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About the Provider
Improve the quality of life for members of our communities.
Mission
Helping individuals and families with life’s changing needs by developing programs and providing services which will improve their quality of life.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the Cookie Monster Infant Room, there were 2 cribs with children sleeping that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. 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.) On date of inspection cribs were separated by 2 feet on three sides. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments. 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.) Child #1 health assessment was completed 08/28/2024 and the second completed 09/05/2025. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 had a disclosure statement that lacked the signature of a witness. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Human Resources staff will conduct a compliance review for new Staff orientation records. Staff person #5 now has a disclosure statement signed by a witness. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #10 had emergency plan trainings that exceeded a year between trainings. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #10 completed training 03/06/2026. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 10-18-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervisor will schedule new staff for next available Pediatric first aid/CPR training within one week after date of hire. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 completed mandated reporter training on 4-1-26 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervisor will schedule new staff for Mandated Reporter Training within first week of hire. Training assignment will be documented in Relias and acknowledged by staff once completed. Staff person #4 has updated mandated reporter training. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #2 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #5 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #6 had an FBI clearance and an NSOR verification certificate that were dated after their start date. The file for staff person #7 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #8 had an FBI clearance that was dated after their start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearances are now current for all staff. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #13, functioning as the director, lacked verification of experience to qualify as the director. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation obtained from personnel file for staff person #13 verifying experience to qualify as Director. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #12 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #12 has an updated staff evaluation. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the Count Room, there was a power strip in the back left corner of the room that had one outlet that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On date of inspection an outlet cover was placed in power strip. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In the Twiddle Bugs Room, the blue fabric cushion on the bench had multiple areas with tears in the fabric. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On date of inspection the tears on the cushion were repaired. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On date of inspection the compliant health assessment dated for within 60 days after the first date of attendance for child #3 was provided by the parent. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP, 2nd Pneumococcal & Hepatitis A vaccinations, and 1st MMR and Varicella vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5-30-25 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.) On date of inspection the compliant immunization record dated for within 60 days after the first date of attendance for child #3 was provided by the parent. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lifesteps identified the need for an updated health assessment for Staff person #5 and was corrected 01/14/2025. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had an initial health assessment that was signed by a health professional that was not a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 (a seasonal sub) will obtain a health assessment signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP prior to returning to work. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 had an initial health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 obtained a new health assessment on 07/10/2025. |
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| 2025-05-30 | 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 file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. The file for child #2 had an agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. 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.) Lifesteps identified that child #1 needed to review/update the emergency contact information during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 12/10/2024. Lifesteps identified that child #2 needed to review/update the financial agreement during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 03/03/2025. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 8-16-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lifesteps identified Staff person #1's need to complete the Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 08/16/2024. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training on 3-4-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) Staff person #4 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-20-20 and 4-5-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #6 had mandated reporter trainings dated 4-1-20 and 4-4-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lifesteps identified Staff person #3's need to complete Mandated Reporter Training during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 03/04/2025. Lifesteps identified Staff Person #4's need to complete Mandated Reporter retraining during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 04/05/2025. Lifesteps identified Staff Person #6's need to complete Mandated Reporter retraining during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 04/04/2025. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, functioning as the director, had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The NSOR verification form for staff person #3 was in compliance at the date of inspection. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, functioning as the director, lacked verification of 1 year of experience working with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of 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.) Verification of experience working with children was obtained from prior employer for staff person #3. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor preschool play space, the fence had 2 sharp pieces of metal near the top of the fence in the far-right corner and 1 area in the far-left corner that were accessible to children. 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.) On date of inspection pieces of metal near the top of the fence were repaired. |
