La Escuelita Arcoiris
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Hours of Operation
- Monday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Tuesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Friday8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-14 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In Room 301, several children's resting mats were observed to be torn along the edges and were not in good 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All resting mats in Room 301are in good repair. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in Room 305. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of daily activities and routines is posted in Room 305. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #5, #6, #10, #11, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, and #21 contained health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for Staff Persons #5, #6, #10, #11, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, and #21 are up to date with the health assessments. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #12 contained emergency plan training dated 1/1/26 but was not at initial employment. 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.) The file for Staff Person #12 is up to date with the emergency plan training. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, #14, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, and #22 contained fire safety training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The files are now current. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, #14, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, and #22 are up to date with fire safety training. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #12 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 2/2/26 but was not completed within 90 of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Child Care Part 1 training dated 4/23/26 and Part 2 dated 1/27/26 but were not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #15 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 2/2/26 but was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff Person #12 and #15 is up to date with Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. The file for Staff Person #12 is up to date with PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Child Care Part 1 and Part 2. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #8 contained NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (8/28/20 and 3/19/26). The file for Staff Person #9 contained State Police, FBI, and NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #10 contained PA Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (10/20/20 and 3/19/26). The file for Staff Person #12 contained NSOR clearance results dated 2/5/26 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained Mandated Reporter training dated 2/3/26 but was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The staff files are now current. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff Person #8 and #12 is up to date with NSOR clearance results. The file for Staff Person #9 is up to date with State Police, FBI, and NSOR clearance results. The file for Staff Person #10 is up to date with PA Child Abuse clearance results. The file for Staff Person #12 is up to date with Mandated Reporter training. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked NSOR clearance results prior to their first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained FBI clearance results through the Department of Justice which are invalid. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1 and #12 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was removed from caring for children on 4/29/26 until the NSOR clearance results arrive. Staff Person #12 was removed from caring for children on 4/29/26 until the FBI clearance results arrive. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1 and #12 contained foreign degrees, which have not been translated or evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Persons #1 and #12 foreign degrees have been submitted for translation by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Foreign degree for staff person #1 and #12 were unable to be translated because of lack of supporting documentation. Staff person #1 and #12 were removed from a child care position until supporting documentation is acquired. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION The files for staff persons #2 and #7 contained documentation of one written, nonfamily references. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25. 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.) The files for staff persons #2 and #7 contains documentation of two written, non family references. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/21/25. On 5/27/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: Pediatric first aid/CPR. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25. Correction Required: Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #1, staff 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 registered for a class to complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 6/5/25. Staff persons will complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 will be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 will not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION The files for staff persons #2, #6 and #8 contained documentation of a diploma, however, the diploma in each file were in Spanish so the education level completed could not be determined at the time of inspection. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for staff persons #2, #6, and #8 contained documentation of a diploma, however, the diploma in each file were in Spanish so the education level completed could not be determined at the time of inspection. All diplomas have been sent to be translated. Staff #2 and #8 have received translated documents. Staff #8 hasn't received a translated degree and has been removed from caring for children until the diploma is received. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In Rooms 300, 308, 309 and 310, children's resting mats were observed to be ripping on the edges of the mats exposing the interior and were not in good 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In rooms 300, 308, 309 and 310, children's resting mats have all been repaired and are in good conditions. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In Rooms 300, 301, 307 and 309, the resting mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In rooms 300, 301, 307 and 309, the resting mats are now labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 301 was observed to read 19 degrees. Upon closer inspection, it was determined the thermometer was not operable. 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.) The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 301 is operable. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 has listed the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care for the child. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments in the files for staff persons #10 and #12 are dated more than 24 months apart. Staff person #10: 5/21/22 and 6/22/24. Staff person #12: 1/5/23 and 4/3/25. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons health assessments in the files are up to date. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 includes written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2 and #7 contained documentation of one written, nonfamily 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.) The files for staff persons #2 and #7 contains documentation of two written, non family references. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings in the files for staff persons #4, #5, #9, #10 and #14 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #4: 3/19/24 and 4/9/25. Staff person #5: 11/14/23 and 2/26/25. Staff person #9: 4/10/23 and 4/8/25. Staff person #10: 1/25/24 and 2/5/25. Staff person #14: 6/9/24 and 2/28/25. 