The Child Development Center Of Bethlehem
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the small storage ottomans in the playroom were observed to be broken and deteriorating from use. 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 damaged ottomans were removed from the playroom immediately to eliminate the hazard. Staff were instructed to report any worn or damaged furniture as soon as it is noticed. Replacement storage units were ordered and will be installed once delivered. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a plastic bag was observed in a diaper bag on the floor of the infant room where it was accessible to the infants and young toddlers in care. Plastic bags were observed in a diaper bag on the floor in a cubby in the older toddler 2 room where a child was observed putting toys in their mouth. 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.) All plastic bags were removed immediately from the diaper bags and disposed of or stored out of children's reach. Staff were reminded that plastic bags pose a suffocation hazard and must never be accessible to children. Families were notified and reminded not to send plastic bags in diaper bags; approved alternatives (such as labeled reusable wet bags) were recommended. Diaper bags were moved to higher, inaccessible storage locations in both rooms. No bag Policy is being implemented and enforced. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, ripped nap mats were observed in the preschool room. The nap mats and cots were not labeled for use by the children in the preschool room or in the infant room. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All ripped nap mats were removed from use immediately and discarded. Replacement mats were provided to ensure all children have safe, intact rest equipment. All nap mats and cots in the preschool and infant rooms were labeled with each child's name to ensure individual use and prevent crosscontamination. Staff were reminded of the requirement to inspect rest equipment regularly and to label all mats and cots upon enrollment or when new equipment is introduced. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, only 10" - 1'9" of space on two sides was between most cots where the preschool and toddler children were observed sleeping in the preschool room. 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.) The cots were immediately rearranged to ensure the required spacing between resting children. Staff were reminded of the regulatory requirement for adequate spacing to allow safe movement, reduce the spread of germs, and ensure proper supervision. A revised naptime room layout was created to ensure that all cots can be placed with appropriate spacing while maintaining clear pathways for staff. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new, functioning refrigerator thermometer was placed in the infantroom refrigerator immediately. Staff were reminded that all refrigerators used for storing infant bottles, food, or medication must contain an operable thermometer to ensure proper temperature monitoring. The refrigerator temperature was checked and recorded to confirm it was within the required safe range. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed sitting at a table with toddlers while they colored on one sheet of paper between three of them. Staff Person #6 was observed reading a long story to toddlers and preschool children in a very low voice that was barely audible. Most of the children were not engaged and were observed looking for something else to play with. Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 had a group of 16 preschool children in the school age room while children used the bathroom two at a time. The other children were sitting on the floor with no activities while waiting to use the bathroom. 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. TIERED LIS 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to complete the training entitled "Transition Plans, Practices, and Approaches: Pathways to Success" through Better Kid Care. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 4/1/26 Staff were immediately reminded of the requirement to provide developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for all children throughout the day. Additional materials were provided to ensure each child has access to individual or smallgroup activities. Staff were retrained on effective group management strategies, including maintaining engagement during transitions and ensuring activities are accessible and meaningful. A transition time activity bin (books, manipulatives, table toys) was created and placed in the school age room for use during bathroom routines. Staff were coached on appropriate voice projection and interactive reading techniques to maintain children's attention. (Implemented 6/10/26) 2. 5/15/26 All staff will complete the training entitled "Transition Plans, Practices, and Approaches: Pathways to Success" through Better Kid Care. (Implemented 6/10/26) |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) - Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) Description: Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 had a group of 16 preschool children in the school age room while children used the bathroom two at a time. The staff were standing in the doorway to the bathrooms. During this time, two children began sword fighting with electrical wires they found on the floor and another attempted to put a toy helicopter in an electrical outlet unnoticed by staff. While in the preschool room, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 were frequently on one side of the L-shaped room while children would go to the other side of the L-shaped room for periods of time where they could not be seen by staff. Later during the inspection, Staff Person #6 left the preschool room for a period of one minute and entered the older toddler 2 room to put a cup away before returning. Staff Person #6 had a group of children in her primary care group at that time. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #6 were working in the preschool room with 16 preschool children. When asked to identify their primary care group, Staff Person #2 named 12 preschool children and Staff Person #6 named 4 preschool children. Staff Person #2 had too many children in their group to maintain proper ratio. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. TIERED LIS 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision and Ratios. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 3/17/26 Staff were immediately retrained on active supervision, including maintaining sight and sound supervision at all times, positioning themselves to see all areas of the room, and eliminating blind spots in L-shaped spaces. The electrical wires were removed from the floor and the outlet area was secured. Staff were instructed that they may not leave their primary care group for any reason without proper coverage. Primary care group assignments were reviewed and corrected to ensure proper ratios and balanced distribution of children. A transition time supervision plan was implemented to ensure that when children use the bathroom, the remaining children are actively supervised and engaged in meaningful activities. Additional supervision training was provided to Staff Person #3, Staff Person #6, and Staff Person #2, with documentation placed in their personnel files. (Implemented 6/10/26) 2. 