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| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the Big Bird Room, the door leading to the toddler play space had peeling paint in multiple areas on the outside of the door and on the edge of the door. 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.) On date of inspection the exterior of the door leading to the toddler play space was repaired and repainted. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On the toddler play space, the play kitchen had a refrigerator door that had multiple cracks with sharp edges. 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 refrigerator door was removed 06/03/2024. |
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| 2024-05-21 | 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: The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number. The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #2 updated Emergency Contact Form 06/03/2024 to include health insurance policy number. Parent of child #3 updated Emergency Contract Form 06/03/2024 added the health insurer and policy number. |
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| 2024-05-21 | 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: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Parent of child #1 updated Emergency Contact Form 06/03/2024 to include an address for the second person listed to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) Lifesteps identified child #4's initial Health Assessment 04/09/2024 which was over 60 days after the first date of attendance at the facility on 10/02/2022. |
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| 2024-05-21 | 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 file for child #4 lacked a current emergency contact form updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. 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.) Parent of child #4 updated and signed the Emergency Contact Form on 06/03/2024. Emergency Contact Form for child #1 was in compliance at the time of inspection; however, exceeded 6 months between previous reviews. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #2 and #4 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily 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.) Staff person #2 and #4 secured an additional written, nonfamily reference and submitted to Supervisor, Children's Services on 06/03/2024. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 completed the following required pre-service training on 5-20-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lifesteps identified Staff person #5's need to complete the Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 05/20/2024. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 completed mandated reporter training on 5-9-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 1-10-19 and 2-5-24 that were over 60 months between trainings. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lifesteps identified Staff person #5's need to complete Mandated Reporter Training during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 05/09/2024. Lifesteps identified Staff Person #1's need to complete Mandated Reporter retraining during Internal Self-Audit and was corrected 02/05/2024. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a DHS FBI clearance and the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and requires a current DHS FBI clearance and out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #1 had FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 had FBI Clearance for Department of Education and out of state clearances required for Department of Aging rather than Department of Human Services. Staff person #3 no longer works at Lifesteps as of 05/31/2024, the day of the inspection. Staff person #1 updated FBI Clearance, but not within the required 60 month timeframe |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lifesteps identified Supervisor's noncompliance with Staff person #3's need for 12 month evaluation. Staff person #3's received evaluation on 09/19/2023 more than 12 months after hire date of 08/23/2022. |
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| 2023-05-22 | 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: In the Count Room, there was a toy bin with Legos that had a crack in the bin with sharp edges. 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.) Toy bin was disposed 05/22/2023 (at the time of inspection) and replaced with one from the storage closet. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments. 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.) Child #1 had current health assessment on 02/10/2023. |
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| 2023-05-22 | 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 file for child #1 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates. The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between updates. 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.) Child #1 and #2 had completed required review and/or update to emergency contact and agreement forms prior to inspection. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #5 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and requires current training. The file for staff person #4 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #5 completed Emergency Plan training 06/02/2023. Facility person #4 completed Emergency Plan training 10/11/2022. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #5 obtained two written, nonfamily references 05/25/2023. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(b)/3270.27(d) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b)/3270.27(d) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually/Plan posted Noncompliance Area: An updated emergency plan was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan, updated March 2023, was posted in lobby of facility; however, on 05/22/2023 (date of inspection) was also posted on bulletin board in lower level of facility. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan, updated March 2023, will be resubmitted to local municipality and county emergency management agencies. |
