Kindercare Learning Center
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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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| 2026-07-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 7/23/2026, it was found that a child was injured onsite and required emergency medical care and the facility did not notify the OCDEL regional office that the incident occurred. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have an emergency staff meeting to discuss the importance of notifying the OCDEL regional office when an incident occurs. Will make sure that the director notifies the area manager and OCDEL within 24 hours if any incident occurs that the child needs emergency medical care. |
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| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 5/21/2026, it was observed in the 2-year-old room that all of the children's cots did not have 2 feet on three sides while in use during naptime. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff moving forward make sure that there is two feet on three sides of each cot during nap time |
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| 2026-05-21 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 5/21/2026, it was found that on 5/1/2026 staff #1 aggressively grabbed and pushed child #1 to sit on the ground. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will investigate the incident and staff #1 will be terminated if needed. |
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| 2026-05-21 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 5/21/2026, it was found that on 5/1/2026 staff #1 yelled at child #1.. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will investigate the incident and take appropriate action. |
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| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.26 Description: Compliance/Nondiscrimination Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 5/21/2026, The facility has not complied with the DHS Civil Rights Bureau of Equal Opportunity renewal inspection requirements, per the DHS Civil Rights denial email on May 22, 2026. Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will notify the Area Director and have them submit the required documentation to the Civil Rights office in Harrisburg as required. |
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| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 5/21/2026, it was observed that a Director is not currently employed at the facility. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will hire a new director for the facility. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, it was observed that there was a play couch and chair that was fraying in the Preschool room near the book reading section, and a couch in the Toddler B room that was splitting at the seams. 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.) Will throw away the furniture and will order new furniture. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, it was observed in the 1 yr old room that a cubby was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the maintenance person anchor the cubby to the wall. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, upon request for staff person # 1 to name the children in their assigned group, staff #1 could not identify which specific children were in their primary care group of children. 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.) Will create primary cards to be worn by staff daily around their neck so they know the primary care group. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #1, child #3, child #4, child #6, and child #8 were viewed and did not contain an admission date on the Financial Agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will add the admission date to each Financial Agreement |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the file for child #1was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the child's birth date. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will add the child's birthdate to the Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent provide the phone number for the doctor and will put it on the Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the parent's address and phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent complete the necessary information on the form. |
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| 2026-01-22 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #5 and child #7 did not include written consent signed by a parent for the facility to administer 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.) Will have parent sign the Emergency Contact Form giving permission for the facility to administer emergency medical care to the children if needed. |
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| 2026-01-22 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #5, child #8, and child #9 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent provide the required information on the form. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #1, child #8, and child #9 were viewed and the release information for child #1 and Child #9 did not include the addresses of the individual that the child can be released to. The emergency information for child #8 did not include the name, address, and phone number regarding whom the child can be released to. 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.) Will have the parent complete the necessary information on the form. |
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| 2026-01-22 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #2, child #5, and child #7 were viewed and the emergency contact information and the financial agreement information were not updated in a 6-month period. The most recent Emergency Contact Form for child #2 was updated on 1/21/25, and the latest date on the Financial Agreement was 3/18/24. The Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement for child #5 were dated 1/7/25 and the Emergency Contact Form for child #7 was dated 1/20/25. 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.) Will review and update the documentation. |
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| 2026-01-22 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for staff #2, staff #4, staff #5, and staff #7 were viewed and a health assessment was not completed within 24 months as required. The health assessment for staff #2 was dated 3/2/23, and the health assessment for staff #4 was dated 2/13/23, for staff #5 the health assessment was dated 3/30/23, and the health assessment for staff #7 was dated 4/19/23. The file for staff #8 was viewed and did not include any health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.) Will have staff obtain a new health assessment. |
