIDERS IN THE PRE-SCHOOL BATHROOM WILL BE SANDED AND RE-PAINTED SO THERE ARE NO AREAS OF CHIPPING PAINT AND RUST. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE REQUIRED WORDING WERE NOT POSTED BY THE SINK IN ROOMS1, 2, 4, 5, AND 7. 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 THAT STATE TO WASH HANDS "BEFORE EATING AND AFTER TOILETING" WILL BE POSTED BY THE SINK IN ROOMS 1, 2, 4, 5, AND 7. |
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| 2022-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE INTERCONNECTED FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR OR OWNER WILL SIGN AN ATTESTATION FORM INDICATING THE APPROXIMATE DATE OF PURCHASE/INSTALLATION OF THE INTERCONNECTED FIRE SYSTMEM IN THE FACILITY. |
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| 2021-12-10 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.115(c) - Clean and good repair/Water play table | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE HAD A CRACKED STORAGE BIN WITH SHARP EDGES ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. ONE OF THE BOLTS (EYE LEVEL) ON THE LARGE PLAY STRUCTURE WAS MISSING THE ROUNDED CAP. A WATER TABLE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE STANDING WATER AND LEAVES IN IT. 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. A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE WATER TABLE WILL BE EMPTIED AND CLEANED. GOING FORWARD, STAFF WILL BE REMINDED TO CHECK THIS AND EMPTY DAILY FROM ANY RAIN WATER THAT COLLECTS. THE STORAGE BIN WILL BE REPLACED AND A CAP WILL BE ORDERED TO COVER THE EXPOSED BOLT ON THE PLAY EQUIPMENT. GOING FORWARD, PLAY AREA WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE IT IS SAFE AND FREE FROM ANY HAZZARDS. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, PLASTIC BAGS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED IN THE BATHROOM STALL IN ROOM 4. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PLASTIC BAGS WERE MOVED DURING THE INSPECTION TO AN AREA THAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. GOING FORWARD, PLASTIC BAGS WILL BE KEPT IN AN AREA THAT CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY CHILDREN UNDER 3. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE COUCH LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM WAS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, DUE TO HAVING A RIPPED CUSHION AND EXPOSED FOAM. 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 COUCH WILL BE MOVED OUT OF THE FACILITY AND IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PIECE OF FURNITURE. GOING FORWARD, ALL FURNITURE WILL BE IN GOOD CONDITION, DURABLE, SAFE, AND EASILY CLEANED. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY WAS NOT USING AN OCDEL APPROVED ASESSMENT TOOL, OR THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE FAMILTY ABOUT THE CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. AN ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT WAS BEING USED. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WILL USE AND COMPLETE THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILDREN EVERY 6 MONTHS. THIS WILL BE SIGNED AND DATED BY THE STAFF PERSON AND THE PARENT. A COPY WILL BE KEPT IN THE CHILD'S FILE. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE AGREEMENTS ON FILE FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, AND #6 WERE THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS, NOT A COPY. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) COPIES WERE MADE OF THE AGREEMENTS AND THESE WERE PLACED IN THE CHILDREN'S FILES. GOING FORWARD, THE PARENTS WILL RECEIVE THE ORIGINAL SIGNED AND DATED AGREEMENT, AND A COPY WILL BE RETAINED AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WRITTEN PLAN DESCRIBING THE STEPS THAT WILL BE TAKEN IF A CHILD NEEDS TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WAS NOT POSTED IN ROOMS 2 THROUGH 10. 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.) DURING THE INSPECTION THE MEDICAL TRANSPORT PLAN WAS COPIED AND POSTED IN ROOMS 2 THROUGH 10. GOING FORWARD, THIS PLAN WILL REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES, AND WILL BE TAKEN ON ANY EXCURSIONS AWAY FROM THE FACILITY. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR CHILD #1 (DOB-4/11/17) HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITH A NEW REPORT WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AS REQUIRED. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENT WILL BE CONTACTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1. GOING FORWARD, CHILD FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH REPORT ACCORDING TO THE AGE OF THE CHILD AND THE REGULATION. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS OF TB TESTING WERE NOT ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 (HIRED 8/19/19). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #3 WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS OF TB TESTING, WHICH WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW STAFF WILL HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST RESULTS ON FILE PRIOR TO THE FIRST DY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT ON FILE FOR CHILD #2 AND #3 HAD NOT BEEN REVIEWED/UPDATED, WITH A SIGNATUE AND DATE WITHIN THE PAST 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.) THE PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO REVIEW THE AGREEMENTS FOR CHILD #2 AND #3, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS REVIEW WITH A SIGNATURE AND A DATE. GOING FORWARD, CHILD FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL REQUIRED FORMS ARE UP TO DATE AS REQUIRED. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NON-FAMILY REFERENCES. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #2 WILL OBTAIN TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES TO BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, STAFF WILL HAVE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PLASTIC PLATE THAT COVERS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET WAS MISSING FROM THE OUTLET LOCATED ON THE WALL IN ROOM 5. 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 COVER WAS SCREWED INTO PLACE ON THE WALL SO THE OUTLET IS NOW COVERED. GOING FORWARD, ALL COVERS/PLATES WILL REMAIN IN PLACE ON OUTLETS THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (AGS, HIRED 8/1/19) AND #3 (AGS, HIRED 8/19/19) DID NOT INCLUDE 2500 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2500 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN WILL BE DOCUMENTED AND VERIFIED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 and #3. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW STAFF WILL HAVE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ON FILE AT THE TIME OF HIRE, IN ORDER TO VERIFY THEY QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE SINK IN ROOM 4 WAS OBSERVED TO BE DIRTY AROUND THE EDGES AND FAUCET, AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. IN ROOM 8, THE BOTTOM OF THE STALL DIVIDERS IN THE BATHROOM CONTAINED RUST. 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 SINK AND COUNTER AREA IN ROOM 4 WILL BE CLEANED, AND THE DIVIDERS THAT SEPERATE THE STALLS IN THE BATHROOM OF ROOM 8 WILL BE REPAINTED. GOING FORWARD, ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SURFACES WILL BE CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM HAZZARDS. |
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| 2019-05-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/1/19, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 5/1/19) DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR RESULTS OF TB SCREENING , WHICH IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #1 WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS OF TB SCREENING AND THIS WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS OF TB SCREENING ON FILE, PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2019-05-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/1/19, THE FILE FOR STAFFF PERSON #1 AND #2 EACH ONLY INCLUDED 1 WRITTEN REFERENCE. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL EACH BRING IN AN ADDITIONAL REFERENCE FOR THE STAFF FILE. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE 2 WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE AT THE FACILITY PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2019-05-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/1/19, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 5/1/19) DID NOT INCLUDE REQUESTS/RECEIPTS FOR THE PA STATE CRIMINAL, CHILD ABUSE, OR FBI CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 4/8/19)DID NOT INCLUDE REQUESTS/RECEIPTS FOR THE PA STATE CRIMINAL, OR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 AND #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 AND #2 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 AND #2 WILL BE REMOVED AND WILL NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL ALL REQUIRED REQUESTS/RECEIPTS FOR CLEARANCES ARE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. WHEN REQUEST/RECEIPTS ARE ON FILE, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL CONTINUE TO BE PROVISIONAL HIRES UNTIL COMPLETE CLEARANCES ARE RECEIVED AND ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE THE REQUIRED CPSL REQUESTS/RECEIPTS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY BEFORE THEY ARE PERMITTED TO BEGIN EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2019-05-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/1/19, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE ANY EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHICH POSITION THE STAFF PERSON QUALIFIES TO PERFORM. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #1 WILL OBTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE THIS TO THE DIRECTOR SO IT CAN BE DETERMINED WHICH POSITION THE STAFF WILL PERFORM. GOING FORWARD, NEW HIRES WILL HAVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY, PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT, IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHICH POSTION THE PERSON IS QUALIFIFED TO PERFORM. |
