Small Wonders Academy Inc
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I am going through a parent's worst nightmare with this place! My 2 year old brought it to my attention that a TEACHER assaulted him! I brought it to the director's attention and she denied knowing anything about it, until I told her I filed a police report. She then told me that my child was brought to her office and my child's neck was bright red, but she's sorry she didn't write an accident report, she should have... She also said that no statement was written and denied that my child told her what happened. I have witnesses that say otherwise... I should have been notified immediately! When I notified them that I was withdrawing my child, the response I got was "ok, I'll leave a message." When I picked up my child's belongings, none of the director's even had the decency to personally hand me his file. They've made me feel like I was the issue and were happy to see us go. I never even got an apology for what happened to my child! I strongly advise that you do NOT take your child to any of the Learning Ladder facilities. Their website states that their values are compassion, caring & kindness, as well as honesty and integrity... The director's have none of the above! Who knows how many other children were assaulted, and these poor parents don't have the slightest idea. So thankful my 2 year old spoke up, otherwise he may still be there, being abused! Unfortunately for the children that are still there, Lord only knows what COULD be happening, and parents aren't even aware!
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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
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags, holding diaper supplies, were observed to be accessible to children in the diaper changing area in the Monkey classroom. Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in the Lion classroom. Corrected on site by placing bags out of reach. Plastic shopping bags were observed to be accessible in the Owl classroom. Corrected on site by placing bags out of reach of children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diapers bags and plastic bags were placed out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Several shelving units in the Monkey room were observed to have dust accumulated in the corners of the shelves. The lid of the trash can in the Monkey room was observed to have streaks of dried food. Corrected on site by cleaning the trash can lid. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All shelves in the monkey classroom were cleared and wiped down. Lid of trash can was cleaned. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The amount of the fee was not available on the financial agreement for child #2 and child #3. Corrected on site by entering the fee amount on both agreements. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee was added to the financial agreement |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: Documentation showed that child #1 had an initial health assessment dated 3/19/24, which was beyond 60 days from the child's first date of enrollment. (See LIS for child's first day.) 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.) Child #1 health assessment was obtained 3/18/24 and noted as late. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that child #4 had an initial health assessment dated 8/6/25. A 6-month heath assessment update was not available. (See LIS for child's DOB.) Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) Child #4 health assessment was received from parent 4/8/26. Dated 3/19/26. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A trash can with a swing lid was observed in the diaper area of the Monkey classroom, which allowed soiled diapers to come in contact with the lid before dropping into the trash can. The trash can in the Penguin room was covered with a swinging piece of plastic, which allowed soiled diapers to come into contact with the plastic before dropping into the trash can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash cans have been replaced with foot peddle trash cans. The swinging flap of the trash can was removed. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: Documentation showed that staff #1 had a health assessment on 11/25/22 and again on 12/12/24, exceeding the requirement that heath assessments be conducted every 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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 #1 health assessment was received and noted as late. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet: Pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet: pediatric first aid/CPR and mandated reporter training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and #4, they may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will receive pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff #4 has required training, noted as late. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: Documentation showed that staff #3 had a PA state police clearance dated 8/4/2020 and a new clearance dated 9/1/25. exceeding the requirement that clearances be updated every 60 months. Documentation showed that staff #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 8/4/2020 and a new clearance dated 9/1/25. exceeding the requirement that clearances be updated every 60 months. Documentation showed that staff #3 had an FBI clearance dated 8/5/2020 and a new clearance dated 9/11/25. exceeding the requirement that clearances be updated every 60 months. Documentation showed that staff #3 had an NSOR clearance dated 8/6/2020 and a new clearance dated 9/9/25. exceeding the requirement that clearances be updated every 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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 Clearances are current but noted as late. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Diaper wipes were observed to be accessible to children in the Monkey classroom and the Lion's classroom. Corrected on site by placing the wipes out of reach. 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.) All diaper wipes were placed out of reach of children |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A layer of dust was observed on the ceiling vent above the diaper changing table in the Monkey classroom. An unidentified brown substance was observed on the toilet seat and on a divider between the toilets in the Lion classroom. Corrected on site by cleaning the areas. A layer of dust was observed on the bathroom vent in the boy's bathroom in the Giraffe classroom. 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.) Ceiling vents were cleaned with vacuum and wiped down. Surfaces in the bathroom were cleaned during the inspection. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: Documentation showed fire system testing on 9/2/25 and again on 10/21/25, exceeding the requirement that fire system testing be conducted at least every 30 days. Documentation showed fire system testing on 1/21/26 and again on 2/25/26, exceeding the requirement that fire system testing be conducted at least every 30 days. 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.) Fire alarm system was tested within 30 days of the last test. 4/8/26 and 5/5/26 |
