Laura Marko Pursell
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and Child #3 had their insurance provider listed, but not the policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will provide the insurance policy number. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and found that the last time parents updated the files was August 2025. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have parent update and sign the forms for their child. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) Have parent sign the form allowing 1st aid to their child. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan was reviewed and the last documented emergency drill was conducted on 4/11/24. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill was conducted on 4/6/26 and documented. Move emergency bag and sand wagon back to the play shed outside, was moved into my garage due to harsh winter and too much snow to open the door. It took too long to gather my supplies. will moved play shed outside for the spring, summer, fall season. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection Staff Person #1's file was reviewed and had only 8 hours of annual training for the 2024-2025 training 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.) Completed 4 hours of online training through Penn State Extension, Better Kid Care program. The class was Autism Spectrum Disorder and Oral Health For Young Children. each class was 2 hrs each |
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| 2025-03-04 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address continuity of operations, a contingency plan or contingency fund that can help you strategize how you will pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run your business after a disaster or emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added continuity of operations to emergency plan. copy enclosed. |
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| 2024-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact sheet did not have the health insurance/ medical assistance policy number . The sheet also did not have child #1's release person's address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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 to update the needed information (address, insurance#) |
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| 2024-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(d) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted. Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency transportation plan was created and posted in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2024-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation of an emergency drill being done. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a lock down in the basement emergency procedure was completed. |
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| 2024-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(g) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation that their emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plans were copied and mailed to both Lehigh county and south whitehall township. |
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| 2024-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(5) - Every 60 days/Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(5) Description: Every 60 days/Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed while reviewing the fire drill log, dates 6/13/23 to 8/30/23 indicates that a fire drill was conducted past the 60 day requirement. The operator did not have evacuation route maps on every floor within the facility. Correction Required: The operator 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. The operator 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.) I am not open from mid june to late august. Therefore a fire drill was not completed. The 3rd level of my home now has an evacuation plan near the lower steps. |
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| 2024-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was done past the 30 day requirement: 7/2/23, 8/17/23, 9/15/23, 10/16/23, 1/10/24, 2/10/24, 3/21/24. The facility also did not have an interconnected fire 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Smoke + carbon deterctor combo were purchased on 3-31-24. There were installed 4-12-24. Receipt enclosed as proof of purchase. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: The outside play space has mulch on the entire ground area. There are pieces of mulch that is less than an inch in diameter accessible in the play space which is used by toddlers. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mulch will be removed from the designated play area where toddlers play. Toddlers will not play in the mulch area until it is removed. Sod will replace the mulch. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4's agreement is missing the operators signature. 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.) Operator signed the agreements. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, & 4 are missing the amount of the fee to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child care rate is documented on the agreement form. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, & 4 are missing the services to be provided to the family and the child. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have completed the section on the agreement and included the services i provide to the children and family. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: Child #2's agreement is missing the child's 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 correct arrival and departure times are indicated on the form and updated. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 are missing the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dates of admission is now documented on the agreement. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing the work addresses and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents provided missing information. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #4's emergency contact and agreement are not updated. 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.) Parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact and agreement. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have an initial health assessment and immunizations on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided a current health assessment and immunization record. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(4) - Immunization record/Annual Immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(4) Description: Immunization record/Annual Immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022 . Child #2 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022, date of last flu vaccine 10/25/21. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents provided proof of updated flu shot. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.15(a) - Accommodate child with special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.15(a) Description: Accommodate child with special needs Noncompliance Area: Operator does not have a policy in place to make reasonable accommodations to include a child with special needs. Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation to include a child with special needs in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inclusion policy will now be part of the child parent handbook. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a health assessment dated 7/1/19 which exceeds the requirement of an updated health assessment every 24 months. Correction Required: 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.) I will have an updated health assessment completed and on file. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have a policy in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Child Care Providers must ensure that federal requirements at 45 CFR 98.41(a)(l)(vi) are in compliance. Certified child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Policy is in place and will be included in the staff and parent handbook. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.18/3290.32(a) - General Health and Safety/Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18/3290.32(a) Description: General Health and Safety/Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a mandated reporter training dated 5/30/16 which exceeds the requirement of completing every 60 months. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Completed online training the day of inspection. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing signed parental consent for minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed emergency form to include consent for minor first aid. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(b) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Operator does not have information posted for parents on how to access the regulations or contacting the regional office. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DHS regulations are posted along with the contact number where parents have access. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan has not been updated annually, date of last update 3/10/21. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan has been reviewed and updated. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Operator admitted that she has not completed an emergency drill annually. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill will be conducted. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(g) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator has not sent an updated copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the emergency plan will be sent to South Whitehall Township and Lehigh County EMA. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(b) Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: During the record review portion of the renewal inspection it was observed that the smoke detectors were tested on 2/7/23 and then again on 3/21/23 during the renewal inspection which is a span of 42 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection all alarms were tested and are in working order. The test was documented. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Operator has an infant and young toddler enrolled and does not have a record within the emergency plan regarding accommodations. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency evacuation plan for infants and toddlers. Gather all the infants and toddlers. Place infants in car seat if available. Exit to outside playground storage shed. Transport wagon will be located inside shed along with emergency supply box. Wrist harness and walking rope will be used. For walking toddlers and preschoolers. Place notice on side day care door as to relocation site. Evacuate to location indicated by Emergency Responders. Emergency box will be updated 2 times a year. For lock down bring pack & play and high chair to basement. In house emergency (green) bag is located under desk in office. Emergency bag will be updated 2 times a year. |
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