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.) Staff persons will participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff 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 registered for a class to complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 5/21/25. Staff persons will complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 will be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 will not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training on 2/3/25, PA Required Health and Safety for Center-Group Child Care part 1 on 4/6/25 and part 2 on 4/7/25 but did not complete the trainings within 90 days of hire. The file for staff person #7 completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training on 2/3/25 but did not complete within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person files are up to date. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 included NSOR clearance results dated more than 45 days after the staff persons date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The NSOR clearance results are dated 12/13/24. The file for staff person #11 contained documentation of PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and FBI clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file. PA State Police: 2/20/20 and 3/12/25. PA Child Abuse: 2/20/20 and 3/19/25. FBI: 3/1/20 and 3/17/25. The file for staff person #13 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file: 11/6/19 and 2/11/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons files are up to date. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #3, #6, and #8 contained documentation of mandated reporter training but did not complete within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff person #3 completed the training on 4/8/25. Staff person #6 completed the training on 4/2/25. Staff person #8 completed the training on 4/7/25. The two most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #15 are dated more than 60 months apart: 10/18/19 and 4/1/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons have mandated reporter training up to date. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The PA State Police Clearance in the file for staff person #6 did not include the disseminated date making the clearance incomplete. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #2 and #6 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.) The PA State Police Clearance in the file for staff person #6 now includes the disseminated date. The operator printed the completed PA State Police Clearance. Staff person #2 has been removed from a position caring for children until her NSOR clearance is received. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2, #6, and #8 contained documentation of a diploma, however, the diploma in each file were in Spanish so the education level completed could not be determined at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for staff persons #2, #6, and #8 contained documentation of a diploma, however, the diploma in each file were in Spanish so the education level completed could not be determined at the time of inspection. All diplomas have been sent to be translated. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In Room 300, a protective receptacle cover was missing on an electrical outlet near the sink and accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. 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.) In Room 300, a protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet near the sink. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In Rooms 309 and 310, cleaning materials and other toxins including a bottle of rubbing alcohol, disinfectant spray, bug repellent and hand sanitizers were observed stored above children's food. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In Rooms 309 and 310, cleaning materials and other toxins including a bottle of rubbing alcohol, disinfectant spray, bug repellent and hand sanitizers were removed from all areas near children's food. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In Room 307, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the entrance of the room. 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.) In Room 307, the peeling paint was fixed. |
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| 2025-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted near the sink in Room 308. 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.) A handwashing sign is posted near the sink in Room 308. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In Room 307, observed a wooden toy bin which had sharp points on the top areas of the bin. In the outside play space, observed a child playing with a red wagon and there was a bird dropping on the wagon. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In Room 307, the wooden toy bin which had sharp points on the top areas of the bin was removed. In the outside play space, the red wagon that had bird dropping was removed. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for child #4 was not signed by the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee agreement on file for child #4 was signed by the parent. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for children #4 and 6 lacked the names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee agreement on file for children #4 and 6 have listed the names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for child #1 lacks the date of the child's 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.) The fee agreement on file for child #1 has the date of the child's admission. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations and the file for child #4 contained 2 of 3 Hep B, 3 of 4 DTAP, 3 of 4 Pneumococcal and 1 of 3 Polio vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child. Correction Required: Children #2 and 4 must be dismissed from care by close of business of date of provider notification and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 and Child #4 have a written, signed exemption letter provided by their parents. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing area in room 300 lacked a hands free 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.) The diaper changing area in room 300 has a hands free can. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #9, who has the ten-hour health and safety training dated 8/20/20, lacked the one hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. There is now a one-hour update on file and dated 3/29/24. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training is now on file. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #2, 3, 8 and 10 lack a TB screening including the results. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for staff #2, 3, 8 and 10 have a TB screening including the results. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1, 4, and 8 lack a dated disclosure statement. The file for staff #2, lacks a witness signature on the disclosure statement. The file for staff #7, lacks a signature on the disclosure statement. The file for staff #2 lacks the correct PA State Police clearance required under the CPSL. There was more than 60 months between the Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearances on file for staff #6. Dates are as follows: Child Abuse- 1/28/19 and 3/18/24, FBI - 2/7/19 and 4/4/24. The file for staff #10, who has lived outside of PA within the past five years, lacks a New York lacks a New York Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 and 10 -- 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 #1, 4, and 8 have a dated disclosure statement. Staff #2 has a witness signature on the disclosure statement. Staff #7, has a signature on the disclosure statement. Staff #2 has the correct PA State Police clearance required under the CPSL. Staff #10 has been removed from care until a New York Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearance is received. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and 3, who hold the title of aide, lack verification of a high school diploma. The file for staff #5, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 2500 hours of child care experience. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and 3, who hold the title of aide, have an approved translated high school diploma. Staff #5, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, has received child care experience verification that total lacks 2500 hours of child care experience. Staff #3 was removed from caring for children. |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the gym, observed multiple areas of damaged plaster along the bottom of the walls. 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.) In the gym, the multiple areas of damaged plaster along the bottom of the walls were fixed |
