Eagles Nest Child Care Center
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About the Provider
Our experts designed our classrooms - and every activity and lesson - to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery.
You’ll also find that our classrooms feature a print-rich environment full of carefully selected materials, written charts and labels, and children’s literature. By helping your child connect spoken words and print, we’re helping develop early literacy and writing skills.
Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
Sara Gladfelter, Center Director
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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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| 2020-08-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: ***On 08/10/2020, at approximately 9:30 am, staff person #1 was walking a group of 4 older toddlers and 1 preschool age child back to the classroom from the young toddler playground, child #1 was left outside the classroom unsupervised. Staff person #1 was not aware one of the children was missing from the group. Correction Required: ***The facility director will use the supervision observation checklist approved by the ELRC Region 6 staff, daily in each classroom. Completed checklists will be maintained on file by the facility director and be made available electronically to the Department Representative and ELRC Region 6 Staff when requested. This will be done for a period of 4 months and 2 weeks from the date this Plan of Correction is accepted by the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The observation checklist will be utilized daily by staff and director will daily ensure it's use. Checklists will be maintained in a file and director will have them readily available upon request. Director/operator will ensure checklist are utilized for a minimum of 4 months and 2 weeks. |
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| 2020-08-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: **On 08/10/2020, at approximately 9:30 am, staff person #1 was walking a group of 4 older toddlers and 1 preschool age child back to the classroom from the playground, child #1 was left outside the classroom unsupervised. Staff person #1 was not aware one of the children was missing from the group. Correction Required: **The operator will convene monthly staff meetings for at least 4 months from the date this Plan of Correction is accepted by the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued in the last 6 months, as well as the Department of Human Services' definitions and regulations related to staff:child ratios and supervision of children. An agenda will be prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date and time, and a sign-in sheet for persons attending each meeting will be maintained. The staff meeting agendas, logs and sign-in sheets will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our facility currently holds a staff meeting once every month and 95% of the time supervision is discussed. Going forward, supervision as well as past citations will be discussed for the cause at a minimum of the next 6 months. Agendas and sign in sheets will be maintained and readily available upon request.. |
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| 2020-07-07 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was reported by the operator that on 06/29/2020 at 5:35 am, staff person #1 and #2 were working together in classroom #11 with 1 preschooler and 3 school-age children. Staff person #2 left the classroom to pick up sign-in sheets. While staff person #2 was in the office, staff person #1 entered the office, leaving the 4 children alone in the classroom unsupervised until staff person #2 was able to return to the classroom. 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 person #2 was immediately sent back to classroom and center operator reminded staff person #1 children can not ever be left unattended. Operator also decided staff person #1 will never be used in ratio going forward. Staff #1 resigned 07/02/2020. Going forward, operator will ensure staff are properly trained and always adhering to supervision policies/regulations by doing frequent observations requiring they take at least one supervision training a year and will regularly discuss importance at all subsequent staff meetings. |
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| 2020-07-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked updated clearances within 60 months. The file contained a PA Criminal History clearance dated 04/10/2015, a Child Abuse clearance dated 04/19/2015 and an FBI clearance dated 04/13/2015 with no current clearances on file. The file for staff person #1 did not contain an NSOR certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is no longer employed and resigned her position effective 07/02/2020. Going forward, director will ensure staff files are up to date and more specifically will ensure clearances are updated once every 5 years at least. |
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| 2020-07-07 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was reported by the operator that on 06/29/2020 at 5:35 am, staff person #1 (an Aide) and #2 (an Assistant Group Supervisor) were working together in classroom #11 with 1 preschooler and 3 school-age children. Staff person #2 left the classroom to pick up sign-in sheets in the office leaving staff person #1 unsupervised in the classroom with the children. 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.) An AGS staff person was immediately sent back in the room and remained with staff person #1 for remainder of time. Going forward, director will ensure aides are supervised at all times by an AGS or above. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a table in room #7 with loose legs causing the table to wobble. 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.) The loose legs on the table in room 7 will be tightened to ensure safety. Going forward, all staff will regularly check all furniture for loose parts and will promptly notify management who will then promptly have it fixed. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At 11:00 AM, observed 12 older toddlers in the Little Cafeteria (room #13); emergency contact information was not present in the child care space while the children were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director addressed with staff that regulations regarding emergency contacts always being present in whatever room they're in at all times. Going forward, staff will ensure they have emergency contacts for all children in their care at all times. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The gate and outside door leading out of the courtyard of the facility is left open for bus drop off daily from approximately 2:20 pm when the first bus arrives until approximately 4:00/4:15 pm when the last 3 buses arrive. The open gate and outside door leads to a sidewalk directly next to the parking lot and leads to the street. In September 2019, Child #1 ran out of the courtyard through the open gate and open door to the end of the sidewalk near the road before staff person #1 was able to reach him. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gate that leads to the sidewalk where children come in from buses will remain closed at all times unless children are walking through gate. The door will remain closed at all times unless a teacher is standing at the door letting children in or out for buses. Director addressed with staff the importance fo enforcing this measure for safety of all children. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the door to the Laundry room unlocked; a shelf with insect sprays, paint cans and Clorox toilet bowl cleaner is located to the left of the door which were accessible to children. A table located next to the washer and dryer contained a bottle of laundry detergent which was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The laundry room will remain locked with key out of reach at all times. Director stressed to staff importance of enforcing this measure at all times for safety of children. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 02/18/2020, observed ceiling tiles missing in Big Cafeteria. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling tiles in big cafeteria will be replaced. Going forward, we will ensure ceiling tiles are promptly replaced if they become damages. There is currently ongoing roof issues causing leakage that is being addressed. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 02/18/2020, observed peeling paint on the posts supporting the roof over the sidewalk where preschool and school-age children stand to wait for the bus. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling paint will be corrected by repainting posts. Going forward, director shall regularly inspect surfaces for peeling paint and promptly paint or cover until able to paint. |
