KIDZ 1ST STEPZ CHILD CARE
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-07-17 | 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: During the unannounced inspection on 7/17/26, it was observed that the toy cars in the outdoor play space were not clean and the equipment used to store the toys was broken with sharp edges. 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.) All toy cars have been cleaned or removed, and the toy storage box has been replaced |
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| 2026-07-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/17/26, it was observed that the carpets/rugs in the classrooms were in need of cleaning. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Carpets/rugs have been replaced or has been cleaned |
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| 2026-07-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/17/26, it was observed that there were two toilets in the children's bathroom that did not flush and therefore, were not in good repair. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The 2 toilets were replaced |
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| 2026-02-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance was observed on 2/24/26 and from prior inspections on 12/22/25 and 2/3/26 in that there was no director employed and present at the facility. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shanae Billups will now be our director who will be working a minimum of 30 hours per week |
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| 2026-02-03 | 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: Continued non-compliance was observed on 2/3/26 from the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, in that the records of staff person #4 did not contain an acceptable health assessment Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 has an updated health assessment |
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| 2026-02-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance was observed on 2/3/26 from the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, in that the records of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.) Child #1 has a completed emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance was observed on 2/3/26 from the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, in that the records of staff person #1, Staff person #2 did not contain a written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 & #2 has a written evaluation |
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| 2026-02-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that there was no director employed and present at the facility. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hire a director at the center with them working 30 hours per week |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) - Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) Description: Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25 it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status. Correction Required: The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kidz 1st Stepz will make sure that all children have a copy of health & immunization record upon enrollment and update copies when it is time. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(5) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(5) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status. The records of child #2 and child #3 did not include an initial health report. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kidz 1st Stepz will set up a reminder when children files need to be updated for health & immunizations. Documents for child #1 & #2 received. Child #3 not at program |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not contain an acceptable health assessment Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 copy of health assessment & TB was submitted. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not have an updated emergency contact. Document dated 5/12/25. The records of child #3 did not contain an updated emergency contact and financial agreement. Documents dated 2/20/25 respectively. 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.) Will make sure that all emergency contacts are updated every 6 months. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(d) Description: Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not have a date on the financial agreement. Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 has a completed agreement |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Durin g the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.) All emergency contacts must have signed consent before enrollment |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that there was no individual record on file at the facility for facility persons. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff files are at the facility |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has 2 written nonfamily references. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that there was no record of the annual emergency drill presented at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kidz 1st Steps will have emergency drills annually |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include Pediatric First Aid a& CPR training Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has completed Pediatric First Aid & CPR training |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #5 did not include fire safety training at least annually. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kidz 1st Steps will make sure all staff have fire safety training annually and new staff will have it within 90 days of hire date. Staff person #1, #5 have completed their annual fire safety training. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include a child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #5 did not include a current PA state Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, Federal Bureau of Investigations and National Sex offender Registry clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #6 did not contain a current National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 #5, and #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 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.) Kidz 1st Steps will make sure that all staff have their clearance. Staff person #4, #5, and #6 all have their updated clearances. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, Staff person #2 did not contain a written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kidz 1st Stepz will make sure that all staff will have an annual evaluation. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that outlets were missing covers in the older toddler's room 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.) All classrooms will have outlet covers. The older toddler room no longer has missing outlet covers. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the first aid kit in the older toddlers' room did not contain soap and scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms will have a first aid kit that will contain the following soap an assortment of bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable nonporous gloves. Older toddler classroom now has all of the required items for the first aid kit. |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that the baseboard in the hallway near stroller parking was 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Baseboard in hallway has been repaired |
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| 2025-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non 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: During the renewal inspection on 12/22/25, it was observed that there was no current record of the annual inspection of the fire detection system on file at the facility and the person in charge was unable to test the system at the time of the inspection as required. 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.) Annual Inspection of the fire detection system will be completed on 1/28/26 |
