Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will add the child date of admission on all fee agreements |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child 3 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will add the missing information to their child's emergency contact. |
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| 2026-07-21 | 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: Emergency contact for child 3 did not specify the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits 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.) Will ask parent to provide the child's information. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Physical for staff 1 was not dated. Physical for staff 3 was dated more than 12 months within hire date. Staff 3 hire date was 3-25-26 and physical was dated 9-19-24. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 will take physical to their physician so they can add the date of when the physical was completed. Staff 3 will obtain new physical and TB |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 was missing 2 reference letters. 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 will submit 2 reference letters |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 was missing out of state clearance for New York. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -2- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will request clearances for New York. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Sun block spray was accessible in Yellow Ducks. A&D ointment was accessible in Blue Horses. Corrected on site. 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.) Sunscreen and ointments were removed |
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| 2026-07-21 | 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: Chipped paint was observed in the bathroom in room 4. 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.) Will paint over the chipped paint in the batrhoom |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) - Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Description: Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Last documented date for fire drill and fire alarm testing was 5-19-26. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. 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.) Will schedule a fire drill and the alarm will be tested |
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| 2025-09-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a Pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate which was not an approved training conducted by a PQAS Instructor. 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. 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.) The director will assist staffer #1 with scheduling the training to ensure the individual enrolls in an approved training which will be conducted a PQAS certified instructor. Staff member #2 will complete an approved Pediatric first aid/ CPR training course conducted by a PQAS instructor, as soon as possible. Staff member #2 will not work alone without another qualified staff member supervising, until staffer #2 has completed the required approved Pediatric first aid/ CPR training conducted by a certified PQAS instructor. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(d) - Diapering materials storage | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(d) Description: Diapering materials storage Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a staff member was observed placing a contaminated gloved hand, which touched the child's diaper area, into a container of diaper cream prior to applying. Correction Required: Cloth and paper materials used as diapering aids shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination from a soiled diaper, contaminated hands or other changing materials. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was instructed that when using diaper cream, it should be dispensed onto a tissue to prior diapering a child to prevent cross contamination of the cream inside the container. The director will instruct all staff in safe and sanitary diapering practices. If using diaper cream, all staff will dispense it onto a tissue to prevent touching the container with a contaminated hand. Also, if gloves are used for diaper change, and diaper cream is needed, it is to be applied with a freshly gloved finger to prevent cross contamination. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will contact the child's parent to have them sign their signature on the emergency contact form giving consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The director and staff will review all emergency contact forms to ensure written consent is documented with the parent's signature. |
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| 2025-06-26 | 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: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #2, and child #4 were missing the addresses of the individual designated by parent to who the child may be released. Child #3's emergency contact form was missing the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to who 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.) The director will contact the parent of children listed to obtain the missing release persons information. The emergency contact forms for child #2, child #3, and child #4 will 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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| 2025-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health assessment observed in the file for staff member #2 did not contain the result of TB screening. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 will submit the results of initial tuberculosis screening completed recently or within the last 12 months, as soon as possible. The director will ensure that staff member #2 submits the results of TB screening, as soon as possible. The initial TB results submitted shall be dated within the 12 the last month and maintained in the staff member's file at the facility. |
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| 2025-06-26 | 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: At the time of inspection, the financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months. The financial agreement for child #1 was last signed by the parent on 9/28/24. The financial agreement for child #4 was last signed by the parent on1/9/25. 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 director will contact the parents of the children listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their financial agreement with date and signature. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contained a Pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate which was not an approved training conducted by a PQAS Instructor. 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. 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.) The director will assist staffer #2 with scheduling the training to ensure the individual enrolls in an approved training which will be conducted a PQAS certified instructor. Staff member #2 will complete an approved Pediatric first aid/ CPR training course conducted by a PQAS instructor, as soon as possible. Staff member #2 will not work alone without another qualified staff member supervising, until staffer #2 has completed the required approved Pediatric first aid/ CPR training conducted by a certified PQAS instructor. |
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| 2025-06-26 | 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: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a PA State Police Clearance with a rap sheet missing the disposition information for an offense dated in 2023. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 will obtain the disposition information missing from the rap sheet attached to the individual's PA State Police Clearance from the Clerk of Courts Office in the county where the offence occurred. The director will ensure staff member #1 obtains the missing information necessary to make the individual's PA State Police Clearance with corresponding rap sheet complete with the required information in order to be in compliance with the CPSL. The disposition report for staff member #1 will be submit to the facility files and attached to the individual PA State Police Clearance rap sheet. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired as an assistant group supervisor and observed working alone, included a high school diploma but was missing the verification of two years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will provide staff member #3 with a blank verification of experience form(s) to have completed by the individual's previous employer(s) to document the individual's experience working with children. Staff member #3 will submit 1.5 years of verified experience with children to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor (1/2 yr. documented in file). If two years of experience isn't verified, then staff member #3 would only qualify as an aid and can't work alone without another staff member who must qualified for the position of assistant group supervisor or higher. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the door closer device at the top of the exterior door in room 3, that regulates and controls the door's swing was in disrepair. Also, in classroom #4 a small amount of chipped/ peeled paint was observed on the window frame of the window facing the hallway. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure the door closer device for the exterior door in room 3 will be reattached and/or repaired to good working condition so the door will work in the way it was intended. The director will ensure the chipped paint on the window frame in room #4 will be repaired to good condition so no peeling paint is present. |