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| 2019-05-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h)(2)(iii) - Space may not be occupied by infant or young toddler | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/1/19, THE CAPACITY OF THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM WAS EXCEEDED WHILE CHILDREN WERE PARTICIPATING IN MUSIC CLASS; 9 YOUNG TODDLERS WERE PRESENT IN THE ROOM DURING THIS TIME. Correction Required: When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space the space may not be occupied by children of the infant or young toddler age levels. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) GOING FORWARD, INFANTS AND TODDLERS WILL NO LONGER BE PRESENT IN A CHILD CARE SPACE IF THE CAPACITY IS EXCEEDED. THE DIRECTOR WILL LOOK AT THE MUSIC SCHEDULE, THE ROOMS WHERE MUSIC IS HELD, AND THE AGES OF THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATING. THE SCHEDULE WILL BE RE-ARRANGED IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE ALL OF THE CLASSROOMS AND CHILDREN, WHILE REMAINING IN COMPLIANCE WITH CAPACITY REGULATIONS. |
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| 2019-05-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/1/19, SEVERAL AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE CLASSROOMS, ESPECIALLY ON WINDOW SILLS AND CORNERS OF WALLS. THE FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SINK IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM APPEARED STAINED AND DIRTY, POSSIBLY FROM A LEAK. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE OWNER IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING BIDS FOR PAINTING THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL ROOMS WILL BE REPAINTED SO THERE ARE NO AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT. THE FLOOR AREA WILL BE CLEANED, TILES WILL REPLACED IF NECESSARY. GOING FORWARD, ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BUILDING SURFACES WILL BE KEPT CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR, AND FREE FROM HAZZARDS AND CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, TOYS WITH A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN 1 INCH WERE OBSERVED IN ROOM 5 (OLDER TODDLERS). Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE TOYS WILL BE SORTED AND ANY TOYS WITH A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN 1 INCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM. GOING FORWARD, ANY CLASSROOM OCCUPIED BY INFANTS AND/OR TODDLERS, WILL NOT HAVE ANY MATERIALS PRESENT WITH A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN 1 INCH. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES OF THE PERSONS TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE ADDRESSES OF THE RELEASE PEOPLE FOR CHILD #3 WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION. GOING FORWARD, ALL EMERGENCY INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS PROVIDED |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #5 (HIRED 10/10/18) DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR RESULTS OF A NEGATIVE TB TEST ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #5 WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS FROM TB TEST AND THIS WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, ALL STAFF WILL HAVE A HEATLH ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS FROM A TB TEST ON FILE AT THE FACILITY BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, A BOTTLE THAT WAS NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME, WAS OBSERVED IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT ROOM Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CHILD'S NAME WAS WRITTEN ON THE BOTTLE SO ANY STAFF PERSON COULD IDENTIFY WHO THE BOTTLE SHOULD BE FED TO. GOING FORWARD, ALL BOTTLES WILL BE LABELED WITH INDIVIDUAL CHILD NAMES SO STAFF CAN IDENTIFY WHO SHOULD RECEIVE THE BOTTLE. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #2 HAD NOT BEEN REVIEWED WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. LAST DATE OF REVIEW: 3/5/18. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE EMERGENCY INFORAMTION AND AGREEMENT FOR CHILD 2 WILL BE REVIEWED, UPDATED IF NECESSARY, AND THE PARENT WILL SIGN AND DATE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE REVIEW. GOING FORWARD, ALL CHILD FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE THAT PAPERWORK IS UPDATED AND REVIEWED AS REQUIRED-EVERY 6 MONTHS. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, FACILITY PERSON #1, DID NOT HAVE A INDIIVIDUAL FILE ON SITE AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A VOLUNTEER FILE WILL BE PUT TOGETHER FOR FACILITY PERSON #1. THIS FILE WILL REMAIN ON SITE AS LONG AS FACILITY PERSON #1 WORKS WITH THE CHILDREN ON A REGULAR BASIS. GOING FORWARD, ALL FACILITY PERSONS WILL HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL FILE AT THE FACILITY WITH ALL OF THE REQURIED DOCUMENTATION. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 ONLY CONTAINED 1 WRITTEN REFERENCE. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #3, #5, #6 AND #8 DID NOT CONTAIN ANY WRITTEN REFERENCES ATTESTING TO SUITABILITY AS A FACILITY PERSON. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON 1 WILL OBTAIN ONE ADDITIONAL REFERENCE. STAFF PERSONS 2, 3, 5, 6, AND 8 WILL OBTAIN 2 WRITTEN REFERENCES THAT WILL BE KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE. GOING FORWARD, THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW STAFF FILES TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AT THE INITIAL TIME OF HIRE. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THAT PARENTS WOULD BE CONTACTED AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE END OF ANY EMERGENCY SITUATION, AND IT DID NOT STATE HOW PARENTS WOULD BE CONTACTED. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ADDITIONS WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY PLAN SO THAT IT INCLUDES THAT PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE END OF ANY EMERGENCY SITUATION. WE WILL ALSO ADD THAT PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED VIA GROUP MESSAGE THROUGH TADPOLES. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #8 (DATE OF HIRE-9/24/18) DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN AT THE INITIAL TIME OF HIRE. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #8 WILL BE TRAINED IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN IN ORDER TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. GOING FORWARD, DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL NEW STAFF ARE TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE DATE OF HIRE., AND THAT ALL STAFF ARE TRAINED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #7 (DOB-2/9/2001), EMPLOYED AT THE FACILITY AS AN AIDE, IS NOT 18 YERS OF AGE OR OLDER. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #7 WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION AS A STAFF PERSON. STAFF PERSON #7 WILL BE USED AS A VOLUNTEER, AND WILL NOT COUNT IN THE STAFF:CHILD RATIO, AND WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. WHEN STAFF PERSON #7 TURNS 18, HER EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE IF SHE CAN QUALIFY AS A STAFF PERSON. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, SEVERAL STAFF FILES DID NOT CONTAIN COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 2/2/18) CONTAINED A VOLUNTEER STATE POLICE AND VOLUNTEER CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, NOT EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCES. IN ADDITION, STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 (HIRED 3/11/18) DID NOT CONTAIN A REQUEST FOR, OR A COMPLETE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. STAFF PERSON #3 ALSO DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #4 (HIRED 9/28/18), DID NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE (ONLY THE FORM WITH CONTROL NUMBER), AND THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A SIGNED AND DATED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE FILE FOR STAFF #5 (HIRED 10/10/18) DID NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, (ONLY THE FORM WITH CONTROL NUMBER). THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 (HIRED 11/14/17) INCLUDED A REQUEST FOR THE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE (9/30/18), BUT NO ACTUAL CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF PERSON #6 REGISTERED FOR THE FBI FINGERPRINTS (10/1/18), BUT DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETE CLEARANCE ON FILE. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #8 (HIRED 9/24/18) DID NOT CONTAIN REQUESTS FOR APPLYING FOR THE CHILD ABUSE OR FBI CLEARANCE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, AND #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) AS OF 10/18/18, STAFF PERSON #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, AND #8 WILL NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL THE FOLLOWING OCCURS: STAFF PERSON 4, 5, AND 8, WHO ARE PROVISIONAL HIRES, WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO WORK AFTER ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET FOR THE CPSL. REQUESTS FOR ALL THREE CLEARANCES WILL BE ON FILE, THERE WILL BE A SIGNED AND DATED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON FILE, AND STAFF WILL COMPLETE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITH THE FIRST 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. SINCE STAFF PERSON 2, 3, AND 6 ARE PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD, STAFF PERSON 2, 3, AND 6 WILL NOT WORK AT THE FACILITY UNTIL THE FOLLOWING IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY: STAFF PERSON 2 WILL OBTAIN A COMPLETE CHILD ABUSE AND STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, AND WILL COMPLETE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. STAFF PERSON 3 WILL OBTAIN