Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.115(a)(5)/3270.115(b)(1) - Staff:child ratios while swimming/Water activity | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(5)/3270.115(b)(1) Description: Staff:child ratios while swimming/Water activity Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 24 school- age children being supervised by three staff members while utilizing an inflatable water slide. Water was observed accumulating at the base of the water slide, resulting in the formation of a wading pool area. Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8. Staff persons shall supervise children in care using wading pools. Staff: child ratios in subsection (a) apply when children are wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Anytime there is standing water, our staff to child ratio will double. Slides with a pool at the bottom will not be used. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the momaroo in the infant classroom was visibly dirty. This was corrected during the inspection. 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.) Safety documentation and cleaning will be followed Monday through Friday to ensure rooms are cleaned and safe for children in the rooms. Training was implemented for cleaning to be followed. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the momaroo model number 4M00500 was being used in the infant classroom but was recalled on August 15, 2022 due to a strangulation hazard. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The momaroo was removed from the classroom. Monthly recall documentation on items in our rooms. Looking up model numbers and all things. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there wasn't an operable thermometer in the refrigerator in the box cars classroom or the kitchen refrigerator. The refrigerator in the infant classroom was reading 52 degrees. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometers purchased and installed in infant room that will produce accurate temperatures. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 3 was updated more than 6 months from the previous review date. Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1, child 2 and child 3 was updated more than 6 months from the previous review date. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Files will be updated by staff and parents every 6 months or prior. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that diapers were not being checked every two hours in the infant classroom. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were retrained in changing and diapering procedures as per 3270.135 code. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 indicated that the staff member indicated that they had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed. Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 3 and staff member 5, did not include an examination of communicable diseases. Correction Required: 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.) An updated health assessment is on file for staff member 1. Health assessments on file for staff member 3 and staff member 5 now include an examination of communicable diseases. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.175(a) Description: Age appropriate restraints Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the booster seats that the facility was using expired on 5/11/25 and another one expired on 12/03/24. Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired booster seats were discarded. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 4, did not include an out of state child abuse clearance. This was corrected on July 6, 2026. Documentation of the state police clearance on file for staff member 2 states that the "request is under review" and is not a complete state police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, and facility person 4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and #4--- 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 member 2 and staff member 4 did not work with children until results of the clearances were on file. All clearances are on file for staff member 2 and staff member 4. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them in the young toots classroom, the 3's classroom, the box cars classroom, the infant classroom and the school age classroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ceiling tiles were replaced and documented pictures on changes of all tiles were documented. Land lord was notified to ensure they are just AC leaks and not rooftop leaks. |
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| 2026-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation of testing the fire alarm system showed that the alarm was not being tested every 30 days. The alarm was tested on 1/2/26 and again on 2/2/26; which is 31 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Test dates of 30 days or less are to be documented in fire emergency log. |
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| 2025-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/5/2025 in the Locomotives classroom foam is exposed on a child sized couch. It was observed on 12/5/2025 in the School-Age classroom the back of an office chair is ripped and stuffing is exposed. (ALL CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection a piece of duct tape was placed over the exposed foam on the child sized couch in the Locomotives classroom and the office chair was disposed of. |
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| 2025-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/5/2025 in the Little Toots classroom there are several areas with peeling paint. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection the areas of peeling paint were covered with a poster until the room is able to be repainted. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/2025 it was observed multiple plastic bags are accessible in the hallway bathroom to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the plastic bags were made inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/6/2025 in the Little Toots classroom an operating thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection an operable thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in the Little Toots classroom. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/6/2025 in the school-age classroom a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection a written plan of daily activities was posted in the school-age room. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance with a status of pending and is therefore not valid. The record for staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance with a status of pending and is therefore not valid. The record for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance with a status of pending and is therefore not valid. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #3 may not work in a child care position until the results of the PSP clearance have been received and are on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) By close of business on 6/6/2025 the results of the PSP clearances for staff person #1 and #2 were obtained and sent to the certification representative. Staff person #3 will not work in a child care position until the results of their PSP clearance have been obtained and are on file at the facility. Provider will send the results of the PSP clearance to the certification representative as verification. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/6/2025 two (2) storage cabinets in the school-age classroom have broken pieces of plastic that are accessible to children. It was observed on 6/6/2025 a plastic storage cabinet on the Toddler Playground area has a piece of plastic on the lid that is splitting away from the cabinet and is protruding outward which poses a hazard to children. (ALL CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection duct tape was placed over the broken plastic pieces of the storage cabinets in the school-age classroom. The piece of plastic that was protruding from the lid of a storage cabinet in the Toddler playground area was cut off and duct tape was placed along the edge of the lid to cover any rough pieces. |
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| 2024-06-07 | 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: It was observed on 6/13/2024 in the Derailers classroom a bookshelf was not sturdy and swayed when touched and had several areas of broken particle board. 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 bookshelf was taped to fix the broken particle board. The bookshelf was also rotated and anchored to increase stability. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/13/2024 Child #1 has DiaZepann Rectal Gel on-site at the facility; however, the prescription medication does not contain a prescription label, nor were written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication provided. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written instructions and a prescription label were provided to be kept with the medication. |
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| 2024-06-07 | 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 provider's written policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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.) The policy for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, & Child Maltreatment has been updated to conform with the Federal & State laws and regulations. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Renewal | 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: The record for Staff Person #1 contains health assessments dated 8/16/2020 and 10/20/2022, which exceeds 24 months. 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.) Managment will monitor staff files more closely to ensure there is no lapse in health assessments. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility emergency plan provides accommodations for infants, toddlers, child with disabilities, & children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/28/2023 in the Precious Cargo room (infant room) the hands-free covered trash can was not working properly. Staff indicated that they needed to use their hands to open the can when disposing diapers earlier that day. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the batteries were replaced in the diaper pail in the Precious Cargos room which solved the problem and enabled staff to open it hands-free. Repaired on site. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains health assessments dated 7/16/2020 and 8/16/2022. The health assessment which contains TB test results dated 7/16/2020 is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service at the child care facility and is no longer valid. The health assessment dated 8/16/2022 was after the staff person's start date at the child care facility and does not include tuberculosis screening results. 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 did not have a TB test done, due to being pregnant at the initial time of hire. Doctor did not sign off stating staff was breast feeding and TB test was never completed. Staff member obtained a TB test on 7/2/23 with negative results and is in the staffs' file. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contained two written references; however, one was from a relative. The record for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contained two written references; however, one was from a relative. 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 used a reference that was a relative that she babysat for experience working with children. A nonfamily reference has been obtained and is not in the staffs' file. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for Staff Person # 3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a NSOR verification dated 12/2/2022, which is beyond the 45-provisional hire period and therefore not in compliance with the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward from 7/6/2023 all staff will have NSOR and all final documents needed; such as all clearances before working in a classroom with children. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/28/2023 a plastic picnic table in the playground area was cracked and not in good repair. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 6/28/2023 a plastic storage bin on the Toddler side of the playground area was cracked and not in good repair. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 6/28/2023 a portion of the chain link fence surrounding the playground area was unraveling and sharp metal pieces are protruding inwards towards the play space creating a potential hazard. It was observed on 6/28/2023 two screws are exposed in between two boards that are secured at the bottom of the fence in between the preschool and toddler playgrounds. 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.) Picnic table was removed, broken bin was discarded, chain link fence will be repaired and exposed screws will be replaced to ensure outdoor playground space is safe from hazards. Moving forward, all toys, items, and playground fencing will be maintained, and discarded or repaired to ensure safe play spaces are maintained. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On May 24,2023 it was observed while viewing video footage recorded on 5/16/2023, Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) was laying on the floor kicking their legs and screaming obscenities at Staff Person #1. Staff Person #1 used their body to restrict Child #1's movements for approximately one minute. When Child #1 calmed down Staff Person #1 released the child and allowed Child #1 to get up off the floor. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member understands repercussions and will immediately give parents 30 minutes to pick up their child and will not restrain a child in any way. Effective immediately, a new behavior plan for all children is in place and all parents are aware. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2022 in the Box Cars room Bingo Markers labeled "Not for children under 3 years. Small Parts. Choking Hazard" were accessible to children 2 years of age who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All materials that are labeled not suitable for children under three have been removed from the classroom and replaced with age-appropriate items. |
