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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on the infant side of the facility the line of sight of the staff person was obscured by the furniture in the center of the room, making it difficult for the one and only staff person in the room to maintain supervision. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) One the date of the inspection the furniture was moved so there are no obstacles in the line of sight for the staff, when they are alone in the room. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the bottles in use for the infants in care on the infant side were not all labeled. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of the inspection the unlabeled bottles were labeled. |
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| 2025-09-08 | 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 record of staff person #1, having worked at the facility for multiple years, did not have a current 12 hours of child care training. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with certification of the current 12 hours of child care training. |
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| 2025-09-08 | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having worked at the facility for multiple years, did not have a current fire safety training. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with certification of the current fire safety training. |
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| 2025-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was an area of exposed drywall in the bathroom on the right, behind the kitchen. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the bathroom on the right, behind the kitchen resurfaced so that there is no longer any exposed drywall. |
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| 2025-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was no sign posted at either toilet, on which the following requirement was written: facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. 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.) During the course of the inspection the provider did generate and post signs posted at all toilets, the signs read that 'all facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.' |
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| 2025-09-08 | 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 most recent inspection report at the facility ( verifying the operability of the fire detection system) was 2023 Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). 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.) Provider will obtain the most recent inspection report, verifying the operability of the fire detection system. A copy of the report will be submitted and available at the facility. |
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| 2025-02-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the following staff records did not contain the two required reference letters. #7, #8 and #9 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.) Provider will update the staff records of staff persons #7, #8 and #9 with two required reference letters. #7, #8 and #9 |
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| 2024-09-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the records of the following staff persons (all having worked at the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff Person #3. 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.) Provider will submit proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff Person #3. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the record of staff person #3 and Staff person #4 did not contain a current valid first aide certification. 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.) provider will update the record of staff person #3 and Staff person #4 with a current valid first aide certification. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the records of the following staff persons (all having served the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the current fire safety training. Staff person #2, , Staff person #3, Staff person #5, and staff person #1 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.) Provider will submit proof of fire safety training for this year for staff person #2, , Staff person #3, Staff person #5, and staff person #1 |
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| 2024-09-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the records of the following staff persons had verification of completion of the health and safety trainings which were created prior to the most recent update. Staff person #1 and Staff person #3. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit health and safety training updates for staff person #1 and Staff person #3. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Continued noncompliance with CPSL requirements: person #6 was lacking was lacking both the state police and the FBi clearance, Staff person #7 was lacking Child Abuse Clearance, Staff person #8 was lacking FBI clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and State police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 8, #7, #6, #5, and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will assure that staff person #6 will not return to service with out having the the state police and the FBI clearance, Staff person #7 will not return with out the Child Abuse Clearance and staff person #8 will not return with out all three of the missing CPSL documents: the FBI clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and State police clearance. |
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| 2024-09-27 | 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: As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued noncompliance with regards to the record of staff person #9 lacking the verification of child care experience qualifications for the position they were serving. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #9 with the verification of child care experience qualifications for the position they were serving. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to ratio requirements: in the rear room a single staff person was caring for a group of 7 older toddlers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required staff: child ratios was restored during this inspection. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on more than one occasion, when the doorbell rang, staff person #8 did leave the primary care group unsupervised while they went to answer the front door. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner did inform staff person #8 that they may no longer leave any primary care group unsupervised while they went to answer the front door. For the duration of the inspection no child was unsupervised. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the agreement of child #1 did not l specify 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.) Provider did update the agreement of child #1 with the date of the child's admission. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child #2 was not in the space where they were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider did bring the emergency contact information for child #2 was into the space where they were receiving care. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following children did not contain current valid health assessments. #1, #3, #4 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider did inform the parents of children #1, #3, #4 they may not return to the program until they provide the updated health assessment . |
