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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed less than two feet of space on three sides of three of the cots in the Saplings Room and six of the cots in the Great Oaks Room, which were in use by children napping. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room arrangement meetings will be scheduled with the teams in Sprouts, Saplings and Great Oaks to brainstorm ways to ensure all required learning materials are present, the number of children in our classrooms ensures our finances will be paid and arrange cots with children sleeping feet to feet as shared with our licensing rep. to meet the requirement of 2 feet clearance on 3 sides of each cot. |
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The most recent child service reports in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3 exceeded six months between reports. 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.) The child service reports were completed within 6 months between reports. We worked to obtain the parent signature on time, but had difficulty with 3 families due to their vacations. Child service reports are completed, signed and in each child's folder. |
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 included only one written reference letter. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will be removed from employment until 2nd reference letter is received. The letter in the file was an overview of the training that staff person #2 will complete during their time at technical school. |
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency plan trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required emergency plans were completed within 12 months however, the teachers forgot to date the forms when they were completed. The cited date on teh forms was when they were reviewed at our monthly staff meeting. |
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #5 was obtained more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR (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 #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS or higher 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 #7, staff person #7 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 #5 has a completed pediatric first aid and CPR certficiate in their file. Staff person #7 was removed from employment until completion of first aid. |
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The most recent State Police Clearances in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked an NSOR Certificate. The Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #7 was for volunteer purposes. 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. Facility Person #6 and #7 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 #4 has a completed State Police clearance and is now up-to-date. Staff Person #6 was removed from employment until NSOR arrives. Staff Person #7 was removed from employment until completion of the employment version of the Child Abuse Clearance. |
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed sharp edges on the baseboard vent in the Nursery and along the right side of the siding on the shed in the Great Oaks outdoor play space. 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 sharp areas were covered with a protective coating until replacement parts are available. A new register is ordered for the Nursery and the corner post on the shed will be replaced to ensure siding edges are covered. |
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| 2026-03-04 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on a self-report, staff interviews, and video footage review, the following noncompliance was verified: On 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising six preschool children in the Great Oaks Play Area (outdoor play space). Staff Person #1 returned to the Great Oaks classroom with only five children, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 received a written warning for this violation and completed a course on Supervision. The ID card check process was reviewed as it was not used in this instance. |
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| 2026-03-04 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: Based on a self-report, staff interviews, and video footage review, the following noncompliance was verified: On 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was supervising six preschool children in the Great Oaks Play Area (outdoor play space). Staff Person #1 returned to the Great Oaks classroom with only five children and was not aware of Child #1's whereabouts, resulting in the child being left alone and unsupervised in the outdoor play space. 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.) Teachers wear ID cards for the specific children they are directly supervising. This process was reviewed with Staff #1. |
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| 2026-03-04 | Allocated 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: The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were signed after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The fingerprint date for the FBI Clerance and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff persons will have required clearances and disclosure statement completed prior to first day working with children. |
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| 2026-03-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The fire drill/fire system check log documents three times when fire system checks were conducted more than 30 days in between: 9/1-10/8, 11/3-12/5, 12/5-1/5. 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.) Fire systems will be checked every 30 days as required. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: The trash receptacles in the Great Oaks bathrooms did not contain plastic liners. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Garbage bags were placed in the cans as requested at the time of the observation. All trash cans will be lined with plastic in the future. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Great Oaks Room lacked gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were in a box located next to the first aid kit in the emergency bag. Since gloves were with the kit, we felt we were in compliance. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed frayed, splintering wood, which creates a sharp edge, on the wooden post on the right side of the steps for the Great Oaks outdoor play area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wooden post was sanded down to create a smooth edge. A picture was sent to our licensing rep. for proof. |
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| 2025-08-07 | 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: The fire drill/fire system test log documents two occasions when fire system checks exceeded 30 days: 4/2/25-5/9/25 and 5/9/25-6/26/25. 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.) The fire drill log states that the testing is to occue every 30 days OR tested by a fire safety professional on a yearly basis. We provided the documentation and received clarification on the requirement of the testing despite the wording of the form. The system was tested with the certification rep. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, exceeded six months between reports. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toddler's health assessment is currently up-to-date and was corrected prior to the certification visit. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #4 did not contain documentation of Hep A, Hep B, or MMR immunizations or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child # 4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/28/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We requested a letter of exemption or updated immunization record for Child 4. Both were recieved before the end of our certification visit and presented to Mark for approval. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Observed alcohol wipes in the first aid kits in the Saplings and Great Oaks Rooms that did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Alcohol wipes were removed from both first aid kits. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact forms and fee agreements in the files for Child #2, 3 and 4 exceeded 6 months between updates. The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 exceeded 6 months between updates. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All forms were brought up to date prior to the certification visit. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The most recent Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the previous certification had expired. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #3 was corrected prior to certification visit and holds valid first aid certification. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 8/28/24 at approximately 9:30 AM, Staff Person #1 and #2 were in the Infant Room with 7 infants in care. When asked to identify the children for whom they were responsible, Staff Person #1 named five infants and Staff Person #2 named two infants. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Appropriate grouping was discussed with Staff persons 1 and 2. Supervision ID cards were used at the time and cards were split according to maximum ratio permitted. It was corrected when Mark made the supervision ID check at naptime. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed two loose floorboards, which creates a potential tripping hazard, in the Infant Room. 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.) A runner rug is used to cover the loose floor boards and prevent tripping hazards It had not been placed down during the inspection as the floors were just cleaned from a feeding. |