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| 2022-06-16 | 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: It was observed on 6/17/2022 in the Little Engines room a tube of yogurt, which is a potentially hazardous food that was brought from a child's home was in a lunch box being stored in a cubbie and was not refrigerated. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection the tube of yogurt was removed from the child's lunch box and was thrown away. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 DOH (see LIS code sheet) does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Staff Person #3 DOH (see LIS code sheet) does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Staff Person #4 DOH (see LIS code sheet) does not include 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.) At this point the correct paperwork will be found and sent to the DHS representative. |
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| 2022-06-16 | 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 for Staff Person #1 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains documentation the NSOR verification was requested after the date of hire, which is not in compliance with CPSL requirements. The file for Staff Person #6 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance dated 6/15/2021, a FBI clearance dated 6/1/2021 and NSOR verification dated 6/4/2021, all of which were after the staff person's start date. Copies of the requests for all clearances prior to the start date were not included in the file. The file for Staff Person #7 contains mandated reporter training dated 11/15/2016 and 1/20/2022, which exceeds the CPSL requirement that the training is renewed within a 60 month time period. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future all the staff will have the necessary clearances and training before they are in the classroom with the children. All files will be checked and updated every 6 to 8 months. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #5, who is classified as an assistant group supervisor does not contain proof of education. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the staff members high school diploma will be sent to the DHS representative. A copy of the marriage certificate will also be sent for verification of the staff's name. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2022 in the Little Toots room, a protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet by the mirror on the wall that is accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection an outlet cover was placed in the electrical outlet. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(e) - Locked or inaccessible/Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(e) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2022 in the Little Whistles room a Bingo Marker, used for art projects was labeled "Keep out of the Reach of Children" and is therefore considered a toxic material, was on a shelf that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the Bingo Marker was removed from the classroom. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/17/2022 there were three (3) water stained ceiling tiles in the Box Car classroom, two (2) water stained ceiling tiles in the Little Toots room, and one (1) water stained ceiling tile in the Precious Cargo room. 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 area in question will be checked by maintenance and any repairs will be made. The tarnished ceiling tiles will be replaced. |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A picnic table on the outside play space was observed to be cracked, which was corrected on site. 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.) Table was repaired upon immediate notation of outdoor picnic table. New tables are being purchased for future. All equipment will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Sanitizing solution was observed to be accessible to children in the ones classroom, which was corrected on site. Cleaning materials were observed to be stored in accessible areas in the school age camp classroom, both in the left bathroom (corrected on site) and in the unlocked kitchen. Both areas were accessible through the school age camp classroom. 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.) Sanitizing solution in the ones room was made inaccessible immediately. The bathroom door was immediately locked. The kitchen lock was reinstalled and the door was locked. Cleaning and other toxic materials will be kept inaccessible to children. |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The stove was observed to be accessible to children in the school age camp classroom, as the kitchen was unlocked and directly accessible from the classroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lock was repaired on 8/15/2020. Staff signs were added to help remind staff to keep door locked at all times. Kitchen will remain inaccessible to children. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to infants and young toddlers at the time of inspection, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic bag was moved out of reach immediately. Going forward, they will remain locked up or out of reach of children at all times. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was not current written permission from the parent of child #1 for administration of the diazepam on site. The parent had previously provided written permission for the administration of the medication, however the parent indicated that the permission was only valid through 12/21/19. Updated permission was not on file. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was sent home. Written permission for administration will be obtained from the parent if and when the medication returns to the center. Going forward, we will add to our Health and Safety Monthly log we will check medication logs on all clients who need them and adjust accordingly. We will make sure that written permissions for medications are up to date. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the old school-age room was observed not to have a protective receptacle cover, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An outlet cover was placed in the outlet immediately. Going forward, we will make sure that the outlet plugs will be in the outlets at all times. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not a child service report on file for child #1 (enrolled since 12/10/18) at the time of inspection. 