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| 2023-05-22 | 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: The files for staff person #1 and #3 had pediatric first-aid and CPR training with an expiration date of April 2023 and lacked current training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training by 06/30/2023 and shall not work alone with children until the training is completed. Staff person #1 is resigning and their last day at the facility will be 07/07/2023. Staff person #1 will not work alone with children and will be supervised. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-6-18 and 3-7-23 that were over 60 months between trainings. Facility person #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The facility person has regular interaction with children at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Facility person #5 will have until 6-10-23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person #5, facility person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 completed required mandated reporter training 03/07/2023. Facility person #5 completed mandated reporter training 06/02/2023 and documentation was submitted to the licensing inspector. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had state police clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for facility person #5 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were dated after their start date. The file for staff person #6 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons had current, required state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances at the time of inspection. Note: Staff #2 on 12/07/2022, #5 on 05/19/2023 and #6 on 09/19/2022. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Count Room, there was one window with a screen that had a small hole in the screen, and a second window with a screen that had a tear in the bottom right corner. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Screens in Count Room were repaired 05/22/2023 (at the time of inspection). |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor toddler play space used by 1 and 2 year olds, there were foam mats with small pieces coming apart that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. 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 pieces of foam mat were removed/disposed at the time of licensing inspection. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: In the Abby Cadabby Room, the refrigerator lacked a thermometer. 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 thermometer was placed in the Abby Cadabby refrigerator at the time of licensing inspection. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the Elmo Room, there was Infants' Tylenol for child #1 that was expired. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired medication for child 1 was disposed and the parent notified at the time of licensing inspection. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to comply with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information related to the identification and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was added to the Early Care and Education Parent Handbook on June 30, 2022 and has been added to the New Staff Orientation training for staff in Children's Services to complete. was added to the Early Care and Education Parent Handbook on June 30, 2022 and has been added to the New Staff Orientation training for staff in Children's Services to complete. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked a physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 was provided with Lifesteps Staff Health Assessment form on June 23, 2022 and sent home to be completed prior to return to work. Staff Health Assessment form was completed and submitted to Human Resources June 27, 2022. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.) On June 23, 2022 staff person 2 took current Lifesteps Staff Health Assessment form to be updated by PCP prior to return to work. Staff Health Assessment was updated and submitted to Human Resources on the same day. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1 and #2 had a health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 obtained/submitted to Human Resources a health assessment that included suitability to provide child care on and June 27, 2022. Staff person 2 obtained/submitted to Human Resources a health assessment that included suitability to provide child care on and June 23, 2022. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 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: The files for staff person #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training that was completed after the expiration date of the prior training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were in compliance at the time of licensing inspection. Lifesteps will seek PQAS certified trainers to complete First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of staff date of hire and recertification by the expiration date of current certification. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Approved Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 5 was in compliance at the time of licensing inspection. Staff will complete the approved Health and Safety training in the topics of 3270.31 (f) (1-9) within 90 days of staff date of hire. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, there were cracks in the sidewalk with loose pieces of concrete that were a potential tripping hazard near the door to the Big Bird Room. In the Elmo room in the bathroom, there were two exposed bolts on the base of the toilet that were protruding up and were a potential hazard. 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.) Buildings and Grounds staff patched the cracks in the outdoor play space sidewalk on July 7, 2022 and covered the bolts at the base of the toilet in Elmo bathroom on July 1, 2022. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 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: In the Cookie Monster Room, the right exit door to the hallway was obstructed by a container of books on the floor. 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 container of books in front of the secondary doorway in Cookie Monster room was moved on the date of licensing inspection. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 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: According to the log, the interconnected fire detection system was not manually tested at least once every 30 days between 12-2-21 to 1-24-22. The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3). 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.) Smoke detectors will be tested during fire drills, which will be conducted every 30 days or less and documented. The Attestation Statement for Fire Safety Requirements was signed on June 30, 2022. |
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| 2020-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the speech/therapy room there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted. 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.) Daily activities plan was posted in the speech/therapy. In the future schedule will always be posted. |
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| 2020-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an agreement signed by the operator and the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement was placed in the child's file that was signed by the operator and parent. In the future all agreements will be signed by a parent and operator. |
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| 2020-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained an expired FBI clearance dated 7/15/14. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from care. In the future, all staff will have current clearance on file before the old one expires. |
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| 2020-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had an evaluation completed on 3/22/18 and 4/26/19, which is more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future all staff will have an evaluation completed and in the file every 12 months. |