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| 2026-01-22 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #5, and child #7 were viewed and there was no written parental consent for the facility to administer 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.) Will have the parent give written permission. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, child #1, child #4, child #8, and child #9 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain parent consent authorizing transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parents sign the Emergency Contact Form to give consent. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the file for staff #8 was viewed and did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff #8 provide two reference letters and keep them in their file. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for staff #3, staff #5, were viewed and the required clearances were more than 60-months old. The PA State Criminal Clearance for staff #3 was dated 2/28/20 and the clearance for staff #5 was dated 3/4/20. The National Sex Offender Registry Clearance for staff #5 was dated 3/5/20. The file for staff #6 was viewed and the FBI fingerprint clearance reviewed was not acceptable. (The clearance was a Department of Education FBI Clearance). The file for staff #8 was viewed and does not contain a completed Child Abuse, PA Criminal, National Sex Offender Registry, or the FBI Fingerprinting clearances. (See code sheet for hire date). Correction Required: Staff #3, staff #5, staff #6, staff #8 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 1/22/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3, staff #5, staff #6, staff #8 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 1/22/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for staff #6 and staff #8 were viewed and did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor) 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. 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.) Will have staff obtain the required education transcripts and documentation to verify their qualifications ae staff and will keep the information in the staff person's file. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, it was observed in infant room B that there was Aquaphor cream in an unlocked cabinet below the changing table and it was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will lock the cabinet below the changing table. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a) Description: Review policies and procedures Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 10/2/2025, it was found that the facility did not follow their own dismissal policy. Child #1 was dismissed without utilizing behavior programs at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will contact the parent and reinstate the child to the facility. |
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| 2025-10-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 10/2/2025, it was found that an incident occurred where child #1 was bitten. The parent was not given an incident report on the day the incident occurred. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will ensure incident reports are sent home consistently. All incident reports have to be placed in office bin. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/4/2025, it was found that child # 1 was not supervised by a staff person when the child was left on the outdoor play space alone for approximately 4 minutes. Staff #1 and staff #2 left child #1 on the outside playground. A parent of another child notified the Director of the facility, and the child was then retrieved and brought inside. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An investigation will be completed and staff #1 and staff #2 were given a final write up notice |
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| 2025-06-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 6/3/25 it was confirmed that staff person #1 had a child sitting in the kitchen which can pose a threat to the safety of a child. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was terminated. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 5/5/2025, it was found that staff #1 restrained child #1 by putting their arms on top of child#1 during naptime. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was suspended pending an investigation. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, it was observed that the children's sofa and chair was dirty, and the mirror in the 2-year-old room was dirty. 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.) Will wipe the toys down with a cleaning solution. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, it was observed that the bookcases in the Toddler room A and Toddler room B were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have maintenance secure the bookcases to the floor or the wall. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, it was observed that the refrigerator in Toddler A room did not have a thermometer in it. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will purchase a thermometer and put it in the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-02-03 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, the files for child #4 and child #5 were viewed and the emergency contact information did not contain 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.) Will have parent give consent for facility to administer emergency medical care. |
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| 2025-02-03 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and the emergency contact information did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for each child. 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.) Will have parent add the information to the Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the name, address and telephone number 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.) Will have parent provide the information required. |
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| 2025-02-03 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and it did not contain an initial health assessment or any subsequent health reports. (See code sheet for child's start date). 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.) Will have parent take child to get a health report from a medical professional. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, it was observed that the medication for child #7 was not stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. The medication expiration date was 9/2024. 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.) Will return the expired medication to the parent and request a new prescription for child #7. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not ensure that child #6 washed their hands after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will retrain staff on diapering procedures. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not wash their hands after completing a diaper change. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will retrain staff on hand washing procedures. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, the files for child #4 and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain a parental signature giving consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent sign the form giving consent. |