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| 2024-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The toilet in room 310 lacked a hand washing sign. 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.) The toilet in room 310 has a hand washing sign. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in room 307 read 49 degrees at two separate checks. 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.) La Escuelita will have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator will be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: There was not a daily schedule posted in rooms 306, 307, 308 and 309. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written daily schedule was posted in room 306, 307, 308 and 309. A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play will be established for each group. The plan will be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.Due Date:6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #1 did not specify the release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement for child #1 has been updated with release persons. An agreement will specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #2 did not include the work address or telephone of the child's mother. 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 emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 has been updated to include the work address and telephone number of the child¿s mother. Emergency contact information will include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include signed consent by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form for child #3 has been updated to include signed consent by the parent for emergency medical care. A child's record will contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.Due Date:6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a 3 year-old, didn't contain documentation of any vaccinations and the written statement by a parent specified an exemption to only the flu shot. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child(ren) #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has documentation for any vaccination and written statement by a parent specified an exemption to only the flu shot. A health report will include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility will implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). The child will be suspended from care until the proof of the updated vaccinations are obtained or the parent handwrites a statement saying they choose not to get the child the vaccination(s). Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: On the health report in the file for child #2, the individual completing the form marked the box "no" for the question asking if age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP were conducted since the time of the previous health report and no further information was provided. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2¿s provider completed a health report. A health report will include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.Due Date:6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #1 was dated 4/4/23. The file for staff #5, #10 and #11 and #14 did not include the 1 hour health and safety update. The 1 hour health and safety in the file for staff person #13 was dated 3/1/23.The 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #15 was dated 3/29/23. The 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #17 was dated 4/10/23. All staff were hired before 10/4/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5, 10, 11, and 14 have completed the 1 hour health and safety update course but wasn¿t printed when the inspector arrived. La Escuelita will operate 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 will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations. The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include information regarding identification and prevention of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) La Escuelita's emergency plan will include information regarding continuity of operations. The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy will include information regarding identification and prevention of child maltreatment. La Escuelita Arcoiris will operate 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 will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 3/17/21 and 4/10/23. The only health assessment in the file for staff person #2 was dated 3/24/22, which was 6 months after they began working with children. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #11 were dated 1/24/19 and 3/24/22. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation will 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 will 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.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for staff person #13 was listed as "FNP-BC." staff person #15 was listed as "FNP-APRN." Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #13 and #15 have a health assessment report signed by a CRNP. A health assessment will be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include signed consent by a parent for minor first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 emergency contact form has been updated with a signature from the parents consenting to minor first-aid. A child's record will contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The two reference letters in the file for staff person #2 were written in spanish so the content of the letters could not be determined. One of the reference letters in the file for staff person #9 was written in spanish so the content of the letter could not be determined. 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.) Staff person #2 and #9 have 2 reference letters each. All letters are written in English. A facility person's record will include two written, nonfamily references in English from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.Due Date:6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) La Escuelita will have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding informing parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) La Escuelita will have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #5, hired before 12/19/20, included 7 hours of annual child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #11, hired before 12/19/20, included 10 hours of annual child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #2, hired on (See LIS code sheet), included 7 hours of annual child care training during their last full anniversary year. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #7, hired on (See LIS code sheet), included 10 hours of annual child care training during their last full anniversary year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.` |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2, 5, 11, and 7 will complete a total of 12 training hours. A staff person will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The last two first-aid/CPR trainings in the file for staff person #14 were dated 9/22/20 and 2/3/23. The last two first-aid/CPR trainings in the file for staff person #18 were dated 8/6/20 and 2/3/23. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons will renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #1 were 4/1/22 and 4/4/23. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #2 were 9/19/21 and 3/28/23. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #5 were 3/3/21 and 11/28/22. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #7 was 3/27/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #9 was 4/10/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children.The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #11 were 3/3/21 and 4/10/23. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #13 was 3/31/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #14 were 3/23/22 and 3/30/23. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #17 were 4/29/21 and 4/10/23. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #18 were 3/23/22 and 3/27/23. 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.) Staff persons will participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers will 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.Due Date:6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Staff person #7 will have until 5/6/7/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #7, staff person #7 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 #7 completed the health and safety training on 4/13/23. Staff persons will complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10). Due Date: 6/7/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 3/20/23, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #4 was dated 4/10/23, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #9 was dated 12/21/22, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #16 was dated 4/10/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. FA/CPR TRAINING: The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #4 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #9 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #13 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only acceptable FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons will complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.Due Date:6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The only mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #5 was dated 6/9/17 and 4/10/23. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 4/1/22, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #13 was dated 4/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #16 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) La Escuelita will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee will not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The last two child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #5 were 7/21/16. The last two FBI clearances in the file for staff person #5 were dated 8/30/16 and 4/1/22. The file for staff person #8, hired provisionally, did not include proof of request for the child abuse and FBI clearances before working with children. The staff person is now beyond their provisional period and there is no NSOR clearance on file. The last two child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #9 were dated 9/12/17 and 1/7/23.The NSOR certificate in the file for staff person #16 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond the individual's 45-day provisional period. The file for staff person #17 did not include proof of request for the NSOR and the NSOR clearance was dated 3/28/22, which was after the individual began working with children. 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 #8 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 #8 was removed from the facility until the NSOR was received. THE NSOR for staff person #8 was received on 4/12/23. La Escuelita will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record will 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. Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #2, #7, #10, #11, #14 and #19 were 12/17/21 and 1/11/23. 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.) A director will provide written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1) - Bachelor's | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1) Description: Bachelor's Noncompliance Area: The director stated that staff person #3 had a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time. The director stated that staff person #9 had a Bachelors Degree in Education, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was translated by an agency not accepted by OCDEL, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time. The director stated that staff person #15 had a Bachelors Degree in ECE, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was translated by an agency not accepted by OCDEL, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is now an Assistant Group Supervisor with proof of degree and 2500 hours experience. Staff persons #9 and 15 were sent to be translated by an OCDEL approved agency. A group supervisor will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field translated to English by an approved OCDEL agency.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(2) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2) Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs Noncompliance Area: The director stated that staff person #4 had a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor if 30 credit hours in a related degree were included, as the person has 1250 hours of experience. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level and courses completed could not be determined at the time. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 is considered an Assistant Group Supervisor. A group supervisor will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field translated to English by an approved OCDEL agency.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The director stated that staff person #13 had a high school diploma, qualifying the individual as an assistant group supervisorin addition to 2500 hours of experience. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #13¿s bachelor degree has been translated by an OCDEL approved organization. An assistant group supervisor will have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate translated in English by an approved OCDEL agency and 2 years experience with children.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1) Description: HS/GED Noncompliance Area: The director stated that staff person #12 and #16 had a high school diploma, qualifying the individual as an aide. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 12 will be a facility person until a translated high school diploma is obtained. Staff #16's high school diploma has been translated by an OCDEL approved organization. An aide will have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate translated in English by an approved OCDEL agency.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: There was one time since May 2022 that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart: 11/23/22 and 1/24/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter will conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.Due Date:6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The documented fire drills since May 2022 listed the number of participating facility persons, but not their names. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director or designated staff person has added names to the fire drill documents based on payroll paperwork. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter will conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility was not able to provide a current fire detection testing report by a fire safety professional. The last testing report was dated 4/7/22 and had just expired. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection testing was completed on 5/3/23. Paperwork was submitted to the certification representative on 5/16/23. Fire detection devices or systems will be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter will ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Due Date: 6/30/23 |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The gym lacked a written plan of daily activities posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Designated staff person posted a written plan of daily activities. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 lacked the arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 has the arrival and departure times listed. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #3 lacked the admission date. 