A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND COMPLETE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. STAFF PERSON 6 WILL OBTAIN A COMPLETE CHILD ABUSE AND FBI CLEARANCE. GOING FORWARD, ALL STAFF WILL HAVE THE REQUIRED CPSL DOCUMENTATION ON FILE AT THE FACILITY, ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. ANY STAFF PERSON WHO IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD, WITHOUT A COMPLETE FILE, WILL BE REMOVED FROM CARE UNTIL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INPSECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #6, BOTH IDENTIFIED AS AN AGS, DID NOT HAVE 2 YEARS (2500 HOURS) OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #1 AND #6 WILL OBTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF HAVING 2 YEARS (2500 HOURS) OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN. DIRECTOR WILL VERIFY THIS EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE PERFORMING IN THIS POSITION. GOING FORWARD, ALL STAFF WILL HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF QUALIFICATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY BEEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #4 (HIRED 9/28/18) DID NOT HAVE A STAFF EVALUATION COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A WRITTEN EVALUATION FOR STAFF PERSON #4 WILL BE COMPLETED, SHARED WITH THE STAFF PERSON, AND IT WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, DIRECTOR WILL TRACK THE STAFF EVALUATIONS FOR EACH PERSON AND ENSURE THAT EACH STAFF PERSON RECEIVES A WRITTEN EVALUATION AT LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.35(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Group Sup responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #5, IDENTIFIED AS A GS, CONTAINED A DIPLOMA WITHOUT A STATED DEGREE AND TRANSCRIPTS WERE NOT ON FILE TO REVIEW. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #8, IDENTIFIED AS A GS, DID NOT CONTAIN ANY COLLEGE DEGREE OR DIPLOMA, AND TRANSCRIPTS WERE NOT ON FILE TO REVIEW. Correction Required: A group supervisor is responsible for the minimum duties described at 3270.35(a)(1) - (3).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 PERSON 5 WILL BRING IN A DEGREE WITH A STATED MAJOR, OR WILL PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS WITH A GRADUATION DATE THAT STATES THE DEGREE EARNED. STAFF PERSON 8 WILL BRING IN A COLLEGE DEGREE/DIPLOMA THAT STATES THE DEGREE EARNED, OR WILL PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS WITH A GRADUATION DATE THAT STATES THE DEGREE EARNED. |
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| 2018-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE LOCKS ON THE LOWER CABINETS IN THE INFANT ROOM WERE BROKEN, THEREFORE, TOXICS SUCH AS CLEANING MATERIALS WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. ALSO, THERE WAS A BOTTLE OF SOAP AND WATER IN A SQUIRT BOTTLE THAT WAS NOT LABELED. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE BOTTLE OF SOAP AND WATER WAS LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE CONTENTS. THE CHILD LOCKS WILL BE REPLACED SO CLEANING MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. GOING FORWARD, ALL CLEANING MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WILL BE LABELED, AND ALL CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT BROKEN. IF STAFF DISCOVER THEY ARE BROKEN, STAFF WILL IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE DIRECTOR OR ASST. DIRECTOR SO LOCKS CAN BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/19/17, Staff #8 and Staff #11, in Room 7, were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8 was assigned the girls and Staff #1 was assigned the boys. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/19/17, the agreement for Child #1 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director signed agreement. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/19/17, the agreement for Child #6 did not specify the child's arrival and departure time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added in arrival and departure to enrollment agreement. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/19/17, the agreement for Child #2 and #6 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected date of admission. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/19/17, the emergency contact for Child #6 did not include the birth date of the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected date of birth. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/19/17, the emergency contact for Child #4 and #7 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Neither has special needs N/A documented. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/19/17, the emergency contact for Child #5 did not include the release person's address. The emergency contact for Child #9 did not include the release person's telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents included missing information. |
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