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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the school age room, the covers for the corner mats were torn and the inside foam was exposed making these not able to be easily cleaned. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Covers and cushions were removed from the school age classroom. New items will replace the cushions. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a highchair in the infant room did not have the T-shaped safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) T- strap has been replaced on the high chair in the infant room. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, for child #1's assessment dated 10/15/25, there was no verification that the parents were provided this assessment since no signature was obtained on the parent conference review sheet. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was provided with the assessment and a signature and date was obtained. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for child #10 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 Emergency Contact information has been updated to include the phone number of the physician. Child #10 Emergency Contact was updated with address of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the Pre-K room, the emergency contact forms for the school age children in care were not present. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contacts will be present with the child when in another classroom. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no initial health report on file for child #8 and #9 and they have been enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health Reports were obtained for Child # 8 and child #9. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.151(c)(3) - Mantoux TB/Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.151(c)(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have documentation of when a TB test was performed at initial employment (See LIS code sheet for hire date). The health assessment for staff person #2 answered "yes" to communicable diseases with no additional follow up, as required. 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. An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation for staff #2 of a TB test was performed and read was received and placed in staff file. A new Health Assessment for staff #2 was obtained with corrected information. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler Town classroom, numerous lunchboxes were observed in cubbies. Inside these lunchboxes contained yogurt, lunch meat, Lunchables and chicken nuggets. These are required to be refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff are made aware of policy to remove all perishable items from lunch boxes and place in refrigerator. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 also contained information for the sibling of child #5 and therefore was not an individual record. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new Emergency Contact was completed with only child #5 information on it. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have a high school diploma on file and therefore, could not qualify for the position they were performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A High School Diploma was obtained for staff person #2 and sumitted via email. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler Town classroom, the water for the bathroom sink measured 111° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hot water valve was turned off in the bathroom sink in the toddler classroom. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the baseboard heat vent in the Emerging Preschool classroom measured 213° F and was accessible to children. 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.) Protective guards were placed on the baseboards in the Emerging Preschool classroom that are accessible to the children. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the school age room, water damaged ceiling tiles were present. 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.) Ceiling tiles replaced that have water damage. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the facility. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evacuation Routes have been posted on each level of the facility at the exit door. |
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| 2026-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection devices was not tested every 30 days, as required. This is evidenced by the last manual monthly monitoring date of 12/12/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Monthly monitoring of the Fire Detection device was tested on 1/27/2026. |
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| 2025-10-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Through interviews with facility staff and the training institute, it was determined that the trainer did not have the facility complete a sign-in sheet for proper identification and verification purposes at the time of the firesafety training conducted on 10/2/25. The trainer relied on the facility to provide them with a list of attendees. The list provided by the facility to the certification representative also did not contain a signature from the trainer verifying the attendance, and as such, is not accepted, as it does not verify the staff who were present during the training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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. Tiered LIS: 1.) A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training, which is a transcript, a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Effective immediately and going forward, the operator shall maintain appropriate documentation of all training taken by staff at the facility. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2.) Since there was no appropriate documentation of the firesafety training conducted on 10/2/25, the legal entity will arrange for all staff who were listed on the training list for the 10/2/25 fire safety training to retake the training. The legal entity shall arrange for a live fire safety training conducted by a fire safety professional who will provide their own sign-in sheet to verify the staff who are taking the training. The legal entity may alternatively choose to have the staff who are listed on the 10/2/25 firesafety training take the DHS Fire Safety 2025 training available on the PA PD Registry. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date when all staff have completed acceptable and verifiable fire safety training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1.) A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training, which is a transcript, a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Effective immediately and going forward, the operator will maintain appropriate documentation of all training taken by staff at the facility. This date of correction of 10/10/25. 2.) Provider will have all staff complete the DHS Fire Safety 2025 on the PA PD Registry. Provider will submit documentation to provide proof of completion for all staff that attended the Fire Safety training on 10/2/2025. This date of training is 10/23/25. |
