Learning Ladder Childcare Center
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health reports on file for child #2 (preschool-age) were dated 2/22/23 and 4/9/25, which are more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will be required to submit a health report for older toddlers every 12 months. |
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| 2026-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will be required to submit a health report that states that the child is able to participate in child care and is free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 includes documentation of a health report dated 2/20/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will be required to submit health assessments within 60 days of enrollment. The file for child #1 is now in compliance. |
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| 2025-04-02 | 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: The file for child #1 includes documentation of a health report dated 2/20/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file for child #2 did not include documentation of a health report and has been attending the facility for more than 60 days. 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.) Parents will be required to submit health assessments within 60 days of enrollment. The file for child #1 is now in compliance with the health report. The provider will obtain a health report for child #2 and place a copy in the child's file. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | 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: The file for child #3, preschool aged, did not include documentation of a health report within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was observed to be dated 10/4/23. 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.) Parents will be required to submit a health assessment for pre-school aged children every 12 months. The provider will obtain an updated health report from the parent of child #3 and place a copy in the child's file. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file Staff Persons #3 and #4 are dated more than 24 months apart. Staff person #3: 2/3/22 and 4/9/24. Staff person #4: 2/21/23 and 3/25/25. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members will complete health assessments every 24 months. The files for staff persons #3 and #4 are now in compliance. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 were observed to have documentation of PA State Police clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certifications on file: 2/7/20 and 3/27/25. The file for Staff Person #3 was observed to have documentation of FBI clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification on file: 1/14/20 and 3/19/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff persons will renew PA State Police and FBI clearances every 60 months. Staff persons #1 and #2 now have current PA State Police clearances results. Staff person #3 now has current FBI clearance results. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not include documentation of current PA Child Abuse Clearance results. This is evidenced by the previously documented PA Child Abuse clearance results on file for Staff Persons #1 and #2 dated 2/21/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1 and #2 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.) All staff persons will renew PA Child Abuse clearances every 60 months. Staff persons #1 and #2 have applied to renew the PA Child Abuse clearance. Staff persons #1 and #2 were removed from a child care position until clearance results are submitted. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Bottles of disinfectant spray were observed store above and next to children's food in the PS/SA room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning and disinfectant materials will be stored away from food preparation areas and child care spaces. The cleaning materials were immediately moved. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2, all enrolled more than 6 months, did not include a child service report. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Child Service Reports will be completed for children every 6 months. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for a child observed to be receiving care was not present in the Infant/YT room. 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.) The Emergency Contact Information form will be present in each child care space where the child is receiving care. |
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| 2024-04-01 | 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: Staff person #1 has not had a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 2/3/22. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff persons will complete a health assessment every 24 months. Staff person #1 is removed from care effective date of 4/1/24. |
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| 2024-04-01 | 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: The facilities documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 8/11/23 to 9/15/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will conduct test of the fire detection system every 30 days. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff person #2 are dated 1/18/21 and 2/21/23. 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.) All current staff persons will complete a health assessment every 24 months. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Infant/YT room, a loose crib sheet was observed on a crib in which an infant was sleeping. 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.) The provider will provide children with a healthy and safe environment. Crib sheets will be fitted and not loose. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings documented in the files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 are dated more than one year apart. 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.) All staff persons will have annual fire safety training. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training by April 29, 2022: Health and Safety training. The training on file for staff person #2 was observed to be dated 4/1/23. 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.) All staff persons will complete professional development training within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current clearances required under CPSL. (PA Criminal History: 2/21/18 and PA Child Abuse clearance: 3/20/18). Staff person #3 cannot work in the facility until the PA Criminal History clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance results are submitted and verified. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #3 cannot work in the facility until the PA Criminal History clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance results are submitted and verified. . |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff persons will renew clearances before the 60 months expiration date required by CPSL. Staff person #3 is removed until updated clearances are submitted. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: In the Infant/Young Toddler room, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant group space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written daily activity schedule was generated and posted in the Infant/Young Toddler Room during the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: In the Infant/Toddler room, emergency contact information for child #5, #6 and #7 were not present in the child care space where children 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.) Emergency contact forms for child #5, #6, and #7 were copied and made present at the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, #2 and #3 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for child #1, #2, and #3 will contain updated health reports. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 did lacked an updated health report conducted within 12 months of previous health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #4 contains an updated health report. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot with no letter of exemption in file. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #4 contains a letter of exemption for the yearly influenza shot. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the Infant/Young Toddler room, a hands-free garbage can was not located next to the diaper changing table. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hand-free garbage can was retrieved and placed next to the diaper changing table during the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: In the Infant/Young Toddler room, written statements giving formula and feeding schedule for infants were not obtained from the parents. 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.) The facility secured written statements from each parent giving a formula and feeding schedule for their infant. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the School Age/Preschool room, two pairs of adult scissors were on a staff persons desk which were accessible to preschool age children. 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.) The adult scissors were removed from the staff desk during the time of the inspection as to not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. |