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| 2020-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A doorway in the Mickey room, was blocked by a child size couch. In the zoo crew room, a doorway was blocked inside the closet with mats. 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.) Doorways were unblocked and signs were posted to keep doorways unblocked. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was splintered wood on top of the toy stove in the toddler room. There was splintered wood on a shelf inside of the toy refrigerator in the toddler room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy stove and refrigerator were repaired. In the future, toys and equipment will be inspected monthly using the classroom checklist and all broken toys and equipment will be removed and addressed. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had a health assessment that did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contacted the parent and the parent provided us with the required documentation. In the future, all paperwork will be reviewed to make sure it contains all required information. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 had immunization records that did not contain annual influenza vaccinations. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation was received from the parents that they either were exempt from the vaccination or they received the vaccination. In the future, we will make sure that child immunization records are up to date with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a diaper cream accessible in a child's diaper bag in the hallway outside of the toddler 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 cream was removed and placed out of reach of the children. The staff will continue to check the children's backpacks as children arrive to make sure there are no accessible medicines or toxic items. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an expired Children's Tylenol in the Shooting Stars room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed and sent home with the parent. The expiration date for all medications will be logged on the medication log to track medication expiration dates and to make sure that all medications are not expired. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no written consent from the child's parent for staff to administer gas drops to a child in the infant room. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication is not needed by the child and was sent home. In the future, staff will require the parent to sign written consent to administer the medication when the staff person accepts the medication from the parent. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 had a health assessment that did not include the medical provider's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person contacted the medical provider who provided a statement that the staff person is suitable to provide childcare. In the future, we will make sure that all staff paperwork is completed properly and contains all required information. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness. Staff person #2, with a documented start date with children of 10-24-18, had a mandated reporter training dated 2-8-19 which was obtained after the required time frame as designated by the CPSL. Staff person #2 had an FBI clearance that documented that a record existed but there was no attached rap sheet. Staff person #2 was observed to be working alone with a group of children in the infant room. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 signed a new disclosure statement and it was verified and witnessed by the director. In the future, no person will start in a childcare position until all proper paperwork is obtained and filled out correctly. In the future all staff will obtain mandated reporter training within the 90 day time frame. Staff person #2 was removed from a childcare position and did not return until rap sheet was reviewed by the Department of Human Services. In the future all clearances that document that a record exists will contain the required rap sheet and will be reviewed by the Department of Human Services to make sure that the staff person is eligible to work in a childcare position. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The door in the Curiosity Club room that leads to the outside was obstructed with a garbage can. 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 garbage can was moved and the teacher was informed that nothing can obstruct the exit door. The director will continue to monitor to make sure that all exits are unobstructed. |
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| 2019-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.92(b) - Fixed space heater approved | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of fire safety approval on file at the facility for the fixed space heaters located in several of the classrooms. Correction Required: A fixed space heater shall be approved for use by a local firesafety professional. Written approval of the installation and written approval for use shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The local fire safety inspector will be contacted to provide the necessary documentation. The documentation will be maintained on file at the facility. |
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| 2018-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were foam blocks in the older toddler room that had teeth marks and small chunks missing from them. The blocks were being used by children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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.) Now and in the future, foam blocks will no longer be placed or permitted in an infant or toddler classroom. |
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| 2018-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(6) - Name on bottle/Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were antiseptic towelettes in the first aid kit in the young toddler room that were reportedly used to clean the wounds of children. The antiseptic towelettes were not labeled for individual use nor was there written parental consent for the staff to administer to the children. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The towelettes were removed from the first aid kit. If the towelettes are in the first aid kit they will be used for cleaning the scissors and tweezers only. Directions for cleaning the tools with the towelettes will be written on the box. |
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| 2018-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a tube of diaper cream, a bottle of Visine eye drop medication, and a container of hand sanitizer accessible to children in a child's back pack in the cubby area in the hallway outside of the toddler room across from the bathroom. 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.) Now and in the future, we will check backpacks daily to make sure there is no medication in them. |
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| 2018-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had an FBI clearance that was not legible and was therefore not valid. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new legible clearance was received by Staff person #1 which was dated 1-24-18. In the future, all clearances will be legible at time of submission. |
