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Mna Learning Services Inc

Phoenixville, PA · Chester County
10 Chrisevyn Ln, Phoenixville, PA 19460
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Quick Facts

Capacity
135 children
Age Range
6 weeks- 12 years old
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 935-7529
10 Chrisevyn Ln
Phoenixville, PA 19460
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251093
License Issued
Apr 21, 2026
Active Through
Apr 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
Stars 2
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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This is Kiddie Academy® Where children learn, parents connect, and entire communities prosper. We set the standard for educational daycare. Welcome to Kiddie Academy® - a leader in educationally focused daycare for more than 30 years. Kiddie Academy redefined daycare by creating a place where fun and learning go hand in hand. At Kiddie Academy, children explore, play and grow. Parents become lifelong friends. And the communities in which they live become happier, healthier places to be. We are Kiddie Academy. The place for educational daycare...preparing children for school and for life.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 25 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include an updated health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a health assessment for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #5 and staff #6 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #5 and staff #6 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare training and place the record of the training in the staff file.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 25 staff files and the file of staff #6 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #6 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training on January 19, 2026. Staff #6 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(g)

Description: Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 25 staff files and the file for staff #6 included the 10-hr. health and safety training but did not include the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #6 obtain the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety training Staff #6 may not be permitted to work unsupervised with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee until part 1 is completed
2026-01-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 25 staff files and the files for staff #6 did not include the correct PA State Police Clearance that says the reason for employment it reads OTHER.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #6-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #6. Staff #6 may not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 25 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #6 did not include an annual employee evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide a staff evaluation for staff #1 and staff #6.
2026-01-05 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and two fire extinguishers inspection date expired March 2024. One by room 2 and another by room 7.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has notified the fire extinguisher company, Keystone, to inspect the fire extinguisher.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 17, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education or experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member provided documentation of education though her high school transcript.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 17, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member provided 2 letters of reference.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 17, 2025, the water measured at 114°F

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water temperature was adjusted to lower the temperature of the hot water.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 17, 2025, certification representative observed a stained ceiling tile in room 7.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ceiling tile was replaced to remove stained tile.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 17, 2025, certification representative observed chipped paint in rooms 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Painting company was hired and painted rooms with chipping paint.
2025-01-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility presented a visible hazard: low hanging cords and unsafe use of power strips were observed in the young toddler classroom.

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. Remove the low hanging cords and correct improper use of the power strip. Ensure that the facility is free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The low hanging cords were immediately repositioned and secured to prevent any possible hazard to children. The power strip was removed. We will ensure that the facility is free from visible hazards.
2025-01-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: A review of the facility records indicated that fire drills were not being held every 60 days as required. The last documented fire drill was completed on 12/17/24.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Conduct a fire drill and submit written verification of all fire drills completed within the next 30 days. Ensure that fire drills are being conducted in accordance with this regulation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will conduct a fire drill and submit written verification of all fire drills completed within the next 30 days to verify that fire drills are being conducted in accordance with the regulations. We will ensure that fire drills are conducted in accordance with this regulation.
2024-10-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-29 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.
2024-04-29 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not have TB results.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain tb results for staff #1.
2024-04-29 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include 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 when an emergency has ended.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
2024-04-29 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2024-04-29 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing a criminal history clearance.

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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will no longer have staff #1 working with children until they receive their criminal history clearances.
2023-10-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: DOH COMPLAINT STATES THAT UPDATED IMMUNIZATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN: LAST NAME,FIRST DOB MISSING IMMUNIZATIONS A,N 10/18/20 HEP B 1 C,B 8/27/21 DTAP 2, POLIO 2, HIB 2 C,G 2/1/21 MMR 1 H,R 9/14/22 DTAP 3, HIB 3, PCV 3 J,S 7/15/20 HIB 4 K,A 11/6/20 MMR 1, VARICELLA 1, PCV 1 K,N 10/14/20 HEP B 3 L,D 11/29/19 DTAP 4, MMR 1, HIB 4 L,O 7/2/19 DTAP 1, POLIO 1, MMR 1, HIB 1, HEPB 1, VARICELLA 1, PCV 1 N,A 12/24/18 POLIO 2, HIB 4, PCV 1 P,L 3/19/20 PCV 4