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| 2020-01-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION: Observed rest equipment in room #4 (young and older toddlers) and room #6 (preschoolers) with less than 2 feet of space on three sides while the cots were in use. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 01/10/2020. 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.) Staff will utilize 2 feet ribbon they have been given to ensure rest equipment meet the 2 feet requirements. Going forward, management will continue to do periodic checks to ensure regulation is met. |
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| 2020-01-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THIRD CITATION: The file for child #1 (enrollment date 06/10/2013) only contained an initial health report dated 08/07/2013; the file did not contain any subsequent health reports. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 01/10/2020 and 11/20/2019. Correction Required: 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.) Parent was notified immediately that child needed health assessment and if it was not obtained by 02/14/2020 the child would not be able to attend until completed. director will ensure all state regulated paperwork for children are completed and in file in timely manner as specified by state. |
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| 2020-01-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan for staff person #2 (rehire date 12/02/2019) at the time of rehire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will be required to sign the emergency plan within one week of hire/rehire, and on an annual basis going forward. Staff person #2 signed the emergency plan on 02/04/2020. |
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| 2020-01-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, with a hire date of 01/20/2020 contained a volunteer criminal history clearance at the time of initial hire. The file lacked documentation of a request for the criminal history clearance for the purpose of child care employment. The file for staff person #2, with a rehire date of 12/02/2019, lacked documentation of fingerprinting for the FBI clearance prior to working in a child care position at the facility. The file contained a receipt for fingerprinting dated 01/15/2020 with results dated 01/16/2020. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, director will ensure the proper state regulated paperwork is obtained a t time of hire and within the provisional hire time frame. Staff person #1 was removed from care on 01/31/2020 until proper paperwork was obtained on 02/04/2020. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment in room #6 (preschoolers) and room #12 (older toddlers) with less than 2 feet of space on three sides while the cots were in use. 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.) Director will discuss with staff in room #6 and #12 about the regulations requiring all rest equipment to be 2 feet apart. Going forward, directors will do periodic checks to enforce regulation. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION: The file for child #1 (enrollment date 06/10/2013) only contained an initial health report dated 08/07/2013; the file did not contain any subsequent health reports. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/20/2019. Correction Required: 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.) Parent was notified on 01/09/2020 that child needed a current health report. She will have to us as soon as possible. Going forward, director will enforce regulation requiring health report based on DHS regulations and enforcing that all children in care get their updated health report in accordance with the required time frames. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial hire, the disclosure statement for staff person #1 (date of hire 12/03/2019) lacked the date the disclosure statement was signed and witnessed. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new disclosure statement will be signed with todays date. Going forward director will ensure all new hire paperwork is properly filled out. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older baby room a blue chair which had loose support screws. Observed 2 red chairs in the pre k room which had loose support screws and a wooden chair with a loose back creating a pinch point. Observed in room 7 a broken top to a plastic blue chair. Observed loose legs on the lego tables in room 7 and room 8. Observed a blue chair with exposed foam in room 10. Observed 2 small rips in the diaper changing pad in room 11. Observed a blue chair with a torn cover and exposed foam in the school age room. Observed multiple pieces of broken plastic inside and outside of the fence for the school age play area. Observed a cracked plastic cup and frisbee in the school age play area. Observed some broken plastic pieces/toy in the preschool sandbox and a missing support screw on the plastic castle creating a pinch point. 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.) Blue chair in older baby room will have support screws tightened. The 2 red chairs and wooden chair in the Pre-K room will also have their support screws and backing tightened. Broken blue chair in room 7 will be thrown out. Legs on lego table in room 7 & 8 will be tightened. Chair is room 10 is there for the Yard Sale. The changing pad was taken out of the classroom. Rip in Blue Chair in school age room will be fixed. Broken Plastic and broken toys on school age playground and preschool playground will be picked up and thrown away. Missing screw on plastic castle with be fixed. Going forward all toys, play equipment indoor and outdoor will be checked to make sure in good repair. If there are any issues staff will let management know so that it can get taken care of. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in room 10, a pink Bumbo seat which did not have the CPSC recall required safety strap. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pink Bumbo seat will be removed from property. A sign has been put up on room 10 for all yard sale items. Going forward any item described as hazardous by the United States Consumer product safety commission will be removed from our center. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young infant room diaper changing area, had a side board which had multiple small strands of fiber which were accessible to infants. Observed multiple spots of peeling contact paper on low shelves in room 12 which is occupied by older toddlers. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper Changing area side board was covered with a protective layer so that the strands would not be exposed. The Contact paper in room 12 will be replaced with new contact paper. Going forward teachers will check to make sure that there are no items/ objects less then 1 inch in diameter accessible to younger children still placing items in their mouths, if item is found it will be disposed of immediately or management called to replace. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room, multiple chairs stacked on a low counter which were accessible to children and could be pulled over. Observed in the young toddler room, a refrigerator on a low counter with a microwave on top and accessible to children, was not securely anchored and could be pulled or knocked over. Observed in the little cafeteria, a refrigerator on a low counter and accessible to children, was not securely anchored and could be pulled or knocked over. 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.) Chairs in the young toddler room have been removed from the counter. Refrigerators in the toddler room and little cafe will be anchored to the wall. Going forward all furniture that could be a hazard to the children will be secured down. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed during nap time in the older baby room, an infant sleeping in a Pack N Play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Observed during the morning in the young infant room, 2 infants sleeping in their rest equipment and did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. 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.) Both Infant rooms have been informed about keeping the cribs and Pack N Plays being 2 feet apart on 3 sides while in use. Going forward we will check this periodically thought out the day to make sure this is being followed. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no thermometer in the large refrigerator in the big cafeteria. Observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the little cafeteria was reading 50 degrees. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Thermometer has been put into the refrigerator in the Big Cafe and the little Cafe thermometer has been replaced. Going forward thermometers will be checked to make sure they are there, in good working order and that the refrigerator is at the proper temperature. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #3, #4, #7 and #9 lacked a child service report with information about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months. The files for children #1 (admission date 03/25/2019), #4 (admission date 12/12/2018) and #9 (admission date 05/15/2018) did not contain any completed child service reports. The file for child #3 (admission date 01/23/2018) contained a child service report dated 05/22/2019 with no previous reports on file. The file for child #7 (admission date 08/04/2015) contained child service reports dated 07/14/2016 and 06/21/2017 with no subsequent reports on file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Child Service report is being written for child #1, #3, #4, #7, and #9. Going forward CSR will be written for child every 6 months. *Child #4 no longer in care as of 12/23/2019. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The original agreement was not provided to the parent; the facility maintains the original and the parent receives a copy if requested. The files for children #8, #9 and #10 contained the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When filling state financial agreement two copies will be done with parents, one for the parent and one for the center. They will specify on them parent copy and Office copy. Going forward this is what will be done at the time of enrollment and any time there are any changes. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information will be obtained for child #2 on the child's physician address. Going forward we will make sure that all information is complete at the time of enrollment and when new EC forms are filled out. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #10 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For Child #10 a complete work address of the enrolling parent will be obtained. Going forward we will make sure that all information is complete at the time of enrollment and when new EC forms are filled out. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #7 lacked 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.) For Child #7 Health insurance coverage and policy number will be gathered if they have, if not NA will be written. Going forward we will make sure that all information is complete at the time of enrollment and when new EC forms are filled out. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for children #7 and #9 lacked the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #2 lacked the telephone number for one of the individuals 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.) For Child #7 and #9 complete address of individuals designated by parent to whom the child maybe released to will be obtained. For Child #2 a phone number will be obtained for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Going forward we will make sure that all information is complete at the time of enrollment and when new EC forms are filled out. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the preschool room excursion bag, which is taken with the group when they take walks, did not contain a copy of the emergency transportation plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the Emergency Transportation plan will be placed into the preschool excursion bag. Going forward staff will make sure that this is in each of the excursion bags. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 (enrollment date 03/25/2019) lacked a completed health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance; the initial health report on file was dated 07/11/2019. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Health Report for Child #1 was obtained on 7/11/2019. Going forward we will obtain a Health report for all enrolled children within the first 60 days. After that they will be updated every 6 months to 1 year depending on the age of the child. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, an 8-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd dose of DTap and a 3rd dose of PCV13. The file for child #4, a 22 month old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of PCV13, a Hep A and an influenza immunization. The file for child #5, a 3 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a Hep A immunization. The file for child #7, a 4 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #9, a 5 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1,#4, #7, #9 will be required to get updated shot records to show compliance with DHS requests. They will be notified that they must have updated record with all required vaccines by 12/13/19 or provide us a date in which they will be visiting the doctor to get the updated record to avoid termination of care. In addition, we will obtain a letter from child #5's parents regarding their wish to refuse the HepA vaccination. Going forward directors will be more diligent in making sure children's HA and shot records are in compliance with DHS regulations. *Child #4 is no longer enrolled as of 12/23/2019. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of expired infant Tylenol in the medication box in the young infant room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of expired infant Tylenol has been discarded. Going forward staff will be diligent in ensuring all medication is discarded when it expires by doing frequent checks for expired medication. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Children's Motrin for child #6 which lacked a medication log with the parent's written consent for administration of medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of children's Motrin has been returned to the parents. A med log was obtained however has been misplaced. Going forward directors will ensure proper filing of med logs so they are readily available upon need. All medication kept in the center will have a med log to accompany it going forward. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2 and #6 lacked an updated health assessment at least once every 24 months; the most recent health assessment on file for staff person #6 was dated 07/26/2017. The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment dated 02/20/2019 with the previous health report dated 08/04/2016. 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 #2 got a health assessment on 2/20/2019. Staff person #6 will be getting a new Health assessment 12/20/19. Going Forward all staff will get new health assessment once every 24 months. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a sippy cup of milk, brought from a child's home, was sitting on top of the cubbies. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sippy cup was sent home with the child. When sippy cups with milk from home are brought in they are labeled in put in the fridge to take home at the end of the day. Going forward any sippy cups brought from home will be labeled to either put in the fridge or to be emptied out and put into the child's cubby. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young infant room, that one infant in care did not have an infant feeding schedule. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child will have a new infant feeding schedule. Going forward all children will have an infant feeding schedule which will be updated as need to by the parents. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #10 (enrollment date 06/10/2013) only contained an initial health report dated 08/07/2013; the file did not contain any subsequent health reports. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #10 will get a new health report filled out or a date for a doctors appt. Going forward children will have a heath report turned in 60 days after enrollment. Then get an updated health report every 6 months for children under 2 and yearly after that. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/20/19, it was observed that there was not an operable fire detection system in room 9. A beeping noise was coming from the smoke alarm and when staff went to test the alarm it did not sound. It was observed that there was not an operable fire detection system in room 11. The base of a smoke detector was on the wall but there was no smoke detector present. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 11/20/19 with certification representatives present, staff placed a new battery into the smoke alarm in room 9 and demonstrated the smoke alarm was in operation. Staff obtained a new smoke alarm for room 11 and installed it in the same position as the previous alarm. Staff demonstrated the smoke alarm in room 11 was in operation with certification representative present. A fire detection system will be maintained and remain operable at all times. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of annual training regarding the emergency plan for staff person #5 annually; the most recent training documented was on 07/10/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 5 is currently on a leave of absence due to health effective 11/25/2019. Upon her return (if she elects to return in a couple months) she will sign the emergency plan at that time. Going forward director will ensure all employees review and sign off on the emergency plan annually. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #3 (date of hire 02/29/2016) and #4 (date of hire 02/29/2016) lacked an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. The files for staff person #3 & #4 contained 3 hours of training between 02/2018 - 02/2019. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff persons #3 and #4 have 2 additional hours from the count, count, count again training. They each will need another additional 1 hour that will be complete by 12/20/19. Going forward staff members will have 6 hours of training done each year from hire date to a year later. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 and #4 contained CPSL clearances which were not updated within 60 months. The file for staff person #1 contained a current state police clearance dated 09/04/2019 with the previous dated 08/05/2014, a current child abuse clearance dated 09/04/2019 with the previous dated 07/31/2014, and a current FBI clearance dated 12/15/15. The file for staff person #4 contained a current state police clearance dated 11/20/2019 with the previous dated 08/13/2014, a current child abuse clearance dated 11/20/2019 with the previous dated 08/22/2014, and a current FBI clearance dated 08/05/2019 with the previous dated 07/29/2014. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #4 have updated all clearances. Going forward center will comply with CPSL and ensure that all clearances are updated prior to current clearances expiring |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2, #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a written evaluation at least once every 12 months. The most recent written evaluation for staff person #2 was dated 08/02/2017. There weren't any evaluations present in the file for staff person #3. The most recent written evaluation for staff person #5 was dated 06/29/2018. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #2 and #3 will have a written evaluation conducted and placed in their file. Staff person #5 is currently on a leave of absence effective 11/25/2019 due to health. Upon return if she is able to a written evaluation will be placed in her file at that time. Going forward all staff will receive a written evaluation yearly. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the big cafeteria, electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers in the bathroom and by the wooden box. Observed an electrical power strip in the entrance foyer which did not have protective receptacle covers. Observed an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover by the cabinet in room 9. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective outlet covers have been placed in the outlets in room 9 and in the bathroom in the big cafe. The outlets in the power strip in the foyer have also been covered. Going forward staff will be more diligent in ensuring all outlets remain covered. Management will consistently ensure the power strip in the foyer is always covered. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older baby room, diaper creams labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in diaper bags on low shelves. Observed a bottle of sunscreen labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in a bag hanging on a low hook. Observed water conditioner, labeled keep out of the reach of children, on a low windowsill in the PreK 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.) The bottle of water conditioner in the pre k room on the window sill has been put away. All diaper bags will be kept on the top shelf of the cubbies to ensure that diaper cream inside the bags are not accessible to the children. The bottle of sunscreen has been moved out of the reach of children. Going forward all materials labeled toxic will be kept on a shelf or in a cabinet that is inaccessible to children, a member of management will inspect rooms frequently to ensure all toxic material is out of reach of children. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room and room 9, Dab O Ink markers which were labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in the arts and craft areas. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Dab O Ink markers found in the young toddler room and Rm 9 have been removed. Going forward all art supplies will be marked nontoxic or kept out of reach of the children. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a hot glue gun accessible to children on a low shelf in the preschool room and another on a low wooden cabinet in the pre k room. Observed a tart burner which was not in use on a low windowsill in room 12. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot glue guns found in the preschool room and the prek room were moved to the teacher cabinets and the wax burner in room 12 was removed. Going forward wax warmers will not be used in any classroom and hot glue guns will remain in teacher cabinets. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the cabinet under the sink in the big cafeteria, room 7, and room 10 were dirty with deteriorating counter top particles. Observed in room 7, a piece of detached floor trim, a broken electrical cover plate, and exposed telephone jacks. Observed a detached light support cover and an exposed metal cabinet door hinge by the counter in room 9. Observed the light outside of room 9 did not work. Observed a large piece of detached plastic outside of room 11. Observed in room 10, a spot on the damaged wooden door with splintering edges. Observed in the little cafeteria, a detached ceiling tile with exposed insulation and a broken ceiling tile. Observed a detached ceiling tile and a missing electrical outlet cover plate in the school age room. Observed a cracked fence post/tarp support which had rough edges. 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.) Cabinets under sinks in big cafe, room 7 and room 10 will be cleaned out and free of counter top particles. Room 7 will have floor trim reattached, and broken electrical cover plate replaced, and telephone jack covered. Room 9 light support cover will be reattached, metal cabinet door hinge will be repaired. Light outside of room 9 will be replaced. Large piece of plastic outside of room 11 has been removed. Damaged wooden door will be fixed in room 10 so no splinting edges will be exposed. Ceiling tiles in little cafe will be reattached and fixed. In School age room ceiling tile will be reattached and electrical outlet cover will be replaced. Rough edges on fence/tarp post will be fixed. Going forward classrooms will check that all floors, wall, ceilings and other surfaces indoor and outdoor will be kept in good repair and free of hazards, and report to management if something needs fixed. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 spots of damaged/peeling paint in the housekeeping area and under the colors poster in room 12. Observed a spot of peeling paint on the green metal building post to the left and to the right of the toddler play area. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The 2 spots of peeling paint in room 12 will be repainted. The metal pole outside will be covered until it can repainted in the spring. Going forward classroom will report if there is any damaged or peeling paint so it can be taken care of. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the toilet and sink in room 7 need to be cleaned. Observed the sink in room 8, 9, and 10 did not work. Observed the toilet in the school age room was leaking from the tank. 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.) Toilet and Sink in room 7 will be cleaned. Sinks in room 8, 9 and 10 will have signs placed on them as not to use. Other sinks will be accessible. Toilet in school age room with leaking tank will be fixed. Going forward staff will check daily to make sure that sinks and toilets are clean and in working order. If they need fixed for any reason they will let management know. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the trash can by the bathroom in room 8 did not have a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash can in room 8 will have a lid placed on it. Going forward all trash cans will have a lid on them, and reported if missing or broken. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1 and #2 lacked verification of child care experience to qualify as an aid prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For staff member #1 reference person was emailed to verify the proper hours of experience. Staff member #2 was pulled from care with children and is working in our kitchen. A letter from staff #2's previous employment with us having documented hours of experience working with children is being written. Going forward, new staff will have letters documenting experience working with children. *Staff person #1 last day of employment 11/22/2019. Staff person #2 has not worked since 11/13/19. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, with a rehire date of 10/29/2019, lacked documentation of a request for the NSOR clearance prior to working with children. A request form was completed by staff person #2 on 10/28/2019, however, the NSOR clearance was not submitted as of 11/01/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 was removed from care with the children and was working in the kitchen. She is a sub that works from time to time. Going forward the NSOR Clearance will be submitted before staff member starts working. *Staff person #2 has not worked since 11/13/19. |
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| 2019-09-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 3rd CITATION: Observed an orange chair in the "Big Cafeteria" with a bent leg. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 06/06/2019 & 07/24/2019. 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.) Chair in big caf has been removed. Staff will check weekly for chairs not in good repair. |
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| 2019-09-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 4th CITATION: The "Big" Cafeteria lacked emergency contact information for children #1, #2, #3, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 while receiving care in the child care space. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 05/06/2019, 07/24/2019 & 08/06/2019. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The school age forms missing from big caf have been placed in binder. Going forward, staff will check frequently that all children enrolled will have an emergency contact in binder. Management will ensure at times of transition and new enrollment emergency contact forms will be placed in binders by utilizing a checklist. In addition to enrollment checklist, management will create a transition checklist to be enforced each time a child transitions. Checklist will include copying emergency contact as well as placing it in classroom binder. Miss Shannon, who manages children's paperwork, will sign off on checklist as will I, Airica Simmers, as owner, to ensure checklists are properly utilized and emergency contact forms are always placed in classroom binder. |
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| 2019-09-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 3rd CITATION: Observed an electrical outlet in the "Big" Cafeteria which lacked protective receptacle covers. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/06/2019 & 07/24/2019. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers will remain in outlets at all times when not in use. Outlets will be checked daily by staff to ensure they are not mitting covers. Staff will check upon entering room. Staff will ensure they replace cover after utilizing area. |
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| 2019-09-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 3rd CITATION: Observed a cabinet along the counter under the windows with a loose hinge in Room #6. Observed ceiling tile and insulation pieces on the floor and next to the door in Room #10. Observed an exposed bolt on the side gate leading into the preschool playground from the sidewalk near the cafeteria. Observed exposed bolts on the bottom of the fence near the corner of the preschool playground. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 06/07/2019 & 07/24/2019. 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.) Bolts on fence will be cut off. Ceiling tile and insulation on floor will be cleaned up. door with loose hinge as well as all hardware will be removed completely to eliminate hazard. Going forward, staff will utilize site safety checklist to notify management of any thing in need of repair. Management will create an "in need of repair" slip that staff can sign off on and submit to management to ensure repairs are properly and timely handled. |
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| 2019-09-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a toilet in the bathroom located in classroom #10 which lacked a lid on the toilet tank. Observed trash and a visibly dirty seat on a toilet located in classroom #10. 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.) Dirty toilet seat and trash in toilet will be cleaned up. Lid on top of toilet will be replaced. Going forward, all toileting areas will be kept clean on daily basis. Rooms not in us will also be checked for cleanliness. |
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| 2019-09-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sinks and toilets in classroom #10 lacked hand washing signs. 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.) Hand washing signed will be hung at all sinks, toilets and diapering areas, even in rooms not in use at all time. Staff will check daily to ensure they are hanging. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 3rd CITATION: Classroom #1 lacked emergency contact information for child #2 while receiving care in the child care space. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/06/2019 & 07/24/2019. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact for child #1 was given to teacher/classroom on 08/06/2019. Going forward, teachers will periodically check to make sure have correct EC forms. Classroom/teachers are given EC forms for children in their care when they start or as they move classrooms. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: On 08/06/2019, observed staff person #1 send child #1 (an older toddler) to play immediately after changing the child's diaper without washing the child hands. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/06/2019. 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.) Staff #1 was talked to about washing child's hands after diapering & potty. Going forward, all staff will wash or use a wipe (infants) after diapering, potty, before and after meals. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 08/06/2019, observed staff person #1 changing an older toddlers diaper, staff person #1 did not wash her hands after diapering the child. 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.) Talked to staff #1 about washing hands after changing diapers and pottying children. Going forward all staff members will wash their hands after changing a diaper and/or pottying a child, before and after meals. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The file for staff person #2, with a hire date of 06/26/2019, lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment; emergency plan training was documented on 07/26/2019. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/09/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 completed emergency plan training on 07/26/2019. Going forward all new staff will complete emergency plan training within the first 5 days of hire. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The file for staff person #2, with a hire date of 06/24/2019, lacked a signed disclosure statement at the time of initial hire; the file contained a disclosure statement signed on 06/26/2019. The file for staff person #3, with a hire date of 05/13/2019, lacked a signed disclosure statement at the time of initial hire; the file did not contain a disclosure statement. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/09/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 signed disclosure statement on 06/26/2019. Staff #3 is no longer employed, with her last day of work being 08/19/2019. Going forward, all new staff will sign disclosure on start date or before as long as all clearances have been requested. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: Observed an orange chair in the "Big" Cafeteria with a bent leg. Observed a teacher desk with loose legs located in classroom #9. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/06/2019. 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.) Chair was removed from big caf, and teacher desk was checked to tighten legs. Going forward, furniture will be checked and kept in god condition. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The "Little" Cafeteria lacked emergency contact information for child #1 while receiving care in the child care space. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/06/2019. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form for child #1 was given to teacher. Going forward, teachers will periodically check to make sure have correct EC forms. Classrooms/teachers are given EC forms for children in their care when they start or as they move classrooms. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The file for child #2, a two year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th does of PCV13. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/07/2019. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested a letter from parents/doctor requesting why not up to date. Received that letter on 08/15/2019. Going forward we will ensure that all children have recommended immunizations in a timely manner in accordance with the state regs. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: Observed electrical outlets in classrooms #3, #13 and #14 which lacked protective receptacle covers. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/06/2019. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All outlet covers have been replaced in room #3, #13 and #14. Going forward teachers will check outlets to make sure covers are in place. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: Observed cabinet doors with broken hinges under the sink in the "Big" Cafeteria. Observed a cabinet along the counter under the windows with a loose hinge in Room #8. Observed bolts protruding toward the outside walkway located at the bottom of the fencing near the sandboxes. Observed a bolt on the side gate leading into the preschool playground from the sidewalk near the cafeteria. Observed the bottom fence rail detached from the bracket, located next to the sidewalk between the PreK and school age playground on the kitchen side of the courtyard. Observed a broken ceiling tile and insulation lying on the floor located in classroom #10. Observed the door in classroom #5 is not closing properly due to a broken closing mechanism at the top of the door. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 05/07/2019. 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.) Cabinet in room does not have loose hinges. Was indeed repaired after 1st citation and is not loose! Bolts indicated on this inspection summary were not previously cited. These are new bolts Cert Rep found on return visit that were behind grass, leaves and weeds growing on outside of fence. Previously cited bolts were all cut down prior to Cert Rep's return. Any remaining bolts have been cut down. Cabinet with loose hinge in big caf has been repaired as has the ceiling tile, fence rail and door in room #5. Going forward all floors, walls, ceilings, other surfaces and outdoor play spaces will be checked by teachers/staff and will be kept clean, good repair and hazard free due to a site safety check list we will be doing monthly. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: *On 06/11/2019 at approximately 9:00/9:30 am, child #1 a young toddler, left the classroom and was found outside the room on the sidewalk by individual #2. Staff members #1 and #2 were unaware how or when the child left the classroom. Correction Required: *The facility is required to maintain its hands-free method for identifying the specific children for which each staff person is responsible. It will include, minimally, the name and a picture of the child and staff will utilize the identification method appropriately at all times while on duty at the facility. When a new child enrolls at the facility, a supervision card will be present at the facility before the child's first day of attendance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cards will continue to be used by teachers in the classroom as well as physically counting children throughout the day. Going forward, the cards will be given to a classroom for a new student upon their enrollment. We will continue to use these cards and count our children to ensure supervision. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 06/12/2019 at 12:35 pm, There were 25 school age children in the cafeteria finishing lunch with 3 staff. Staff person #3 identified 1 child in her group. Staff person #1 stated she had 12 children in her group but initially only identified 10 children, when prompted she was able to identify all 12 of the children the second time. Staff person #4 was leaving for her break and staff person #2 was stepping in to supervise the remaining 12 children. Staff person #2 was unable to easily identify the children in her group. Initially, she was unable to identify the children in her group. Cert Rep prompted her to utilize the name tags; the tags were all in a plastic baggie and staff person #3 had to help find the names of the children in her group. When the tags were sorted, staff person #2 still had a difficult time identifying the children in her group. The entire process took approximately 10 minutes. 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.) More rings have been given to classrooms so each staff has a ring for who they are responsible for in their group. We also talked with staff about the importance of the name cards. Going forward we will continue use of name cards with having different rings for teachers so they have their responsible group on their responsible group on their ring. Again, using their ring/name and for supervision and ratio. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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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Noncompliance Area: According to staff person #4, child #1 was injured in her classroom on 06/11/2019. Staff person #4 stated a Boo-Boo report was completed at the time of the accident but the parent did not receive the report on the day of the incident. A copy of the incident was not in the child's file or in the facility accident file. 