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| 2025-02-03 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, the files for child #4 and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain a parental signature giving consent for the 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.) Will have parents provide written consent. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, the files for child #4 and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain a parental signature giving consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent provide all consents on the Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, the file of staff #2 was viewed and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR) and the Child Abuse Clearance was not obtained within a 60-month period. The date of the NSOR Clearance was 1/15/20, and the date of the Child Abuse Clearance was 1/23/20. See code sheet for the staff start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #2 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff #2 renew their clearances immediately. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, disinfectant was observed in the 6--12-month-old room on the changing table, in the Toddler B room there was bleach in the closet, and in the bathroom there was Aquaphor cream and medicated diaper rash powder. All substances were accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will lock all toxic substances in a cabinet and make sure they are not accessible to the children. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/3/2025, it was observed that the exit in the Toddler B room was obstructed by chairs, and the outside exit in the kitchen was obstructed by the food cart. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will clear the exit ways. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 9/9/2024 it was found that the Toddler B room did not have the daily activities posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will post the daily activities list on the wall in the classroom. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 9/9/2024 Certification Representative observed staff person #1 working on an I-Pad tablet outside in the play space while the children were playing and was not walking around to be able to see all of the children that staff #1 was in charge of. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff take a Better Kids Care course on supervision. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 8/15/2024 there were seven children present in the older toddler classroom with staff person #1. The youngest child in the group was 2 years old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure that there is enough staff onsite to maintain ratio. |
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| 2024-05-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation completed on 5/16/2024 and it was found that staff #1 was working on her tablet in the play area and was not supervising the children at all times. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was required to complete Supervision Training from Better Kids Care, and was told that she must supervise the children at all times. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, certification representative observed child #1 was alone in the bathroom unsupervised. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure that children are supervised at all times. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files of Child #1 thru #5 and all of the files did not have any admission dates listed on the agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put admission dates in all of the children's files. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the file of child #2 and the health assessment reviewed was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent take child #2 to a medical professional and have that professional provide a signature on the Child Health Assessment. |
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| 2024-02-21 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, Certification Representative observed that the provider had no documentation verifying that the local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing annually. 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.) Director will notify the local traffic authority as required. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024 certification representative observed that the documentation regarding the annual liability insurance on file expired on 12/1/2023. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will email certification representative an updated copy of the liability insurance documentation. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, certification representative observed that the facility did not have lockdown provisions in their emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add lockdown procedures to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, certification representative observed that the provider did not have documentation verifying that an updated emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually as required. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will send updated emergency plan and a letter to local municipality and the emergency management agency. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 2/21/2024, certification representative reviewed staff person #1 file and the record reviewed for staff person # 1 ( hire date see code sheet ) did not include a completed NSOR Certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.35(e) - 46 or more children- additional group sups | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(e) Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, Certification Representative observed that the facility did not have two group supervisors that were present or employed at the facility for the 51 children enrolled and 50 children present during the inspection. (This violation is continued non-compliance from an unannounced inspection dated 1/12/2024) Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two group supervisors are employed. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.61(a) - Indoor space- small muscle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(a) Description: Indoor space- small muscle Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, Certification Representative observed that the back room childcare space was not set up for usage by the children. Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The back classroom was set back up and ready to be used by children after classroom maintenance was completed. Room was ready to receive children on 3/18/2024 |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, certification representative observed that cleaning substances such as toilet cleaner and disinfectant were on the bottom shelf near the floor in the bathroom, and in an unlocked cabinet in the back room. 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.) Will remove all toxic substances and put them up on a higher shelf so that the toxics are not accessible to children. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, Certification Representative observed water in the back room on the floor because there was water pipe in a utility room burst and caused a leak. 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.) Contractor will come in and fix the repair and the furniture in the room will be set up again so children can use the childcare space. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/21/2024, Certification Representative observed that handwashing signs with the written requirements were not posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sinks. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will post the exact wording that is used in 3270.82(h). |
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| 2024-01-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection 1/11/24, the facility is currently on a Provisional license and required to post the revoked certificate, letter and the Licensing Inspection Summary in a conspicuous location used by the parents of enrolled children. The letter and Inspection Summary were not posted. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provisional license, letter and licensing inspection summary has been placed in lobby where parents enter the front door each day and it is visible to them upon entrance. |
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| 2024-01-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(1) - Finances, meals, personnel | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(1) Description: Finances, meals, personnel Noncompliance Area: Prior OCDEL and KLC meetings and Plans of Correction for 24-48 hour submission of work repair orders completed timely, and LE follow-up when the repairs are not completed satisfactorily or in a timely manner. The provider's date for correction was 12/30/23. To date, facility repairs and classroom replacement furniture have not been completed. *Continued non-compliance. Correction Required: A director is responsible for administering finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and preparation and transportation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will manage the overall needs of the center, including the facility's repairs and maintenance needs. |
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| 2024-01-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: On 1/11/24 date of inspection, staff person #1 was employed and functioning as a Group Supervisor and she did not qualify for the position. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1, is employed and qualified as an AGS level. She will no longer function as a Group Supervisor or Assistant Director. |
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| 2024-01-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection 1/11/24, the front toddler room had water-stain damaged ceiling tiles. The ceiling light fixture/cover was broken and the diaper changing tables were not clean, despite the new packaged padding atop. The classroom remained closed as repairs continue. *Continued Non-compliance*. In addition, the 4-5yr. old classroom was closed and used as storage. The room needs repairs to the floors, walls and ceiling tiles. The caulk around the sinks, baseboards and toilet areas were peeling off from the surfaces. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling tiles and light fixtures were fixed/replaced and the diaper changing area was cleaned on 1/12. |
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| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, the preschool room had begun their naptime schedule and most of the children were awake and quietly resting on their cots. Facility person #3 was alone and stated she had (14) p/s children in her care, however, she had a total of (17) children in her care; and was seated on the floor next to one child who required additional support to relax. As a result, the additional children who were scattered throughout the room in corners and behind furniture were left unsupervised. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. 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.) All children on the premises will be supervised at all times. Staff persons will be required to point out every child prior to breaking any other staff person to ensure staff persons are aware of the child's name and location within the room at all times. Furniture will be moved in the classroom to ensure all children are visible. |
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| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, staff person #1; provisional hire -9/5/23 was working alone with 4 infants. **Continuing Non-Compliance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall comply with CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Staff person #1 will only be permitted in the classroom when supervised by an AGS or higher while in provisional hire status. |
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| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, facility person #3 was assigned responsibility for (17) preschool-age children. She was not qualified for the position she was performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is no longer permitted to work in a classroom alone with children. |
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| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)/3270.35(a)(3) - Director responsibilities/Assisting director | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.35(a)(3) Description: Director responsibilities/Assisting director Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, the front-toddler classroom's walls had peeling and damaged paint, stain-damaged ceiling tiles, dirty flooring and area rugs, disrepair cabinets, and furniture. The classroom was cluttered and in disarray. The double sink vanity at the entrance hallway was in disrepair. The outdoor play spaces contained garden hoses, furniture and items that posed a safety concern. In addition, multiple staff on duty were permitted to leave the premises simultaneously to take their lunch break. As a result, facility person #2 was left alone to care for children; a position that she was not hired or qualified to perform. Staff person #1; a provisional hire -9/5/23 was working alone with 4 infants. **Continuing Non-Compliance**. The Director #7 and Assistant Director #6 were both on the premises on this date of inspection. Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A group supervisor is responsible for assisting the director with designated activities. **Facility Management / Program Planning and Implementation training referral recommended** |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of inspection, the front-toddler classroom was closed while repairs are waiting to be made by faculties. Classroom will be set up with new furniture and ready to receive children no later than 12/30/2023. Hallway Double sink replacement in the lobby and facilities came the following day 9/16 to replace it. Outdoor items were removed from the playground. Staff person 2 and staff person 1 will not left alone with children until all required documentation of education and experience to support their working position is on file. |
