Kids Nations Inc
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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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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/16/2026 in classroom 105 Big Brain staff #2 was observed supervising 19 children by themselves while staff #1 was in the office leaving staff # 2 out of ratio. 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.) On 6/16/2026, staff # returned to the classroom immediately upon notification, restoring the required staff to child ratio. Administration met with both classroom members and reviewed the requirements for maintaining staff to child ratios at all times. Staff were reminded that a classroom may not be left out of ratio for any reason and that appropriate coverage must be arranged before leaving the classroom. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Observed from video on 5/27/2026 reviewed by facility. Staff person #1 while supervising and serving lunch was observed yelling, singling out and using harsh language towards child #1 saying, " You will eat with your hands" and walking away while child #1 was observed on video crying. Correction Required: 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. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Staff person #1 received corrective coaching on appropriate behavior guidance techniques and the prohibition against using harsh, demeaning or abusive language with children. 2 2. Staff person #1 was directed to review the training topic, "Nurture Interactions and guide behavior and implement positive guidance strategies when addressing children's behavior and meal time challenges. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/27/2026 in Bright Minds 104 Classroom Staff #1and 2 had a total of 16 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 7 children, and staff #2 identified 7 children leaving 2 children unassigned. 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 required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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.) 1.A staff meeting was held by administration with teachers of this classroom to review proper child supervision and assignment procedure in mixed aged groups, following the incident and to ensure compliance with 3270.51. Staff to child ratio requirements and supervision expectations were reviewed. 2. Staff were retrained on the requirement that every child must be assigned to a specific staff member at all times and that staff must always know the names and whereabouts of all children in their assigned group. |
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| 2026-02-19 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 outdoor in playground 3 there was a doll house children were playing with that was dirty and not in good condition with dirt and mud covering 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A doll house in playground 3 children were playing with was cleaned to remove dirt and mud. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(4) - Original container/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(4) Description: Original container/Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 Child #1 EPI Pen were not in its original container it was placed in child # 1 belongings in their container not locked or made inaccessible to children. EPI Pen was observed without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. 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. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The EPI Pen was removed from the child's personal box and placed in cabinet containing the first aid kit, which is inaccessible to children. The child to whom the EPI pen belongs is not attending the daycare, June 20th, 2025, was the child's last day. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed 6/20/2025 Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training Health and Safety required training prior to caring for children unsupervised. Also, observed staff #3 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. 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.) Staff #2 has completed pre-service training health and safety and provided certificates to the director on June 23, 2025. Staff #3 has been trained on the emergency plan on June 23, 2025. All supporting documentation is kept in the employee's files. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 staff #3 health assessments did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 contacted their doctor regarding the missing address on the medical form. The doctor has updated the form to include the address. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 staff #2 and 4 files were missing acceptable verification of their education verification of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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 #4 has been suspended from work due to the absence of required clearances and acceptable verification of their education. Staff #2 has submitted their documents for diploma and evaluation to ECE. Currently, staff #2 is switched to teacher's aide position. She is not working alone in the classroom. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 staff #1 and 2 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 submitted two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. These letters are kept in their personnel files. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025. Staff #4 file did not contain completed DHS required Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR, State Police Criminal or Disclosure Statement on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 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 #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee has been suspended from work due to the absence of DHS required clearances. At this time, the employee was able to obtain the State Police Criminal clearance (6/23/2025) and has submitted an application for the NSOR, clearance. The employee in not permitted to return to work until all required clearance have been obtained. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 in classroom 102 Busy Bees in the play area where children complete activities and free play the wall boarder towards the back of the classroom was detached from the wall making it not in good repair and free from visible hazards. In Bathroom #2 when entering the bathroom there was a deep crack in the floor tile not in good repair and free from visible hazards. 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.) In classroom 102 Busy Bees in the play area, the boarder was securely reattached to the wall, and all wall defects were repaired in order to eliminate any potential hazard for the children. The repair of the cracked tile will be done by the landlord. |
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| 2025-02-20 | 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: Observed 2/20/2025 in bathroom 1 and 2 there was broken boarders around the toilets that had peeling paint and dry sheet wall crumbling making it free from visible hazards., good repair and accessible to children. 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 damaged borders around the toilets in bathrooms #1 and #2 were repaired promptly, along with fresh paint to eliminate peeling areas. |
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| 2024-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/22/2024 child # 4 file did not contain the specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement form. 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.) The amount of the weekly fee was specified in child#4 agreement form. |
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| 2024-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/22/2024 child #1,2,3 and 4 files were missing the health insurance coverage information and policy numbers from emergency contact forms. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health insurance coverage information and policy number were added to child # 1,2,3 and 4 files. |
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| 2024-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/22/2024 Staff # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain acceptable verification of education, or a transcript, or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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 #3 ended her job at Kids Nations 03/14/2024. Staff #1,2 and 4 provided verification emails from credential evaluation service stated that their transcripts and diplomas are in the process to be given credits towards qualification. Kids Nations administration required from staff # 1,2 and 4 to provide evaluation reports as verification of their education. |
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| 2024-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/22/2024 in bathroom 1 and 2 the baseboard heaters protective covering does not prevent direct contact from children placing their hands or other items inside the heaters. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The baseboard heater protective covers were installed on the heaters in bathrooms 1 and 2 to prevent direct contact with heat sources. |
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| 2023-03-09 | 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: Observed 3/9/2023 children #1,2,3,4,5 did not contain addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form. 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.) Kids Nations Administrations asked parents of children #1-#5 to add the addresses of individuals they designated to whom the child may be released on The Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2023-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/9/2023 Staff #1, 2, and 3 was missing the required Health and safety training from file. Staff # 1-3 surpassed the provisional hire date of completing the require training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kisd Nations Administration obliged staff 31 and #3 to complete the required training due March 13, 2023. The certificate of completing the required training for staff #2 was added to the personal file. Certificates of completion for staff #1 - #3 were submitted to the EL certification representative on March 13th. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 staff # 2 health assessment was outdated for more than 12 months , a facility shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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 prior to the initial inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff#2 health assessment was updated according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270. 151(a) and provided to Certification Representative. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 staff # 1 and 2 were missing verification of child care experience in their file prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility .A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of child care experience for staff#1 and 2 according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) were provided to Certification Representative. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 staff #2 were missing acceptable verification of their education verification of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. 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 Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The verification of education of staff#2 according to PA 55 Code Chapter 3270.192 (2)(iv) (evaluation report of foreign degree equals to US degrees) was provided to Certification Representative. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 staff # 2 were missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff#2 were provided to Certification Representative, according to PA 55 Code Chapter 3270.192 (5). |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 emergency plan reviewed the lockdown procedure and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, as well as children with chronic medical conditions were not included in the emergency 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.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions prior to issuance of certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was corrected according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5). The lockdown procedure and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabalities, as well as children with chronic medical conditions were included in the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 the emergency plan reviewed and did not provide a letter to the parent explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan prior to issuance of certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Plan was corrected according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.27 (e). A letter to the parent explaining the emergency procedures was created and provided to Certification Representative. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 in bathroom #1 there was a container of Glade on the sink countertop where children hand wash and can be accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will not keep any toxic or cleaning material accessible to children. Provider removed during onsite inspection. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the facility near a telephone. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kids Nations Administration put the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center on the back of the facility phone device according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.74. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/22/2022 all first aid kits were missing, gloves, tweezers and soap in their kits. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed gloves, soap, and tweezers in all their first aid kits, provider corrected on site during inspection. |
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