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.) A boo-boo report for child #1 was found in child's file dated 06/11/2019. Going forward all boo-boo/incident reports will be promptly signed by parent and a copy given to parents, put in child file and in center accident file. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in a plastic tote on a counter below the windows located in classroom #4 which was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper cream was put away and is kept out of reach of the children in room #4. Going forward, teachers will check to make sure that diaper cream is stored away from children and only brought down when changing child's diaper that needs it. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a play mat located in classroom #2 which was torn. PLAYGROUND: Observed a yellow and blue plastic ride-on toy on the younger toddler playground with a broken horn creating rough edges and sharp points. Observed a free standing basketball net with a broken backboard located on the school-age playground. Observed a cracked dome window in the large playground equipment located on the preschool playground creating a pinch hazard. Observed a green "worm" ride on toy on the older toddler playground with cracks in the accordion plastic below the seats creating a pinch hazard. 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 broken toys listed have been/will be disposed of. Torn mat has been disposed of. The cracked dome window on PS playground on large climber will be fixed by applying a clear adhesive spray to crack so to prevent pinch hazard. Going forward, staff/management will ensure all toys are in good repair and free of safety concerns by doing daily checks of toys in classrooms as well as on playground. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed foam padding falling off of the bottom of the shelves located in Room #3. Observed chairs located in the "Big" cafeteria with missing feet on the metal legs. Observed a plastic storage cabinet located on the older toddler playground with a cracked door creating a pinch 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.) Chairs with missing feet have been removed from big cafeteria. Crack on handle of storage bin will be repaired by using a clear adhesive spray. Foam padding will be re-applied. Going forward, staff/management will utilize site safety checklists to ensure all items, surfaces and furniture remain in good repair and fee of any safety concerns. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 (enrollment date 01/07/2018), child #4 (enrollment date11/21/2017), child #6 (enrollment date 07/24/2017), child #7 (enrollment date 06/18/2018) and child #9 (enrollment date 01/23/2018) lacked completed child service reports with information about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months; each file has no record of any completed child service reports. The file for child #5 (enrollment date 08/11/2017), lacked an updated child service report at least once every 6 months; the file contains a child service report dated 06/29/2018 with no record of previous or current child service reports on file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports for children listed as well as center wide are being completed. Going forward, staff/management will ensure child service reports are being completed every 6 months for children infant - PreK and reviewed with parents and placed in children's files. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #4, #6, #8, #9 and #10 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date of admission for all children listed has been added to all agreement forms in children's files. Going forward, upon enrollment admission dates will be written on agreement at the time agreements are signed. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. The file for child #4 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. 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.) The name, address and phone number of child #1's physician has been updated on the emergency contact form. The complete address of child #4's physician will be updated by correction date. Going forward, upon enrollment management will ensure that the complete address, phone number and name of child's physician is listed on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the complete home and work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file for child #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The files for children #5 and #10 lacked the complete work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. 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.) The files for children #1, #4, #5 and #10 will be updated with the enrolling parents complete home and work address and phone number. Going forward, upon enrollment management will ensure the complete home and work addresses, phone numbers of the enrolling parents will listed on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #7 lacked the health insurance policy number for the child on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health insurance policy number for child #7 has been updated on the emergency contact form. Going forward, upon enrollment management will ensure that the health insurance coverage and policy number if applicable is written on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the names and addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form; the release information was listed as "shelter staff" with a phone number and no additional information provided. The files for child #4 and #5 lacked the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact for children #1, #4 and #5 will be updated to list names and complete addresses of those in which the parent gives permission to release the child to. Going forward, upon enrollment, management will ensure the complete name, address, telephone number of designated person by parent to whom child may be released is complete on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Classroom #3 lacked emergency contact information for child #11 while receiving care in the space. Classroom #12 lacked emergency contact information for child #12 while receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contacts for children #11 and #12 have been added to the emergency contact binder in rooms #3 and #12. Going forward, staff and management will ensure that each classroom has emergency contact forms for every child in that classroom. We will be more diligent at times of transition to ensure the emergency contact forms move with the child. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The "Big" Cafeteria lacked a posting of the emergency transportation plan, identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency transportation sign has been re-posted in our big cafeteria. Going forward, staff and management will ensure3 that this sign remains posted at all times by checking frequently that it remains hanging. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, with an enrollment date of 01/17/2018, lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance; there are no health reports or immunization records in the child's file. The file for child #8, with an enrollment date of 11/13/2018, lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance, the initial health report on file is dated 03/14/2019 with an immunization record dated 11/26/2018. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has been required to obtain a health report or to have a scheduled appointment no later than 05/31/2019 to avoid release from center. Child #8's parent will be notified of need for updated immunization record. Going forward, management will ensure initial health reports are obtained within 60 days of date of enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, lacked an updated health report at least once every 6 months for a young toddler; the file contains an initial health report dated 01/12/2018 with a subsequent health report dated 10/16/2018 and no additional health reports on file. The file for child #9, lacked an updated health report at least once every 6 months for a young toddler, the file contains a current health report dated 04/09/2019 with a previous health report dated 09/12/2018 and an initial health repot dated 01/05/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4's parent will be notified that child needs an updated health report or scheduled appointment no later than 05/31/2019 to avoid release from center. Going forward, management will ensure health reports are updated in timely manner in accordance with state regulations for all ages. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, 18 months old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd dose of HIb. The file for child #6, a 4 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #8, a two year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th does of PCV13 The file for child #10, 6 months old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of DTaP, a 2nd dose of Rotavirus, a 2nd dose of Hib, a 2nd does of PVC13 and a 2nd dose of Polio immunization. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent's fo children #4, #6, #8 and #10 will be notified of the requirement to have immunizations listed above updated by physician or will be required to present a written letter declining immunization no later than correct date to avoid release from center. Going forward, management will track children to ensure immunizations are being completed in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 05/06/2019, observed staff person #8 change a young toddler's diaper without washing the child's 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.) Staff person #8 was addressed by management regarding the regulations of child hand washing and it's importance. Verbal warning was given as well as subsequent observations have been conducted to ensure staff person #8 understanding compliance with this regulations. Going forward, management will observed all staff to ensure compliance of hand washing regulations as well as all regulations. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing station in Room #3, a young toddler classroom, lacked a hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hands free trash can will be placed in room #3. Going forward all rooms where diaper changing occurs will have a hands free trash can to dispose of soiled diapers. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 lacked a review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement by a parent at least once every 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact and agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #6 have been reviewed and updated by parents. Going forward, emergency contact forms as well as agreements will be updated every 6 months for all children in care. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed emergency contact forms in the school-age classroom with incomplete emergency information. The information was not updated when the master file was updated. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact binders for all school age rooms will be updated with emergency contacts from our master file. Going forward, binders will be maintained to include all emergency contacts and updated at time master copies are updated. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, with an enrollment date of 02/23/2015, lacked an initial and subsequent health reports; the most recent health report on file was dated 07/20/2017 with no previous health reports on file. The file for child #3, with an enrollment date of 06/10/2013, contains a health report dated 08/28/2014 with no subsequent health reports. The file for child #6, with an enrollment date of 07/24/2017, contains a current health report dated 11/07/2018 with no previous health reports on file. Correction Required: 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.) Upon receiving initial and subsequent health reports management will ensure the reports will be filed away immediately into child's file so to properly maintain a child's file with all required documents in accordance with the state regulations. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's emergency contact form has been updated by parent granting permission for facility to obtain emergency medical care. Going forward, upon enrollment, management will ensure parent signs off granting permission to obtain emergency medical care. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #7 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission. 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.) Children #1 and #7's parents have signed off granting permission for center to administer minor first aid procedures. Going forward, upon enrollment, management will ensure parent signs off giving permission for center to administer minor first aid. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 (with a hire date of 04/11/2019) lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. The files for staff persons #4, #5 and #7 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis; staff persons #4, #5 and #7 have documentation of current training dated 02/05/2019 with previous training dated 07/07/2017. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all staff will complete and sign emergency plan prior to starting. In addition, emergency plan training will be reviewed and signed on a yearly basis. Staff person #3 has reviewed and signed the emergency plan. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 (with a hire date of 02/29/2016) lacked an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training; the file contains documentation of 3 hours of training between 02/2018 - 02/2019. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all staff will complete the required 6 hours of child care training. Staff person #7 has received an additional 3 hours of training and will complete another 6 hours of training by 02/29/2020. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 with an initial hire date of 12/26/2018, lacked the results of the FBI clearance.. The file for staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement dated 12/26/2018, an FBI receipt for fingerprinting dated 12/12/2018, a PA state police clearance dated 12/11/2018 and a child abuse clearance dated 12/11/2018. The file for staff person #6 with a hire date of 04/16/2018, lacked documentation of Mandated Reporter Training within the first 90 days of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has obtained her FBI clearance and is now in her file. She was removed from care until she returned from Harrisburg on Friday, 05/10/2019 from picking up clearance. Going forward, all staff files will e reviewed and maintained to ensure all necessary documents including clearances and mandated report training as well as the required documents are obtained in stated required time frame. Staff person #6 has completed her mandated reporter training as of May 13, 2019. Documentation has now been added to her file. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4, lacked a written evaluation by the director at least once every 12 months; the most recent written evaluation was dated 11/07/2017. The files for staff persons #5 (initial date of hire 05/22/2017,), #6 (initial date of hire 04/16/2018), and #7 (initial date of hire 02/29/2016 lacked written evaluations by the director at least once every 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff evaluations, going forward, will be conducted and reviewed with employee and placed in employees file on a yearly basis. Though believed to have already completed these evaluations since they have been misplaced current evaluations will be conducted, reviewed with employee and placed in file. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet in Room #13, the toddler cafeteria, which lacked a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, staff will look over classrooms daily to ensure all outlets are covered at all times. Electrical outlet in room #13 has been covered with an outlet protector. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit located in Room #5 hanging on a hook in the cubbies which were accessible to the preschool age children in care. Observed the first-aid kit located in Room #9 on a table which was accessible to the preschool age children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, staff will be diligent in placing their bags containing the first aid kit out of the reach of children. The staff in rooms #5 and #9 have been addressed regarding the importance of keeping these bags & first aid kits out of reach of children. |
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