Lifesteps/dutch Ridge Elementary School
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Hours of Operation
- Monday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Tuesday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Wednesday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Thursday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Friday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-01-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 stated that they "tapped" a child on the mouth for biting. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 01/07/2025 Lifesteps completed internal investigation. Result Confirmed that staff #1 tapped a child's mouth to prevent a biting incident. Staff suspension and retraining on Responding to Behavior Incidents. |
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| 2024-02-21 | 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: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address 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.) 02/21/2024 the parent of child #2 added the address of the child's physician to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of pneumococcal and one dose of Hepatitis A. 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.) 03/07/2024 the parent of child #1 provided an updated immunization record including a second dose of pneumococcal and a second dose of Hepatitis A. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A spray bottle under the sink was not labeled with the bottle's contents. 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.) 02/21/2024 the label that had worn off on the bottle containing soapy water was re-labeled. |
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| 2023-02-22 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an exemption from immunizations from the parent. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Despite the physician's written note on the Health Report for child #1, a written, signed and dated statement from the parent of child #1 was secured and will be maintained in the child's record. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a copy of the insurance policy on file at the location. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificate of insurance was provided to the staff to maintain on file at the location. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Staff stated that they did complete an emergency drill within the last year, but did not document the drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill (ie: Tornado) was conducted on February 18, 2022 and documented on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-02-16 | 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: Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarms. 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.) Documentation (an email) from the school district Facilities Manager was provided indicating that the inter-connected smoke alarm system was installed when the school was constructed in 2004. Signed an attestation form. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form last reviewed on 8/1/19, which is over 6 months. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form was reviewed. In the future, all emergency contact forms will be reviewed and updated when needed or every 6 months. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An exemption form was obtained. In the future, all children will have documentation of immunization records in accordance with the ACIP or an emption will be on file. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact and financial agreement form last reviewed on 8/1/19, which is over 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact and financial agreement form was reviewed. In the future, all emergency contact and financial agreement forms will be reviewed and updated when needed or every 6 months. |
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| 2019-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 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.) Lifestep will have the parent of MB sign a fee agreement on 9/5/2019 and provide the original, signed fee agreement to the parent and retain a signed copy in the child's file on site. In the future, all children will have a copy of a signed fee agreement on file pr |
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| 2019-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 had an original agreement in the file. 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.) Lifestep will provide the original, signed fee agreement to the parent and retain a signed copy in the child's file on site. in the future, all children will have a copy of a signed fee agreement on file prior to the first day of the program. |
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| 2019-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan had not been reviewed annually and signed off on by the operator since January 2016. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Preparedness Plan will be reviewed and signed off on by Lifesteps Supervisor, Children's services on 9/5/19. In the future Lifesteps Supervisor, Children's services will schedule an annual review with the Dutch Ridge Elementary administrator to review and sign off on the EPP. |
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| 2019-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained emergency plan training on 11/9/17 and then not again till 1/14/19, which is not on an annual basis. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff is currently up to date with emergency plan training. The future, emergency plan training is done December and January annually for all staff. |
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| 2019-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that one of the children's backpacks, had hand sanitizer attached it to, making it accessible to the 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.) Lifesteps staff removed the hand sanitizer from the outside of the child's backpack and will return it to the child's parent at pick up on 9/5/19. in the future, all toxics will be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Towards the far left hand corner of the room, where the wooden toy kitchenette is, there is a wooden toy cupboard with a child's full length mirror on that is unsteady. 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.) We will have maintenance fix it right away. I will talk to them today before I leave. All furniture used by children will be made safe. |
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| 2017-10-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 did not provide proof of education prior to working at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 will provide proof of education. All new hires will be required to provide proof of education and training prior to starting work. |
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| 2017-10-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 did not provide 2 written references prior to beginning work at the facility. 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 will be required to provide the second written reference to remain working at the facility. All new hires will be required to have handed in 2 written references prior o beginning work at the facility. |
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| 2017-10-06 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The DHS regulation book was not posted in a conspicuous place. The DHS phone number was not posted in a conspicuous place. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A sign was posted stating that the DHS regulation book was available upon request, and the DHS phone number was posted in a conspicuous place frequented by parents. |
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| 2017-10-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked training on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment 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 person #1 shall complete the emergency plan training and evidence of the training will be placed in her file. All initial emergency plan training will take place within the first week of employment. |
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| 2017-10-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not participate in an annual fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 had completed in the annual fire safety training that was held on 3/3/17. The proof of the training was not in the file on the date of the inspection. Fire safety certificates will be placed in the staff files after completion of the training. |
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| 2017-10-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 disclosure statement was signed after starting. 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 disclosure statement is current but signed later than the start date. All disclosure statement will be signed prior to the start of employment. |
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| 2017-03-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of cough and cold medicine in a cupboard on which there was a lock placed through the handles of the door but the lock was not activated thereby allowing the medicine to be accessible to the children. 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 staff will ensure that medicine will always remain locked or inaccessible. The cabinet lock was activated properly to ensure that the medicine was locked. |
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| 2017-03-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The back board attached to the counter top was detached in two areas causing a pinch point to be 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.) Lifesteps staff or Dutch Ridge Elementary School maintenance will reglue the backing of the counter. Teachers will monitor the area to make sure it is not a hazard. |
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