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL GET THE MISSING IMMUNIZATIONS FOR EACH CHILD ON THE PROVIDED LIST.
2023-07-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough to observe supervision and discovered children's sippy cups without labels.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider created a label for the sippy that was missing a label, and the violation was corrected onsite.
2023-03-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The light striped carpet in Room #5 room was stained and in need of cleaning.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will clean the carpet.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, ALL OF THE REST EQUIPMENT IN ROOM 5 AND 10 WERE NOT LABELED.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
If children are visiting other classrooms, all of their belongings will be moved with the child to the room they are in.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, ROOM 10 DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR A CHILD THAT WAS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children who are visiting other classrooms should have all their belongings travel with them. Emergency contact forms should be held in the emergency binder in each emergency bag.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, THERE WAS MEDICATION IN ROOM 9 NOT IN THE ORGIINAL CONTAINER.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's medication was sent home on 3/22/22. She was no longer using the inhaler.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, THERE WAS AN EXPIRED EPIPEN IN ROOM 10.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The epi pen was sent home on 3/22/22 and the parent provided an updated epi-pen at drop-off on 3/23/22.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.15(b) - Building Codes Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(b)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 3/22/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Certificate of Occupancy will be provided to DHS and added to the center licensing binder.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, STAFF 19 HEALTH ASSESMENT COMMUNICABLE DISEASE QUESTION WAS NOT ANSWERED BY THE DOCTOR.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #19 obtained anotehr physical that met all criteria.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT NOITIFED LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITY IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A letter was emailed to the local traffic safety authority with a map that indicated pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCK DOWN INFROMATION IN THE PLAN.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Plan will be updated to include the center lockdown plan and information.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, THE EMERGECNCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND TO THE LOCAL COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the emergency plan was sent to local municipality and to the local county emergency management agency.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF STAFF 1 AND 24 COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Twelve hours of annual professional development training were obtained and provided for staff number 1. Staff #24 was not listed on our summary report.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, STAFF 16 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF OUT OF STATE CLEARANCE AND NSOR AND DID NOT HAVE A RECEIPT FOR APPLYING.

