Kindercare Learning Ctr/bridgeville
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-12-16 | 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: In Room 6, magnet tiles were observed to be cracked/broken and 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.) Magnet tile was disposed in the garbage the day of inspection. All magnet tiles will be checked daily for any cracked/broken pieces and disposed immediately. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In Room 2, the sensory bin was observed to contain paper basket filler, less than 1 inch in diameter, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In Room 2, the sensory bin that contained paper basket filler, which was less than 1 inch in diameter, was disposed in the garbage. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked a signature of parental consent for 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 shall 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.) The parental signature for consent for emergency medical care on Child #1 Emergency Contact Form was signed. |
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| 2025-12-16 | 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: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked a complete address for the child's release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the name, address, and phone number for the child's 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.) The emergency contact form for Child #2 which lacked a complete address for the child's release persons was completed by parent. The emergency contact form for Child #3 which lacked the name, address, and phone number for the child's release persons was completed by parent. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not reviewed/updated within 6 months of the previous update. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #5 which contained an emergency contact form that was not reviewed/updated within 6 months of the previous update, was updated by parent on 12/3/2025 which was attached behind original form. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #3 are dated 4/11/25 and 11/21/25, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #5 are dated 11/5/24 and 7/9/25, more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #3 are dated 4/11/25 and 11/21/25, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #5 are dated 11/5/24 and 7/9/25, more than 6 months apart. The operator will be sure that health reports are updated at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #3 was not dated, making it invalid. The file for Child #5 contained an agreement form that was not reviewed/updated within 6 months of the previous update. 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.) The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #3 that was not dated, was corrected by parent after review. The file for Child #5 contained an agreement form that was not reviewed/updated within 6 months of the previous update was reviewed and signed by parent. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked a signature of parental consent for minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for Child #1 which lacked a signature of parental consent for minor first aid procedures was signed by parent. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file for Staff #1 is dated 9/18/24, more than 90 days after the start date in childcare. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of 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.) The Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file for Staff #1 was complete on 9/18/24, which was more than 90 days after the start date of 5/28/24. A renewal will be completed before 9/18/26 when it expires. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 is dated 9/18/24, more than 90 days after the start date in childcare. The two most recent state police clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 8/3/19 and 11/25/24, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 8/9/19 and 12/3/24, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent FBI fingerprint clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 11/19/19 and 11/26/24, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 11/26/19 and 11/27/24, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #3 are dated8/12/20 and 11/22/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent state police clearances on file for Staff #4 are dated 9/8/20 and 11/22/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #4 are dated 11/6/19 and 11/27/24, more than 60 months apart. 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.) The mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 was complete on 9/18/24, but was more than 90 days after the start date of 5/28/24. The two most recent state police clearances on file for Staff #2 were completed on 8/3/19 and 11/25/24, but more than 60 months apart. The two most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 were completed on 8/9/19 and 12/3/24, but were more than 60 months apart. The two most recent FBI fingerprint clearances on file for Staff #2 were completed on 11/19/19 and 11/26/24, but were more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #2 were completed on 11/26/19 and 11/27/24, but were more than 60 months apart. The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #3 were completed on 8/12/20 and 11/22/25, but were more than 60 months apart. The two most recent state police clearances on file for Staff #4 were completed on 9/8/20 and 11/22/25, but were more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #4 were completed on 11/6/19 and 11/27/24, but were more than 60 months apart. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In Room 2, a hole in the wall to the left of the windows was observed to contain peeling white substance, and not in good repair. In Room 5, a peeling baseboard was observed and not in good repair. 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 hole in the wall in Room 2 was covered with tape until work order sent to maintenance to repair the area entirely is completed. The peeling baseboard was secured to the wall with glue until work order sent to maintenance to replace baseboard entirely is completed. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated 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: In Room 7, a magnet tile was observed to be cracked creating rough 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.) The cracked magnet tile in Room 7 was removed and placed in the trash during the licensing visit. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: A container of Zyrtec for Child #1 was labeled with an expiration date of 3/2025. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The container of expired Zyrtec was given back to the parent at pick-up to dispose. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated 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: The health assessment on file for Staff #4 was not dated by the physician, making it invalid. 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.) The health assessment on file for Staff #4 was corrected by the physician with the date Staff #4 was seen, making it valid. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 lacked one written, nonfamily reference. 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.) A nonfamily written reference was placed in Staff #4 file, completing the required two written, nonfamily references in the facility person's record. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, employed for more than 90 days, lacked a First Aid/CPR certificate. The file for Staff #1 contained a First Aid/CPR certificate dated 9/18/24, more than 90 days after the date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 First Aid/CPR training was conducted March 19, 2025. The certificate was placed in the file of Staff #2 on May 30, 2025. The file for Staff #1 which was dated after 90 days of hire. All First Aid/CPR trainings will be done no later than 90 days after hire date, and no later than 2 years from Issue Date. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 9/18/24, more than 90 days after the date of hire. 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 a current mandated reporter on file. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 lacked an NSOR clearance. 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. Staff Person #5--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 provided the completed copy of the NSOR and placed in file. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(1) - HS/GED + 30 credits | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits Noncompliance Area: The record of the required education on file for Staff #3 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was an international diploma, not translated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will be classified as a volunteer until required international diploma evaluation is provided. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In Room 5, a mini hand sanitizer labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" was observed in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children. In Room 5, through conversations with the staff, a can of shaving cream labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" was used for art projects with direct contact to children. In Room 7, sunscreen labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" was observed in a child's bookbag and accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In Room 5, the mini hand sanitizer was removed from the drawer in put in the staff's personal bag in a locked closet. In Room 5, the shaving cream will only be used if in a bag or barrier so that it does not come in direct contact with the children when doing an activity. In Room 7, the sunscreen was removed from the child's bookbag and placed in the classroom sunscreen bin in the locked cabinet. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, peeling blue paint was observed on the wall in the dramatic play area. In Room 5, peeling beige paint was observed on the wall by the circle table. 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.) In Room 1, a work order was submitted on June 2, 2025 to repair the peeling blue paint in the dramatic play area. In Room 5, the peeling beige paint, which was wall paper, was replaced on 6/10/2025. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log documented dates 11/26/24-1/10/25, 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 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.) All Manual Fire Detection Testing will be conducted within the 30 day testing period. |
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| 2024-12-11 | 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: In Room 7, magnet tiles were observed to be cracked with sharp edges, 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.) The magnet tile in Room 7 was removed and placed in the trash during the licensing visit. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the name of the health insurance coverage. 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.) Child #1's parent provided the name of the health insurance coverage at pick-up on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. 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.) Child #1 Emergency Contact form dated 3/5/2024 was updated on 9/25/2024. Child #2 Emergency Contact form dated 3/5/2024 was updated on 9/20/2024. Child #3 Emergency Contact form dated 3/5/2024 was updated on 10/8/2024. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The initial health report for Child #3 is dated 11/1/23, exceeding 60 days from the child's first day of attendance. 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.) Child #3 will continue to get updated health reports every 6 months moving forward until Child # 3 reaches 3 years of age, then will update annually. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health reports on file for Child #2 (young toddler) were dated 3/16/23-1/12/24, exceeding the 6-month update. The health report on file for Child #3 (young toddler) is dated 4/15/24, more than 6 months prior. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) Child #2 (young toddler) with previous update on 1/12/24, updated 6 months later on 7/9/2024. The child's next Health Report will need to be provided by 1/9/2025. Child #3 (young toddler) has a scheduled Dr. visit on January 16, 2025 to complete the Child Health Report. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report form for Child #3 stated that the child is not able to participate in childcare and/or not free from communicable diseases. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health report form for Child #3 was corrected to state the child is able to participate in child care and the child appear to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #6 exceeded the 24-month update. The health assessment form for Staff Person #1 did not contain a date of signature from the physician. The initial health assessment for Staff Person #4 was dated 6/8/24, after the date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). 