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| 2025-08-26 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the small brown sofa in the toddler room was in poor repair as the vinyl material was flaking away exposing the inside foam. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The brown sofa in the toddler room was removed and disposed of in the trash. |
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| 2025-08-26 | 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: At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not updated the health assessment every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 7/3/23. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 updated her Health Assessment. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 9/2/25, in the play space's poured-in-place surfacing, the surfacing had large divots which posed a tripping hazard to both staff and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The play space with the poured-in-place surfacing will be repaired with the same product to fill all divots to avoid a posed tripping hazard to both staff and children. |
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| 2025-02-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 self-reported that on 2/17/25, child #1 was observed by his bag which contained his rest items. The staff observed Child #1 pull a bright yellow nicotine vape out of the bag and proceeded to put it in his mouth. Staff person #1 then took the vape out of the child's possession. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. A Policy has been implemented "KEEP KIDS SAFE" to inform staff to inspect children's belongings upon arrival, for toxic or dangerous materials. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the young toddler room, a red plastic chair was cracked on the seat exposing the metal bar legs. This poses a hazard due to the rough edges and pinch points. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chair was removed from child care space and disposed of. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #10 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Contact for child #10 was updated with parent's complete work address. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, child #3's initial health assessment on file was dated 11/29/24, which was after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Keep a log of newly enrolled children to ensure the Health Assessment is completed and returned within 60 days of the child's start date. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the immunization record for child #5 did not include the following vaccination: HEP A#2. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/22/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 will be dismissed from care by close of business 1/22/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Parent of child #5 has supplied us with a handwritten and signed note for exemption of that vaccine. Note has been placed in child's file. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for child #3 and child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health Assessments for child #3 and child #4 were obtained containing the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. 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. The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The continuity of operations policy and plan during and after an emergency has been added to the Emergency Plan. Key records and files will be accessible electronically to continue daily operations as needed. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the operator acknowledged that the parents are not provided Chapter 3270 regulations electronically at enrollment. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A flyer to access the Chapter 3270 regulations electronically has been posted on all parent bulletin boards along with it being sent home to all current families enrolled at the center. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and 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. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The following information has been added to the Emergency Plan and the Family Handbook: The method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises along with informing the parents that the emergency has ended and instruction as how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the water in the preschool room measured 113° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The water heater temperature in the preschool bathroom has been lowered so not to exceed a temperature of 110 degrees F. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the baseboard in the infant room measured 154° F and was accessible to children in the room. 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.) Baseboards were made inaccessible to children. Protective guards are placed on the baseboards located in the infant room that are accessible to the children. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the screen in window in the preschool room was torn. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen was repaired and replaced in the window located in the preschool room. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the ceiling tiles in the infant, school age and young toddler rooms had water damage. The vents in the pre-k bathroom, preschool, school age and young toddler rooms were dusty. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All ceiling tiles with any water damage or stains will be replaced. All vents in all classrooms have been cleaned and vent in Prek bathroom has been replaced. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no visual identification on the glass windows in the infant room or on the glass door of the main entrance. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posters and visual identifications were placed on glass windows in the infant room and main entrance/hallway area. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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: Staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #13 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #13 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR and health and safety training. Staff person #13 also does not have mandated reporter training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #7 and staff person #8 and staff person #13, staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #7 is currently suspended and when she returns she will provide the health and safety training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. will be supervised at all times by an Assistant Group Supervisor with completed required trainings. Staff person #8 has completed all pre-service trainings and all documentation has been emailed. Staff person #13 has been removed from care permanently (terminated) |