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| 2024-08-19 | 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: At the time of the inspection the following staff persons did not have current valid health assessments in their staff record: Staff person # 1 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a current valid health assessment and put it in their staff record: |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was no individual record for child #5 Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will supply the facility with an individual record for child #5 |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child # 1 and # 4 was not updated in over 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of child # 1 and # 4 with a parental initial and updated if needed. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following staff records did not contain the two required reference letters. #7, #8 and #9 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.) Provider will update the following staff records with the two required reference letters: #7, #8 and #9 |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 1 did not contain current written verification of the training regarding the emergency plan at the time on an annual basis. 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.) Director did update the record of staff person # 1 with a current written verification of the training regarding the emergency plan at the time on an annual basis. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons (all having worked at the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff Person #3. 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.) Provider will the records of the following staff persons (all having worked at the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff Person #3. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 and Staff person #4 did not contain a current valid first aide certification. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #3 and Staff person #4 with a current valid first aide certification. |
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| 2024-08-19 | 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: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons (all having served the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the current fire safety training. Staff person #2, , Staff person #3, Staff person #5, and staff person #1 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.) Provider will update the records of the following staff persons with the proof of the current fire safety training. Staff person #2, , Staff person #3, Staff person #5, and staff person #1 |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had verification of completion of the health and safety trainings which were created prior to the most recent update. Staff person #1 and Staff person #3. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the records of staff #1 and #3 with the completion of the most recent update of the health and safety trainings. |
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| 2024-08-19 | 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: At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed in the staff records: Staff person #2 did not have a current valid Mandated Reporter training in their file. Staff person #3 did not have a current valid Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Staff Person #5 did not have a completed National Sex Offender clearance letter. Staff person #6 was lacking was lacking both the state police and the FBi clearance, Staff person #7 was lacking Child Abuse Clearance, Staff person #8 was lacking FBI clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and State police clearance. Staff person #8 was observed taking a group of children in care ona walking excursion. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 8, #7, #6, #5, and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dirtector will provide the following updates for staff files: Staff person #2 will have a current valid Mandated Reporter training in their file. Staff person #3 will have a current valid Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Staff Person #5 will have a completed National Sex Offender clearance letter. Staff person #6 will have both the state police and the FBi clearance, Staff person #7 will haveChild Abuse Clearance, Staff person #8 will have an FBI clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and State police clearance None of the above mentioned staff will return until they have the CPSL updates. |
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| 2024-08-19 | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #9 was lacking the verification of child care experience qualifications for the position they were serving. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #9 was lacking the verification of child care experience qualifications for the position they were serving. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the rear room had a group of 11 children, including a two year old child, in the care of a single staff person Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children were relocated and additional staff arrived in so that all ratio requirements were satisfied in the rear room and the entire facility. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.54(b) - Two facility persons on excursions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(b) Description: Two facility persons on excursions Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #8 took a group of school aged children on a walking excursion. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director immediately went to the park and joined staff person #8 to observe them (staff person #8) and help care for the school aged children on their walking excursion. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(d)/3270.124(d) - On excursions/Excursions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d)/3270.124(d) Description: On excursions/Excursions Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 did take a group of school aged children on a walking excursion and did not bring either a first aid kit or the children's emergency contact forms. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When the owner went to join the group of school aged children on their walking excursion they brough both a complete first aid kit and the children's emergency contact forms. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection when certification representative did ask for the record of child #1, provider stated that they could not provide it immediately and stated they would "look in the basement for it" and further they thought maybe the former director "shredded it" Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward staff will provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: The rear classroom of the facility had 11 children, including multiple one year old children, in the care of a single staff person. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.70(b) - Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(b) Description: Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility temperature was observed and recorded at 83 degrees, the air conditioner was not functional. There are no windows in the facility and there are no fans. Correction Required: If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were notified to pick children up for an early dismissal. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 displayed continued noncompliance as there still were no written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan on updating the staff # 1 File with her writing. Nonfamily references. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Allocated 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: At the time of the inspection the noncompliance with the record of staff person #1 continued as they had none of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 file was in the file bin when Nahjae didn't know where staff #1 file was. Staff #1 wasn't completed when the state ref came out. Staff # 1 file is finished now. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had none of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with all of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking training regarding the emegency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with training regarding the emegency plan. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, who was observed caring for children, was lacking the FBI clearance as well as the National Sex Offender clearance information. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will not return to the facility until such a time when their staff record of staff person #1 is updated with a current valid FBI clearance as well as the National Sex Offender clearance information. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had none of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with all of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility had no director. Certification representative did learn directly from the director that they had resigned, no new director was presented by the facility, nor was the office informed of the facility in need of a new director. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A director will be hired and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week as soon as possible. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff from the older toddler side did leave their primary care group and deliver the lunch to the infant side of the facility, which is a separate building (attached). The group they left had a single staff person caring for 8 children including 6 2-year-old children and 2 school aged children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ratio was restored immediately at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child # 2 did not have a current valid health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Enrolling parents will be informed that child #2 may not return to the program until such a time when the record is updated with a current valid health assessment. |
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| 2023-09-28 | 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: At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3, #4, #6, #9, #10 and #11 did not have a current valid health assessment. 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.) Provider will update the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3, #4, #6, #9, #10 and #11 with a current valid health assessment. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had not been updated in over 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the enrolling parent update the record of child #1 as soon as possible. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons #2 and #4 did not have proof of the current emergency plan training. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff persons #2 and #4 with proof of the current emergency plan training. |
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| 2023-09-28 | 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 records of staff person #1 ( start date (3/24/22) and staff person #4 did not have proof of the 12 hours of required child care training. 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.) Provider will update the records of staff person #1 ( start date (3/24/22) and staff person #4 with proof of the 12 hours of required child care training. |
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| 2023-09-28 | 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: At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 (start date 3/24/22) and staff person #4 (start date 4/26/22) did not have proof of the current year's required fire safety training. 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.) Provider will update the records of staff person #1 (start date 3/24/22) and staff person #4 (start date 4/26/22) with proof of the current year's required fire safety training. |
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| 2023-09-28 | 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: At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #7 (start date 2/8/23) and #8 (start date 5/8/23) did not have proof of the required 10 hour health and safety training. 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.) Provider will update the records of staff persons #7 (start date 2/8/23) and #8 (start date 5/8/23) with proof of the required 10 hour health and safety training prior to them returing to work in a child care position. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 (start date 4/10/23) and Staff person #8 (start date 5/8/23)did not have proof of the completion of the required pediatric first aid Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will not allow the following staff to work in a child care position at the facility until their records are updates with the required pediatric first aid following: staff person #5 (start date 4/10/23) and Staff person #8 (start date 5/8/23) |
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| 2023-09-28 | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/17/18 The record of staff person #3 had no state police clearance and a mandated reporter training dated 8/7/18 Staff persons #6, #9, #10, #11 all had no disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will not return to work in a child care position until they have a current child abuse clearance and #3 will not return without the current state police clearance and #3 will update their file with a current a mandated reporter training upon return. Staff persons #6, #9, #10, #11 will all update their files with disclosure statement. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) - Each staff person meets quals/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the records of staff person #3 was lacking the required reference letters. 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 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with the required qualifying reference letters. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1( start date (3/24/22) and Staff person #4 (start date 4/26/22) did not have a staff evaluation. 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.) Provider will update the records of staff person #1 and Staff person #4 with a staff evaluation. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there were 13 children in the care of 2 staff persons on the infant toddler side of the facility, including 5 infants. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection 2 additional staff persons were brought into the infant toddler side of the facility so there were there were 13 children in the care of 4 staff persons on the infant toddler side of the facility, including 5 infants. Leaving 1:4 with infants, 1:4 with mixed including one infant and 5: 1 with younger toddler and a final staff person with as an additional support. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) - Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Description: Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there had not been a fire drill documented at the facility in over 60 days. 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. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was held and documented at the facility on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.119 Description: Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 6/29/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in the facility's swing in an upright position, not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 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. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will supervise children at all times. When an infant falls asleep staff will immediately place the infant in their appropriate rest equipment with their name labeled on them and in a position recommended by the AAP. Staff will adhere to regulation at all times. Director will schedule in person training with Regional Key to review Infant/Toddler health & safety. |