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.) A current Health Assessment is on file for Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person # 6, and will be sure to provide another Health Assessment no more than 24 months from current date. Staff Person #1 has submitted Health Assessment that now includes the date from the physician. Staff person #4 will provide an updated form 24 months from initial Health Assessment |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The health assessment form for Staff Person #8 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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 Person # 8 went to get another Health Assessment on 12/20/2024. The new Health Assessment will be placed in file when Staff Person # 8 returns to work. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The annual written traffic letter to local safety authorities, dated 12/2/24, exceeded the 12-month update. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The annual written traffic letter to local safety authorities will be updated annually, and to not exceed the 12-month update. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. 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.) The financial agreement for Child #1 was 6/4/24, and reviewed and signed 12/3/24 The financial agreement for Child #2 was 7/8/24, and reviewed and signed 9/20/2024 The financial agreement for Child #3 was 3/5/24, and reviewed and signed 8/19/2024 |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent emergency drill logs were dated 7/27/23-12/2/24, exceeding the 12-month annual update. 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.) All emergency drills will be conducted within and not exceeding 12 months. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's updated emergency plan was not sent to county emergency management. 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.) The facility's updated emergency plan was sent via email to the county emergency management agency. |
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| 2024-12-11 | 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: The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications on file for Staff Person #3, Staff Person #6, and Staff Person #9 were dated more than 24 months apart, exceeding the expiration dates. 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 had a previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification on file from 6/16/2022,. The Staff person #3's new certification was corrected and placed in file on 7/17/2024. Staff Person #6 had a previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification on file from 10/25/2022,. The Staff Person #6's new certification was corrected and placed in file on 11/20/2024. Staff Person #9 had a previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification on file from 5/4/2022,. The Staff Person #6's new certification was corrected and placed in file on 7/17/2024. |
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| 2024-12-11 | 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: The two most recent fire safety trainings for Staff Person #2 are dated more than 12 months apart. 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.) Staff Person #2 had a previous Pediatric Fire Safety Training Certificate on file from 9/7/2023. The Staff person #2's new Fire Safety Training Certificate was corrected and placed in file on 11/22/2024. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #8, an employee for more than 45 days, lacked an NSOR clearance. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #8 -- may not work in a childcare 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. Staff Person #8 --- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #8's NSOR is in now in file. She received it on 8/5/2024. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The record of the required education on file for Staff Person #5 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was an international diploma, not translated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include 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 #5 will be a volunteer in the classroom until the international degree is evaluated by an approved evaluator. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The record of the required education on file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #7 to be classified as an aide was an international diploma, not translated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 #1 will send diploma to be evaluated on or after January 2, 2025 due to the agency being closed for the holiday. Staff Person #7 has sent international diploma to be evaluated by an approved agency. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection logs documented dates 5/1/24-6/5/24 exceeding the 30-day testing. 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.) All Fire drills will be conducted within the 30 day testing period. |
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| 2023-12-05 | 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: In the Pre-K room, cracked magnatiles and a broken chair with pinch points were observed accessible to children, which could be hazardous. A small white table with a broken plastic leg with sharp edges was observed on the Toddler Playground. On the Preschool Playground, a balance beam with worn and ripped corners was not in good repair. A cracked red tricycle seat on the Preschool Playground was observed, which could cause injury or pinch points. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the Pre-K room, the cracked magnatiles were removed and placed in the trash during the licensing visit. The broken chair with pinch points was taped during the licensing visit. The small white table with a broken plastic leg with sharp edges on the Toddler Playground was removed and placed in the trash during the licensing visit. On the Preschool Playground, the balance beam with worn and ripped corners was removed and placed in the trash during the licensing visit. The red tricycle with the cracked seat on the Preschool Playground was removed and placed in the trash during the licensing visit. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A couch in the Toddler B room was observed with peeling and torn plastic and a foam climber on the outdoor Toddler playground was observed with peeling plastic. Both items were located in spaces accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths 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. 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 couch in the Toddler B room was taped, and then later moved to the trash the evening of the licensing visit. The foam climber on the outdoor Toddler playground was also moved to the trash during the licensing visit. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The facility's outdoor equipment located in the outdoor play space was observed to be embedded, but lacked sufficient documentation from installer detailing the fall height of the equipment. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation from the installer was provided detailing the testing of the safety surface for the fall height of the equipment. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 were original copies. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall 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 financial agreement for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 were copied and placed in their file, and the original was given to the parent. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked written parental consent for "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 shall 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.) The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 which lacked written parental consent for "Emergency Medical Care" was signed by parent and placed back in file. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The current Emergency Contact form on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child has any special needs, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #3 was corrected indicating the child does not have any special needs. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA 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.) The Emergency Contact Form that lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number for Child #4 was provided by the parent. |
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| 2023-12-05 | 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: The Emergency Contact forms for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 does not include a complete address 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.) The Emergency Contact forms for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 that did not include a complete address for all listed release persons, was corrected with complete addresses for all the listed release persons. |
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| 2023-12-05 | 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: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 9/15/21 and 1/19/23, more than 1 year 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was informed that Child #3 must have next health assessment before 1/9/24. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2(6mo), Child #6 (11mo), did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination or a written exemption letter signed by the parent. Child #2 and Child #6 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 12/5/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is update or when the parent provides a written signed exemption letter. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #2(6mo), has a written exemption letter signed by the parent and was placed in file. The file for Child #6 (11mo), contains documentation of an influenza vaccination from their Health Report. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Two Epi Pens for Child #8 in the Discovery/PS room lacked the original container for the medication. An Epi Pen in the Toddler B classroom for Child #9 did not contain the original container for the medication. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two Epi Pens for Child #8 in the Discovery/PS room provided the original container for the medication. The Epi Pen in the Toddler B classroom for Child #9 was sent home with parent as they advised the child no longer needs it. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Two Epi Pens in the medication bin in the Discovery/PS room for Child #8 had expired in10/22, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two Epi Pens in the medication bin in the Discovery/PS room for Child #8 which expired in10/22, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label, was removed from the center and given back to the parent to dispose. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff #5 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A revised Health assessment was placed on file for Staff #5. It was corrected by the Doctor indicating that the staff person does not have a communicable/contagious disease. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #6 are dated 8/31/21 and 11/8/23, more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that 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.) A current Health Assessment is on file for Staff #6, and will be sure to provide another Health Assessment no more than 24 months from current date. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: There were no written feeding plans given by the parent for any of the infants under 1 year old who were receiving care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written feeding plan was provided during the licensing visit to the infant room, and given to the current parents of the infants under 1 year old who are receiving care. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 was signed by parent for "Consent for Minor First Aid." |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Standing water was observed in a container connected to a small playhouse on the outdoor toddler playground. The fire extinguisher in the Discovery/PS room was serviced in May of 2022. The directions on the tag of the extinguisher read to 'void 1 year from date punched on tag', meaning the fire extinguisher inspection was not current and was out of date. Correction Required: 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.) Standing water was removed in a container connected to a small playhouse on the outdoor toddler playground the day of inspection. The fire extinguisher in the Discovery/PS room was serviced and a new tag was placed on the extinguisher. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a letter to parents in the emergency plan addressing the following topics: 1. Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises, 2. Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises, 3. A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, 4. 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, and 5. Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with 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.) The facility generated a letter, on the day of inspection, for parents addressing the following topics for our emergency plan. 1. Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises, 2. Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises, 3. A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, 4. 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, and 5. Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. This letter was placed in our Family Handbook and Emergency Plan Binder. |