6/8/26 Additional Training will be provided by Keystone Stars to ensure compliance. All staff will participate in the approved Supervision and Ratios Training. (Implemented 6/30/26) |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 was sitting at a table with the toddlers who were coloring. One toddler kept leaving the table. Staff Person #3 stated that they needed the toddler feeding chairs to strap two of the children in because they do not stay at the table. The staff further explained that the children will not stay at the table for meals and the chairs are needed to keep them at the table because they do not have the attention span yet. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIERED LIS 1. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The policy should include positive methods of classroom management. The policy must address how the staff will maintain compliance with subsections 3270.113b, 3270.113c, 3270.113d and 3270.113e. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 3/17/26 Staff were immediately instructed that feeding chairs with straps may not be used to restrain children for coloring, table activities, or to manage behavior. Staff were retrained on developmentally appropriate toddler behavior, including the expectation that toddlers have short attention spans and need flexible, engaging activities. Additional age-appropriate materials were added to the toddler room to support engagement and allow children to move between activities safely. Staff were coached on positive guidance strategies and how to support toddlers who need movement or redirection. Feeding chairs are now used only for their intended purpose: safe seating during meals. The director observed the toddler room to ensure that no child was being restrained for non-meal activities. (Implemented 6/10/26) 2. 5/15/26 A discipline policy will be created that includes positive strategies for guiding children's behavior. The policy will include positive methods of classroom management. The policy will address compliance with 3270.113b, 3270.113c, 3270.113d, and 3270.113e. Once the discipline policy is approved by the Northeast Regional Office, all staff will review and sign their understanding and consent to follow the policy. (Implemented 6/10/26) |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The staff were using the Funnydaffer assessment for the children's growth and development, which is not an approved assessment tool. There was not an approved assessment providing the family information on the children's growth and development in the files. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Use of the Funnydaffer assessment tool was discontinued immediately. The program selected an approved developmental assessment tool from the Pennsylvania Department of Education's approved list. Staff began completing the approved assessments for all enrolled children and placing copies in each child's file. Families were provided with updated developmental information using the approved assessment format. Staff were retrained on the requirement to use only approved assessment tools and to maintain documentation in each child's file. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the date of admission of the children into the program. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee agreements for all five children were immediately updated to include the correct admission dates. Staff responsible for enrollment paperwork were retrained on the requirement that all fee agreements must contain the child's date of admission before being placed in the file. All current child files were reviewed to ensure no other fee agreements were missing admission dates. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the parent did not receive the original fee agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was immediately provided the original signed fee agreement. A copy was made and kept in the child's file. Staff responsible for enrollment were retrained on the requirement that families must receive the original fee agreement and that a copy of the fee agreement is placed in the child's file at the time of enrollment. All current families were asked to confirm receipt of their fee agreements. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for Child #4 was immediately updated to include the physician's phone number. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that all emergency contact forms must be complete and include the physician's name and phone number. All other child files were reviewed to ensure physician information was complete and accurate. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information did not include the work address of the parents of Child #2. The emergency contact information did not include the work address or work phone number of the parents of Child #4. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #4 were immediately updated to include the missing parent work addresses and, for Child #4, the work phone number. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that all emergency contact forms must include complete parent work information, including work address and work phone number. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that parent work information was complete and accurate. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of the following children did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 were contacted immediately, and updated emergency contact forms with signed parental consent for emergency medical care were obtained and placed in each child's file. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that emergency medical consent must be completed and signed for every enrolled child. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that emergency medical consent forms were present and properly signed. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1 and Child #3 were contacted immediately, and updated emergency contact forms including the children's health insurance policy information were obtained and placed in each child's file. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that all emergency contact forms must include complete health insurance information. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that health insurance policy information was present and accurate. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the address of the release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #4 was contacted immediately, and the release person's full address was obtained and added to the emergency contact form. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that all release persons must have complete contact information, including name, phone number, and address. All other child files were reviewed to ensure release person information was complete and accurate. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information for the enrolled children was not present in each child care space where they were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact binders were immediately created for each classroom and filled with the required emergency contact information for all children assigned to that room. Staff were instructed on the requirement that emergency contact information must be accessible in every space where children are cared for, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, and any alternate care spaces. The director verified that each classroom now contains a complete and updated emergency contact binder. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information and fee agreement of Child #2 had not been updated within the past 6 months. The dates of the most recent updates were 6/16/25 of the emergency contact information and 8/29/23 of the fee agreement. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #2 was contacted immediately, and updated emergency contact information and a current fee agreement were completed and placed in the child's file. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that emergency contact information must be updated every 6 months and fee agreements must be reviewed and updated annually or whenever changes occur. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that emergency contact forms and fee agreements were current and compliant. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The initial health assessments on file for Child #1 and Child #3 were not received within 60 days of the children's first date of attendance. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health assessments for Child #1 and Child #3 were immediately obtained from their parents and placed in the children's files. Staff responsible for enrollment documentation were reminded that initial health assessments must be received within 60 days of a child's first day of attendance. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that initial health assessments were present and submitted within the required timeframe. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The current health assessment on file for Child #2 was not conducted within the past 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #2 was notified immediately, and an updated health assessment was obtained from the child's physician and placed in the file. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that health assessments must be updated at least every 12 months for children of this age. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that health assessments were current and compliant. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization records of the children were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 only contained administration of two pneumococcal immunizations. The immunization record for Child #2 only contained administration of one hepatitis A immunization. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child #1 and Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/17/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1 and Child #2 were contacted immediately to obtain updated and complete immunization records from their children's healthcare providers. Updated immunization records were received and placed in each child's file. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that immunization records must be complete and reflect all required doses for the child's age. All other child files were reviewed to ensure immunization documentation was complete and up to date. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preschool children were observed using the bathroom in the school age room. The children did not wash their hands after using the bathroom. The children were observed eating lunch in the preschool room. The children did not wash their hands before eating. Staff Person #1 was observed changing a toddler child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not wash the child's hand after diapering the child. 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.) All children were immediately taken to wash their hands following the inspector's observation. Staff were retrained the same day on proper handwashing procedures required before eating, after toileting, and after diapering. Staff Person #1 received direct coaching on the complete diapering procedure, including washing the child's hands after each diaper change. Visual handwashing procedure posters were placed at all sinks used by children and staff. A review of all classroom routines was conducted to ensure handwashing is consistently incorporated into transitions. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.134(c) - Paper towels discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(c) Description: Paper towels discarded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age rooms that were being used by the preschool children were not equipped with paper towels. Correction Required: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paper towels were immediately placed in the bathrooms used by preschool children. Staff were reminded that all bathrooms used by children must be fully stocked with required hygiene supplies at all times, including soap and paper towels. A full check of all bathrooms in the facility was completed to ensure proper supplies were present. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(d) Description: Liquid or powdered soap Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age rooms that were being used by the preschool children did not have soap for hand washing. The bathroom next to the kitchen did not have soap for handwashing. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap was immediately placed in all bathrooms used by preschool children, including the schoolage bathrooms and the bathroom next to the kitchen. Staff were reminded that all bathrooms used by children and staff must be fully stocked with soap at all times. A full facility wide check was completed to ensure every bathroom had soap, paper towels, and other required hygiene supplies. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #6 was observed exiting the school age bathroom carrying a soiled diaper. The staff walked across the school age room to dispose of the diaper because the bathroom was not equipped with a trash can. Staff Person #1 was observed changing a toddler's diaper. Staff Person #1 used their hands to open the hands-free, plastic-lined trash can in the Older Toddler 2 Room. 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 covered, plastic lined trash can designated for diaper disposal was immediately placed in the school age bathroom to prevent staff from carrying soiled diapers across the room. Staff Person #1 was retrained on proper diaper changing procedures, including the requirement to use only the foot pedal or hands-free mechanism when opening diaper disposal trash cans. All staff were reminded that hands must not be used to open hands-free trash cans, as this contaminates the surface and increases the risk of cross contamination. All diaper changing areas and bathrooms were checked to ensure appropriate trash cans were present and functioning properly. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not clean the changing table after changing the child. The changing pad was ripped and not able to be properly sanitized after each use. 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 was immediately retrained on the full diaper changing and sanitation procedure, including cleaning and disinfecting the changing table after each diaper change. The ripped changing pad was removed from use immediately and replaced with a new, intact, nonporous changing pad that can be properly sanitized. All changing pads in the facility were inspected, and any worn or damaged pads were replaced. Staff were reminded that damaged changing surfaces cannot be sanitized and must be replaced immediately. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 were observed working together unsupervised by any other staff. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #6 were observed working together unsupervised by any other staff. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. 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 training has been completed, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #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 #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4, then Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete new Pediatric CPR/First Aid by a PQAS certified instructor immediately. Staff who are in need of the first aid training will be supervised by staff who have completed the required preservice trainings until the training is complete. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a health assessment or TB test results. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #5 were immediately notified of the missing documentation. Updated health assessments were obtained for both staff members and placed in their files. Staff Person #1 also obtained and submitted current TB test results, which were added to the file. All other staff files were reviewed to ensure health assessments and TB test results were present and current. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after. Staff Person #6 was observed walking from the bathroom to dispose of a dirty diaper. Staff Person #6 did not return to the bathroom to wash their hands. Staff serving lunch to the children did not wash their hands before serving the children lunch. 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 and Staff Person #6 were immediately retrained on proper handwashing procedures required after diapering and toileting. Staff serving lunch were instructed to stop and wash their hands before continuing food service. A facility wide refresher training was conducted the same day to review all required handwashing procedures for diapering, toileting, food handling, and transitions. Visual handwashing procedure posters were placed at all sinks used by staff and children. The director observed staff throughout the remainder of the day to ensure proper handwashing was being followed. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, milk was observed in two children's lunch boxes in the older toddler 2 room. The lunch boxes were on the cubbies in the classroom. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The milk was immediately removed from the lunch boxes and placed in the refrigerator. Staff were reminded that all perishable food items, including milk, must be refrigerated upon arrival and may not remain in children's lunch boxes. Parents of the affected children were notified and reminded of the requirement that perishable items must be placed in the classroom refrigerator. All lunch boxes were checked to ensure no other perishable items were improperly stored. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no feeding schedule on file for any of the infants enrolled 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.) All infant parents were contacted immediately, and individualized feeding schedules were obtained for each enrolled infant. Completed feeding schedules were placed in each infant's file and copies were provided to the infant room staff. Staff were reminded that every infant must have an up to date feeding schedule on file prior to attending care. A review of all infant documentation was completed to ensure no other required forms were missing. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, unlabeled bottles were observed in the infant room refrigerator. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All unlabeled bottles were immediately removed from the refrigerator until they could be properly identified and labeled. Infant room staff were reminded that every bottle must be labeled with the child's name and the date it was prepared or brought from home. A full check of the refrigerator was completed to ensure all remaining bottles were properly labeled. Parents were reminded of the labeling requirement at pickup and provided with written guidance. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(2) Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of Child #5 did not include the child's date of admission into the program. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date of admission for Child #5 was immediately obtained from enrollment records and added to the child's emergency contact form. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that the date of admission is a required component of the emergency contact information. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that the date of admission was present and accurate. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of the following children did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4. 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.) Parents of Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 were contacted immediately, and updated emergency contact forms with signed parental consent for minor firstaid were obtained and placed in each child's file. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that signed parental consent for minor first aid is a required component of the emergency contact information. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that parental consent for minor first aid was present and properly signed. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 did not include any letters of reference. 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.) Letters of reference for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 were immediately obtained and placed in their personnel files. Staff responsible for maintaining personnel files were reminded that at least two reference letters are required for each employee prior to hire. All other staff files were reviewed to ensure reference letters were present and complete. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #2 had pediatric first aid and cpr training on file that expired 6/9/23. Staff Person #2 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on 8/25/25, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #2 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, then 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.) All staff will complete new Pediatric CPR/First Aid by a PQAS certified instructor immediately. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #3 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on 8/25/25, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. There is no other pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 90 days. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #3 was immediately scheduled for a new approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR course taught by a PQAS certified trainer. Staff Person #3 completed the training, and the certificate---including verification of the trainer's PQAS certification---was placed in the staff file. Administrative staff reviewed all other training records to ensure that all required preservice trainings were completed with approved trainers. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement. 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file. TIERED LIS 1. 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for the director and anyone responsible for hiring new staff to register for and attend the existing provider orientation conducted by a Regional Office. The schedule of Existing Provider Orientations can be found https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/for-providers/training-schedule-child-care-group-homes The legal entity shall call the Regional Office to register for the training. The phone number for the Northeast Regional Office is 1-800-222-2108. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 3/17/26 Staff person #5 has re-applied for a child abuse clearance that is for employment purposes and will not work at the center until it is on file. Staff #1 signed a disclosure statement that was put into their file. Staff #1 signed a disclosure statement that was put into their file. The facility will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). (Implemented 6/10/26) 2. 6/9/26 The director will register for and attend the Existing Provider Training. (Implemented 6/4/26) |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of high school education or verification of child care experience on file. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Staff Person #1 must work as an aide until verification of education and experience qualifying them as an assistant group supervisor are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 has given in a copy of their high school diploma and child care reference letters and child care verification forms documenting 2+ years of experience. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, twelve uncovered outlets that were not equipped with faceplates were observed in the school age room. The preschool children were observed in the school age room while waiting to use the bathroom. One preschool child was observed trying to stick a toy helicopter blade into an electrical outlet. Two uncovered outlets were also observed in the young toddler room. 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.) All electrical outlets were covered immediately with protective receptacles in the school age classroom and in the young toddler room. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) - Locked or inaccessible/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Locked Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a Ziplock bag of children's medication including Tylenol, Motrin, and nystatin, was observed in a diaper bag on the floor in the infant room. The staff in the infant room stated that there is a child in the room that frequently tries to get into the diaper bags stored on the floor. The Ziplock bag of medication was accessible to the children in the infant room. Disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed under the unlocked cabinet in the older toddler room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. TIERED LIS 1. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding Health & Safety - Healthy Environments. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 3/17/26 The ziplock bag of medication was immediately removed from the classroom and put up into the office. The disinfectant wipes were put out of reach of the children. (Implemented 6/10/26) 2. 6/8/26 All staff will attend the Health & Safety - Healthy Environments training. (Implemented 6/30/26) |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, an unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the older toddler room. Staff stated that the spray bottle contained cleaner. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All spray bottles with contents in them will be labeled with what is inside. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a dusty air vent was observed in the older toddler 2 room. The doors to the mechanical rooms were in the playroom were missing door handles. The floor was observed to have small pieces of garbage on the floor, including a sunflower seed shell. The school age room was not set up for use, with the furniture pushed together so that the walls could be painted. Pieces of electrical wire were on the floor and a fire extinguisher was on a table. 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 air vent in the Older Toddler 2 room was cleaned immediately. -The door handles to the mechanical room are being replaced by a professional. - All garbage on the floor was vacuumed. -The School age room is being set up for use by school age students and all hazards are removed from the room including the electrical wire and fire extinguisher on the table. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the wall across from the entrance to the playroom. 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 Playroom will be fully repainted so that there is no peeling or chipped paint. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age room were not equipped with any trash cans. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new lidded trashcan was placed into the school age bathrooms so that trash may be thrown away. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no water in the portable sink in the older toddler 2 room. The portable sink is next to the changing table used by the staff for diaper changes. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The portable sink was serviced immediately and water flow was restored. Staff were reminded to check the sink at the start of each shift to ensure it is functioning properly. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, two toddler feeding chairs were observed in front of the emergency exit door in the preschool room. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The feeding chairs were removed from the exit immediately upon discovery. Staff were reminded that all emergency exits must remain clear and unobstructed at all times. The chairs were relocated to an appropriate storage area away from exit pathways. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the inspection report for the fire detection system was reviewed. The most recent report was dated 7/9/25 and the previous report was dated 6/21/24, more than a year prior to the current inspection. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was immediately scheduled for a current inspection by a certified fire safety contractor. |
