Description: Kinder Works integrates various philosophies including Reggio Emilio, the Montessori method, the developmental psychology of Piaget, Katz, Bruner and Gardner's theories of multiple intelligences into everyday activities.
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| 2019-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the financial agreement forms observed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not indicate the services the facility agreed to provide to the family and the child. The financial agreement template developed by the facility did not include an area on the form to identify the services provided by the facility to the family and child . Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director/operator will revise the facility's financial agreement form to identify the services to be provided to the family and the child. The director will ensure the financial agreement forms for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 to identify the services the facility will be providing to the family and the child; with parent's and operator's signatures. The operator will ensure all financial agreements forms identify services provided and are in compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement form for child #1 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the child in the last 6 months. 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 informationA 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.) The director will contact the parents of the child listed to have the parents review and/or update their emergency contact information and/or agreement forms with date and signature. The director and staff members will review all enrolled children's emergency contact and financial agreement forms to ensure parents have the reviewed and/or updated the at least every 6 months or as soon as there is a change in the information. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations. |
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| 2019-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include the PA State Police Clearance required by the CPSL. Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility. The operator and director will require Staff member #1 provide the completed valid PA State Police Clearance required by the CPSL before returning to a child care position at the facility. The director will review all facility person files to ensure compliance with the CPSL. The operator will ensure compliance the regulation and CPSL .and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2019-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the air vents in several bathrooms around the facility were unclean and observed with debris on the surfaces. In room 4, small areas of chipped paint were observed on the walls. Also in room 4, dirty floor tiles and baseboards were observed. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure all areas of disrepair cited are corrected to good repair. The director and legal entity will ensure floors, walls ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces are kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Any peeling paint or damaged plaster on the indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility will be repaired immediately to ensure compliance. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/24/18, the emergency contacts were not present for Child #2 in the Room 7 and Child #3 in Room 2 while children were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's emergency contact forms were filed in the EC binders in each classroom. |
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| 2018-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/24/18, the file for Child #1, enrolled 8/28/17, did not contain an initial health report. 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health form was handed in and signed by a doctor with the date 7/31/18. |
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| 2018-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/24/18, cheese crackers, cookies and graham crackers were stored in containers without expiration dates. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Snack is properly stored with expiration date on the snack when it is delivered. |
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| 2018-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/24/18, the state police clearance, dated 5/19/10, had expired for Staff #1 who was hired 5/1/10. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person's clearance was renewed on 7/27/18 - we have updated our staff data sheet and the current clearance is in her file. |
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| 2018-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/24/18, disinfectant wipes, disinfectant cleaner, sanitizer, air freshener and/or hand sanitizer were accessible to children in an unlocked closet in Room1 and Room2; Shaving cream, alcohol, dish liquid and citric acid were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in Room 3. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning and toxic materials were moved to a locked cabinet or to a high shelf. |
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| 2018-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/24/18, the required hand washing sign was not posted in the toilet and/or sink areas in Rooms 1, 2, 5, and 6. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs were hung in required areas. |
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| 2017-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/9/17, the thermometer in the infant room refrigerator was at 50 degrees. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometer was broken and was replaced with a new one. Teachers will be instructed to notify director if thermometers are above 45 degrees. |
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| 2017-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/9/17, the emergency contact was missing for Child #1 in the infant room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact was printed and put in the classroom file for Child #1. Classroom files will be updated when new children enroll and reviewed/updated every 6 months. |
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| 2017-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/9/17, the first aid kit in Room 1 did not contain 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 and will remain in the first aid kit. |
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