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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 000228

Exton, PA · Chester County
55 S Village Ave, Exton, PA 19341
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Quick Facts

Capacity
190 children
Age Range
6 Weeks - 12 Years
Type of Care
Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Private Kindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, School Advisory Council
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249191
License Issued
Jan 31, 2026
Active Through
Jan 31, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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Welcome to our North Exton KinderCare! North Exton KinderCare supports the development of all children, ages six weeks through 12 years old. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Our center has recently earned a Star 2 Award for Keystone Stars quality education provider. All of our classrooms are large and sunny, and have recently been updated and remodeled with new equipment. We also have two fully equipped age specific playgrounds. With us, your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children. We are welcoming new families to join our educational facility and to become part our family community.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include two non family references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain two non family references for staff #1.
2025-11-06 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 was missing a verification of education.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain proof of education to the file of staff #1.
2025-11-06 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint in the following areas: room 1 in the rear near fire alarm.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider repair/repaint the chipped paint on the wall in room 1 near the fire alarm.
2025-01-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(b)

Description: No information disclosed

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, a white board titled "Paperwork due to the office" with the enrolled child's name and what documents are missing from their file (agreement, emergency contact etc.) was observed posted in the entrance vestibule area.

Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's names have been removed from the white board and a work order has been submitted for the facilities department to move this board into the front office.
2024-04-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, the facility did not have inspection summary #241566 posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center staff have satisfied the pans of corrections within the inspection summary #241566. All inspection summaries with active non-compliances are posted in the front vestibule.
2024-04-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, the emergency plan binder located in the entrance vestibule was not updated for the current operations at the facility. The emergency binder contained information for staff members who are no longer employed at the location.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan binder has been updated with current information and staff. The center staff trained all staff members of the changes that were made to the emergency plan.
2024-04-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(d) - Director only 45 children enrolled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(d)

Description: Director only 45 children enrolled

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, staff member #1 was observed in Room #6 caring for children, The facility has a capacity of 190 with 47 children enrolled.

Correction Required: A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will continue to adjust staffing needs to keep the director outside of the classroom and ensure that the director does not function as a group supervisor.
2024-04-05 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 4/5/24, peeling paint was observed in classroom #9 under the window sill and on the wall. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection visits and unannounced on 3/13/24 and 3/14/24.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center staff submitted an additional work order for the peeling paint in room #9. The facilities department made the necessary paint and plaster repairs.
2024-03-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. Staff member #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. On 3/14/24, staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants unsupervised in room #3. Staff members #2 and #4 were has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1, #2, and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1, #2, and #4, staff persons #1, #2 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A CPR & First Aid class has been scheduled for all staff members on 4/8/24. It is mandatory that all staff members attend this scheduled class. Until this class, all non-CPR certified employees have been paired with CPR qualified employees.
2024-03-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff member #2 contained only one of the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 was removed from the facility until proper documentation can be reviewed and filed. An additional written, nonfamily reference for staff member #2 was added to the file.
2024-03-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised. On 3/13/24, Staff member #1 was observed caring for 6 young toddlers with staff member #3 who did not meet qualifications to be a staff member. The file for staff member #1 did not contain a completed/receipt for the National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR). The file for staff member #2 did not contain a signed disclosure form.