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| 2023-12-05 | 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: Staff #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. 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 #4 completed the pre-service Professional Development training: Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 did not complete the Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). 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 person #4 completed the Mandated Reporter training to be in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The most recent Mandated Reporter training for Staff #2 is dated 5/31/18, more than 60 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 person #2 completed the Mandated Reporter training to be in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of application of a Maryland Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The Maryland Child Abuse clearance for Staff #1 is dated 11/22/23, more than the 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff #3 included an NSOR certificate dated 11/28/23, more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff #4 included an NSOR certificate dated 11/16/2023, more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The NSOR on file for Staff #4 did not have Staff #4's name printed on it, making it invalid. Staff #4 must be removed from the child care facility on 12/5/23, until the corrected NSOR is received. The file for Staff #5 included an NSOR certificate dated 11/16/2023, more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff #5 did not contain documentation of application of a Texas Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The Texas Child Abuse clearance for Staff #5 is dated 5/15/23, more than the 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 Maryland Child Abuse was placed in file on 11/22/23. Staff #3 NSOR certificate was placed in file on 11/28/23. Staff #4 NSOR certificate was placed in file on 11/16/23. Staff #4 NSOR certificate was placed in file on 12/8/23 and Staff was able to return with the corrected NSOR. Staff #5 NSOR was placed in file on 11/16/23. Staff #5 Texas Child Abuse clearance was placed in file on 5/15/23 |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the TK room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was posted/corrected and placed by the telephone in the TK room during the licensing visit. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The First Aid kit in Toddler B was missing gloves. In the Preschool room, the First Aid kit was missing tweezers. 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.) Gloves were placed in the First Aid Kit in the Toddler B room during the licensing visit. Tweezers were placed in the Preschool First Aid Kit during the licensing visit as well. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 2/23/23-3/30/23, 5/24/23-6/26/23, and 9/15/23-10/18/23, 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 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.) All manual checks of the fire detection system will be no more than 30 days apart. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #12, lacks a health assessment which has been completed within the past 24 months. Previously cited under SIN-00215747. 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 #12 will provide a current Health Assessment and provide another every 24 months thereafter. If staff does not provide it, she will no longer be able to work until she does. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, observed a child's black and white riding toy which had approximately an inch crack in the area by the bottom of the front of the vehicle. 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 black and white riding toy with the approximate inch crack was placed in the trash the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children #2 and 3 lack the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. The emergency contact information for children 4, 5 and 6 lack the address of all persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information on file for children #5 and 7 lack the work phone of the enrolling parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.) The emergency contact information missing on file for children #2 and #3 were corrected by adding the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. The emergency contact information missing on file for children #4,#5, and #6 were corrected by adding the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information missing on file for children #5 and #7 were corrected by adding the phone of the enrolling parents. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization records on file for children #1 and 6 lack verification that the children's immunizations are in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The immunization record for child #1 was submitted by parent verifying that the child's immunizations are in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The updated record was placed in the child's file. Child #6 parent provided exempt documentation for missed immunization. Signed exemption was placed in the child's file. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Written parental permission expired 1/1/23 for the medication on site for child # 8. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medicine was removed and sent home with child. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler B Room, observed a diaper can which was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection, the secondary flap on the diaper can was removed making in hands free. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked a health assessment at initial hire. There is now a current health assessment on file. There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #10. The file for staff #12 lacks a health assessment which has been completed within the past 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.) A current Health Assessment is on file for Staff #1, and #10, and will be sure to provide another Health Assessment no more than 24 month from current date. Staff #12 will provide a current Health Assessment and provide another every 24 months thereafter. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked a TB screening at initial hire. There is now a current TB screening on file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.) A current TB Screening is on file for staff #1. All screenings need to be done at initial employment. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The most current health assessment on file for staff #7 lacks the results of the examination for communicable disease. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An error on Staff #7 Health Assessment was corrected and initialed by health care professional who performed said Health Assessment. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months between emergency plan trainings for staff 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Staff #4, 7. 