Description: Lifesteps is a proud provider of the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program, a FREE preschool for qualifying children 3 and 4 years of age. Pre-K Counts is a high quality early learning program for children and families who may have challenges due to income, language, and cultural or special needs.
Pre-K Counts is offered at Lifesteps' Butler Central Program Facility and Lifesteps' Beaver County Program Facility. Morning classes are from 8:30-11:30 and afternoon classes are from 12:30-3:30.
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| 2020-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #4 was not updated at least every 6 months. Documentation of the last review and/or update was 5/3/2019. 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.) DHS site supervisor (Pre-K Counts Teacher) had the parent of child #4 review and sign the emergency contact form. In addition to bi-annual emergency contact review sessions with families, DHS site supervisor (Pre-K Counts Teacher) will conduct monthly child file inspection of forms for compliance with 6 month requirement. |
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| 2020-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization records of child #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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.) DHS site supervisor (Pre-K Counts Teacher) had the parents of children #1, 2, 3 and 4 provide documentation of immunization or sign an Exemption from Vaccination form by January 17, 2020. DHS site supervisor (Pre-K Counts Teacher) will conduct monthly child file inspection of forms for compliance. |
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| 2020-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was in a locked cabinet. When asked, a facility person stated it was used to make puffy paint for the children. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) At the time of licensing, the shaving cream was disposed. Shaving cream will not be purchased for classroom use. |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 do not contain the signature of the operator. 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.) On January 3, 2019 the DHS site supervisor (Pre-K Counts Teacher) signed the financial agreements for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. All financial agreements will be signed upon receipt at the facility by the DHS site supervisor (Pre-K Counts Teacher). |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for child #2 and 4 do not contain the addresses of the persons designated by the parents 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.) On January 7, 2019 the Emergency Contact forms were returned from parents of child #2 and 4 with completed address information. The Emergency Contact forms are on site with the DHS Site Supervisor (Pre-K Counts Teacher). DHS site supervisor (Pre-K Counts Teacher) will review Emergency Contact forms at the time of submission to ensure all areas of required information are included. |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) At the time of licensing the written notification of safe routes were posted and available at the Principle's Office and in the Pre-K Counts Classroom. On January 3, 2019, the written notification of safe routes was also posted at the Pre-K Counts pick-up and drop-off entrance. The written notification of safe routes will remain posted and accessible in all three locations. |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The regulations under which the facility is certified were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. 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.) At the time of licensing, the current Certificate of Compliance, the 3270 Regulations, and instructions for contacting the Regional Daycare Office were posted and accessible to families at the Prinicpal's office and in the Pre-K Counts classroom. On January 3, 2019 the current Certificate of Compliance, the 3270 Regulations, and instructions for contacting the Regional Daycare Office were also posted at the Pre-K Counts pick-up and drop-off entrance. These documents will remain posted and accessible in all three locations. |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contains emergency plan training dated 5/10/2017, but does not contain documentation of updated training at least annually. 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.) On January 4, 2019, staff person #2 completed and submitted training documentation on Emergency Plan. Annually, on January 2 (or the first day worked thereafter), staff will retrain on respective Emergency Plan and then submit training documentation on a paper training form and in the HRIS system to their supervisor. |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) At the time of licensing, the Emergency Plan was posted and available to families at the Principal's office and in the Pre-K Counts classroom. On January 3, 2019, the Emergency Plan was also posted at the Pre-K Counts pick-up and drop-off entrance. The Emergency Plan will remain posted and accessible at all three locations. |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, with a start date of 4/24/2018, contained a disclosure statement signed 6/18/2018 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.) The disclosure statement signature was corrected prior to licensing. Signed disclosure statements will be completed and signed on the first day during new staff orientation. The disclosure statement will be uploaded into the HRIS system for Supervisor verification. |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Toothpaste, labeled keep out of reach of children under 6 years old, was in an unlocked drawer accessible to children Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) On January 3, 2019, the toothpaste was placed in a drawer with a safety latch. Toothpaste will remain inaccessible to children in drawers with safety latches. |
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| 2019-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The large stall in the boy's restroom did not contain a handwashing sign at the toilet. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) On January 3, 2019 the posted handwashing signs in the restroom were relocated, placing one above each sink and one above each of the toilets/urinals. Staff will daily ensure that signs remain posted at each sink and at each toilet/urinal. |
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| 2018-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bin containing play phones in the dramatic play area was cracked leaving 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 cracked bin was disposed of and it will be placed on the daily list to ensure continued safety. All toys and equipment will be in clean and good repair. |
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| 2018-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 contained a financial agreement that did not contain the signature of the operator. 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.) The financial agreement will be signed by the operator. All agreements will be signed by parent and operator. |
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| 2018-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 and 3 did not contain 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 physician information name, address and phone number will be added and maintained on the contact form moving forward. |
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