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| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(6) Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Noncompliance Area: On 6/29/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #2 was observed asleep in the crib with a bottle. Additionally, young toddlers were observed asleep on a rest mat with a sippy cup. Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant and toddlers will not be permitted to sleep with a bottle or sippy cup in their mouth. Staff will assure that cups and bottles are put away after feeding and drinking. Director will schedule in person training with Regional Key. |
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| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a) Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 6/27/23, at time of unannounced inspection, a fleece blanket was observed covering Child #3 complete face preventing proper supervision to determine distress and posing the threat of suffocation or breathing distress. Additionally (continued non-compliance from inspection dated 6/6/23): thin electrical cords belonging to the infant swing were observed on the carpet accessible to crawling infants and young toddlers. The loose electrical cords pose a safety hazard that could result in injury. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Blanket, toys will not be allowed in pack n plays and cribs during nap time posing the threat of suffocation or breathing distress. Also electrical cords that pose of threat of injury will be capped off with an electrical cord cover. Director will schedule in person training with Regional Key to address Infant/Toddler health & safety. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, pack n plays located in the Infant/Young Toddler room were not labeled for the use of a specific 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.) All pack n plays, rest mats and cribs will be labeled for the use of specific children. Only the child for who the equipment is labeled will utilize the rest equipment. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact information was not present in the infant/young toddler room where Child #1 was receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director copied Child #1 emergency contact and placed it in the emergency information folder located in the infant/young toddler classroom. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Continued non compliance: On 6/6/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain an intial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. 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.) Director will obtain an initial health assessment for Staff #3. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, bottles observed in the infant/young toddler room were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles were checked and those required, were labeled with child's names. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/23, Child #1 was observed on a boppy pillow drinking a bottle that was propped under a blanket. (Child #1 younger than 6 months of age) Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will assure that staff is aware of PA Code 3270.166(5). Staff will hold infants under the age of 6 months when feeding a bottle. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, thin electrical cords belonging to the infant swing were observed on the carpet accessible to crawling infants and young toddlers. The loose electrical cords pose a safety hazard that could result in injury. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Loose electrical cords that post a safety hazard that could result in injury will be mounted to the wall with a safety plate to cover exposed wires. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) - Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/23, at approximately 12:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 10 children in the Infant/Young Toddler room. The youngest children were infants. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When children are grouped in mixed age levels, staff will notify Director to assure staff/child ratio requirements are met. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Additionally, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a low shelf under the diaper changing table located in the Infant/Young toddler room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The kitchen cabinet was locked. Staff were reminded to lock the cabinet when not in use. Diaper cream was removed from under the diaper changing area. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Update required by OCDEL. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 will complete the one hour Health & Safety Update required by OCDEL. **Staff #1 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1, #2 and #4 files did not contain initial health assessments including results of tuberculosis testing. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will obtain an initial health assessment including results of tb testing for Staff #1, #2 and #4. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1, #3 and #4 files did not contain two letters of written references. (Staff #1 file only contained one letter). 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.) Director will obtain one letter of reference for Staff #1 and two letters of reference for Staff #3 and #4. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain PA Criminal Clearance and FBI Clearance as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3-- 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 #3 will be removed from the facility until PA Criminal Clearance and FBI Clearance results have been obtained. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain verification of education. 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain verification of education for Staff #4. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 3/28/23, Staff #3 reported that at approx. 4:00pm on 3/23/23, Staff #1 was assigned to a group of 4 children for the purpose of supervision. Staff #1 was taking the group of 4 children to the restroom. Upon leaving the restroom, Staff #1 stopped in the kitchen area with the children to complete a task. During this time, Child #1 accessed an ant trap containing liquid ant poison. The liquid poison was observed on Child #1 hands and mouth by Staff #3 who was in another room. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be counted by staff daily. Staff will be assigned a group of children according to ratio for the age group. Staff will know their names and whereabouts at all times. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: On 3/28/23, at time of inspection, an incident report detailing the incident that occurred on 3/23/23 where Child #1 ingested ant poison was not on file at the facility. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider issued an incident report regarding the incident that occurred on 3/23/23. The report will be kept on file at the facility. A copy of reports of accident, injury or illness involving a child will be placed in the child's folder. The original report will be given to the parent. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: On 3/28/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 reported that on 3/23/23, Staff #4, who is also the parent of Child #1, transported Child #1 to the hospital after ingesting ant poison at the facility. The operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will notify the parents and contact the Regional Office within 24 hours if child receives emergency treatment. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(c) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(c) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: On 3/28/23, Staff #3 reported that at approx. 4:00pm on 3/23/23, Staff #1 was taking a group of 4 children to the restroom. Upon leaving the restroom, Staff #1 stopped in the kitchen area with the children to complete a task. From an adjacent childcare space, Staff #3 noticed Child #1 had the liquid ant poison on their hands and mouth area. Child #1 was immediately brought into the bathroom to wash it out of mouth and hands. Additionally, at time of inspection on 3/28/23, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children under the kitchen sink. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning materials and toxic materials will be kept in a locked cabinet. A lock was added to the kitchen sink area. Ant traps were removed and will not be used in the facility. |