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| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff person #10 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening at initial employment (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #10 has permanently been removed from care (terminated). |
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| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #8 and staff person #13 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #8 has obtained a new Staff Health Assessment with the results from an examination for communicable diseases. This health Assessment form has been emailed. Staff person #13 has permanently been removed from care (terminated) |
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| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5, staff person #7, staff person #8, staff person #10, staff person #11, staff person #12 and staff person #13 do not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #5, #8, #11 and #12 have all obtained two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to work with children. These have been emailed to you. Staff person #7 has been removed from care pending receipt of two references as stated above. Upon return if so merited, she will always be supervised by an Assistant Group Supervisor since she does not have proof of experience working with children. Staff person #10 and staff person #13 have been terminated. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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: Staff person #5 did not have a Child Abuse clearance on file at time of hire and was not in compliance with CPSL hiring requirements (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #7, a provisional hire, was observed working alone unsupervised in the middle school age room. Staff person #7 does not have a completed NSOR certificate on file. Staff person #8 does not have a completed NSOR certificate and is past the 45 day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #10 does not have a completed PA State Police clearance or FBI clearance on file. There is no submission receipt for either of these clearances. There is no Child Abuse clearance on file or signed disclosure statement on file for staff person #10. Staff person #13 does not have a completed Child Abuse clearance on file. This staff person has also resided in the state of Virginia in the previous 5 years and there were no requests for or completed clearances on file for the state of Virginia. Staff person #14 does not have a date of signature on the disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. The CPSL was revised to include a 45-day provisional hiring period. Facility Person #5, staff person #8, staff person #10, staff person #13 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #5, staff person #8, staff person #10, staff person #13 will not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are obtained. Staff person #10 and staff person #13 were terminated. Staff person #5 has obtained all clearances, including the Child Abuse Clearance, and they have been emailed to you. Staff person #7 has completed NSOR and it has been emailed, and will be supervised by an Assistant Group Supervisor with completed trainings. Staff person #8 is waiting on her NSOR and has been removed from care pending receipt of same. Staff person #14 has dated the disclosure statement on file. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #10 and staff person #13 do not have any education in their file. Staff person #14 does not have a high school diploma to accompany the 21 college credits on file. These staff do not qualify for the position they are performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #10 and #13 have been permanently removed from care (terminated). Staff person #14 has obtained a copy of her high school diploma to accompany the 21 college credits on file and it has been emailed to you. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7, an aide, was observed working alone unsupervised in the middle school age room with ten young school aged children. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #7 has been removed from care pending verification of her suitability to work with children. Upon return, if permissible, she will not be permitted to be unsupervised, and must work under the supervision of an Assistant Group Supervisor. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/24/2024, the following was observed on the outdoor playground: Cracked plastic with sharp edges exposed on the side of the steps going up to the slide and cracked wood with sharp edges and splinters exposed on the perimeter of the sandbox. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked plastic on the steps to the slide and the cracked wood on the sandbox will be repaired to remove the sharp edges and splinters. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #4. #5, #6 and #7 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire. They each completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 11/27/2023. See LIS code sheet. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected prior to the inspection. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within the required timeframe of 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being completed on 7/29/2018 and the updated mandated reporter training being completed on 9/26/2023. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must complete mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected prior to the inspection. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 1/24/2024, all staff had each of the required clearances on file, but the out of state child abuse clearance (CARI) that was required for both Staff #1 and Staff #2 due to residing in New Jersey within the previous 5 years was not requested until 1/5/2024. See LIS code sheet. The updated child abuse clearance for Staff #3 was dated 9/27/2023. The previous child abuse clearance was dated 8/9/2018. The updated FBI clearance for Staff #3 was dated 12/16/2023. The previous FBI clearance was dated 9/29/2018. The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance for Staff #6 was not requested until 6/2/2023. See LIS code sheet. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Each of the required staff clearances and requests for staff clearances must be on file prior to staff working in a childcare position as a provisional hire. All required staff clearances must be renewed at least every 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected prior to the inspection. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/24/2024, one of the window screens in the preschool classroom had holes in the screen. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen was removed from the window. The screen is not needed. It is on the inside part of a window that does not open. |