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| 2025-04-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(2) - Supervision on and facility premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(2) Description: Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 left the Penguins classroom (young toddlers) out of ratio (11 children to 2 staff ) to speak with Cert Rep and Director in the office (corrected during inspection). It was observed that there were 2 staff persons supervising 11 children in the Penguins classroom (young toddlers). The extra child in the room was staff person #2's school-aged child. (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: 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.) Staff member is required to take a supervision training. Staff person #1 will properly supervise children at all times. We will follow the proper staff to child ratio of supervision based upon the age of the children in care. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. 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 person #1will wash children's hands after diapering. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 did not clean the diaper changing surface after diapering a child. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) .Staff person #1 will properly clean the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will wash own hands after diapering a child. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was in the Penguins (young toddler) classroom with his parent, who is also a staff person. There was no file for child #1 at the facility. 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.) . There is now a file for child #1 at the facility. |
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| 2025-04-21 | 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: Staff person #2 failed to notify the regional office within 24 hours of a child in care at the facility receiving 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.) Director will make sure all emergency room visits are reported to the Regional Office in the proper time |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Penguins classroom, that a toddler was sitting in the bucket seat (inserted into table) and the seatbelt was missing. This seat was not being used according to manufacturer's instructions. (corrected during inspection)). Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) bucket sear was removed from table in the Penguins classroom. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Owls classroom, that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of specific children (corrected during inspection). 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.) a cot chart was created for the Owls classroom |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: Child #1's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. (corrected during inspection) Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) fee was added to Child #1's agreement |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home and work telephone numbers. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All information was added to child's emergency contact Child #2's emergency contact information now includes the enrolling parent's home and work telephone numbers. |
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| 2025-03-20 | 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: Staff person #2 did not wash the child's hands after completing a diaper change for that child. (corrected during inspection). 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 member #2 washed child's hands as a correction during the inspection. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7's health assessment on record did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was unable to work until proper physical was provided Staff person #7's file will contain a health assessment which includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 used hand sanitizer on her hands (instead of soap and water) after completing a diaper change. Staff person #2 washed her hands with water only (no soap) after completing a diaper change. (both corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand sanitizer was removed from classroom to make sure proper handwashing is taking place All staff will wash their hands with soap and water after diapering children. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: Three children, in the Infant room, did not have current written feeding schedules from the parent at the facility. 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.) Infant feeding schedules are updated for the three children |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: Proof of current liability insurance was not on file at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of current insurance policy is on site. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7's file did not contain a dated Disclosure Statement. Correction Required: 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 #7 has a current completed Disclosure Statement on file now. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's record did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within one year prior to the current emergency plan training on 2/28/25. 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.) Staff member will sign emergency plan training annually |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 did not renew the pediatric first aid and CPR training before the expiration of the most current certification (Jan 2023, Feb 17, 2025). 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.) Staff members will renew CPR training prior to expiration |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #4, #7, and #8 have no proof of completing the following required pre-service training on file within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first-aid and CPR See Code Sheet Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #4, #7, and #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS or higher) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #4, #7, and #9 staff persons #4, #7, and #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. See Code Sheet |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons will have CPR cards are placed in staff file. Staff persons #4, #7, and #8 will have proof of current pediatric first aid and CPR training on file, and will be supervised by an AGS or higher until the proof is on file. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's NSOR certificate on record expired (dated 11/14/19) and was working with children during this visit. Staff person #5's file required some out of state clearances, which were not on record (NJ State Sex Offender Registry and NJ child Abuse & Neglect Registry). Staff person #5's record was corrected during the inspection. Staff person #7's file did not contain a PA State Police clearance , the NJ Sex Offender registry clearance (corrected during inspection) and the NJ Child Abuse clearance.. See Code Sheet Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #2 and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 did not work until NSOR was received. All other clearances were obtained during the inspection. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file does not contain a written evaluation every 12 months (none on file since 2020). Staff person #3's file does not contain a written evaluation every 12 months (Aug 2023 is most current). Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person received evaluation. Staff persons #2 and #3 will have a current written evaluation completed and on file. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Owls classroom, that the following toxins were accessible to children, in the Art closet: Windex, Bleach, and Resolve. (corrected during inspection). 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.) All toxins were put out of reach of children during the inspection. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room, that the wooden cabinet directly above the changing table would not remain closed. (corrected during inspection) 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.) Velcro was placed on door to keep it closed, during the inspection. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: The capacity of the Infant room was exceeded when 2 young toddlers were brought into the room (mealtime) without this increase in capacity being designated on the facility's Daily Activities. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Capacity of a room is allowed to be exceeded (even doubled) during certain periods of the day. While this is allowed to happen every day, we never do this. It does not make sense to move older children down to this room, however while the inspector was monopolizing the attention of the director during their pop-in visit, the teachers decided to move over two one year olds with a teacher to help provide extra hands for the infants lunch time. This was a good choice in the moment to provide the teachers with extra help while the director was busy. The only issue that the state has with this is that it was not posted on our schedule. It is not posted on our schedule, because this is not a routine. Moving forward we will make a note on the schedule that moving students from other rooms with a teacher is a possibility. The schedules for each classroom's daily activities will include the correct verbiage to address the possibility of increasing capacity during mealtime. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there are hazards on the large outdoor playground. There are wooden beams embedded in the ground which are a tripping hazard. There is a pipe sticking out of the ground beside the stairs on the big climber. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The new playset was put on top of the foundation for the old playset and it was the installer's responsibility to remove any hazards during the installation process. It appears there are remaining beams that were at one point below ground surface and now starting to peek up above the mulch. We will remove any hazards from the playground. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a toilet in the Owls boys' bathroom is not in proper working order (not flushing) and had a strong odor. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On occasion we have one toilet that likes to sometimes flush and sometimes not flush. It will flush after being plunged. When the inspector came around the toilet was not cooperating. This was fixed on-site. We have brought this to the attention of the landlord and they have agreed to replace all old plumbing fixtures in the building AND snake the lines. We are hoping this work will be scheduled before the end of the year, in the interim we will continue to plunge any toilets that are not flushing on their own. The toilet in the Owls boys' bathroom is now working properly. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1's file did not contain proof of completing the one-hour Health and Safety Training update. Staff person #2 completed the Health and Safety training on 2/5/19, which is outside of the accepted dates for this training (accepted dates are 9/30/16 through 6/30/18). 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.) Both Staff members sited are NEW staff members. As a NEW staff person they have 90 days to complete. This should not be a violation, Furthermore the operator did not receive this information until after the due date. We are requesting all communication be hard-copied mailed or sent via Un-encrypted email. Staff Person one and two now have the updated/revised 10 hour Health and Safety Training on file. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file was not available upon request by the Certification Representative. 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.) Staff #2's file WAS available. The inspector ran out of time and asked for it to be emailed. It was emailed over immediately. Files will be available upon request including owner files. |
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| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.19(b) - Child abuse reporting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(b) Description: Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 witnessed a child being spanked by another staff person (twice) yet did not report the suspected abuse to Childline as is required of all Mandated Reporters. CONTINUED DEFICIENCY: Provider failing to follow the plan of correction regarding this same violation. The required in-person, at least one-hour Mandated Reporter training (for LE, staff, and administration to participate in) was not sent to DHS for pre-approval and completed by 8/30/24, as the provider's plan of correction stated. Correction Required: A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. All legal entity members, staff and administration are required to participate in an in-person Mandated Reporter training (no less than one hour training). This training must first be approved by DHS and documentation of all completing this training must be provided to DHS upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The entire staff took a three hour in person course on being a state mandated reporter on Friday, August 30th. The owners were present for 2 hours of the 3 hour course, completing the one hour minimum training by the date we agreed to. The owners will take another in-person Mandated Reporter course and sit for 3 additional hours so that we come out with a certificate to prove we were in attendance. In the future we will ensure that the course we choose to complete from the PRE-approved list is ALSO approved by our inspector. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 spanked child #1 on two occasions. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was let go of position/terminated. Staff persons will not use any form of physical punishment with the children. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.19(b) - Child abuse reporting | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(b) Description: Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 witnessed a child being spanked by another staff person (twice) yet did not report the suspected abuse to Childline as is required of all Mandated Reporters. Correction Required: A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. All legal entity members, staff and administration are required to participate in an in-person Mandated Reporter training (no less than one hour training). This training must first be approved by DHS and documentation of all completing this training must be provided to DHS upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All legal entity members, staff and administration shall participate in an in-person Mandated Reporter training no less than 1 hour, pre-approved by the DHS Regional office. |