8, 11, 12 and 13 now have emergency plan training on file and dated 11/30/22, Staff #10 now has emergency plan training on file and dated 11/23/22. Staff #2 lacked emergency plan training at initial hire. There is now emergency plan training on file and dated 11/30/22. SEE LIS 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 and kept on file at the facility. 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.) Emergency Plan Training for Staff #4,7,8,10,11,12 and 13 were updated and placed in their file. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: There was more than 12 months between fire safety trainings on file for staff #7, 8, 10. 11,and 13. There is now current fire safety training on file and dated: Staff #7 and 8 and 11 - 11/2/21 and 11/22/22, Staff #10 - 2/21/21 and 7/29/22 ,Staff #13- 2/19/21 and 2/23/22. 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. 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.) Fire Safety Training for Staff #7,8,10,11, and 13 were updated and placed in file. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 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: Staff persons#1 and 5 did not complete the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #1 - Health and Safety training. There is current health and safety training on file and dated 10/18/22. Staff #5 - Pediatric CPR/FA. There is now current Pediatric CPR/FA on file and dated 5/44/22. 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 #1 completed Health and Safety Training and are placed on file. Staff person #5 Completed Pediatric CPR/FA and are on file. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 12 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/29/15. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #12 will have 15 days from POC requested date to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #12 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #12, staff person# 12 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 #12 completed Mandated Reporter training on the evening of January 19, 2023. With the completed training the staff person was able to work unsupervised at the facility the following work day. |
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| 2022-12-07 | 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: The file for staff #1 lacked a disclosure, State Police, Child Abuse and NSOR clearance on or before start date in a child care position. There are now current clearances on file and dated -disclosure - 2/28/22, State Police - 2/25/22, Child Abuse - 2/25/22 and NSOR - 3/24/22. SEE LIS CODE SHEET The file for staff #2, who lived outside of PA within the past 5 years, lacked a Virginia Child Abuse, Virginia criminal background check and Virginia sex offender check. There is now a VA child abuse check on file and dated 4/4/22. There is no VA criminal background and VA sex offender registry check on file. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. The file for staff #3, who has lived outside of PA within the past 5 years, lacks a West Virginia sex offender check on or before initial start date in a child care position. The file for staff #6, who has lived outside of PA within the past 5 years lacks a West Virginia Child Abuse check on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is a sex offender registry check on file but no date is on the form. The file for staff #9 lacked the correct State Police clearance form on file on or before initial start date in a child care position. On the day of inspection, the correct form was printed and placed in staff's file with date of 5/17/22. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2, 3, and 6- may not work 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.) Staff #1 completed a disclosure, State Police, Child Abuse and NSOR clearance which are current and placed on file. Staff#2 Obtained a Virginia Criminal Background and Virginia Sex Offender Registry on 1/20/2023. The clearance was received back on 2/2/2023 indicating NO RECORD for both and placed on file and Staff #2 was then able to work at facility. Staff #3 obtained a West Virginia Sex Offender Check on 1/19/23 and placed on file and could continue to work at facility . For Staff #6, a West Virginia child abuse check was obtained on January 20, 2023 and placed on file allowing to work at Facility. For Staff #6 a Sex Offender Registry was placed in file but not dated when initially hired so another Sex Offender Registry check was obtained on 1/19/23 and placed on file. Staff #9 obtained the State Police clearance at initial hire on 5/17/22, but did not print the correct form. The correct form was printed the day of inspection and placed on file. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks verification of a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6, who holds the title of group supervisor, provided Diploma for verification of a Bachelor's Degree in Education. |
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| 2022-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The last staff evaluation on file for staff #10 was not completed within the past year and is dated 3/8/21. There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current staff evaluation for staff #12. Dates are as follows: 3/8/21 and 4/22/22. 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.) An evaluation was completed for Staff #10 and placed on file. |
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| 2022-12-07 | 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: There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system and dated as such: 2/24/22 and 3/28/22, 5/12/22 and 6/21/22, 6/21/22 and 7/29/22, 8/19/22 and 9/20/22 and 10/18 22 and 11/21/22. 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.) All manual checks of the fire detection system will be no more than 30 days apart. |
