Description: Little Acorns Lrng Ctr is a PA Pre-K Counts in WATERFORD PA, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information that lacks the addresses for the emergency 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.) The facility has obtained addresses for the emergency release persons of child #1. We will ensure that all individuals listed as emergency release will have their name, address and phone number provided. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, preschool, does not contain verification of a flu shot received during the previous 12 month period as recommended by the ACIP for preschool aged children. The file for child #2, preschool, contains only 2 of 3 Hep B, 2 of 4 DTAP, 0 of 4 HIB, 2 of 4 pneumococcal, 2 of 3 polio and 1 of 2 Hep A as recommended by the ACIP for preschool aged children. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has obtained certification of a flu shot for child #1. We will require parents to provide updated written verification from the appropriate medical personnel of ongoing vaccines or a signed release from the parent or medical professional for requiring a delay in vaccinations. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room cabinet was a bag of cough drops that was not labeled with the name of the person for whom they were 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.) The cough drops were labeled as staff only. Going forward, all medication will be labeled with the person's name for whom it belongs to. Medications will only be administered to the child whose name appears on the medication. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a child abuse clearance that expired on 8/5/2019 and a FBI clearance that expired on 7/24/2019. Staff person #1's current clearances were obtained on 8/22/2019 and 8/8/2019 which is greater than 60 months from the prior clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The clearances were brought up to date prior to the inspection visit. Going forward we will ensure that all clearances are renewed within the requirements of the CPSL and Chapter 3490. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room it was observed that a source of running water is not present in the diapering area. Handwashing after diaper changes is done in the sink on the other side of the classroom, approximately 25 feet from the diapering area. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When diapering children, we follow the Caring for Our Children practice of using wipes on the child's hands after diapering and before they wash their hands at the sink. The diaper changing area was relocated to it's current location to ensure proper supervision. We will rearrange the classroom to ensure we are meeting supervision needs as well as handwashing requirement by a changing area. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains only one of the required two written references. 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.) The provider obtained a second reference letter for staff #1. In the future they will assure that all staff have 2 reference letters at time of hire. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is missing the address for one of the 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.) The emergency contact information for child #3 contains the address of the release person. Going forward, all release persons will have the name, address and phone number listed. |
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| 2019-02-21 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a preschool aged child, does not contain a health report completed in 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.) The parents of child #2 were notified and have contacted the doctor for an updated copy to be sent to us. Children of the older toddler and preschool age will have a health report and immunization record on file at least every 12 months. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschool aged child, contains an immunization record that does not include a Hepatitus A vaccine which is recommended by the ACIP to be administered between the 1st and 2nd birthdays and does not include an influenza vaccination within the previous 12 month period and is recommended by the ACIP to be administered annually. The file for child #2, a preschool aged child, contains an immunization report that does not include an influenza vaccination within the previous 12 month period and is recommended by the ACIP to be administered annually. The file for child #3, a preschool aged child, contains an immunization report that does not include an influenza vaccination in the previous 12 month period and is recommended by the ACIP to be administered annually. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #1 was notified of the missed immunization. An appointment has been scheduled to bring the record up-to-date. In the future, each child will have an up-to-date immunization record or have a medical/personal belief statement of exclusion in their file. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room the same sink is used for washing hands after diapering and preparing infant bottles. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sink in the infant room will be used solely for hand washing. Food service and prep requiring water will be done using bottled water if bottles are not made at home. Parents are supplying pre-made bottles until the bottled water is available. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and staff #4 contain health assessments that were completed after they began working in a child care position. The files do contain current health assessments. 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.) Facility persons will have an updated health assessment completed within one year of their hire date. We will adjust start dates to ensure the health assessment is on file before working with children or handling food. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains an initial TB screening that was administered more than 12 months prior to employment in child care and is therefore not valid. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 will receive the TB screening on March 4, 2019. All staff persons will have a TB screening within 12 months of the initial date of hire. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1,2,4 and 5 all received emergency plan training however the training occurred more than one week following initial employment. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1,2,3, & 5 have received their emergency plan training. All new staff persons will receive their initial emergency plan training within one week of their date of hire. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, serving as an aide, is 17 years old. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from counting as an Aide and transitioned to a paid volunteer. All staff persons will be 18 years of age or older. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.37(b) - Aide qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, serving as an aide, contains verification of completion of 8th grade but does not contain verification of 2 years experience or enrollment in an approved training curriculum. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has been transitioned to the role of paid volunteer until she reaches the age of 18 and has completed the required coursework and experience. All aides will have attained the qualification listed in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3). |
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