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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately.
2024-03-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1, #2 were observed working together in the infant room (RM#3). Staff member #3 was observed working in room #6. Staff members does not have documentation on file that verifies that they meet one of the applicable staff qualifications.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center staff removed staff members #1 #2 and #3 from working with the facility until proper translation and education evaluation forms could be put on file proving that these staff members meet the necessary qualifications.
2024-03-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. The file for staff member#1 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility. In room #3 staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants. The file for staff members #2 and #4 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff members for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24, staff members #1 and #4 were observed caring for 6 toddlers unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24 staff members #2 and #3 were observed caring for 8 infants in room #3 unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 was removed from the facility until proper documentation can be reviewed and filed. Staff member #2, staff member #3, and staff member #4 all have the necessary documents on file to qualify them for the required education needed to work within a childcare facility.
2024-03-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1 and #2 were observed in the infants room (RM#3) with 8 infants. Staff member #1 and #2 do not qualify as staff, therefore the infants room was observed out of ratio during visit.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center staff removed staff members #1 and #2 from working within the facility until proper translation and education evaluation forms could be put on file proving that these staff members meet the necessary qualifications. Two suitable staff members filled in to cover this classroom upon the departure of staff members #1 and #2.
2024-03-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the week of 2/5/24, around the hours of 8:30am -8:55am, child #1 eloped from the toddler room where staff member #1 was caring for 4 other toddlers. A facility member found child#1 walking in the hallway and returned the child to the classroom. Staff member #2 was observed by other staff leaving children unattended on the changing table.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All center staff will be retrained on proper supervision and expectations to ensure the safety of all children. All center staff will be trained on the supervision of children while they are placed on a changing table, ensuring that staff have one hand on the child at all times and they do not walk away leaving the child unattended.
2024-03-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 3/14/24, staff confirmed observing staff member #1 grabbing a child up by their shirt to redirect them.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center staff will retrain employee #1 on redirection expectations ensuring that this incident does not happen again. Center staff will ensure that employee #1 understands that a facility person may not use any form of physical punishment.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions posted in any of the 9 classrooms or the to-go bags.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center created a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions that will be taken within this event. This written plan was displayed conspicuously in every classroom and added to each classrooms emergency plan.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the file for staff member #4 did not include the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety update.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member completed this 10 hour 2022 revised Health and Safety training course on March 5, 2023. The document has been printed and filed in the staff members file.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff members #7, #8, and #9 were observed caring for children at the facility. However, the files for staff members #7, #8 and #9 were not presented.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center staff will submit all staff documentation to OCDEL staff.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.24(f) - Director ID Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.24(f)

Description: Director ID

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the staff member who was presented as the director did not have verification on file to qualify the staff member for that position. Therefore, identification of the director could not be determined.

Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The assistant director has been assigned the director role.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, a binder was observed at the front door containing outdated childcare regulations along with the wrong contact information for the appropriate regional childcare office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The binder has been updated with the most current regulation and added the correct contact information for the South East Region OCDEL Office.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have documentation of the annual emergency drills conducted.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will keep a log of annual drills on file.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not verify that the emergency plan and updates were sent to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center sent the emergency plan to the county's emergency management agency and the local municipality.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, only 4 of the 12 required hours of annual childcare training was received for staff member #5.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will provide all employees with the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not on file for staff members #3, #4 and #6. Staff member #6 was observed working without a qualified staff member. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET FOR DOH).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff members have a mandatory CPR training event scheduled for Monday - April 8th. All staff are required to attend this event.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, based on the review of files, staff members #2, #3 and #6 do not meet any of the applicable staff qualifications to work in the facility.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center has excluded all necessary staff until they meet the proper qualifications.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Assistant director has been assigned the director role. The KinderCare website for the North Exton location will be updated by 3/22/24.
2024-03-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint visit on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center has an assigned staff member as the director.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center has submitted the appropriate documentation for this employee.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center staff excluded these individuals from working within the center until they receive the necessary documentation.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the door in the infant's room, on the blue wall in the back of the room under the window in the Preschool (Room #8).

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center staff have submitted a work order to the facility's department to fix and maintain all peeling paint.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, hand washing signs were not posted in rooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #7 and #9.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs have been posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not sound the alarm during the inspection due to children napping. The facility did not have a current fire alarm system report on hand (report reviewed dated for 2/2023).

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center staff will send the current fire alarm system report to OCDEL staff.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the fire extinguisher located in the 1st floor hallway showed a status of needing a recharge.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A third party service that contracts our fire extinguishers was on site on 3/20/24 and replaced all necessary fire extinguishers. Center staff are awaiting an official report from this inspection.
2023-03-17 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, the was no written plan for daily activities posted for Room #1.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily activity plans have been placed in each classroom in a visible spot for parent's to reference.
2023-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6-months. (dated 3/16/22)

