Kings College Early Learning Center
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About the Provider
Meals are included in the center’s tuition, including infant baby food, cereal and formula! Menus are developed in conjunction with HLC’s registered dietitian and prepared by the King’s College Food Service Department. The center is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare, NAEYC Accredited, and holds a STAR 4 designation by the Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Program.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-12-04 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The paint on the side wall of the Pre-K Prep classroom was observed to be chipped and accessible to children. The pillar in the Pre-K A classroom was also observed to have chipped paint and accessible to children. 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 chipped paint was immediately repaired. |
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| 2024-11-13 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-06-12 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-02-16 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires health assessments to be updated every 24 months. Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 7/12/21 and this health assessment was not updated until 10/20/23. Staff #2 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will have initial and updated health assessments conducted as required by regulation. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Initial review | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training, pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #3 completed pediatric first aid/CPR on 11/8/23 and health and safety training on 11/4/23. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 completed pediatric first aid/CPR on 11/8/23 and health and safety training on 11/4/23. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Initial review | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: An inspection occurred at the facility on 2/16/24. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/9/18. Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training on 1/22/24. Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 11/17/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training on 1/22/24. Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 11/17/23. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of persons 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.) Parent updated the Emergency Contact Form with name, address and telephone number of release persons. Provider will ensure that the Emergency Contact Form is complete. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement for Child # 1 was not updated every 6-months. Updates for the Emergency Contact Form were dated 7/25/18 and 3/3/19. Updates for the Fee Agreement were dated 9/9/18 and 6/10/19. 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.) Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement was both current. Provider will ensure that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement are updated and reviewed by parents every 6-months. |
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| 2019-07-16 | 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 |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid by facility staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated the Emergency Contact Form with consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid by facility staff. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility staff did not receive fire safety training conducted by a fire protection specialist annually, last training was dated 5/9/18. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff will receive fire safety training by a professional. Provider will ensure that Facility staff receive annual fire safety training by a professional. |
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| 2019-03-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/2/19 regarding interns not meeting the criteria of a staff person, files were reviewed. Files for Interns/Staff did not include verification of education and child care experience. 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.) A required document checklist has been created and is now being applied to all staff and intern files. A copy of College transcript has been included in this file |
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| 2019-03-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/2/19 regarding interns not meeting the criteria of a staff person, files were reviewed. Files for Interns/Staff did not include 2 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A required document checklist has been created and is now being applied to all staff and intern files. references have been included in the above mentioned filse. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Shelf in the Older Toddler Room 1 was observed to have a broken piece, causing a sharp edge. 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.) Provider removed the broken piece of the shelf. Provider will ensure that all equipment is in good repair and free from rough edges and sharp corners. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 6, # 7 and # 8 were not reviewed and updated by parents every 6-months. Fee Agreements for Children # 4, # 7 and # 8 were not reviewed and updated by parents every 6-months. Provider was having them reviewed and updated annually. 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.) Provider will have parents review and update the Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreements. Provider will ensure that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement is reviewed and updated every 6-months. |
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| 2018-07-10 | 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 |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Children # 3. # 4 and # 8 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration od minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. Staff # 1 began employment on 11/27/17, FBI clearance is dated 6/4/18, no proof of fingerprinting prior to this date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 has updated clearances in file. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed. Provider will ensure that all files are complete and up to date. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A Swifter Wet Jet and solution was observed in the children's bathrooms of the Preschool Room 1, Older Toddler Rooms 1 and 2. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed all of the Swifter Wet Jets from area accessible to children. Provider will ensure that all cleaning materials and toxics are kept in an area or container that is locked or inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the Older Toddler Room was missing soap. First-aid kit in the Preschool Room 2 was missing tweezers. First-aid kit in the Preschool 1 Room was missing soap and tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider ordered required items for all first-aid kits. Provider will ensure that all facility first-aid kits contain all required items. |
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| 2017-11-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility self reported that staff # 1 grabbed a child by the arm and dragged child from one location to another location in the room on more than one occasion. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On November 6, 2017, Teacher A relayed a concern to Center's Assistant Director and Director regarding possible rough movement of a child by Staff # 1. In response to the report, the Center Director immediately placed Staff # 1 on administrative leave so the Center could conduct a full investigation and notified appropriate families. The Center also called the state licensing within the time frames required for such reporting. In response, the Center has developed a comprehensive plan to ensure all center staff are aware of our expectations for positive guidance at all times. Specifically, on November 13.2017, the Center held a mandatory , all Center staff training regarding our expectations for positive guidance and we include a copy of the policy, agenda and attendance log from that training with this submission. The children noted remain enrolled and Staff # 1 will not be returning to the Center. Finally, Center leadership are conducting daily and random spot checks of all Center classrooms to ensure compliance with our expectations for positive guidance at all times. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are some pieces of mulch located on the infant/tosddler play yard accessible to children Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toddler playground has been vacuumed and mulch removed. A barrier will be installed at the bottom of the fence to ensure mulch does not enter the play area. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is some rust on the lid of the garbage can located in theToddler II room 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.) Metal can was removed and a new plastic garbage can was put in its place |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Some of the fee agreements in child files are missing the child's date of admission 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.) A spread sheet of enrollment dates has been created and all enrollment dates will be included on fee agreements going forward |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2, an infant, does not have an updated health assessment on file. Child #1, 3 and 4 do not have updated health assessments on file for a preschool child. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment received for child #4. Child #3 and #! have withdrawn from center |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has an as needed medication at the facility but does not have a medication log on file Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was never given to child in center and child has since withdrawn from center. Will remove medication once no longer used. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have current liability insurance on file Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Liability insurance certificate was received by mail on 7/7/17. Will keep on file. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #4 and 5 do not have updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements on file 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.) Emergency contact agreements have been updated and we have put additional systems in place to ensure that these are updated every six months |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #4 does not have verification on file that she has a degree that qualifies her for her current position as a group supervisor 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.) Facility person #4 has a degree from Afghanistan and previously held a teaching position there. She has also earned a CDA credential in the US. Will use as an AGS until rest of documetation is on file. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1, 2 and 3 do not have two written references on 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have facility persons provide two references and place in files. Will make sure all staff have two references on file. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have documentation on file to verify that they have been trained in regards to the emergency plan 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.) Facility member # 1 has been trained and all staff are trained at time of employment and then annually |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were containers accessible to children in class rooms that staff stated contained a soap and water mixture but there was no label on the container to identify the conternts 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.) New bottles have been purchased and clearly labeled. These will be kept in either a locked cabinet or out of reach of children |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit located in Toddler II does not contain scissors or tweezers Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required supplies have been included in all first aid kits |
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