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| 2018-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the hallway outside of the Zoo Crew room accessible to children as they walked down the hallway. 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 outlet cover was sitting beside the plug and was placed back into the outlet. Moving forward outlet covers will be maintained and checked daily to ensure that they are consistently covered. |
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| 2018-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was peeling and chipping paint around the window frame on the outside of the building located on the preschool playground. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling paint was scraped and repainted. DHS checklist will now include exterior windows as well as interior windows to be checked for peeling and chipped paint. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a crack on a plastic bin which held crayons in the Curiosity Club room. There was an exposed bolt on the rock climbing wall on the outdoor play area, 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 bin was thrown out and replaced. The bolt was turned so that it was no longer exposed. In the future, we will continue to monitor the equipment to make sure it is in good repair. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Shooting Stars room lacked a thermometer. 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 thermometer was placed in the refrigerator. We will check monthly to make sure the thermometer stays in the refrigerator,. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At 1:30pm it was observed that there was one staff person in the young toddler room with a group of young toddlers who were napping on rest equipment. The dark curtains on the windows were closed and the lights were off causing the room to be dark and preventing the staff person from being able to adequately see the children. In addition, from where the staff person was positioned, she could not see one child who was resting on the opposite side of the refrigerator. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will take care in positioning themselves so they can see all children. The curtain will remain open to allow enough light into the room for the staff to see the children. Now and in the future children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 parent will provide the information about the child's medical provider. In the future, we will make sure that each item is addressed on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had an initial health assessment that did not contain the child's record of immunization. Child #1 had a health assessment dated more than 60 days from the first date of enrollment that contained the record of immunization. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, files will be checked and children will be asked to not return until the immunization records are received. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sink that is used for handwashing after diapering in the older toddler and young toddler rooms were also being used for washing dishes. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will use the sink in the kitchenette outside of their classrooms to wash dishes from now on. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4's record lacked one written non-family 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 person will not return to work until a second reference is submitted. In the future, staff will not begin their first day on site without both references in hand, |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training. Staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #5 had mandated reporter trainings that were obtained after the required time frame as designated by the CPSL. Staff person #5, with a documented start date with children of 2-17-16, had a state police clearance dated 1-27-16 that was designated for volunteer purposes only. Staff person #5 obtained a state police clearance for employment purposes on 2-19-17. Staff person #7 had a mandated reporter training that was dated 10-14-13 and lacked a current mandated reporter training, Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and staff person #7 will complete mandated reporter training. In the future, completion of mandated reporter training will be done with initial orientation paperwork. Staff will not start in the classroom without the training. In the future, we will verify that all submitted clearances are for employment purposes and not for volunteer purposes. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5, classified as an assistant group supervisor, had a Bachelor's Degree but no proof that the degree was in a related field. Staff person #5 also lacked proof of childcare experience. Staff person #6, classified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked proof of education. 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 will document their education and experience. In the future, education and experience will be documented at orientation. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were spray bottles with cleaners being stored next to food items on top of the refrigerator in the Creative Caterpillars and Shooting Stars rooms. 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.) We will retrain staff that no food can be in contact with or near cleaning products, Now and in the future, any cleaner stored on top of the refrigerator will be stored in a plastic bin. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Shooting Stars room lacked gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were added to the first aid kit. In the future, as an item is used from the first aid kit it will be replaced immediately. |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were sharp edges on the tops of the support posts on the fence that surrounded the tree on the outdoor play area. 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.) Protective rubber coating was applied to the tops of the posts to prevent the sharp edges from being exposed. We will reapply as needed so that the sharp edges will not be exposed again, |
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| 2017-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The plexiglass divider in the infant room lacked visual strips. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Visual strips were added to each panel of the plexiglass wall. In the future, we will assure that there is always a visual strip on the panels. |
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| 2017-01-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to Staff person #1's statement, she closed her eyes as she fed an infant while sitting in a rocking chair. Staff person #1 was assigned the responsibility of supervising 4 infants in the infant room and was the only staff person present in the room. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were retrained on regulation 3270.113(a), including not closing eyes and will be retrained annually. Staff person #1 received suspension and was also retrained on Lifesteps' and DHS supervision policies. Staff person #1 is no longer employed by the agency |
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