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| 2023-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/23/23 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is more than 6 months old and does not have the influenza immunization. CHILD #2 (see code sheet for DOB) is more than 6 months old and does not have the influenza immunization. CHILD #3 (see code sheet for DOB) does not have the Hep B immunizations and the Rotavirus immunizations. CHILD #4 (see code sheet for DOB) has one of the 3 Rotavirus immunizations. There are no exemption letters for CHILD 1, 2, 3, 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 require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will talk with parents and obtain updated immunization information or exemption letters that will be kept in child's file. |
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| 2023-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of STAFF #1, a provisional hire (see code sheet for start date), does not contain completed out-of-state clearance information required under the CPSL and does not contain requests for the required out-of-state clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cert rep provided information to obtain the out-of-state clearances. STAFF #1 will submit the applications for the clearances. Copy of requests will be placed in STAFF #1 file. STAFF # 1 will be suspended at end of day on 2/10/23 if clearances are not received. |
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| 2023-01-23 | 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: During renewal inspection on 1/23/23 cert rep observed several chipped paint spots in the art area in the school age room and a hole from a screw. 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.) Provider corrected during inspection by spackling over the damaged paint and filling in the hole. Paint will be reapplied when dry. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During review of several staff files on 1/11/22 STAFF # 1, a group supervisor possessing an AA degree in Psychology, did not have verification of 2 years/2500 hours of prior experience working with children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider and STAFF # 1 will obtain verification of 2500 hours of previous child care experience for STAFF # 1. |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During review of several staff files on 1/11/22 STAFF # 2, an assistant group supervisor possessing a high school diploma, did not have verification of 2 years/2500 hours of prior experience working with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider and STAFF # 2 will obtain verification of 2500 hours of previous child care experience for STAFF # 2. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/30/2020, peeling paint was seen above the sink in bathroom for the young toddler classroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The area above the sink in the young toddler bathroom will be sanded and repainted. Monthly safety checks of the facility will be completed and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/18/2019, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a Young Toddler was dated 3/5/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health report will be obtained for Child #1. In the future, updated health reports will be obtained and on file at least every 6 months for all Young Toddlers enrolled at the facility. |
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| 2018-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the morning of 11/20/2018, mold that was black in color was observed to be on the walls in a storage room that is located on the 1st floor of the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity will consult with a mold specialist to ensure that all mold has been removed from the facility premises. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The storage area was cleared of all items and the landlord was notified. The landlord came and located the mold on the wall. The landlord cut out the sheetrock containing mold. The landlord found a leaking water main pipe and had it repaired, suspecting that the water in the room was the cause of the mold. The landlord removed the carpet and cleaned the storage room. We will periodically check the area to ensure that it is dry, clean and mold free. |
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| 2018-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 began working at the facility on 5/22/2017, but did not complete the required mandated reporter training until 9/21/2017. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All newly hired staff will complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of being hired as required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). Staff will be suspended if the mandated reporter training is not completed within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2018-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a screen in the preschool room with holes in it. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen was removed and will be replaced with a new one. Monthly safety inspections of the facility will continue to be conducted and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2018-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was seen in the following areas: Preschool room, toddler town room, infant room, and the school age bathroom. The upstairs middle room also had a dent in the wall with paint peeling. 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.) All areas with peeling paint were covered with tape or with laminated materials until the areas are repainted. Monthly safety inspections of the facility will continue to be conducted and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2017-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files 1 and 2 were missing compelete health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will request and obtain from the families of the listed children complete documentation of the health insurance information and will ensure this information remains in the children's files at all times. In the future all enrolled children will have complete documentation of health insurance information in their files at all times. |
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| 2017-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.108(a) - Building Surfaces/Free from cracks and chips | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The water fountain in the school age classroom was rusty at the corner where the children would press the bar to operate the water. The carpeting was coming off the pole near the rock climbing wall. 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.Eating and drinking utensils shall be free from cracks and chips. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will appropriately attach the carpeting back onto the pole near the rock climbing wall and will ensure in the future this carpeting remains attached to the pole at all times. Provider will appropriately repair the rusty area on the water fountain in the school age room. The provider will ensure in the future that all drinking areas for the children are maintained in appropriate repair at all times. |
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