Correction Required: Facility employee #16, must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person #16 may resume a child care position.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee #16 was removed from the childcare position on 4/7/22 until all out-of-state clearances are obtained. Employee went to Identigo on 4/8/22. NSOR was obtained on 3/24/22.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, STAFF 17 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification of experience for staff #17 was obtained.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, STAFF 8 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICTION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification of work experience was obtained for staff #8.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, STAFF 9 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITON THEY HELD.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification of work experience was obtained for staff #9.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/22/22, STAFF 18 AND 20 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THAT THEY HELD.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Work experience and ECE credit hours were obtained for staff members #18 and #20.
2022-01-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2020-03-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the investigation, upon reviewing video footage, staff #1 pulled child #1's arm in a overly abrupt and rough matter 3 times, once on the left arm, twice with the right arm while removing her winter jacket.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee was terminated the day of the incident. All employees will obtain training on supervision within 2 weeks. NO STAFF PERSON WILL EVER CAUSE HARM TO A CHILD.
2020-02-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the investigation, a video of the incident was reviewed. Staff #1 was observed pulling child #1's arm too roughly to get the child away from another child. Staff #1 was then observed pulling another infant's feet to pull him/her away from child #1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Remove teacher from infant room to older room. Complete "strategies for supervision" 2 hour training BY 2-10-2020
2020-01-28 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no influenza vaccination or exemption from the parent on this vaccine for child #10.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child received vaccination on 10-27-19. In the future, we will make sure we have an updated immunization report when a child receives a flu shot or a note on file from the parent that they do not receive it
2020-01-28 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was nothing on the health assessment of child # 7 stating that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Physician resent physical saying child is free from contagious or communicable disease. We will make sure that sections are marked off or typed that they do not have communicable diseases.
2020-01-28 Renewal 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff #3 was not an approved health assessment indicating that the staff person had a physical examination, is free from communicable disease and is able to provide child care.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 took form back to Dr. Doctor marked and initialed form. We will make sure that the correct date and information are on all health forms before accepting them.
2020-01-28 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no answer on the health assessment for staff #2 is that person had communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 took form back to Dr. Doctor marked "no" indicating she did not have any communicable diseases and initialed form. We will make sure that all items are checked off by the doctor before accepting them.
2020-01-28 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of 6 clock hours of child care training on file for staff #9.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #9 will be receiving in service training on 2-17-2020 and will be receiving 4 hours of training. There is 4 hours of training in her file. We will continue to monitor staff files to make sure that there is ongoing training for staff throughout the year for required hours of training.
2020-01-28 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the PA State Police clearance and the Child Line Abuse Clearance on file for staff #15(date of hire 5-13-19) was of volunteer status and not employment. There was no NSOR application or completed clearance on file for staff #22 (date of hire 11-18-19). Facility Person # 15 and 22 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 15 and 22 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ran criminal and child abuse clearances for staff #15. We have criminal, waiting on child abuse. Staff #15 is part time. We removed her from the classroom. NSOR was mailed on 11-18-19 for staff #22. She reached out to agency and was told to send another application. Application was resent to agency. Staff #22 was part-time, we removed her from the classroom. We will double check clearances to make sure it says employment.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no work address and/or phone number on the emergency contact for child #4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All the above-listed childrens emergency contact forms have been updated with the required information. Please see the emailed forms. Going forward we will ensure that all parents have complete forms prior to enrollment.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were no address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child # 1, 3 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All the above-listed childrens emergency contact forms have been updated with the required information. Please see emailed forms. Going forward we will ensure that all parents have complete forms prior to enrollment.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no emergency medical plan on file in any child care space in the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our Child Emergency Care Transportation plan has been created and posted in all classrooms, both offices, staff lounge, and kitchen. Emailed copy of plan All staff were updated with the plan information at our staff meeting this week and via email.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #24 (hire date 9-7-18) had a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance that contained a rap sheet, but there was no disposition of the charges. Staff #31 (date of hire 10-10-18) had a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance with a rap sheet and it stated that the disposition was unreported. This was not reported due to staff member currently in treatment program.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 24, 31 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 #24, 31 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #24 was terminated effective immediately. Please see the termination letter sent in email. Staff #31 has submitted the requested hiring documentation and we are waiting for approval. Please see the attached documents in email. Going forward we will send any undetermined clearances to state rep for further review and approval.
2019-01-29 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the hot water in Room 5 measured 117 F and the water measured 111 F. This was measured by a thermometer. (FIXED ON SITE).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hot water was turned down. It was re-measured and had a reading of under 100 F. The hot water will be checked daily to ensure it is under 110 F.
2018-03-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INSPECTION ON 3/23/18, STAFF 1 WAS OUT OF RATIO BY SUPERVISING 8 CHILDREN RANGING FROM YOUNG TODDLER TO TODDLER WHILE STAFF 2 WAS IN THE BATHROOM WITH TWO CHILDREN.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had construction done to open up the walls and half the doors on our toddler bathrooms. This allowed our staff to have clear sight lines and allow them to see, hear, direct, and assess their primary group while in the bathroom in order to maintain state ratios. The construction has been completed and in the interim, staff brought their primary group to the bathroom doorway with an activity in order to maintain ratio as suggested.
2018-02-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 2/23/18, VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED A STAFF GRABBING A CHILD BY ONE ARM AND ROUGHLY SITTING CHILD ON HER BOTTOM.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. LEGAL ENTITY MUST ARRANGE FOR ALL FACILITY STAFF TO RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF TRAINING REGARDING SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN. THE LEGAL ENTITY MUST RECEIVE DPW APPROVAL OF THE TRAINING CONTENT PRIOR TO SCHEDULING THE TRAINING.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Approval was received by our state representative for all staff to complete the following PQAS certified trainings through Pro-solutions: Principles of Behavior Management 1: What do we know? and Principles of Behavior Management 11: What can we do? Ten Big Ideas. Each training was an hour in length and all staff have completed them. The certificates have been sent to our state representative as verification.
2018-01-24 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/24/18, THE COTS IN ROOM 3 WERE NOT LABELED CORRECTLY. THE COT CHART ON THE DOOR LIST THE CHILDREN COTS DIFFERENTLY FROM WHAT WAS ON THE COT.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teachers in that classroom re-wrote their cot chart and re-labeled the cots with the appropriate names and corresponding numbers. To be sure this does not happen in the future we are having the cot charts standardized and labeled with children's name and a number assigned to them. All cots will now just have the number of the cot on them clearly labeled so that when a new student starts or a child leaves, it is just a matter of re-assigning the number to another child on the chart and nothing on the cots would need to be changed.
2018-01-24 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/24/18, THE REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM 1 THERMOMETER READ 50 DEGREES FARENHEIT.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We purchased a new refrigerator for the room immediately. To be sure that this does not happen in the future we are adding a temperature check to our daily operations sheet in the rooms that have refrigerators, that way the temperature is sure to be checked throughout the day and recorded. Our shift supervisors and management check these daily operations sheets so any change in temperature or malfunction of the refrigerator would be noticed and able to be addressed as soon as possible.
2018-01-24 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/24/18, THERE WAS A CUP IN THE REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: Cups and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We immediately labeled the sippy cup. Going forward we have labels prepared with children's names for teachers to put on the cups and/or bottles in case they are not labeled at the time of arrival. We also have sent out a written reminder to staff and families reminding them of the regulation and asking for bottles and/or cups to be clearly labeled with the child's name prior to arrival and for staff to check and label them with the prepared labels if needed.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, ROOM 2 HAD A MAT WITH FOAM BEING EXPOSED, CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This mat was removed from the classroom and thrown away. A new mat was purchased and put in it's place. We will continue to check all equipment to make sure it is in good repair as part of our opening and closing procedures.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, ROOM 7 HAD A FEW RIPPED COTS CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We removed these cots and replaced them. We then checked other cots to make sure that they are in good repair and will continue to do so as they are taken out and put away for nap.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, CHILD 13 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT INDICATE RATHER THE CHILD HAD SPECIAL NEEDS.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent came in and filled in N/A in the section on the emergency contact form labeled "special disabilities (if any)". This child does not have any special needs. We will verify that all sections on the emergency contact form are filled out completely.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, CHILD 1, 8, 10 AND 11 DID NOT HAVE THERE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM REVIEWED IN A SIX MONTH TIME FRAME. CHILD 10 AND 11 DID NOT HAVE THERE AGREEMENT FORM UPDATED IN A SIX MONTH TIME FRAME.