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 agreement for child #3 has the admission date listed. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #2 does not have the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number listed because they are a stay at home parent. Parent has listed N/A on the form. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 were reviewed more than 6 months apart. The financial agreement for child #2 and child #5 were reviewed more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact and financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 were reviewed. The financial agreement for child #2 and child #5 were reviewed. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, who is a preschool age child, contained a health assessment dated for 10/2/20, which is more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #1, who is a preschool age child, contains a child health assessment dated for 5/9/22. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In room 309, it was observed that the medication Auvi-Q expired on 3/21/22. 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.) In room 309, the medication Auvi-Q which expired on 3/21/22 was removed from the classroom on 4/20/22. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 and facility person #3 lacked a health assessment dated within the last 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for facility person #2 and facility person #3 has an updated health assessment form. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #6 lacked two written 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.) The file for facility person #6 has two written references. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 completed pediatric first aid and CPR after the previous card on file had expired. Staff have current training on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 completed pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff have current training on file. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 completed fire safety training on 3/3/21 and 4/7/22 which is not annually. 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.) Staff person #2 completed fire safety training on 4/7/22. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 completed the pre-service training on 4/20/22. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5, (See LIS CODE SHEET for hire date), contained a Child Abuse clearance dated for 3/22/22, which is more than 45 days after hire. 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 person #5 received her Child Abuse clearance dated on 3/22/22. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and staff person #3 had an evaluation completed in 12/2021 with no other previous evaluation on file (SEE LIS for Hire Dates). 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 person #1 and staff person #3 received an evaluation on 12/2021. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In room 300 beside the climber and room 306 by the heat register, it was observed that the outlet was missing a protective outlet cover and was accessible to the children. 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.) A protective outlet cover was placed In room 300 beside the climber and room 306 by the heat register. cover and was accessible to the children. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: Room 301 and room 306 lacked a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A completed first aid kit was placed in room 301 and 306. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility had allowed more than 60 days to pass between multiple fire drills, 5/11/21-7/29/21, 7/29/21-10/7/21, and 10/7/21-2/2/22. A fire drill was conducted the day of the inspection 4/20/22. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted the day of the inspection 4/20/22. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked an evacuation map in the gym on the 4th floor. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Designated staff person posted an evacuation map in the gym on the 4th floor. |
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| 2022-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarm system. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An attestation form was filled out and signed on 5/13/22. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 was the original agreement. The facility is to retain a copy and the parent is to receive the original. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the next school day, on 8/9/2020 the original agreements in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were given to the parents and Escuelita replaced them with copies of the original agreement. In the future, we are aware that all original agreements are for parents to keep, so we will only have copies in each of the children's files. Also, the academic coordinator and Admin's assistant will schedule bi-weekly meetings to review files to make sure everything is up to date. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parent's place of employment. 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 emergency contact form for Child #1 was updated on 8/5/2020 and now includes both address and telephone numbers for both parents employers. In the future we will make sure to check very detailed information to confirm that it has been filled out appropriately, also, The academic coordinator and Admin's assistant will schedule bi-weekly meetings to review files to make sure everything is up to date. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include written parental consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We got in contact with Child #1's parents on 8/5/2020. The child's file now includes written parental consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care for the child. In the future we will make sure to check very detailed information to confirm that everything in the child's file has been filled out appropriately. Also, The academic coordinator and Admin's assistant will schedule bi-weekly meetings to review files to make sure everything is up to date. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 did not include a complete address for all listed release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of Child #1 and Child #3 were contacted on the next school day on 8/9/2020 to have them enter the missing information on addresses for all listed release persons. In the future, we will ensure that all information is in the emergency contact forms, as well as, the academic coordinator and Admin's assistant will schedule bi-weekly meetings to review files to make sure everything is up to date. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 is no longer enrolled in Escuelita, his last day was 8/5/2020. In the future, we will most certainly make sure that all of the required sections are completed and fulfilling all of the requirements. As well as, the admin's assistant and academic coordinator will be meeting every two weeks to ensure that every file is completed thoroughly. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record on file for Child #1 includes only 2 of 4 recommended Pneumococcal (PVC-13) vaccinations recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #3 includes only 3 of 4 recommended DTAP vaccinations recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent imminuzation record of Child #5 now includes all recommended DTAP vaccinations by the ACIP. Child #1's doctor was contacted and we have received her most updated immunization record via fax, and it has been placed in her file. Meanwhile, Escuelita's last day of summer was 8/5/2020 and is not holding classes until september 8, 2020. With that being said, in the future we will ensure all required vaccinations are fulfilled prior to child starting. In the future we will ensure that all parents fulfill the recommended vaccinations by the ACIP or that we attain a doctors note stating otherwise to make sure all the requirements are met. Also, the admin's assistant and academic coordinator will continue to meet biweekly to ensure all requirements are met. |
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