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| 2024-12-17 | 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 12/17/24, it was observed that the mats in Room 308 were torn and worn and not in good repair. 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.) Room 308 torn mats has been replaced. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 contained the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of children #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5 have been given the original agreement. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not contain the release persons addresses. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has obtained the release person's address for child #2 |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(5) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(5) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include a health assessment and child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has provided a copy of health assessment and child's immunization record. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #2 will not be left alone with children until they provide verification of childcare experience |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include 2 written nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be suspended until they can provide 2 written non-family references |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24 it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include training in the emergency plan and the records of staff person #5 did not include updated training in the emergency plan. Document dated 12/11/23. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 has been trained in the emergency plan and staff person #5 had an updated training. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain Pediatric First Aid & CPR training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 now has pediatric First Aid training |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include fire safety training and the records of staff person #5 did not include updated fire safety training. Document dated 2/3/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 will be having fire safety training on 1/25/25. Staff person #5 has obtained their fire safety training. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the applications for the PA state Police record or clearance and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance and the child Abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has obtained their PA state Police clearance. Staff person will be suspended until all clearances are received |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not include a staff evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 now has a written evaluation |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that there was no first aid kit in Room 307 Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room 307 now has a first Aid kit |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that there was a hole in the front glass window and glass was cracked. There were lights out in Room 308 and Room 310. There was a hole in the wall in Room 307. 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.) Glass has been ordered and waiting for repair this week. Room 308 and 310 lights has been replaced. Room 307 hole in the wall will be repaired by 1/25/25 |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint in Room 307. 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.) Room 307 will be repaired and there will be no peeling paint |
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| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the records of staff person #2, did not contain verification of education. The records of staff person #2, and staff person #4 did not contain verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 and staff person #4 is no longer employed with Kidz 1st Stepz childcare center. |
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| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the records of staff person #4 did not contain acceptable verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 and staff person #4 are no longer employed with Kidz 1st Stepz childcare center. |
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| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the records of staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 is no longer employed with Kidz 1st Stepz childcare center. |
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| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the records of staff person #2 did not include training in the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have received an emergency plan training and staff person #2 is no longer employed with Kidz 1st stepz childcare center. |
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| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the walls of the school age room were not in good repair with holes under and near the television. 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 walls in the school age room have been repaired and is in good condition |
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| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the documents presented did not verify that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. Documents verified fire drill conducted on 4/8/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Last fire drill was on 8/29/24 and has been documented and a fire drill will be conducted every 60 days or before. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain verification of education. The records of staff person #1 and staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 & staff person #3 no longer employed with the company Staff person #2 staff person #4 has provided verification of childcare experience. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not contain acceptable verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 has ordered her transcript to show proof for verification of education |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 staff person #3 is no longer with the company |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21/3270.31(f) - General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.31(f) Description: General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid /CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Building Blocks Health and safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the program. Staff person #2 has completed her pediatric First Aid/CPR. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include training in the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has had her training in emergency plan preparedness |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of Staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is no longer employed with the company |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is no longer employed with the company |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Building Blocks Health & Safety trainings. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is no longer employed with the company |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #4 did not include the State Police Criminal Record and Child Abuse clearances as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, #3 & #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 & #3 is no longer an employee with the company Staff person #4 did provide a copy of her state police criminal and child abuse clearances |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is no longer with the company. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that there was no Director employed at the facility. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Kidz 1st Stepz has a director and assistant director |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the walls of the school age room were not in good repair with holes under and near the television. 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 walls in the school age room have been repaired. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 7/11/24, it was observed that the documents presented did not verify that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. Documents verified fire drill conducted on 4/8/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill has been completed every 60 days and documented |
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| 2024-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the fire extinguisher was not tagged within the last year with a tag date of April 2023. There was no document verifying the testing of the Fire detection system every 30 days as required by ACT 62. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All fire extinguishers are up to date and are in good working order. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection o n12/27/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health report. Report dated 12/22/2022. 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.) Legal entity willl ensure that all records of child #1 was updated with health report. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on12/27/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the influenza vaccine or a letter of exemption. Correction Required: 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.) This is no longer a requirement. |
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| 2023-12-27 | 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: During the renewal inspection o n12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that staff person #3 obtains a bi-annual health assessment and Mantoux reading results. Evidence of assessment and Mantoux will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience. Correction Required: 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.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #3 work experience verification is complete, and evidence is submitted to OCDEL. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #3 obtains 2 written nonfamily references and submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include training regarding the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #4 receive and submit evidence of being trained regarding the emergency plan |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility persons #1 and #2 obtain all 12 hours of annual childcare training. Certificate of completion will be sent will be sent to OCDEL for evidence completion. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection o n12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not contain training by a professional in the field of Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #4 receives training by a professional in the field of Pediatric First Aid & CPR. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection o n12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #2 obtains annual fire safety training and submit evidence of correction to OCDEL. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (Get Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for quality or Revised version) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #4 obtain their Health and safety training and submit a copy of the certificate to ODEL for evidence of correction. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain the application for the National Sex Offender Registry certificate (NSOR). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #3 is not working in a childcare position at the facility until documentation is submitted. Legal entity will ensure that facility person #3 submit application to NSOR clearances. |