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| 2022-04-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Based on statements from staff, it was verified that on 3/23/2022 at approximately 4:45 p.m. staff #1 accompanied a group of children into the facility from the outdoor play space and upon entering the building, the children were counted and it was discovered that one of the children assigned to the supervision of staff #1 had been left behind in the outdoor play space with for staff and the children assigned to their who had remained in that area. 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.) Both staff members directly involved were coached on supervision and reviewed state supervision expectations. One of the staff members was ultimately let go. All staff completed safety training and reviewed proper name-to-face checks during staff meeting on 5/26/2022. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In room 2, three sensory bottles with removeable lids that contained glitter and empty garbage bags stored under the changing table were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sensory bottles and garbage bags were moved to an area out of the reach of children during the inspection. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #3 was dated 8/4/2021, following the child's first day of attendance on 8/24/2020. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement was signed on 8/4/2021. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's file was updated with the weekly tuition amount on 1/27/2022. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 was dated 8/4/2021, following the child's first day of attendance on 8/24/2020. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #3 was corrected on 8/4/2021. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for 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 shall 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.) On the child's next day of attendance, the director will get a signature for child #4 for consent for emergency medical care and will send results by 2/11/2022. |
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| 2021-12-07 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #2 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the 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.) Center director will get the addresses and have the parent update their emergency contact form the next time the child is in attendance and will send results by 2/11/2022. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2 included an initial health report dated more than 60 days (or 90 days as per C-20-04) following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) The record for child #2 includes an initial health report now. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: A bottle of Airborne that belonged to a staff person was observed in an unlocked drawer in the foyer, accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of Airborne was immediately removed from the drawer in the foyer during the inspection. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following their previous health assessment. The record for staff #5 included a current health assessment dated following their first day working in child care. The record for staff #8 included a health assessment that was not dated and therefore, it is not valid, because compliance cannot be assessed. 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.) The record for staff #2, #5 and #8 includes a current health assessment now. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The record for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the child's next date of attendance, director will ask the parent to sign parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff and will send proof by 2/11/2022. |
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| 2021-12-07 | 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: The record for staff #3 included current certification in CPR renewed on 8/12/2021, following the expiration of their previous certification completed on 5/22/2018. 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 #3 completed the training on 8/12/2021. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #4 included PD in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR completed on 8/12/2021, more than 180 days following the implementation of the current regulations. The record for staff #6, who began working in child care on 4/19/2021, and staff #7, who began working in child care on 5/6/2021, included PD in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR completed on 8/12/2021, more than 90 days following there first day working in child care. The record for staff #8, who began working in child care on 9/13/2021, did not include PD in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care. The record for staff #11, who began working in child care on 9/7/2021, included PD in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR completed on 12/16/2021, more than 90 days following there first day working in child care. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4, #6 & #7 completed the training on 8/12/2021; Staff #8 completed the training on 1/25/2022; and Staff #11 completed the training on 12/16/2021. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 included a current FBI clearance dated 11/19/2019, more than 60 months following the previous clearance dated 11/4/2014. The record for staff #5, who began working in child care on 6/30/2021, included a state police clearance dated 12/1/2021 and a NSOR dated 11/22/2021. The record for staff #7, who began working in child care on 9/13/2021, The record for staff #9 included a disclosure statement that was not dated. 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.) The record for staff #2 was corrected on 11/19/2019; the record for staff #5 was corrected on 12/1/2021 & 11/22/2021; the record for staff #7 was corrected on 12/6/2021; and the record for staff #9 was signed on 12/27/2021. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials and other toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in an area that was accessible to children in care: hand sanitizer was located on a table and a desk in the foyer; (2) bottles of essential oils and a refill for a plug in air freshener was in an unlocked drawer the foyer; hand sanitizer was attached to a child's book bag and (2) disinfectant sanitizer, TB cleaner, glass and multi surface cleaner, restroom cleaner and Triple Paste diaper rash cream was kept under the changing table in room 2. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The items listed in violation #6 were immediately removed during our inspection from the foyer space and changing table cabinet. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were (2) nails observed protruding from the wooden fence in the outdoor play space and there were metal links sticking out along the bottom of the gate on the chain link fence , posing a potential hazard to children in care. 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.) Our facilities team fixed the two nails and bottom of the gate on the chain link fence on 12/21/2021. |
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| 2021-12-07 | 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: Peeling paint was observed on the door of the shed in 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.) The shed on our playground was scraped and painted on 12/21/2021. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system installed at the facility. 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.) Director signed attestation statement for facilities with interconnected systems and/or lithium battery on 12/16/2021. |
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