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 informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Most recent signature on child 1 and 8's emergency contact form was highlighted so that the most current date was recognizable. Parents will asked to complete new emergency contact forms to fill out when the signature lines have been filled. Child 10 and 11's emergency contact forms were updated by the parents immediately. All children's forms will be scanned and e-mailed to our state representative. We will scan and send forms for drop-in students as well as send compliance alerts through our school leader system to parents so that their paperwork stays in compliance at all times even if the children are not in attendance.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, THE SAFE ROUTE PROCEDURE WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The safe route procedure was immediately posted in the classroom. We will continue to conduct routine checks of emergency postings in each classroom as part of the opening and closing procedures.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, STAFF 32 FILE SHOWED ONE 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Secondary reference was on-site and it was immediately put into the staff member 32's file and will be scanned and sent to our state representative via e-mail. Going forward we will put references together in staff member's files and initial and date.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE HOW THE PARENTS WOULD BE CALLED AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have amended the emergency plan to include how and when parents will be notified in the event of an emergency. This was gone over with staff at our staff meeting and sent out via e-mail to families and staff. We posted the new emergency plan and will continue to review and update it yearly and as needed. This documentation will also be sent via e-mail to our state representative.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT UPDATED ANNUALLY.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was updated and reviewed immediately and the updated emergency plan was reviewed with staff at our emergency plan training. We put the renewal date on our center calendar and have planned to include any updates in our emergency plan training scheduled for next year to be sure that we are reviewing and updating yearly and sharing this information with staff.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, STAFF 11 WAS NOT TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 11 has now been trained in the emergency plan and we have now included our annual emergency plan training at the same time as our fire safety training. All staff are mandated to attend. Documentation of the staff member's certificate will be sent via e-mail to our state representative.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CRIMINAL HISTORY/STATE POLICE FOR STAFF 32 CONTAINS A CHARGE WITH AN UNREPORTED DISPOSITION AND FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF REQUEST FOR DISOPOSITION OF CHARGES. A DISPOSITION FOR EACH CRIMIE IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ASSESS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW AND 55 PA CODE CHAPTER 20 OR CHAPTER 3290.

Correction Required: STAFF 32 MUST OBTAIN DISPOSITION OF CHARGES WITH 30 DAYS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. STAFF 32 MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL DISPOSITON IS OBTAINED SUITABILITY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IS DETERMINED.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We received documentation of the disposition of charges and staff member has remained supervised , we submitted via e-mail her new police report to our state representative. We will be aware of these factors and make sure any questionable police reports are submitted to our state representative to determine employees suitability to work with children.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, ROOM 5 HAD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A VISIBLE HAZARD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Christmas lights were taken down and we will continue to check classrooms for visible hazards as part of our opening and closing responsibilities.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, THE FRONT GLASS DOOR AND CLASSROOM WINDOWS DID NOT HAVE A VISABILE STRIPS ON THE GLASS.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We placed decals on the glass doors and windows and will continue to monitor these to make sure that there are visual identifiers on them at all times.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, THE TRASH CAN LID WAS BROKEN IN ROOM 3.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We got rid of the trash can and replaced it with a new one with a lid and foot pedal. We will monitor toilet areas to make sure that trash cans are in good repair.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, ROOM 7 DID NOT HAVE ANY HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We posted handwashing signs in each stall above the toilets. We will monitor classrooms to make sure these signs are posted as part of our opening and closing responsibilities.
2017-01-25 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/17, ROOM 7 AND 8 WAS MISSING LIDDED CAN IN BATHROOM.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash cans were bought and put in Room 7 and Room 8 bathrooms. We will continue to check toilet areas to make sure that trash cans are present and in good repair.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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