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| 2023-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23 it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #1 will have an annual written evaluation. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not provide supervision to two children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #4 is trained on proper supervision of children and a copy of training is submitted to OCDEL for proof of correction. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: At the time of investigation facility person #3 was observed yelling and using harsh towards the children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will have facility person #3 training on classroom management, proper communication with children and self-control / awareness. Copies of completion of training will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.34(d) - Director/Group Sup - 45 children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(d) Description: Director/Group Sup - 45 children Noncompliance Area: At the time of investigation facility person #1 (director) was in classroom ratio not functioning as a director and facility person #2 (cook / driver) was functioning as a director. Correction Required: In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a director may also function as a group supervisor. An individual who functions in a dual capacity shall meet the responsibilities and qualifications of a director set forth in §3270.34(a) and (b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will hire additional staff in the next two weeks for the classroom so that the director can function as director. Legal entity will contact OCDEL to notify that additional staff was hired and started date at the facility. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At the time of investigation all classrooms (Infant 1:5, Young Toddler 1:8, and Older Toddler 1;12) were out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will submit ratio check sheets to OCDEL daily by 5pm each day. Legal entity will hire additional staff to help ensure that all classes are in required ratio at all times. All staff will be trained on required ratios, the facility's policy on required ratio and procedure to remain in ratio at all times. Copy of training will be submitted to OCDEL for proof of correctio. |
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| 2023-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection owner verified that facility person #1 was verbally aggressive towards children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 is no longer employed. |
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| 2023-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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 investigation pre-school teacher was on paper as the Director, but the cook was acting in the capacity of the Director. Director is in the classroom full time and the cook is performing director duties. 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.) Legal entity will ensure that there is extra staff hired so that the director can perform their duties. If legal entity is unable to hire additional staff then legal entity will a new director. Legal entity will send staff file of new director to OCDEL if one is hired. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person # 2 did not have a health assessment or Mantoux reading / results on file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #2 obtains a bi-annual health assessment and Mantoux reading / results. Evidence of assessment and Mantoux will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons #10, 11 and 12 did not have a file at the facility. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will assure that facility person #10, 11 and 12 has an individual record at the facility site at all times. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons #10 did not have Proof of qualifications on file. Correction Required: 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.) Legal Entity will ensure that facility person #10 work experience verification is complete, and evidence is submitted to OCDEL. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person # 4 did not have level of education and years of experience on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #4 submits level of education to legal entity which will be kept in staff's file at all times. Legal entity will submit proof to OCDEL for evidence of completion. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #10 did not have two nonfamily references 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.) Legal entity will assure that facility person #10 obtains two written nonfamily references and submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons #10 did not have annual Emergency Plan Training on file. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will assure that facility person #10 receives annual emergency plan training and proof of evidence will be sent to OCDEL for proof of correction. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 3 and 5 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training on file. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility persons 3 and 5 obtain all 12 hours of annual childcare training. Certificate of completion will be sent to OCDEL for evidence of completion. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #7 did not have pediatric first aid / CPR training on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in 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.) Legal entity will assure that facility person #7 obtains pediatric first aid CPR training and will submit a copy of training completion to OCDEL for evidence of completion. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #3 and 5 did not have annual fire safety training on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility person #3 and 5 obtains annual fire safety training and submit evidence of corrections to OCDEL for correction. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(1) - Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(1) Description: Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons #3, 5 and 10 did not have current Health and Safety professional development training on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that facility persons #3 and10 obtain their Health and Safety training and submit a copy of the certificate to OCDEL for evidence of correction. |
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| 2022-11-30 | 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: At the time of inspection facility person 2 did not have FBI and NSOR clearances or mandated reporter training and facility person #4 did not have NSOR Clearance or Mandated reporter training on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 02 and 04 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person 2 and 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal Entity ensure that facility person 2 and 4 are not working in a childcare position at the facility until all CPSL required documentation is submitted. Legal entity will ensure that facility person #2 obtain their FBI and NSOR clearances or mandated reporter training and facility person 4 obtain their NSOR Clearance or Mandated reporter training and evidence submitted to OCDEL for correction. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have a director present at the facility. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will hire a qualified director who will be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Legal entity will submit current schedule of director to OCDEL. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not have annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that all facility persons have their required training for 2023 and moving forward. |
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| 2022-02-24 | 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: At the time of inspection facility person # 1 & 2 did not out of state clearances on file. Facility person #2, 4, 6 & 7 did not have updated mandated reporter training on file. At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have updated child abuse clearances on file. At the time of inspection facility person #5 & 6 did not have FBI clearances on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7 --- 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.) Legal entity will ensure that all required CPSL clearances are obtain for each facility person and will not allow them to work alone with children until they are received. Legal entity will submit to OCDEL for proof of correction. |
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