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| 2023-03-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) - Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: Continued Noncompliance: On 3/9/23, at approximately 10:15am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children. The youngest children were Young Toddlers. Correction Required: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The OT/PS class had 4 children present in care. Provider moved one YT child to the OT/PS classroom to meet staff:child ratio. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, at approximately 9:10am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 11 children, the youngest children were 2 yr olds. Staff #1 was observed leaving the children unsupervised in the middle childcare space, where half walls prevent visibility of children, to answer the door and retrieve items in the back of the facility. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will bring children into the front childcare space where children can be seen and supervised when answering the door. Staff will take children in a group to the bathroom or will utilize the back childcare space outside the kitchen area when needing to prepare snack/lunch. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 have not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training, Health & Safety Training, Pediatric First Aid/CPR. (Staff #3 did not have a file) 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.) Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 and staff person #3 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and staff person #3, staff person #2 and staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment. Staff #2 file only contained results of Tuberculosis testing by Mantoux method. 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 #2 is no longer employed at the facility since 2/9/23. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed caring for children in the Infant/Young toddler childcare space. Staff #1 did not have an individual record at the facility which includes required CPSL clearances, signed disclosure statement, initial health assessment, verification of education/experience, 2 written references, and training in the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) That employee was sent home. They were not allowed back until they had a completed file. Once the file was completed with the required documents, we allowed them back. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain 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.) Staff #2 is no longer employed at the facility effective 2/9/23. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 File did not contain training in the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will train Staff #2 on the facility's emergency plan. The training will be documented and signed by the staff person. Staff will not work unsupervised until training in the facility's emergency plan has been obtained. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement. Additionally, Staff #1 did not have results of Child Abuse clearance. Staff #1 did not have proof of requests for Criminal History, Child Abuse and NSOR clearances and a signed Disclosure Statement required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will be removed from the facility until a completed Child Abuse Clearance is obtained and proof of requests made to PA Criminal, NSOR clearances and a signed Disclosure statement are on file. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) - Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, at approximately 9:10am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio for approximately 45 minutes with 11 children; the youngest children were 2 years old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider arrived at facility and worked with Staff #1 to remain in compliance with ratios. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, a portable heater was observed in the OT/PS childcare space. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Portable heater was removed from the childcare space and will be taken out of facility.. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/22, during unannounced inspection, Child #1 bottle was not labeled. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person labeled Child #1 bottle with the child's name during the inspection |
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| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(6) Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/22, during unannounced inspection, Child #1 was observed in the crib with a bottle. Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was removed from the crib during the inspection. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed Child Abuse Clearance as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will be removed from the facility until the results of the Child Abuse clearance has been obtained. Staff will ensure all clearances are obtained for newly hired staff as required by the Child Protective Service Law. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, children were observed eating lunch from Styrofoam bowls. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will remove Styrofoam products and replace with either plastic or paper plates, bowls. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, an infant was observed asleep in a swing in an upright position which is not recommended by the AAP. A written medical reason signed by a physician was not on file at the facility. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was removed from the swing during the inspection and placed in the child's pack n play in the position recommended by the AAP (on back) |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, children in the toddler room were observed using hand sanitizer prior to eating lunch. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 brought the toddlers to the sink to wash hands with soap and water prior to eating lunch. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2) - Dairy/Protein | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2) Description: Dairy/Protein Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, the lunch served to children did not include a dairy or protein item. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to make sure I served at least one dairy product and one protein. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, a written statement giving formula and feeding schedule for enrolled infants were not observed on file. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will obtain written statement giving formula and feeding schedule from the parent for all enrolled infants. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date: Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will have until 10/12/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. (cert rep made referral to ELRC on 9/27/22) |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, verification of education was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2. 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 last day was 10/21/22. Staff #2 no longer works at the facility. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 7 children (youngest children were infants) while Staff #3 was in the kitchen area preparing lunch for the facility. Staff #3 could not properly supervise the children in her assigned group from the kitchen area. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, Staff #2 was moved to work with Staff #1 in the infant/young toddler childcare space. Staff #3 was able to properly supervise 5 toddlers in the child care space who were sitting together watching a movie on the tablet next to kitchen area. |
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