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.) Child no longer enrolled in our facility. Going forward parents will not be allowed to remove service reports from classroom and signatures/dates will be provided on them. We will continue to do ounce/work sampling every 6 months. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #3, 4, and 5 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers. 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.) Added health insurance/policy number to the emergency contact forms. Going forward all health insurance information will be listed on the emergency contact forms in case of an emergency situation. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A 12 passenger van, which had been used to transport children, was observed. Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The 12 passenger van was removed from the Kidsville Junction location and will not be used for transportation going forward. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 contained only initials from the parent to indicate consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures. It did not contain a full signature. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Revisited parent and received a full signature. Going forward parents will sign a full signature on the consent forms, especially in regards to first aid procedures. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A magic eraser was observed to be both unlabeled and accessible to children in the Little Engines classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Discarded at time of inspection. Cleaning materials will be kept out of the reach of children/ locked up in a cabinet going forward. Magic erasers stored in original containers. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the Precious Cargo room, which was corrected by the second day of inspection. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posted emergency numbers above telephone during inspection. All emergency phone numbers will be posted above all telephones going forward. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A first-aid kit was observed to be accessible to children in the Derailers classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Locked emergency bag during inspection. Going forward all first aid kits will be out of reach/ locked when children are present. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A small area of peeling paint was observed under the window to the left of the entrance to the facility, which was corrected by the second day of inspection. 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.) Sanded and painted chipped paint during inspection. All chipped paint will be sanded/ smoothed over and free from peeling going forward. |
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| 2018-11-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/15/18, child #1 was standing up instead of resting at nap time, therefore staff person #1 picked the child up and placed the child down on the nap mat in a rough manner. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward a training will be held for all staff on gentle touches and proper placement of children. The proper agencies were notified immediately in regards to handling the situation. The staff member was dismissed immediately. Physical punishment will not be used nor tolerated. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A sharp, cracked toy bin was observed in the Little Whistles classroom, a broken Barbie was observed in the Locomotives classroom, and a tear was observed in the changing pad in the Little Toots classroom on 7/17/18, all of which were corrected on site. 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 Barbie and bin were thrown away on site. The tear in the changing pad was covered with tape on site. All toys and play equipment will be free from sharp edges/rips going forward. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to toddlers in the Little Toots room, and matchbox cars were observed to be accessible to toddlers in the Little Engines room on 7/17/18, both of which were corrected on site. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The matchbox cars were made inaccessible to the children as well as the plastic bags. All plastic bags, toys that fit through choking tubes will be removed out of reach of children going forward. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #8 provided written consent for administration of the child's Tylenol, but indicated an end date of 6/15/18. According to the medication log, the medication was administered 6/14/18 - 7/11/18. There was not an updated signature from the parent to consent for administration of the medication on those dates. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent came in and signed and fixed the medication log. Going forward all medication logs will be updated before the end date that's posted and re-signed/filled out by authorized parent. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(i) - Name of medication | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a medication log on file for child #8, but the name of the medication was not on the medication log. The medication log was corrected by the second day of inspection on 7/20/18. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent updated the information on the medication log. Going forward all medications will be listed on any and all medication logs. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 did not have results of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our staff went and received a new TB test. Staff will have a TB test w/ results in files before starting going forward. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and also did not include 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 obtained a new physical clearing them from communicable diseases and able to work with children. Going forward staff will have a physicians assessment attached saying staff are able to provide care to children and are free from communicable diseases. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements for children #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were dated more than 6 months at the time of inspection. The financial agreement for child #7 was current at the time of inspection, however it was dated more than 6 months from the date of the previous financial agreement. The emergency contact form for child #1 had not been updated within the past 6 months at the time of inspection. The emergency contact form for child #6 was current at the time of inspection, but there had been a period of more than 6 months between emergency contact form updates. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Financial agreements and emergency contact forms have been updated. Going forward all financial agreements and emergency contact forms will be dated within a six month period. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office were not posted at the time of inspection on 7/17/18, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed the telephone number on the DHS regulation book. Going forward instructions fro contacting the appropriate regional day care office will be posted for families. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 had all required clearances at the time of inspection, however the FBI clearance was dated almost 8 months after the staff person's start date. There was an FBI clearance on file at the time of start, however it was not the correct clearance required under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearance was fixed before inspection, going forward all clearances will be in compliance with the PA requirements. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #2 and #4, both being utilized as assistant group supervisors, had documentation of high school diplomas on file, but did not have documentation of 2 years (2500 hours) experience with children on file. Staff person #2 had documentation of 200 hours of experience and staff person #4 had documentation of 1932 hours of experience. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will remain an aide until hrs are met. Staff #4 has obtained necessary documentation of hours. All staff will have 2,500 hrs. of documentation before hire and after the age of sixteen going forward. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One electrical outlet accessible to children in the De-Railers classroom was observed not to have a protective receptacle cover on the day of inspection on 7/17/18. The outlet was equipped with a cover that was to automatically slide to cover the outlet if it was not being utilized, however the cover was stuck at the time of inspection, and did not slide back in place, leaving the outlet uncovered. Children the age of 5 receive care in the De-Railers classroom. The outlet was corrected on site. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet was covered. Going forward all electrical outlets will be covered at all times. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Disinfectant was observed to be accessible to children in the 2nd bathroom in the De-Railers classroom on 7/17/18, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disinfectant was made inaccessible to children. All cleaning materials and other toxins will be out of the reach of children going forward. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by the telephones in the facility on 7/17/18, which was corrected by the second day of inspection on 7/20/18. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added hospital phone numbers and posted them next to telephones. Going forward all emergency numbers will be posted at all telephones. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit was observed to be on the ground, accessible to children, while the class was doing an outside activity on 7/17/18, which was corrected by the second day of inspection on 7/20/18. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kit was removed from the ground and put on staff member's back. All emergency bags are hung on a hook (out of reach of children) when not in use whether inside or outside. If they are not hung up they will be worn by a teacher going forward. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A crack was observed in the door in the Little Whistles classroom, creating a pinch hazard, a hole in the wall was observed around the molding in the first bathroom in the De-Railers classroom, exposed fabric was observed in the sand box on the toddler outside play area, creating a trip hazard, and a long, loose computer mouse wire was observed in the Locomotives classroom on 7/17/18. All were corrected by the second day of inspection on 7/20/18. 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 building surfaces were repaired at the time of inspection. Going forward all surfaces will be in good repair and free from any and all visible hazards. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed next to the door that opens to the outside play area, on the wall to the right of the entrance to the Locomotives classroom and in the back right corner of the Locomotives classroom, in the first bathroom in the De-Railers classroom around the sink, and inside the entrance to the facility under the window overlooking the parking lot. All peeling paint was observed on 7/17/18 and was corrected by the second day of inspection on 7/20/18. 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.) We painted all of the damaged walls. All peeling paint will be smoothed and re-painted upon damage going forward. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a copy of the inspection summary from the renewal inspection was not posted in the facility before corrections were verified. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward in the future we will have the inspection summary posted in the lobby for clients to view. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A small lego less than 1 inch in diameter was observed to be accessible to children in the Little Whistles room, and some young toddlers were in that room at the time of inspection. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A small lego was present in the Little Whistles classroom that fit through our choking tube. The lego was removed on site and the lego table was removed from outside the classroom door to the other side of the school-age room to prevent toddlers from grabbing small objects. Staff will check daily at close and naptime to make sure no objects less than 1 inch in diameter are present. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that bagged lunches containing perishable food items were not being refrigerated. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Summer Camp lunches are being stored in hallway refrigerator versus the coolers so the temperature stays accurate and consistent. Going forward, coolers will not be used and the refrigerator will be used to store lunches at all times. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.115(a)(8)/3270.115(b)(1) - Included in ratio/annual training/Supervision/ratios | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff persons responsible for supervising children utilizing wading pools had not completed annual water safety instruction. Correction Required: A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. Staff persons shall supervise children using wading pools. The staff-child ratios while children are wading are infant 1:1; young or older toddler 1:2; preschool 1:5; young school-age 1:6; older school-age1:8. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wading pools are no longer being used. Going forward, wading pools will not be used unless staff obtains water safety training before-hand. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that child #1 did not have a name, address, or phone # for a physician. Child #3 did not have an address for a physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physician's information is listed on the emergency contact forms. Included is the name, address, and phone number of the physician. All current children's files have been checked, and all include the necessary information. When a child is entered in to the system, their emergency contact forms will have the physician's information listed. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not a complete work address for the enrolling parent of child #2 or child #5. Child #5's file was also lacking a work telephone number for 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.) Work addresses for the parents have been added to the contact forms of the children and are present in their files. Going forward, parents must provide their work address and phone number at enrollment. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Some children from the Little Toots room were moved to the Little Whistles room, and their emergency contact information was not present with the children in the room at the time of inspection. 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.) All children that are moved from their original class and into another have their contact information moved with them and any medication that may be theirs. A staff meeting was held to readdress the importance of having their ER bags with them at all times. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children #2 and #4 had current health assessments on file, but they were dated more than 12 months from their previous health assessments. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward there will be yearly physicals placed in the children's files and stronger communications with parents will be in place to receive them in a timely manner. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that child #4's health assessment did not include a signature by the provider who conducted the examination. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signature from the physician has been added to the physical and placed in the child's file. Moving forward, physical with physicians' signatures will be verified and attached to child's file. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The medication log that a parent had signed to consent to administration of a child's epi-pen had a date range that had expired, and a new medication log had not been signed by the time of inspection. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medical log has been updated with current expiration dates and information that is needed. Teachers will check medication logs monthly and notify the office if paperwork needs to be updated. The office staff will make sure paperwork gets updated. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) - Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the file for staff person #1, who had a positive tuberculin skin test, did not contain the results of a chest x-ray. Correction Required: A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. A facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Attached paperwork that gave details concerning the x-ray have been placed in the staff's folder. Going forward, if staff have a positive tuberculin skin test, the chest x-ray will be on file by the start date. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A containter of expired yogurt was observed in the refrigerator in the Little Toots room. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The citation was corrected on site by throwing the expired yogurt away, going forward all food products will be labeled and dated. All products will be discarded at the expiration date. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #3 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. 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.) Employee provided a second reference which has been placed in her file. Moving forward two references will be placed in all employees files. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file, not an employment child abuse clearance. Staff person #2 is still within the provisional hire period, and must be considered a provisional hire until a child abuse clearance for employment is obtained. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 cannot be left alone with children while still under provisional hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child abuse clearance has been corrected and now states employment. Going forward, child abuse clearances will say employment, or the staff member will need to provide a new clearance before working with children. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the closet containing the mop sink in the Derailers room, which contained cleaning chemicals, was not locked. The chemicals were therefore accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door was locked immediately. The lock on the cabinet door will remain closed and locked at all times after use. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A changing table in the bathroom used for the Little Engines room was observed to have a torn changing pad, exposing the foam. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The changing table mat had a small tear which was repaired on site. Changing mats will be replaced if a rip is present. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint and plaster was observed in the corner to the left of the door of the Locomotives 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.) In the Locomotives classroom peeling paint was present over by the block center. Our maintenance man fixed the problem by sanding and re-painting the wall. Staff closing classrooms will monitor for peeling paint. If there is chipped paint, the teachers will notify someone in the office, and the office staff will notify maintenance, who will fix the paint immediately. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Glass doors in the Locomotives and Little Engines room were observed to not have any visual identification on them. 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.) Locomotives and Little Engines classrooms have art work and posters posted under the door handles which serves as a visual strip. Art work or posters will be posted on glass doors at all times. |
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| 2017-02-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 held child 1's (older toddler) hands behind his back and instructed / allowed another child in the classroom to punch him in the face 2 times. Incident was in response to child 1 hitting. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff meeting held to address keeping children safe. Staff person involved was written up and dismissed. Reviewed code of conduct for early educator for all staff on 3/7/17. |
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