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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:51 AM on 6/11/26, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed in the Main Room with a total of 10 children. Staff #1 named 1 Older Toddler & 3 Preschoolers, Staff #2 named 4 Preschoolers, and 2 children were not named in a supervision group. During a second attempt, Staff #1 named 1 Older Toddler and 3 Preschoolers and Staff #2 named 4 preschoolers in their supervision groups, leaving 1 Preschool child unaccounted for. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider spoke with ELRC Coach. Children's names will be added to wood clothes pin. Staff will attach clothes pin of the children in their supervision group to their shirt. The pins will be attached and removed based on the children present at the facility. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.161(c) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.161(c) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: 161c A lunchbox containing potentially hazardous foods from home was observed on the front desk and was not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lunchbox was placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION: Peeling paint and exposed rust was observed on the exterior of the doorframe in the Outdoor Play Space and was accessible to children. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/14/26. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door was corrected with duct tape. The doorframe will be corrected with duct tape. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION: The most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 4/2/26, more than 30 days prior. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/14/26. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire alarm will be tested on 6/19/26 and documented on the test log. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A toy riding horse with a broken suspension strap, a tool bench with a broken leg, and a detached board on the back of the steps on the play structure were observed to be accessible to children in the Main Room 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.) The horse and tool bench were thrown away. The detached board on the play structure was reattached and secured to the play structure. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A chair with torn foam was observed in the Outdoor Play Space and was accessible to children who are still placing items 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.) The chair with exposed foam will be removed from the play space. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The initial child service reports on file for Child #4 and Child #5 are dated 8/8/25, more than 6 months from the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports will be completed and filed for Child #4 and Child #5. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.) A complete address for the child's physician will be added to the Child #1's emergency contact form. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 is no longer enrolled. Will obtain parental consent for emergency medical care for Child #4 and Child #5. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent review and signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 8/7/25, more than 6 months prior. The only parent review and signatures for the emergency contact forms on file for Child #4 and Child #5 are dated 12/5/25, more than 6 months from the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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.) Parent will sign emergency contact form for Child #1. Child #4 and #5 have current parent signatures. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 and Child #3 are dated 2/12/25, more than 12 months prior. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and Child #3 will obtain new health assessments. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4 (6/11/23 & 6/11/25) and Child #5 (5/10/23 and 6/11/25) are dated more than 12 months apart. 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 and Child #5 have current health assessements on file. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for Child #2 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 3 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 3 doses of Polio, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. The immunization record for Child #4 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of Rotavirus, 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, and 2 doses of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. The immunization record for Child #5 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of HiB and 1 dose of Pneumococcal without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5/14/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 no longer enrolled. Parent of Child #4 and Child #5 obtained a letter from the doctor stating that the children are on a catch up schedule. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was observed that a group of toddlers did not wash their hands prior to eating snack. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hands will be washed before meals and snacks. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma policy lacked details regarding 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.) Prevention and identification of child maltreatment will be added to the shaken baby syndrome policy. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 is dated 12/10/23, more than 24 months prior. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will get a new health assessment. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent review and signature for the financial agreement form on file for Child #1 is dated 8/7/25, more than 6 months prior. The only parent review and signature for the financial agreement forms on file for Child #4 and Child #5 are dated 12/5/25, more than 6 months from the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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.) Parent will review and sign financial agreement form for Child #1. Child #4 and #5 have current parent signatures. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record must 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 #2 is no longer enrolled. Will obtain parental consent to administer minor first aid for Child #4 and Child #5. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained 1 of 2 written nonfamily reference letters attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will obtain a second letter of reference from a nonfamily member attesting to the suitability to work in child care. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency plan has ended and how the facility will provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Method to inform parents the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children will be added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked emergency plan training and is more than 90 days from Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will be trained on the emergency plan. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures for the following topics: shelter and lockdown, evacuation, method to contact parents during an emergency, method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions on how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures will be created, added to the emergency plan, added to the parent handbook, and provided to currently enrolled parents. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained 0 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 10/2024-10/2025. The file for Staff #3 contained 6 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 4/2025-4/2026. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 will complete 12 hours of training. Staff #3 will complete 6 hours of training. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff #2 is dated 10/1/23, with an expiration date of 10/2025. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum, a Primary Staff who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff #2, Staff #2 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 #2 is scheduled to complete CPR training on 5/31/26. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Pennsylvania State Police clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 8/24/20 and 12/19/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #3 contained the required format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25 per Announcement C-25-01 but was dated 2/8/26 after the required deadline. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has current State Police clearance on file. Staff #2 has current format of disclosure statement on file. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.66(a)/3280.66(c) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a)/3280.66(c) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In the Outdoor Play Space, an accessible Tree of Heaven plant was observed growing from the building into the play space and is toxic. Correction Required: 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxic plant was removed from the play space. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The facility's first aid kit lacked 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.) Scissors were added to the first aid kit. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Main Room, a broken mirror with cracks hanging on the wall was observed not to be in good repair and accessible to children. During the renewal inspection, the carpet in the left corner area of the Main Room was observed to have water damage and was accessible to children. A floor tile was observed to be lifting off the ground, containing torn pieces, and not in good repair in the bathroom in the back corner. 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.) Broken mirror was covered with tape. Fans were used to dry the carpet and it was professionally cleaned. The area will remain inaccessible to children until the carpet is replaced. The floor tile in the bathroom will be repaired with tape. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint and exposed rust was observed on the exterior of the doorframe in the Outdoor Play Space and was accessible to children. 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.) Paint and rust will be covered with tape on the door and doorframe in the playspace. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 7/7/25-8/7/25, 8/7/25-9/8/25, 11/3/25-12/4/25, 12/4/25-1/5/26, and 1/5/26-2/6/26, more than 30 days apart. The most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 4/2/26, more than 30 days prior. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility tested the fire alarm on 5/22/26. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Main Room, a cardboard block and cardboard on a pizza play equipment were observed with ripped pieces and were not in good repair. In the outside play space, a trampoline was observed with torn fabric connection straps, which could cause injury. 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.) Cardboard with ripped pieces has been repaired with tape. Broken trampoline has been thrown away. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the Main Room, a plastic bag in a cubby and a package of baby wipes on the bottom of the changing table labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' and were observed accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths which could cause suffocation. 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.) Plastic bag and baby wipes were moved to a shelf above the changing table. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain any child service reports and both Child #1 and Child #2 have been enrolled more than 6 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports will be completed for Child #1 and Child #2. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for Child #1-#5 will contain copies of the financial agreement form. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked the child's home address and the enrolling parent's name. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's home address and parent's name were added to the emergency contact form |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #4 lacked a complete address and phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.) Physician's address and phone number will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #4. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #5 lacked a complete home address 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.) Complete address for the enrolling parent will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #5. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signature for emergency medical care will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and policy number. 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.) Health insurance name and policy number will be added for Child #1-Child #4. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked full names and complete addresses for all listed release persons. 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.) Full names and complete addresses of listed release persons for Child #2-#5 will be added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 (dated 6/30/24) and Child #2 (dated 9/1/23) contained an emergency contact form that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months prior. 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.) Parent will review and sign emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessments on file for Child #1 (dated 2/12/25), Child #2 (dated 2/27/25), and Child #3 (dated 6/4/25) are dated beyond 60 days from the child's enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1, #2, and #3 have initial health assessment on file. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4 (Preschool) is dated 4/29/24, more than 12 months prior. 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain a new health assessment for Child #4. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 lacked a written immunization record or a signed exemption letter from the parent and the child has been enrolled for more than 60 days (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/10/25, and may only return to care when the immunization record is on file or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. 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. Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/10/25, and may only return to care when the immunization record is on file or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided letter of exemption on 7/11/25 and is on file for Child #4. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, Staff #3 did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New diaper changing procedures have been displayed in changing area. All staff were trained on diaper changing procedures on 7/11/25. All staff will wash all children's hands after diapering. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, Staff #3 did not sanitize the changing table after use. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New diaper changing procedures have been displayed in changing area. All staff were trained on diaper changing procedures on 7/11/25. All staff will sanitize the changing table after each use. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment, and Abusive Head Trauma policies. The facility's emergency plan did not contain a policy addressing continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22 per Announcement C-22-04. 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.) Created shaken baby policy. Continuity of operations policy was added to the facility's emergency plan. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/4/23, more than 24 months prior. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will obtain a new health assessment. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) - Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The tuberculosis test on file for Staff #2 contained a test date of 12/9/24 but lacked final results. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 is no longer employed. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, Staff #3 did not wash their hands after diapering. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New diaper changing procedures have been displayed in changing area. All staff were trained on diaper changing procedures on 7/11/25. All staff will wash their hands after diapering. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pickup and drop off procedures will be posted on the bulletin in the facility. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit on the facility's van lacked soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap will be added to the first aid kit on the facility's van. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 (dated 8/22/24) and Child #2 (dated 9/1/23) contained a financial agreement form that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months prior. 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.) Parent will review and sign the agreement form for Child #1 and Child #2. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) Parent signatures for the facility to administer minor first aid will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained 1 of 2 required nonfamily written reference letters. 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 #3 will obtain a second nonfamily written reference letter. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.26(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility lacked an Emergency Plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Created an emergency plan for the group facility. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 lacked emergency plan training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 and #4 will be trained on the facility's emergency plan. Staff #2 is no longer employed. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Created a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the current emergency plan was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will send a copy of emergency plan to local and county agencies. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained a Pennsylvania State Police clearance with a request date of 3/27/24 and lacked a dissemination date, making the clearance invalid. At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #4 contained an updated Pennsylvania State Police clearance dated 5/27/25. 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.) Staff #4 has a current State Police clearance on file. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: A container of Vaseline labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' was observed in a cubby and was accessible to children. In the kitchen hallway, a bottle of bleach cleaner was observed on the table and was accessible to children going to the outdoor play space. Correction Required: 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) Vaseline and bleach cleaner were made inaccessible. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits in the Main Room lacked tweezers, scissors, and tape. 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.) Tweezer, scissors, and tape will be added to the first aid kits. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Rust was observed on the door in the outdoor play space. In Bathroom #1, the sink faucet was observed to be detached and not secured to the sink, which could be hazardous to children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rust on the door was covered with tape. New faucet will be ordered and installed. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the faucet in Bathroom #1. Broken plaster was observed by the humidifier on the green wall and on the wall in the hallway leading to the outdoor play space. 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.) Peeling paint will be covered with tape and broken plaster will be repaired. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Initial review | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3/3/25-4/4/25, 4/4/25-5/6/25, 6/5/25-7/7/25, more than 30 days apart. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tested alarm during inspection on 7/10/25. |
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