Towamensing Kids Child Care And Learning Ctr Llc
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About the Provider
Busing to Towamensing Elementary and Franklin Elementary
Hours of Operation
- Monday6-6
- Tuesday6-6
- Wednesday6-6
- Thursday6-6
- Friday6-6
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-07 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/7/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the 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.) The family completed a new emergency contact form to include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/7/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family completed a new emergency contact form to include signatures for emergency medical care. |
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| 2026-05-07 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/7/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame. The last emergency contact information and financial agreement on file are dated 11/4/2025. 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.) Child care staff have a set 6 month schedule for parent information review. This parent was provided new forms in May for update as that would be the 6 month review. New forms were completed upon their return to the center. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/7/2026 observed child #1's health form did not include verification of immunizations but stated exempt on the form but did not include why the child is exempt. 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. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's family produced documentation of refusal of vaccines for personal belief's |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/7/2026 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parent consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, and walking excursions. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family completed a new emergency contact form to include signatures for first aid parental consent. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/12/2026, it was disclosed from staff person #2 and #3 that staff person #4 told a child to "shut-up." Staff person #5 stated that they witnessed staff person #4 telling a child jokingly that "They wanted to throw them in the trash". Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. TIERED LIS 1. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The facility director will develop and implement a discipline policy that will ensure staff fully understand their responsibility regarding reporting abusive behaviors by staff. The policy will also include ideas for age-appropriate discipline techniques, staff stress reducers, as well as age-appropriate redirection techniques. This policy must be submitted to the DHS Northeast Regional Office prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by the DHS Northeast Regional Office the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as all new hires moving forward. The correction date for this should reflect a date that allows for the development and review of the plan as well as time to train staff on the policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 2/12/2026: Discipline shall be conducted in a respectful and developmentally appropriate manner and shall emphasize praise, encouragement, positive reinforcement, and skill building. Children shall be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect, and shall not be abused, mistreated, threatened, or harassed, effective immediately. Effective immediately the staff person was removed from the schedule. 3/2/2026: (policies attached- to be placed in handbooks) 1. Policy Development a. The Center Director(s) will develop a comprehensive discipline policy that includes: Age-appropriate discipline techniques Age-appropriate redirection strategies Staff stress reduction supports Clear expectations for reporting abusive behavior by staff. 2. Submission for DHS Approval The completed policy will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Northeast Regional Office for review and approval prior to implementation. 3. Staff Training o Upon DHS approval, all staff will participate in mandatory training covering: Appropriate discipline practices Redirection and de-escalation strategies Mandated reporting responsibilities Procedures for reporting suspected staff misconduct. 4. Staff Policy Acknowledgment o All current staff will sign documentation confirming: They have read and understand the policy They understand their mandated reporting responsibilities. 5. New Staff Orientation o All new hires will receive the discipline policy during orientation and will be required to sign the policy acknowledgment form prior to working independently. 3/10/2026: Center Director(s) met with staff reviewing the policy and signing off on its acknowledgement. This documentation will be kept in the center's monitoring binder with additional staff training. Staff's Training requirements as part of Performance Improvement Plan: Better Kid Care: Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children --- Courses --- Better Kid Care Resilient Caregivers: 'Bouncing Back' from Stress --- Courses --- Better Kid Care Social-Emotional Learning and a Positive Classroom --- Courses --- Better Kid Care Supervision: What's Required? --- Courses --- Better Kid Care Move Beyond Time-Out to Responsive Caregiving --- Courses --- Better Kid Care Embracing Professionalism Part 1: Where to Begin --- Courses --- Better Kid Care PD Registry: # 381988 Level Up Your Professionalism: Professional Communication and Conduct for Early and Mid-Career Educators #366599 iLookOut for Child Abuse Pennsylvania Core Training # 392300 Engaging Children Through Positive Communication |
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| 2026-02-12 | 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: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/12/26 the certification representative reviewed the staff files and noted that staff person #1did not have an acceptable Pediatric First Aid and CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It was also noted that staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire. DOH: 9/23/2025 (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #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.) This employee does have current first aid and CPR but it is not through a verified PQAS trainer. The center will be holding CPR and first aid for all staff in March, this timeline got delayed due to our PQAS trainer. Until all required training is completed: she must be supervised at a minimum by a qualified Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS) who has completed all required pre-service training and meets qualifications to work unsupervised. If qualified supervision is not available, she will not be on the schedule within the facility. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed a pack n play was labeled with four different children's names. Staff confirmed that the pack n play is used for four children who are on different schedules. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pack and Play's were reassigned and will be put up and taken down daily dependent on the child in care that day. certification representative provided with picture documentation of new labels for pack and plays. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed staff person #1's adult health assessment's question #2 was answered "yes" for the staff person having a communicable disease. The health assessment also did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. 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 information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was an oversight on the physician. This was corrected and a new form issued. Copy submitted to certification representative. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan parent letter did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The following statement is in our parent letter under evacuation: For children who require special accommodations during transportation, we will work with families to ensure all needs are safely met. This may include transporting children via stroller, walking with additional support, or using a car or bus with an approved and properly installed car seat or restraint system as required. Please speak with your child¿s teacher or director if your child has specific transportation needs so we can plan accordingly and safely. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed staff person #1 and #3's fire safety training expired. The last fire safety trainings on file for staff #1 and #3 were dated 2/4/2024. 