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's parents were provided a new Emergency Contact Form to sign and date with updated information.
2023-03-17 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, staff person #1, who was identified as an aide was alone with 3 infants in Room #3 (infant room).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All aides must submit proof of qualifications to be considered an Assistant Group Supervisor. Aids will remain under the supervision of an Assistant Group Supervisor at all times. Miss Florinda will be paired with a ASG staff member in the Infant Classroom.
2023-03-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23: 1. The refrigerator surface was heavily soiled in Room #2. 2. There was a dolly (hand truck) in Room #2. 3. There was a red couch in Room #7 that was in poor repair. 4. There were garbage bags and metal trimmings in Room #9.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The top surface of the refrigerator has been thoroughly cleaned to removed the stains. The hand truck has been moved to a locked storage room. The red couch has been removed from the classroom and thrown away. The garbage bag was removed from the classroom and the metal trimming were thrown away.
2022-07-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.34(b) - Director qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)

Description: Director qualifications

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/26/22, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS ACTING DIRECTOR AND DID NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO FILL THIS ROLE.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has been removed from the role of director. A qualified candidate has been placed in the director role and verification of that candidates qualification has been sent to OCDEL.
2022-07-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.35(b) - Group sup qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)

Description: Group sup qualifications

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/26/22, THE "ASSISTANT DIRECTOR"/GROUP SUPERVISOR DID NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO FILL THE POSITION OF GROUP SUPERVISOR.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has been removed from the group supervisor role and another candidate has been placed as a group supervisor in the interim. Qualifications have been verified by OCDEL.
2022-04-07 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THERE WAS A BROKEN TABLE IN THE PREKINDERGARTEN ROOM.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water table in question was removed from the site immediately and discarded.
2022-04-07 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY, NOR DID THE PROVIDER HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A form was drafted to hang in the lobby in a frame that lists step by step instructions that clearly show parents how to access the regulations electronically. On this form we have also included how to contact the appropriate regional child care office.
2022-04-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THERE WAS EXPOSED WIRE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HANGING FROM THE OUTER WALL THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE REAR EGRESS USED BY THE CHILDREN TO GO TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance was dispatched and the component is now securily attached to the outer wall.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, IN ROOM # 2 THERE WAS A TOY STORAGE UNIT THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE TOY STORAGE UNIT WAS REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM AND DISPOSED OF. THE TOYS AND PLAY EUIPMENT WILL BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO ENSURE THEY ARE IN GOOD REPAIR.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, THE REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM #3 DID NOT HAVE A THERMOSTAT.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DAY OF THE INSPECTION THE THERMOSTAT WAS PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. THERE WILL BE AN OPERATING THERMOSTAT IN ALL THE REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON #14, 16, AND 17 WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN THE ROOM AND WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHICH CHILDREN THEY WERE RESONSIBLE FOR.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL THE STAFF HAVE BEEN RETRAINED IN PRIMARY CARE GROUPS. WE HAVE MADE ID CARDS FOR EACH STUDENT. STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY THE RING WITH THE CARDS.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD # 1 HAS AN APPROPRIATE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE. THIS WILL REMAIN IN THE FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON # 8 AND # 13 DID NOT HAVE A MANTOUX TEST READ/RESULT IN HER FILE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A COPY OF A TB TEST FOR STAFF #8 AND 13 HAS BEEN PLACED INTO EACH OF THEIR FILES. THIS WILL REMAIN IN THEIR FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON # 6, #7 AND # 12 DID NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES IN HER FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSONS # 6,7, AND 12 NOW HAVE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES IN THEIR FILES. THESE REFERENCES WILL REMAIN IN THEIR FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE WAS NOT POSTED.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION A COPY OF THE REGULATIONS WAS PLACED ON THE FRONT DESK WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE. THEY WILL REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC AREA DESIGNATED AS THE SHELTER IN PLACE.