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| 2024-07-16 | 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: Staff person #2's record 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.) Staff person #2 shall obtain a 2nd non-family reference attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), 3280.31(f) (10), or 3290.31(g) (10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #2 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 2-, staff 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.) The trainer's PQAS number shall be provided to DHS. Staff person #2 will receive her training in Pediatric First-aid/CPR, and also be supervised by a primary staff member already trained until said training is completed. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's FBI clearance was from the Department of Education rather than the required FBI clearance through DHS 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 shall obtain her FBI clearance through DHS. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Room 3 (Penguins) that the black foams steps used by the children had 3 holes on the surface material, and foam was exposed. 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 foam steps were removed from the classroom and will be returned when repaired. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2's records did not contain the verification of education and experience required to be considered an Assistant Group Supervisor, yet had functioned as Assistant Group Supervisors (unsupervised with children). 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.) Staff person #1 has provided documentation of experience to be considered an assistant group supervisor. Staff person #2 shall function as an aide with supervision until documentation of experience is provided. |
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| 2024-03-07 | 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 #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), 3280.31(f) (10), or 3290.31(g) (10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will complete professional training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer for pediatric first-aid/CPR. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's record did not contain a child abuse clearance. 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 person #3 provided her child abuse clearance the same day of inspection. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Room 4, that the following toxins were accessible to children in a backpack in an unlocked teachers' closet: Edge Fixer (hair product) and nail glue. (corrected during inspection) 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 backpack containing the toxins was moved to a locked closet during the inspection. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the testing of the fire detection system exceeded the at least every 30 days timeframe (12/1/23, 1/5/24), (1/5/24, 2/19/24). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system has been tested prior to 30 days of last testing and documented. Testing of the fire detection system shall be checked at least every 30 calendar days and documented. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed, In the Infant classroom, that the vinyl multi-colored pads contained rips with the foam exposed. 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 vinyl pads will be repaired so that the exposed foam is covered. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed that mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was accessible to children on the Toddler playground (drifts over from playground for 3 yrs and older). Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mulch playground will be reconstructed in a way to help prevent the mulch from overflowing into the the toddler playground to prevent the toddlers from being placed in their mouths (date to be determined by the company providing the work). The toddler playground was also cleaned from the mulch that had traveled into it. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In the Penguins classroom, six of the children's "bucket seats" that are recessed into the table are not being utilized according to manufacturer's instructions: did not contain seatbelts. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing bucket seats have new straps. All children are strapped into chair when in use. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Monkeys classroom (2 yrs) that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specified child and used only by the specified child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rest equipment shall be re-numbered for use of a specific child and used only by that child. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room (Koalas), that there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the Pack N Plays that were in use (corrected during inspection). 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.) All rest equipment in use were moved to ensure 2 feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 does not have a home phone number and N/A (not applicable) was written in the space provided. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child #6's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #6's health insurance was provided and written on the emergency contact. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(4) Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: Child #2's most current Influenza immunization on record is dated 9/23/21. Child #4's most current Influenza immunization on record is dated 12/6/19. Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 and 4 will have either an updated influenza immunization or a letter from the parent on why they did not receive the vaccination. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v) Description: Date of administration Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the dates of administration on a medication log, for a child in the Owls classroom, were left blank. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent provided dates of administration for the medication log and wrote them in. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Penguins classroom that there was no hands-free can near the diaper changing area. 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 hands-free trashcan will be placed in the Penguin room at the diaper changing area. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not contain a Continuity Of Operations plan. Staff person #2's record does not contain proof of completion of the required one-hour Health and Safety training update. Staff person #6's completed the required one-hour Health and Safety training update training on 1/22/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22. Staff person #8's has not completed the follwing required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): pediatric first-aid and CPR. 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. : Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #8 will have until (5/3/23, 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher level staff member. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Continuity of Operations plan has been added to the emergency plan. Staff person #2 has proof in their file for their completion of the required training. All staff will complete required trainings prior to their deadline. Staff person #8 has completed has completed the first-aid/CPR course. New staff will complete required new staff trainings within their first 90 days. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4's health assessment on file does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. It also does not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. This updated health assessment information will be placed in staff person #4's file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 shall be examined for communicable diseases or any medical problems that may threaten the children or prohibit them from providing adequate care to children.and this info will be placed in staff file. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that the parents are not signing and dating their written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule and some are not listing the amounts of formula/breast milk to give their children. 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.) A new schedule sheet shall be provided to parents to fill out, sign, and date including: type of milk given, number of ounces, frequency of bottles, types of food, and general schedule. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's record does not contain acceptable verification of education (no US equivalency, and Certificate from a higher institution is from another country) and no proof of HS education. Staff person #5's record does not contain verification of education (lacking HS diploma). Staff person #6's record does not contain acceptable verification of education (HS diploma is from another country). Staff person #8's record does not contain proof of HS graduation. Correction Required: 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 person #6 will get verification of US equivalency to ensure proof HS education. Staff #5 now has verification of a high school education on file. Staff person #8's file now contains proof of HS graduation. Staff person #2 will remain employed at the facility, but will not work with the children in any capacity until proof of education in on file. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7's record does 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.) A recommendation letter has been written for staff person #7 and on file. This file now contains two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not contain Lock-Down emergency procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, 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.) Lock-down procedures will be added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities will be added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: No emergency drills were conducted in 2022. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency drills such as a tornado drill and intruder drill will be conducted in the facility in the upcoming year. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not contain Lock-Down procedures and accommodations for the evacuation of infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lock down emergency procedures will be added to the parent letter. Accommodations for the evacuation of infants, toddlers, and children with special needs will be added to the parent letter about the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's record does not contain proof of obtaining 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person shall obtain at minimum 12 clock hours of child care training between the dates of 12/19/22-12/19/23. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record does not contain an NSOR certificate or proof that it was applied for prior to working with children. See Code Sheet 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the NSOR certificate was obtained immediately and sent to state to verify they may continue their position at the facility. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed that toxins were accessible to children in the staff bathroom in hall (on shelves): air freshener, Oxiclean, carpet stain remover, Clorox bleach & toilet cleaner, and Mold/Mildew cleaner (corrected during inspection). It was observed in the Giraffes classroom (4 yrs) that toxins were accessible to children on the shelf above the toilet: Clorox toilet cleaner and bleach (corrected during inspection). 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.) All toxins were made inaccessible to children by moving their location within the classroom. The staff bathroom door is slide-locked when not in use. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Giraffes classroom (4 yrs) that the first-aid kit did not contain soap. In the Owls classroom (4 & 5 yrs), the first-aid kit did not contain gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Liquid soap was placed in the Giraffe's first-aid kit and gloves in the Owl's first-aid kit.. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Owls classroom (5 yrs) that the teachers' closet contained an accessible industrial paper cutter (corrected during inspection). It was observed in the Monkeys classroom, that the accessible utility closet contained a wooden table and several long pieces of wood leaning against the wall and a box with long pieces of metal and wood leaning against the wall. It was observed that the kitchen is accessible to the children and contained an oven and various sharp utensils. It was observed that the Mechanical Room (inside staff lounge door) was accessible to children and contained 2 ladders leaning against the wall, and several long wires. It was observed, in the Penguins bathroom, that 4 high chairs were stacked which could topple over. 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.) Ther paper cutter in Owls was removed from the classroom and placed in an inaccessible area by children. The maintenance closets in the staff area and monkey room along with the kitchen will be made inaccessible for all children by placing safety latches on the door handles. The 4 highchairs have been stacked safely. |