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.) At the time of inspection, staff person 1 and 3 had a fire-safety dated 12/27/2024 in their files. Copies were sent to certification representative via email. Staff re-completed the course on 6/4/2025 (staff person 1 and 3) and copies were sent to Aileen |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification that they attained their bachelor's degree. 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 following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2's degree was noted on her transcripts, but a copy of the certificate is now on file. A copy was emailed to certification representative. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification that the staff person attained an associate's degree. Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. 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.) Staff person #3's degree was noted on her transcripts, but a copy of the certificate is now on file. A copy was emailed to certification representative. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d) Description: On excursions Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed the first-aid kit did not include a bottle of water. Corrected on-site 5/20/2025. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each first aid kit now contains a bottle of water. Corrected on-site 5/20/2025. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed the facility's evacuation routes were not posted. The route to the facility's relocation facility was posted in the childcare space. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both internal and external routes are now posted |
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| 2025-01-24 | 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: During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 1/24/2025 observed staff person #1 could not name two children that were in the 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.) The supervision policy below has been in the staff handbook since August 2020 and was developed in coordination with the STARS ELRC Quality Coach. The policy, as written, was reviewed at a staff meeting on 2/5/2025 and each staff member signed off on the policy review. A copy of that sign off was placed in the staff file. The center is one large open room where all age groups are divided by bookshelves or furniture, therefore there are not specific rooms designated. While all groups have a lead staff member, due to our small size and open building, at times staff will push in for another staff member from a different group, covering as needed. On this given day, the new staff member had a school age group, as there was no school for school age students, which is not typically the group she oversees. The staff member is new to the facility and will be placed on an improvement plan focused on supervision, that will be reviewed weekly with her mentor. Current policies in place: Staff Expectations The safety of the children placed in our care is of primary importance and, therefore, is listed first in Staff Expectations. Towamensing Kids Child Care and Learning Center LLC. staff shall, always: 1. Know the whereabouts of children. 2. Actively supervise all children. 3. Assure that all equipment is free from hazards. 4. Be aware of potentially hazardous areas and take measures to ensure the safety of children. 5. Know the location of the first aid kit and emergency information and take such items when the group leaves the center. 6. Conduct monthly fire drills. 7. Complete accident reports as needed. 8. Report all suspected child abuse to the supervisor. 9. Display poise in emergencies. Professionalism is defined as ¿the skills, competence, or character expected of a member of a highly trained professional and reflects one¿s knowledge and pride in his or her chosen field.¿ Towamensing Kids Child Care and Learning Center LLC. staff members are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism in the way they conduct themselves and to demonstrate the following behaviors: 1. Maintain a professional and productive work relationship with staff and supervisors- the workplace should be positive and maintain a gossip free environment. 2. Maintain confidentiality. 3. Be cooperative and flexible, and work with others effectively. 4. Encourage team members to strive to increase their job performance. 5. Share ideas and concerns with team members in an appropriate manner. 6. Be familiar with and follow all TOWAMENSING KIDS policies and procedures. 7. Seek to improve personal job performance by attending all mandated training and meetings, as well as other professional development opportunities. 8. Attendance and punctuality are essential; you must report to work as scheduled and on time. 9. Serve as a positive role model for parents, children, and team members. Supervision of Children Children must be always supervised. DHS regulation 3270.4 defines ¿supervision¿ as critical oversight in which the staff person can see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the child. Staff will adjust their supervision of children according to the risk level of activity. DHS regulation 3270.113a, defines ¿supervised at all times¿ as each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his/her group. At no time should a staff member be utilizing their personal cell phone while supervising children. Child observations and data should be logged into ClassDojo through a center tablet. |
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| 2025-01-24 | 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: During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 1/24/2025 observed staff person #1 could not name two children that were in the 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. The legal entity must develop a supervision policy, including name and whereabouts of assigned groups. Prior to implementation, this policy will be sent to the OCDEL Northeast Regional Office for approval. The legal entity will have a meeting with all staff to review the supervision policy. All staff will sign off on this policy stating they understand. This will be placed in each individual file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 2/5/2025 the staff member met with the center administration and reviewed the current supervision policy, as well as what to do when the staff member has children not typically in her group. This is a new staff member, and on the day of the incident our school age children had no school, therefore she had a group that is not typically at the center during her scheduled work time or that she typically would assist with. The team developed a supervision improvement plan for the staff member, and this will be reviewed with the staff member's mentor weekly to discuss progress. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include 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.) Provider will ensure letters of recommendation are provided prior to end of training. Probationary period 10/18/24. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of emergency plan training 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.) Emergency plan acknowledgement was sent to inspector via e-mail attachment on 9/13/2024. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of mandated reporter training. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employees training certificate sent to inspector via e-mail; attachment on 9/13/2024. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.) Provider sent documentation via e-mail to inspector. Employee was still waiting on verification forms. Employee's first training day was 9/9/24. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed the facility's fire drill log showed a fire drill conducted on 5/1/2024 and then the next drill conducted was on 9/6/2024. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider e-mailed updated drill sheet including school year and summer drills on 9/13/2024. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed the facility's manual testing log was out of compliance with the last date on the log being 5/1/2024. Correction Required: 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.) Provider e-mailed comprehensive sheet including drills and testing log to inspector on 9/13/2024. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #3's file did not include verification of updated child service report. The last one completed on file is dated 6/5/2023. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5/20/24 Parent request to return outstanding form- copy was provided to parent to review and sign. Reminder to parents 5/29. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Observed the emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.) 5/28/24 Parent updated-attached |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5/20/24 Corrected-attached |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5/17/24 Corrected during inspection onsite. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #3's health report was not conducted within the 12-month time period. The last health report on file is dated 10/14/2022. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5/21/24 newest health report provided- attached. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #1's health report was not dated. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5/21/24 New health form attached. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Also observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of the health & safety (CCDBG) update. 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.) 5/18/24 Continuity of operations added-attached 5/20/24 Health and Safety update completed-attached |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed staff person #2's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. It also did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. 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 information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PDE health assessment is on file-new childcare specific health assessment scheduled 6/27/24. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Corrected on site 5/17/2024. 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.) 5/17/24 Corrected onsite |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5/20/24 Corrected by parent |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of 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.) Completed 4/23/24 - attached |
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| 2024-05-17 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of the health & safety (CCDBG) 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.) 5/18/24 Staff person requested copy from previous center- staff person last day was 5/18/24. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of mandated reporter training. Observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of the DHS FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #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.) 5/18/24 Staff member could not locate current certificate- update attached. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) - Has all items/On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Description: Has all items/On excursions Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed the first-aid kit did not contain soap and a bottle of water. Corrected on-site 5/17/2024. 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. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5/17/24 Corrected on site. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled bassinet was observed in the infant area. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bassinet was re-labeled during inspection visit. |
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| 2023-05-12 | 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: There is no health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form for child # 1. 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.) Paperwork was updated to ensure insurance number is listed. |
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| 2023-05-12 | 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: Staff # 2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service. Staff person # 5 (see code sheet for date of hire) does not have an initial health assessment or TB screening on file. Staff person # 6 (see code sheet for date of hire) does not have an initial heatlh assessment on file. 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.) Staff person 2 is no longer working at the center and hasn't worked since 3/16/2023 due to transportation issues and medical leave. Staff person 5 has most recent health assessment on file Staff person 6 is a new hire and has health assessment /TB test scheduled- currently not with children until physical occurs. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 4 and 5 were hired as aides. There is no verification of education on file to qualify them for this position. 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.) Staff person 4 graduated in 1989 and is looking into getting diploma records. They have been removed from the schedule at this time. Staff person 5 submitted transcript from 2nd year of college. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: There is only one written reference on file for staff person # 6. 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.) Second reference was submitted. |
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| 2023-05-12 | 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 #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/FIrst Aid. Correction Required: Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until June 8, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 available to supervise staff person # 3, 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 completed the training on 5/4/2023- letter from trainer attached- cards not yet available |
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| 2023-05-12 | 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 persons #1 & 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons #1 & 2 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by June 8, 2023. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 completed the training and contacted Better Kid Care regarding certificate- they advised to retake- certificate attached Staff person 2 is no longer employed and has not worked since 3/16/2023 due to transportation and medical needs |
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| 2023-05-12 | 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: More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests as evidenced by the fire alarm test logs dated 8/2/22 - 9/9/22, 10/7/22 to 11/7/22, 1/2/23-2/17/23, 3/10/23 to 4/20/23, and 4/20/23 to 5/22/23. 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.) Provider was under the assumption that tests should be completed monthly, not specifically within 30 days. Provider will test the alarm prior to 30 days from 5/22/23. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed 2 pack and plays that were not labeled for a specific child. One of the pack and plays was in use at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pack and plays were relabeled. |
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| 2022-05-18 | 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: The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have the listed release persons' addresses. 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.) Forms provided to the parents for addition of addresses. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for child # 1 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care. 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.) Form returned to parent for correction. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There is no annual emergency drill logged for 2021. 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.) Operator will have an emergency drill. |
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| 2022-05-18 | 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: Staff person # 1 does not have an NSOR verification on file. According to Act 12 of 2022, a staff must have an NSOR verification in order to be hired provisionally. The FBI clearance on file for staff # 1 is for the department of education, therefore not valid for department of human services. 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. Act 12 of 2022 requires staff to have the NSOR verification, results of the child abuse history clearance, and either the PA state police clearance or FBI clearance results in order to be hired provisionally. Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility without NSOR verification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSOR verification came in on 5/19/22 - staff provided copy on 5/20/22 and returned to work. FBI fingerprints were updated for DHS |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the toddler area. 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.) Diaper cream was moved and lock placed on cabinet at the time of inspection. |
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