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE A SPECIFIC AREA FOR SHELTER IN PLACE. THIS UPDATE WAS ADDED TO EACH CLASROOM'S PLAN. THIS WAS DISCUSSED WITH ALL STAFF AT OUR FIRE SAFETY TRAINING ON 11/25/19. THE PLAN WILL REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9,10,11, 12 AND 13 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY WAS HELD ON 10/14/19. THE REQUIRED 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING WAS COMPLETED BY STAFF PERSON #1,2,3,4,5,9,10,11, AND 12 AND WAS PLACED IN THEIR FILES. THE VERIFICATION WILL REMAIN IN THE FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT : STAFF PERSON # 4, #7AND #14 DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, OR FBI CLEARANCE WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. STAFF PERSON # 5 DID NOT HAVE THE ACTUAL FBI CLEARANCE IN FILE. STAFF PERSON # 15 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE IN FILE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON # 4 AND 5 ARE NO LONGER EMPLOYED WITH KINDERCARE. STAFF MEMBER # 7 AND 14 HAVE COMPLETED STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE AND FBI CLEARANCES. STAFF PERSON # 15 HAS COMPLETED HER CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. ALL CLEARANCES WILL REMAIN IN THEIR FILES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19 THE FIRST-AID KIT IN ROOM # 1 DID NOT HAVE SCISSORS, AND ROOM # 8 FIRST-AID KIT DID NOT HAVE GLOVES.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SCISSORS WERE IMMEDIATELY PLACED INTO THE ROOM # 1 FIRST AID KIT. GLOVES WERE PLACED INTO ROOM #8 FIRST-AID KIT. EACH FIRST AID KIT WILL BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO ENSURE THEY CONTAIN ALL 7 OF THE REQUIRED ITEMS.
2019-11-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/8/19, IN ROOM # 6, THERE WAS DUCT TAPE ADHESIVE ON THE 1ST WINDOW TO THE LEFT OF THE ENTRANCE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DUCT TAPE ADHESIVE WAS REMOVED FROM THE WINDOW. THE SURFACES IN THE BUILDING WILL BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO ENSURE THEY ARE CLEAN AND GOOD REPAIR.
2019-11-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20a(1) - Reporting injury, death or fire for child lost or missing from the facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 11/8/19, STAFF PERSON #1 CONFIRMED THAT NO INCIDENT REPORT WAS COMPLATED AND THE PARENT WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Correction Required: The facility operator shall make reports to a child's parent and to the Department in accordance with 3270.20 (relating to reporting injury, death or fire), if a child receiving care in the facility is lost or missing from the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AN INCIDENT REPORT WAS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY THE PARENT. STAFF WILL COMPLETE A FORMAL INCIDENT REPORT FOR AN INJURED CHILD (VISIBLE OR NONVISIBLE BRUISE). STAFF WERE ALL RETRAINED IN COMPLETING INCIDENT REPORTS AT OUR STAFF MEETING HELD 11/25/19.
2019-04-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 4/16/19, initial health assessments were not observed in the files belonging to Child #1 (enrolled 12/17/18), Child #2 (enrolled 7/25/18), Child #3 (enrolled 1/7/19), Child #4 (enrolled 8/23/18) and Child #5 (enrolled 11/2/18).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing health assessments have been obtained. Health assessments shall be obtained within 60 days of initial enrollment.
2019-04-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 4/16/19, immunization records were not observed in the file belonging to Child #3 (enrolled 1/7/19). Exemption from immunization for medical, religious or strong personal objection was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 immunization record on file at facility. Immunization records or exemption letter shall be obtained within 60 days of initial enrollment.
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room #2.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Activity plan was reposted in classroom immediately.
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, agreement forms on file for child #1, #3, and #6 were not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements were signed by operator on 01/22/19
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, file for child #4 did not contain information regarding the child's growth and development that had been communicated to the family in the context of services being provided (Child Service Report).

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A developmental profile was given to parent on Monday 01/28/19 in regards to an additional learning plan.
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, agreement forms on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 did not contain date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements were updated with child's date of admission.
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, emergency contact form on file for child #4 and #5 did not contain addresses of release persons listed.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 and #5 emergency contacts were updated with addresses of release persons .
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, health report on file for child #2 was over 12 months old. Health report on file was dated 11/28/16.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 has an updated form on file signed by doctor.
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, file for child #7 only contained immunization report and did not contain review of child's health history.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The physician has signed the health report on 2/4/19
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) - Child's health history/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, file for child #4 did not contain health report with review of child's health history and immunized status.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy of health report was electronically sent on 1/31/19
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, emergency contact form and/or agreement form on file for child #2 and #7 had not been reviewed and/or updated in the required 6 month time period by parent.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact, agreements have been updated by the parent for the student.
2019-01-25 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 01/25/19, emergency contact forms for child #3, #6 and #7 did not have required parental consents for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3, #6 and #7 emergency contacts were updated to consent for minor first aid, emergency medical care

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