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| 2025-02-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of inspection, the file for recently hired staff member #1 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. 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.) The director will provide the staff members listed with a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. The staff members will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam with TB testing completed within the last 12 months. |
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| 2025-02-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 will submit two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff members in the mobile infant room failed to wash a child hand before feeding. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members in the mobile infant room will wash the children's hands before meals and snacks. Hand washing signs indicating that hands must be washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered will be posted at the sink and diaper changing area. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #1 observed in the multiple purpose room was unable to name the children in their assigned group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff: ratios will be in compliance at all times to ensure proper supervision. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff members will complete a training related to supervision and the importance of staff: child ratio in child care. The director will ensure the trainings have been completed and will conduct monitoring to ensure ratios are compliant. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have a completed and signed health assessment form on file from medical professional. 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. An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New health assessment. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, the staff person #1 did not have verification of TB screening. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New TB test completed. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment must include 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. 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.) New health assessment completed with all questions answered. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have the required individual file at the facility. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 file was replaced with required items and will be maintained at the facility as required. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of staff person #2 education, experience and education was placed in file. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2 formal references forwarded and placed in file. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not contain verification of the facility's Emergency Plan training. 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.) Emergency Plan reviewed |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not have verification of 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.) Fire Safety class completed |
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| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not contain verification of required CCDBG health and safety 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.) Completed Health and Safety course on Better Kids Care. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will contact the parents of the child to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-07-18 | 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: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were missing the addresses of the individual(s) 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.) The director will contact the parents of the children listed to obtain the missing addresses for individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #3 and child #5 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 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. 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 director will contact the parents of the children listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their emergency contact information and/or agreement forms with date and signature. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an epi- pen was observed without the original label identifying the child's name and health professional's instructions. 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 director will contact the parents of the child to obtain an epi-pen in the original box or original container which has the original label that displays the child's name and the health professional's instructions for the medication. The epi-pen will be stored in the box with the original label identify the child's name and instructions. |
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| 2024-07-18 | 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: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 was missing verification of completion of the "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022", the one-hour training course. The staffer's file included a Health and Safety training certificate dated 7/3/2017 which didn't include all the health and safety topics required for staff to work alone with children. 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.) Staff member #1 will provide verification of completion of the one-hour course, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 or verification of completion of the "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022" to meet compliance with the health and safety requirements. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #1 contained an invalid health assessment dated 1/22/2019. The file for staff member #2 only contained TB results dated 6/23/24, but did not include a health assessment reflecting a physical examination signed and dated by a medical professional. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members listed will submit a valid health assessment form with TB results completed and signed by a medical professional within the last 12 months. The completed health assessments, submitted by the staff listed; will be reviewed by the director to ensure compliance with the regulations and maintained on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-07-18 | 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: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1; contained an expired First aid/ CPR dated 3/10/2019. 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.) The director, staff member #1; will immediately complete a Pediatric First-aid/ CPR training course with PQAS certified trainer to renew and obtain a valid pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training certificate. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a broken lock was observed on the cabinet door under the sink in the Brown Bear classroom. Also, the wooden ramp in the outdoor play area was observed with a loose wooden board at the threshold of the ramp. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure the cabinet lock will is repaired so that the cabinet can be locked to prevent children's access to any cleaning products which may be stored in the cabinet. In the outdoor play space, the piece of wooden board loose at the bottom of the ramp will be repaired to good condition so it no longer poses a tripping hazard. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff member #1, when questioned about children's hands being washed before eating lunch; stated handy wipes were used to clean the hands of the children prior to eating lunch. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To ensure compliance with the regulation, the facility's administrative staff will conduct a staff meeting later in the day to review with all staff the meaning of proper hand washing procedures for children and staff in a child care facility. All staff members will ensure children's hands are washed with soap and water before eating and after toileting or diapering. All staff must understand that handy wipes nor hand sanitizers are considered replacements for handing washing with soap and water when meeting compliance with the regulation requiring children's hands shall be washed before eating and after toileting or diapering. The daily schedules in all classrooms will indicate hand washing times before all meals and after all toileting/ diapering indicated on the schedule. Hand washing signs will indicate that hands must be washed with soap and water before eating and after toileting or diapering. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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