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| 2024-08-28 | 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: On the day of the renewal inspection (8/28/24) a fire system check had not been conducted/documented within the previous 30 days (7/7/24). 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.) A fire drill was conducted in the presence of Mark that showed the system was operational. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/24 at approximately 9:30 am, observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the Pack n Play, where Child #1 was sleeping. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Extra furniture was removed from the classroom to ensure cribs will have 2 feet clearance on 3 sides. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training and practice drills to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) 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.) Our emergency plan will include plans for volunteer emergency training even though we do not use volunteers and include plans for practice drills. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Allocated 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: The file for Staff Person #1, who has lived out of state during the past five years, did not include the necessary clearances for Arizona, the state in which Staff Person #1 resided. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was sent to be fingerprinted for her out of state clearance. She had difficulty obtaining the fingerprint card to mail to Arizona. She has resigned from her position. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Allocated 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: The most recent documented fire drill conducted at the facility was on 3/5/24, which was greater than 60 days before the day of the inspection: 6/12/24. 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.) The required fire drill was conducted after our DHS representative left the building. A video of the drill was sent to him for verification. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The most recent documented fire system check was conducted on 3/5/24, which was greater than thirty days before the date of the inspection: 6/12/24. 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.) A fire drill was conducted to test the system and have a fire drill after our representative left. A video was sent to the representative as proof. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed that two of the posts on the large wooden climbing unit on the preschool playground are cracked and splintering posing a hazard to the children in play. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The posts were covered to prevent children being injured or causing splinters. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The discovery table in the Saplings room where older toddlers are in care contained uncooked rice and rigatoni noodles and yarn pompoms all less than 1inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The items in the Saplings room discovery table were disposed of the day of inspection. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #2, both preschool aged, are lacking documentation of an annual flu shot received during the 2022 year as required by the ACIP immunization schedule. Children #1 and #2 must be removed from care until documentation of a flu shot are received or an exemption letter. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The families were contacted to provide proof of a flu shot or an exemption letter. Exemption letters were received. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Saplings classroom Top Care Ibuprofen, Equate Acetaminophen, Mentholatum Vaporizing Rub and Equate Ibuprofen all lacking the name of the child for whom they are intended. Observed in the Sprouts classroom Equate pain reliever lacking the name of the child for whom it is intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medications were labeled as adult use only during the inspection. The vaporizing rub was disposed of. |
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| 2023-08-09 | 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: The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. 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.) Staff person #1 has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Although the parent handbook does include information regarding the facility emergency plan, a letter is not provided to parents. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter has been created to share with incoming families that contains information about our emergency plan. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL. The file does include a current NSOR verification. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of DHS FBI fingerprinting prior to start date in the child care facility. The file does contain a current FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #2 & #3 werecorrected and current clearances are on file. |
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| 2023-08-09 | 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: The fire alarm test log identified that the alarm tests conducted on 6/1/2023 and 7/12/2023 exceeded 30 days between tests. 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.) The fire drill log is current and shows testing every 30 days. |
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| 2022-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 is lacking addresses for 2 of the parent designated release persons. 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.) Address for emergency contact designations are listed on child #3's emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1,preschool aged, is lacking a valid health report within 60 days of start date at the child care facility. The file does contain a current health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current health record on file. |
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| 2022-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has graduated from our program and is no longer in attendance. |
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| 2022-08-12 | 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: Staff persons # 1,3,5 and 6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1,3,5 and 6 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics #1-9. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff persons #1,3,5 and 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1,3,5 and 6, staff person #1,3,5 and 6 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 members 1,3,5, and 6 will work under the supevision of GS or AGS that has completed the health and safety training course until they have completed the training themselves. Staff member #1 has completed the training. |
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| 2022-08-12 | 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 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics #1-9. Staff #1 and #2 completed Health and Safety Basics prior to 9/30/2016 which is not an acceptable training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 9/1/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members #1 and #2 have completed their health and safety training under the updated coursework. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerators in the Sprouts and Saplings Rooms lacked thermometers. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The thermometer for the refrigerator in the Sprouts and Saplings classrooms were purchased and installed during the inspection. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a flu shot or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The letter of exemption from the parent of child #1 was received after the inspection. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the Great Oaks Room. Correction Required: 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.) Adult scissors were removed from the drawer in the Great Oaks room at the time of inspection. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The NSOR Form in the file for Staff Person #1 was dated 10/19/21. This was after the facility had received a Provisional Hire Waiver: 9/1/21. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon recognizing that the NSOR Clearance was not received after it was applied for, we notified that agency for a secondary copy which is now in staff person #1's file. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the Great Oaks Room. 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.) The hand sanitizer was removed from the drawer in the Great Oaks classroom at the time of inspection. |
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| 2021-11-08 | 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: The first documented test of the facility's fire detection system was greater than 30 days after facility opened: 8/9/21-9/10/21. The most recent fire system tests exceeded 30 days between tests: 10/7/21-11/8/21. 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.) A fire drill was conducted during our inspection and the fire drill log was updated to reflect system checks and drills. |
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| 2021-07-26 | Initial review | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: The two toddler outside play spaces, which were accessible to back woods and a creek, were not fenced. The Preschool play space, which faces an accessible main road, was not fenced. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our fence is to be installed Tuesday and Wednesday of this week for all playgrounds. |
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| 2021-07-26 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed gravel and tree branches in the Preschool outdoor play space. 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.) Branches are being removed. Gravel is being covered by dirt and woodchips Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. |
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