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| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.55(b) Description: Other staff on premises Noncompliance Area: On date of renewal inspection, multiple staff (#2, #4 and #5) on duty were permitted to leave the premises simultaneously to take their lunch break. As a result, facility person #3 was left alone to care for children; a position that she was not hired or qualified to perform. Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have received written coaching and were provided with additional information and training regarding regulation 3270.55b. Staff person #3 was replaced with a qualified staff person. Further staff persons #2,4 and 5 were given verbal warnings and reminded of written coaching regarding altering the lunch schedule. |
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| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On date of renewal inspection, the front-toddler classroom walls had peeling and damaged paint, stain-damaged ceiling tiles, dirty flooring and area rugs, disrepair cabinets, and furniture. The classroom was cluttered and in disarray. The double sink vanity at the entrance hallway was in disrepair. Additional area rugs in the rear preschool and toddler rooms were stained and dirty. The front entrance childcare space contained damaged furniture, lockers and damaged walls/paint. The outdoor play space areas contained garden hoses, furniture and items that posed a safety concern to the mixed ages of children who utilize the play areas. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of inspection, the front-toddler classroom was closed while repairs are waiting to be made by faculties. Hallway Double sink replacement in the lobby and facilities came the following day 9/16 to replace it. Outdoor items were removed from the playground. All carpets have been cleaned as of 10/1. Classroom will be set up with new furniture and ready to receive children no later than 12/30/2023. |
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| 2023-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On date of renewal inspection, toilet areas and diapering tables were not clean. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were coached on the use of daily cleaning checklist including restroom and diaper changing area. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, the following staff did not have a health assessment on file: Staff person #1, staff person #4, staff person #6, staff person #7, staff person #9, staff person #11 and staff person #12. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1, staff person #4, staff person #6, staff person #7, staff person #9, staff person #11 and staff person #12. will have a health assessment conducted and a report on file. |
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| 2023-03-03 | 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: On date of inspection, the following staff had not completed the CCDBG health and safety professional development and it is after their 90- days of hire: staff person #1, staff person #4, staff person #6, staff #7, staff #9, staff #10. 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 persons #4, #6, #7, #9 and persons #10 will complete the Health and Safety Training by 3/24/23. Staff who have not completed the training will not be permitted to return until completion of the training. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On date of renewal inspection- 3/9/23, the following facility person persons did not have completed Clearances on file: Facility person #1 was hired on 11/21/22. Facility person #1 did not have a completed State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR Clearances on file. Facility person #2 was hired on 8/18/21. Facility person #2 did not have an FBI Clearance and NSOR on file. Facility person #4 was hired on 5/9/22, facility person #4 did not have an FBI and NSOR Clearance on file. Facility person #6 was hired 9/13/22, facility person #6 did not have an FBI Clearance on file. Facility person #7 was hired on 11/29/22, facility person #7 did not have a State Police Clearance on file. Facility person #10 was hired 8/1/22, facility person #10 did not have State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances on file. Facility person #12 was hired 5/17/21, facility person #12 did not have an FBI Clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 must be removed from the childcare facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and staff person #6 have been terminated. Staff person ##2, staff #4, staff #7 (currently on maternity leave), staff #10 and staff #12. will be effec. 3/24/23. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.35(b) - Group sup qualifications | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b) Description: Group sup qualifications Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, staff person #8 and staff person #9 are employed as Group Supervisors level staff and do not have documented qualification for the positions for which they were hired/performing position. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Job titles for staff person #8 and staff person #9 have been revised to reflect their hired Assistant Group Supervisor positions. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.35(e) - 46 or more children- additional group sups | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(e) Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, the facility had more than 45 children enrolled and who attend daily. The facility did not have two qualified Group Supervisors employed. Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An additional Group Supervisor will be hired to work at the facility starting on 4/17/23. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, staff person #2 and staff person #3 are Aide level qualified and were working together unsupervised. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff persons #2 and #11 have been temporarily reassigned to other classrooms with other staff persons that are qualified as an Assistant Group Supervisor or a Group Supervisor. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, outdoor play equipment including buggies and tricycles in use by the children were broken and in disrepair. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toys that were broken or inoperable have been properly discarded. Work orders have been put in for the repair of the fall zone areas that are loose or torn on the ground around the playscape. Daily checks will be conducted. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(b) Description: Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, the older toddler room contained soiled soft-fabric toys that were being used and not cleaned or sanitized before used by the other children. Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All soft toys will be removed from children's play area when contaminated and placed in a bin for toys to be washed and sanitized. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, a toilet in the older-toddler bathroom was broken Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toilet is scheduled to be replaced the week of 1/27/23. The toilet has been ordered. A cleaning schedule has been created and will be posted in the Discovery Preschool classroom to ensure that daily cleaning is occurring by the teachers assigned to the classroom. |
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| 2022-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, the following staff persons were providing care and did not have the required clearances: Staff #1- NSOR, Staff #2-Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance. Staff #3- NSOR, Staff #4- NSOR, Staff #5- State Police, FBI, and NSOR Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The noted staff persons must be removed from the facility by end of day- 3/15/22. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A safety plan was instituted immediately to group staff and children together to ensure that the noted staff are supervised and that ratios are maintained. Follow-up of prior NSOR applications and new applications were implemented. Scheduling plans addressed for moving forward and steps to attain staff's completed clearances as soon as possible. Operator will comply with the CPSL. |
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| 2020-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON DATE OF RENEWAL INSPECTION OBSERVED (OLDER TODDLER RM) THE ACTIVITY TABLES MOLDING WAS IN DISREPAIR AND DETACHING FROM THE TABLE SURFACE. THE SOFT EQUIPMENT-BLUE CHAIR WAS IN DISREPAIR. 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.) OPERATOR WILL ENSURE TOYS, PLAY EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE WILL BE CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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| 2020-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON DATE OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING WAS OVERHEARD AND OBSERVED: WHILE CERT. REP WAS COMPLETING PAPERWORK IN THE SCHOOL-AGE AREA OF THE FACILITY, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OVERHEARD AND OBSERVED PROVIDING INAPPROPRITAE TONE AND GUIDANCE TO THE TODDLER CHILDREN IN HER CARE. HER COMMENTS WERE DEVELOPMENTALLY INAPPROPRIATE AND DEGRADING DUE TO HER CONSTANT YELLING AND COMPLAINING THAT RESULTED IN HER REPEATEDLY THREATENING THE CHILDREN THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING OUTSIDE TO PLAY AND WOULD NOT GET THEIR SNACK. IN ADDITION, STAFF #1 CONSISTENTLY SINGLED OUT CHILD #1 APPEARING THAT SHE DID NOT LIKE HIM AND WAS AN IRRITANT TO HER. SHE CONTINUOUSLY CALLED OUT HIS NAME AND YELLED AT HIM FOR BEHAVIORS THAT WERE AGE-APPROPRIATE AND CONSISTENT WITH THE LACK OF GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT BEING PROVIDED TO THE TODDLER GROUP. STAFF PERSON #2 WHILE VERBALLY DISCIPLINING A CHILD WALKED OVER TO HIM AND INAPPROPRIATELY GRABBED HIS FACE WHILE SHE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DIAPERING A CHILD. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) OPERATOR WILL ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT SINGLED OUT, DEGRADED OR SPOKEN TO HARSHLY. ALL CHILDREN WILL BE APPROPRIATELY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2020-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON DATE OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF DURING NAPTIME WERE ON LUNCH BREAKS AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES. Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) OPERATOR WILL MONITOR STAFF BREAKS TO ENSURE PROPER STAFF RATIO COVERAGE DURING NAPTIME. |
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| 2020-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.94(b) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON DATE OF RENEWAL INSPECTION A RECORD OF FIRE DRILLS WAS NOT PROVIDED (1/31/20). Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) OPERATOR WILL ENSURE THAT FIRE DRILLS ARE DOCUMENTED AND LOGGED. IN ADDITION THE FORM WILL BE FILED IN THE EP BINDER AND SCANNED TO THE COMPUTER TO PREVENT LOSS OF FORM. |
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| 2019-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/19, CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THE CHILD'S IMMUNIZATION STATUS. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MANAGEMENT WILL ENSURE THAT A CHILD'S IMMUNIZED STATUS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACIP RECOMMENDATIONS. MANAGEMENT WILL ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CAPTURED INCLUDING CURRENT IMMUNIZATION STATUS SO THAT WE ARE SURE THE CHILD HAS CURRENT IMMUNIZATIONS. |
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| 2019-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/19, STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE, AND WAS NOT A PROVISIONAL HIRE (D.O.H. 8/27/18). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). STAFF PERSON #2 MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY BY END OF BUSINESS DAY 3/7/19. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) OPERATOR WILL COMPLY WITH THE CPSL. MANAGEMNET WILL OBTAIN CLEARANCES WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF HIRE. PRIOR TO OBTAINING CLEARANCES THE EMPLOYEE WILL SIGN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. |
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| 2019-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/7/19, STAFF PERSONS #1, #2 AND #3 WERE NOT QUALIFIED FOR THE POSITION FOR WHICH THEY WERE HIRED/ PERFORMING. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MANAGEMENT WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR WHICH THEY ARE PERFORMING/ HIRED. MANAGEMENT WILL REFER TO THE PA CODE BOOK TO UNDERSTAND WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE TO BE ASSIGNED TO STAFF BASED ON THEIR GIVEN GREDENTIALS. |
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