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| 2025-06-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/30/2025. On 6/4/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the kitchen play set was still in the young toddler 1 room and the plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched. 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 plastic Kitchen set was thrown away in the classroom and will be replaced with a new one. |
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| 2025-06-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/4/25. At that time, the young toddler room was observed to have torn paper and torn pieces of tinsel garland scattered about the floor. Staff said that the trash had been there the previous day. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A cleaner came in and cleaned the whole facility. |
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| 2025-06-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/30/2025. On 6/4/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hands free, Lidded trashcans were ordered and will be placed in the appropriate areas, including the older toddler 2 bathroom, the bathroom next to the kitchen, and the school age room. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched. 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 plastic Kitchen set was thrown away in the classroom and will be replaced with a new one. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was 55° F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fridge was banned from being used immediately and will be replaced if it is unable to be fixed by a technician. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the child files were reviewed included the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Childrens date of admission were immediately put into the files. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the child files included the business name, address, and phone number of the parents. 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.) State approved forms were sent out to parents to complete and return that includes business name, address and phone numbers. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the facility used Bright Wheel to access children's emergency contact information in the classrooms. Bright Wheel does not include the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician, the health insurance information for the child, the emergency contact of the child, or the release person of the child. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copies of the state emergency contact forms and consent forms with health information will be copied for each child and placed into the emergency binders. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or located in the emergency backpacks that accompany children when leaving the facility. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A transportation plan will be created and will be copied and posted in each classroom and will be added to the emergency binder. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information and fee agreement of Child #2 had not been reviewed by the parent since 5/12/24. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) State approved emergency contact forms and fee agreements were sent out to parents. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.134(c) - Paper towels discarded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(c) Description: Paper towels discarded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the older toddler 2 bathroom was not equipped with paper towels for handwashing. Correction Required: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paper Towels were put into the bathroom in the Toddler 2 bathroom. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency. 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. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Continuity plan will be created and then added to the emergency plan binders within the building. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member requested that her doctor fill out the state approved health assessment form. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4) Description: Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care. Correction Required: 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.) The staff member requested that her doctor fill out the state approved health assessment form so that it includes whether the staff was suitable to provide child care. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include any letters of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will provide letters of reference to the director and the reference letters were put into the staff members file. Staff Person #2 has been suspended until they have provided a second letter of reference to be placed in their file at the facility. A letter documenting the suspension will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child care center had not provided electronic access to the child care regulations to the parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider has printed out copies of the regulations via QR code and placed them in the lobby for all parents to see. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the NSOR for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the NSOR on file dated 1/22/20. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a current NSOR certificate is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until a current NSOR certificate is on file. The staff person has received the verified NSOR document and the document has been put on file. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience qualifying them for their position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will obtain high school transcripts and diploma and these will be put into the file. Staff Person #2 has been suspended until they have verification of high school education and experience on file at the facility. A letter documenting the suspension will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, Johnson's shampoo was found in a backpack in a floor level cubby where it was accessible to the young toddlers in care. The shampoo was labeled "keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shampoo was removed from the bag and put in a safe place out of reach of children. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the debris and paint chips were observed on the floors of the facility. The toilet and sink in the older toddler 2 bathroom were visibly dirty. Dirt and dust was observed to be accumulated around the ceiling vents in the classrooms. A water stained ceiling tile was observed near the bathroom in the school age room. 