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| 2022-04-25 | 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: The files for staff #1 and #2 pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. 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.) The files of staff #1 and #2 contain pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr training certificates that were completed beyond the expiration date of the last training. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the School Age/Preschool room, twelve protective receptacle covers were missing from surge protectors on the left and right side of the room and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility placed protective receptacle covers in all electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Infant/Young Toddler room, a bottle of Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer were in the diaper changing area accessible to children. 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.) Clorox wipes and sanitizer was removed from the diaper changing area during the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: In the Infant/Young Toddler room, used nasal tissues were not in a closed, lined receptacle. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A closed, plastic-lined receptacle was placed in the Infant/Young Toddler Room during the time of inspection to contain contaminated tissues. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the facility a hallway storage area a metal pole had peeling paint. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The storage area metal pipe has been scraped of peeling paint and repainted. |
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| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: In the School Age/Preschool room, the glass door did not have a visual strip or visual identification placed on the glass door located in a traffic area. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A decal was placed on the glass door during the time of inspection. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked reports which provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The reports were due prior to the regulation being suspended due to COVID 19. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Service reports for all 3 children were completed and are now on file. Going forward, the reports will be completed for all children every 6 months. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine within the past 12 months. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Exemption letters from the parent/guardians or proof of vaccination are now on file. Exemption letters or documentation for any child 2 months of age or older, toddler, or a preschooler will be retained in the file. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff#1 contained clearances which were not updated within 60 months as required. The previous state police clearance was obtained on 6/20/14 and was updated on 2/7/20. The previous child abuse clearance was obtained on 6/24/14 and was updated on 3/9/20. The previous FBI clearance was obtained on 6/18/14 and was updated on 3/25/20. All clearances on file for staff #1 are now current and valid. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearances on file are now current. As the operator, I will comply with the CPSL and chapter 3490 to make sure all staff files include clearance requests and results within 60 months. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, designated as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain a high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A high school diploma is now on file for staff #1. The staff files for all staff will include a high school diploma or general education certificate and 2 years experience with children including documentation of experience and education prior to service at the facility |
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| 2019-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Four cribs in use by 2 infants and 2 young toddlers 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.) The cribs were labeled to a corresponding chart. All rest equipment will be age appropriate, clean and labeled for each individual child and used by the individual child. |
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| 2019-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 did not include verification of having received the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Exemptions or documentation will be obtained. The facility staff will request and require parents to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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| 2019-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The manufacturer's instructions for use of safety restraints was not in the vehicle used by the facility to transport children on the day of the inspection. Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Instructions were obtained. Written manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times. |
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| 2019-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1, #2, and #4 contained documentation indicating they did not participate in fire safety training at least annually. Staff received training on 2/18/2018 and again on 3/24/2019. 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.) All staff have current fire safety training. The files for staff will contain documentation of having received fire safety training annually. |
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| 2019-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained an FBI clearance which was not renewed within 60 months. The initial FBI clearance was obtained on 10/16/2013 and was updated on 3/16/2019. The file for staff #2 contained an FBI clearance which was not updated with 60 months. The initial FBI clearance was obtained on 10/15/2013 and was updated on 3/16/2019. The file for staff #3 contained 3 clearances which were not renewed within 60 months. The initial state police clearance was obtained on 10/21/2013 and updated on 2/22/2019, the initial child abuse clearance was obtained on 10/26/2013 and updated on 3/3/2019, and the initial FBI clearance was obtained on 10/31/2013 and updated on 3/26/2019. The file for staff #4 contained 2 clearances which were not renewed within 60 months. The initial state police clearance was obtained on 10/21/2013 and updated on 2/22/2019. The initial child abuse clearance was obtained on 10/24/2013 and updated on 4/1/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Faci |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff now have current clearances. As the operator of the facility I will comply with CPSL and chapter 3490 to make sure that staff files to make sure staff files include clearance requests and results within 60 months. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a child was observed sleeping in a crib which lacked two feet of space on 3 sides. Access to the crib was blocked by another crib and a bouncy seat. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cribs were moved to create 2 feet of space on 3 sides. In the future, all cribs will follow the regulation to have 2 feet of clearance on 3 sides while in use. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, now school-age, contained a health report which has not been updated since the child was 3 years old. 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.) An updated health report will be obtained. In the future, preschool age children will have updated health reports on file every 12 months. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked a specific plan for sheltering in place at the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information regarding sheltering in place was added to the plan at the time of inspection. In the future, the emergency plan will specify the location for in house shelter in the event of an emergency. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 applied for fbi clearance after start date. Staff #1 can not work in a position at the facility. Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training 107 days. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 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.) FBI clearances will be obtained. New staff will have all receipts for applying for all clearances prior to starting. Mandated reporter training will be completed within 90 days of employment. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A reusable spray bottle which lacked a label specifying the contents was observed in the restroom off the play space. Based on statements made by staff, the bottle contained room deodorizer. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled on the day of the inspection. In the future, all toxics not in original containers will be labeled with their contents. |
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| 2018-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The glass door in the preschool/school-age room lacked visual identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Visuals were added to the door on the day of the inspection.. In the future, for safety, the glass door will always have a visual strip on it. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A toy truck with a broken frame that created sharp edges was observed in room 3. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy was removed. As a provider, I will make sure that all toys, play equipment etc. will be clean and in good repair and free from sharp edges and corners. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Rough and splintering edges were observed on the wooden box that encloses the radiator in room 3. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wood was sanded. As a provider, I will make sure the facility is free of any rough and splintering edges. |
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| 2017-07-20 | Initial review | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Damaged plaster that was accessible to children was observed at the base of a pillar in room 2. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The damaged plaster was repaired to be inaccessible to children. As a provider, I will make sure the facility is free from peeling paint or damaged plaster. |
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