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| 2023-03-27 | 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: It was observed in the Owls classroom (5 yrs) that there was peeling paint on top of the blue shelf (approx 6 inch area). In the Penguins classroom, it was observed that there was dispersed peeling paint on the blue shelft, under the coat rack. 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 peeling paint will be fixed and repainted in the Owl and Penguin classroom. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.78 - Lighting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78 Description: Lighting Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Penguin classroom that the bathroom light was not functioning properly (flickering) causing the room to be not properly lighted. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lightbulbs were replaced in the Penguins bathroom for proper light. |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (7/13/22, 9/27/22). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills will be conducted once every 60 days, |
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| 2023-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The testing of the facility's fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (8/31/22, 10/31/22), (10/31/22, 12/30/22), (12/30/22, 2/22/23). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system will be tested at least every 30 days to stay in compliance to ensure requirements under subsection (a). |
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| 2022-07-14 | 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 07/05/2022 at 4:00 pm, a red mark was observed on the arm of child #1. The incident was not documented at the time the mark was observed and the original report was not given to the parent on the day of the incident. The incident report was completed on 07/07/2022 and a copy of the incident report was not provided to the parent/guardian until 07/08/2022. The incident report was emailed to them at the request of the parent/guardian in lieu of obtaining the original copy. 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.) No matter what kind of mark or injury is found or seen on a child, it will be documented on an incident report and presented to parents. The white copy will go tot he family and the yellow and pick copies to the office to be placed in child's file and incident file. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 07/28/2022, staff person #4 and #5 were observed working in the Owls classroom supervising a group of 7 school-age children and 11 preschool age children. Staff person #2 identified 7 school-age children in her assigned group. Staff person #5 initially identified the 5 preschool children sitting a the table with her as her assigned group. She did not include the 4 preschool children playing on the carpet, 1 preschool child in the bathroom or 1 preschool child playing at a different table nearby as a part of her group. Correction Required: 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.) Primary groups will be made for each group. The staff persons shall know the names and whereabouts of each child. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 06/28/2022, staff person #1, #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for children in the young toddler classroom (Penguins) unsupervised by an individual who has completed the required training. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children. (10) Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1, #2 and #3 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person ##1, #2 and #3, staff person #1, #2 and #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.) All new hires shall complete all required trainings per federal and state laws and regulations before being left alone. Said staff shall be supervised by an AGS staff member at all times. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed mini Pack N Plays in the infant classroom with regular size Pack N Play sheets on the mattresses in lieu of sheets intended for a mini Pack N Play mattress. Observed compact cribs in the infant classroom with regular sized sheets on the mattresses in lieu of sheets intended for a compact crib. The sheets were too big for the mattress and created access material which creates a potential suffocation hazard. 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.) Proper sized crib sheets will be bought or made for hte cribs being used in the Koala room that shall not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 06/28/2022, observed staff person #1, #2 and #3 working together in the toddler classroom. Staff person #2 did not have the results of the PA State Police or FBI clearance on file to be a provisional hire. Staff person #2 had the results of the Child Abuse Clearances and documentation of a request for the NSOR 06/14/2022 and FBI fingerprinting on 06/18/2022. Staff person #3, was a provisional hire waiting for the results of the NSOR clearance which was requested on 05/05/2022. Staff person #1 had complete clearances on file but did not meet the qualifications of a permanent employee. 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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new hires shall have proper documentation on file to either be a provisional or full hire. If a provisional hire, they will be supervised and work with a staff member who has a complete file and all completed and required trainings per CPSL and DHS regulations. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 06/28/2022, observed staff person #4 and #5 supervising a group of 7 school-age children and 11 preschool children. Staff person #4 identified her group as the 7 school-age children. Staff person #5 identified her group as the 11 preschool children. Staff person #5 was over ratio based on preschool ratios of 1:10. 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.) Both staff members will be spoken to and reminded that when together in the classroom, they must comply to the regulation pertaining to mixed age groups and ratio. Proper ratio primary care groups will be designated. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper creams in the cabinet below the changing table with a broken latch. The diaper creams were accessible to older toddlers in care. 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 latch on said drawer will be fixed. All cleaning materials and toxic materials will be kept in an area inaccessible. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken latch on the diaper changing table located in the young toddler classroom. 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 latch on the drawer will be fixed keeping it in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a toilet in the preschool bathroom with a chair over the toilet to prevent use due to the toilet not flushing properly. Observed the sink in the young toddler classroom was not working Observed the toilets in the boys bathroom in the older preschool classroom were visibly dirty in the corner, on the toilet bowl and on the seats. According to staff at the facility the bathrooms are cleaned weekly. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toilet in the preschool bathroom will be checked and used when working properly. The sink in the young toddler room does work. It is turned on when needed/kept at very low trickle. The toilets in the older classrooms are cleaned multiple times daily. It was misunderstood that the actual bowls are cleaned weekly, all toilet areas shall be cleaned and be in good repair. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Staff Member #1 admitted to Child #1 being supervised by Staff #2 in the facility kitchen to keep a classroom in ratio. Facility kitchens do not have safe or appropriate activities for children in care. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center hall provide daily activities that promote the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem. Daily activities will recognize the child as an individual and give choices of activities. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21/3270.61(e) - General Health and Safety/Halls, etc. not included | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.61(e) Description: General Health and Safety/Halls, etc. not included Noncompliance Area: Staff Member #1 admitted to Child #1 being supervised by Staff #2 in the facility kitchen to keep a classroom in ratio. Facility kitchens may not be used as classroom space due to the hazards within. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center shall have children in conditions that do not pose a threat to their health and safety. Only indoor and outdoor measured space, such as classrooms and playgrounds, will be utilized. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/22, it was observed that some furniture/equipment was in need of repairs: In the monkey room, the blue chair was observed to be worn with exposed stuffing. CORRECTED 4/19/22 In the penguin room a protruding screw was observed on the bookshelf. CORRECTED 4/18/22 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.) Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by children shall be kept clean and in good repair. The worn area on the blue chair was covered and the protruding screws was removed from the shelf. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/22, it was observed that staff person 5 did not update their health assessment in a timely manner. A health assessment was on file that expired on 8/15/21. A new health assessment was not obtained until 8/25/21. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff who provide direct care for a child shall have a health assessment conducted with 12 months prior to providing service and every 24 months thereafter. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/22, it was observed that child 7 was enrolled and did not have parent signatures on file for permission for minor first aid or emergency medical care. CORRECTED 4/19/22 Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children's records will contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff prior to admission. Child 7's signatures were obtained on 4/19/22 and submitted. |
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| 2022-04-08 | 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: On 4/8/22, it was observed that staff persons 5, 6, and 8 did not complete Health and Safety Training in the first 90 days of hire. Staff person 5 did not have a Health and Safety training on file and was past their first 90 days of employment. CORRECTED 5/27/22 Staff person 6 did not have a Health and Safety training on file and was past their first 90 days of employment. CORRECTED 5/3/22. Staff person 8 had a Health and Safety training on file dated 4/8/22 which was more than 90days after their start date. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new staff persons shall complete the Health and Safety Training as soon as possible and within their 90 days of hire. Staff persons 5 will complete their training. When completed, the certificate will be submitted. |
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| 2022-04-08 | 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: On 5/1/22, it was observed that staff persons 5, 6, and 8 had not completed pediatric first aid and CPR in a timely manner. Staff person 5 had been employed for longer than 90 days and had not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training. CORRECTED 5/27/22 Staff person 6 had been employed for longer than 90 days and had not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training. CORRECTED 5/3/22 Staff person 8 had been employed for longer than 90 days and had not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training. CORRECTED 5/27/22 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.) All staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person 5, 6 and 8 will obtain their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training and submit their certificates. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 did not have clearances or provisional paperwork on file before starting with children. State police clearance was dated 3/8/22, child abuse clearance was dated 3/11/22, FBI clearance was dated 2/11/22. Child Abuse clearance must be on file before starting with children. Either the State Police or the FBI clearance must be on file and provisional paperwork must be in place for the other before starting with children. Staff person 5 had a FBI clearance on file for the Department of Education. All childcare staff must have a FBI clearance for the Department of Public Welfare. Staff person 5 may not work until the correct FBI clearance is on file. CORRECTED Staff person 3 did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file before starting with children. NSOR certificate was dated 3/25/22. NSOR certificate must be on file before starting with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 5 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 new staff, upon their hire date, shall have necessary clearances to start, which are the NSOR and Child Abuse clearance. If State Police or FBI clearance is not on file, provisional paperwork will be in place. Also, the FBI clearance shall be through the Department of Health. Staff person 5 will obtain their DOH FBI fingerprint clearance and submit it when returned. |
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| 2022-04-08 | 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: On 4/8/22, it was observed that an outlet cover was missing in the Koala/Infant room. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.) Receptacles shall have protective covers in place in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2022-04-08 | 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: On 4/8/22 it was observed that there were surfaces in need of repairs: Peeling Paint was observed in the Monkey classroom on the wall by the blue chair (CORRECTED 4/25/22), in the Owl classroom behind the striped chair (CORRECTED 4/25/22), In the penguin room on the side of the white cabinet (CORRECTED 4/25/22). 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.) All 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. The peeling paint observed during the inspection was repainted. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 5/1/22, it was observed that proof of purchase was not on file for the fire/smoke detection system. Fire System Affirmation is required. Correction Required: 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.) Proof of purchase of the fire/smoke detection system shall be kept on file or a Fire System Affirmation statement on file. |
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