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.) All walls will be patched and painted by a paint company to ensure that there is not any chipped paint. The floors will be cleaned so there is no longer debris and paint chips. The toilet and sink in the older toddler 2 bathroom have been cleaned. The ceiling vents will be cleaned. The ceiling tile will be painted or replaced. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed flaking off the walls in the young toddler 1 room, and in the preschool room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All walls will be patched and painted by a paint company to ensure that there is not any chipped paint. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hands free, Lidded trashcans were ordered and will be placed in the appropriate areas, including the older toddler 2 bathroom, the bathroom next to the kitchen, and the school age room. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, plastic bags and plastic gloves were observed hanging in cubbies and on the low shelf (approximately 12 inches) in the older toddler 2 room, where they were accessible to the toddlers in the room. 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 gloves and plastic was removed. A new supply cabinet will be ordered and put into the classroom to store cleaning supplies. Cabinet will be locked. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, the preschool and school age group in the first room to the right was engaged in free play. Staff Person #4 stated that the children have free days on Fridays, with the school age group having more of a free schedule, with themed weeks. The preschool and school age group in the Grass Room with Staff Person #1 was having a free day without any planned activities. Staff Person #2 stated that the older toddlers and preschool have "chill days" on Fridays without any planned activities. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms will have a daily Schedule that they will follow that allows for free play daily. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, there was no posted schedule in the Preschool Room, School Age Room, Grass Room, or the first room to the right upon entering the building where a group of school age children were observed during the inspection. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A printed schedule will be hung in every classroom that students will follow. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, the preschool and school age group with Staff Person #1 was observed in the Grass Room with the older toddler and preschool group with Staff Person #2. The children were observed hitting each other with large plastic toys, throwing large pieces of soft climbing equipment, attempting to ride scooters on the large climbing equipment. Many children were fighting and two girls were observed trying to pick a lock to the mechanical room with a bobby pin. Children were observed running from the room three different times. Staff Person #1 stated that sometimes they will use bubbles in the grass room, but it is mostly for free play. 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.) Different classroom age groups will not be allowed in the grassroom due to different developmental skills and age differences. Each group will have a play schedule posted for the specific age group. Activities will be planned that promote the development of skills and self-esteem. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a child was observed leaving the Grass Room, walking through the preschool room, through the school age room, to use the bathroom in the school age room, while Staff Person #1 stood in the doorway of the Grass Room. The child was no longer visible after entering the school age room. At another point during the inspection, the eight preschool and school age children were leaving the Grass Room to have snack in the Preschool Room. Four of the children went to the school age room unsupervised to get their snacks. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision in the indoor play space. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New staff will be hired that will be able to assist children in going to the bathroom. Once approved by the Regional Office, all staff will be trained on the supervision policy. No child will be allowed to leave their class unsupervised. Staff took their groups to the bathroom supervised. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a child was observed leaving the Grass Room, walking through the preschool room, through the school age room, to use the bathroom in the school age room, while Staff Person #1 stood in the doorway of the Grass Room. The child was no longer visible after entering the school age room. At another point during the inspection, the eight preschool and school age children were leaving the Grass Room to have snack in the Preschool Room. Four of the children went to the school age room unsupervised to get their snacks. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All students were gathered and then supervised. Staff took their groups with them to get snack and go to the restroom. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Hyland's natural diaper rash cream was observed on a shelf of the diaper changing table in the Infant 2 Room, approximately 12 inches high, where it was accessible to the toddlers in the room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper rash cream was removed and put in a cabinet out of reach of children. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, staff stated that they would take the children from the classroom, through the preschool room, through the school age room, into the bathroom for handwashing after changing their diapers. The school age and preschool children were observed exiting the Grass Room, gathering their snack from their cubbies, and sitting down at the tables to eat their snack without washing their hands. 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 will receive training on handwashing for children on 9/4/24 . All students will be required to wash their hands before eating and after using the bathroom and when their hands get dirty. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed working with a group of five older toddlers and one young toddler. There should be no more than five children in the group of Staff Person #3 due to the young toddler in the room. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must post ratio requirements in all child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member moved the younger toddler to the YT room immediately. Ratio requirements will be posted in each child care space. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed working with a group of five older toddlers and one young toddler. There should be no more than five children in the group of Staff Person #3 due to the young toddler in the room. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff moved Child immediately to maintain ratio. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #4 was observed working with a group of ten preschool and school age children in the first room to the right upon entering the building, which has a measured capacity of 7 children. There was no posted schedule indicating that the room capacity would be exceeded. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The students were moved to the back classroom that has a higher capacity. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.62(b) - Play space - 65 square feet/child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(b) Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising a group of eight preschool and school age children and Staff Person #2 was observed supervising a group of 4 older toddlers and preschool children in the Grass Room. The Grass Room is the indoor play space, which has a measured capacity of 9 children. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There will be a play schedule posted in the grassoom with times in which each age group is allowed to play. No more than 9 students will be allowed in the grassroom at one time. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, two uncovered outlets were observed in the Preschool Room, where they were accessible to the older toddlers and preschool children who were in the room throughout the inspection. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlets were covered with a child proof cover. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, all purpose cleaner and Wizard double action odor eliminator were observed in the School Age Room on a shelf approximately 3 feet high, where they were accessible to the school age children in the room. Both were labeled "keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toxic materials were moved and stored away out of reach of children. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a large carpet was observed bunched in many places posing tripping hazards in the Preschool Room. 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 carpet was taped down to ensure there is not a tripping hazard to students. |
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| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, there was no sink or source of running water in the infant 2 room or the older toddler 2 room, where staff stated that they changed the children's diapers at the changing tables. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New Portable sinks will be ordered to ensure that there is always a sink nearby the changing tables. |
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| 2024-03-28 | 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: There is a broken leg on a wooden chair in the school aged classroom along with a broken Ronbe infant swing and a broken bouncer chair with a bear on the covering. There is a missing leg on a Fisher Price young toddler standing table toy in the young toddler classroom. 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 wooden chair was thrown away and the leg was replaced on the toddler table in the YT room. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There are plastic streamers and a bag of balloons not blown up in a small plastic bag that is ripped open on the infant bucket seat table in the young toddler classroom. 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.) All plastic streamers and balloons were thrown away. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: There is a brown and white toddler chair in the young toddler classroom missing the t straps that should be attached A bucket seat table in the young toddler classroom is missing 1 of 4 seats and none of the seats have the t straps that should be on them. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New straps were ordered and will be put into the chairs. |
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| 2024-03-28 | 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 # 4 does not have the fee amount to be charged listed on the fee agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the fee amount was written down in the agreement and a copy given to the parent. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 does not have a child service report completed and has attended the facility over 6 months. Child # 5 has an Ages and Stages child assessment on file that is not accepted or approved by OCDEL to be used as a child service report. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed a child service report for every student upon enrollment and every year after. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) - Signed /Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) Description: Signed /Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 has a fee agreement not signed by the operator and the original agreement is on file at the facility not given to the parent as required. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fully executed agreement was signed by the parent and a copy was given to the parent. |
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| 2024-03-28 | 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 # 1 & # 5 do not have health insurance policy names or numbers on file. Child # 3 does not have their health insurance policy number on file. 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.) All students health insurance policy numbers were put on file. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: There is expired moldy turkey in the young toddler classroom refrigerator. The turkey expired in January 2024. There is expired Lactaid Milk in the young toddler classroom refrigerator that expired October 29, 2023. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All molded food was removed from the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The following children have not had their emergency contact forms or fee agreements updated in over 6 months since August of 2023: Child # 1,2,3 & 4. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All students have an updated emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for April 2024. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Child has received a signed consent for emergency medical treatment and first aid in their file. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 does not have signed consent for transportation, walks, swimming or wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a signed consent for transportation, walks, swimming or wading on file. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1, 2 4 & 6 do not have proof of education or experience on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.) Facility Staff has obtained proof of education and experience on file. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2 & 3 do not have references on file. 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.) Facility staff members have obtained references on file. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.24(f) - Director ID | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(f) Description: Director ID Noncompliance Area: The facility director was not onsite for the inspection to provide a valid photo identification. Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Facility Director shall ensure that she is in the facility at all times scheduled, not less than 30hrs per week. |
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