Description: LITTLE BEARS CHILD CARE is a Child Care Center in CARMICHAELS PA, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-01-13 | 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 record for child #1, an older toddler, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. 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 record for child #1 contains a current health report. The operator will 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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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed on a shelf in the closet in the school-age room accessible to children in care: Clorox Wipes, Lysol Disinfectant, Scrubbing Bubbles and Windex. 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 cleaning materials were moved to an area inaccessible to children. A child proof cover will be used on the closet and a sign will be hung on the door to remind staff to leave the cover in place at all times. All cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. 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.) To bring files current I will get the state forms filled out for the children and add to their files. I will only accept and use the health report forms provided by the state. |
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| 2019-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health health assessment for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I will only accept and use the health assessment form provided by the state. To bring files current I will get state forms filled out for staff and add to their files. |
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| 2019-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2, who was identified as an aide, did include verification of a high school diploma or GED. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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.) Before staff person is put in to service I will make sure documentation is in file.To fix the record to being current will get documentation of education put in file. |
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| 2018-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the preschool/school-age group space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Now and in the future, the written plan of daily activities will be posted in all group spaces. |
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| 2018-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #1 and #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Now and in the future, an adult health assessment will include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2018-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were no written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants in care obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Now and in the future, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant will be obtained from the parent. |
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| 2018-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were loose fitting sheets observed in cribs, posing a suffocation risk to infants in care. 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.) Now and in the future, all cribs used by infants will have fitted sheets and conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.. |
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| 2017-06-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A sharp metal tie was sticking out of the chain link fence surrounding the outdoor play space, accessible and potentially hazardous to children in care. 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 metal tie was removed at the time of the inspection and all ties were later removed and replaced with zip ties. In the future outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2017-06-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was only one handwashing sign posted between the sink and the toilet in the bathroom located in the Toddler Room. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Signs were posted at the toilet and the sink in the bathroom located in the Toddler Room. In the future, a handwashing sign will be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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| 2017-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the back school-age/nap room, a book shelf with several exposed screw heads. Observed in the preschool room a red seat cushion with exposed foam and a splintering edge on a wooden block box. 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.) All items were repaired or removed from the child care spaces. Staff to continue to monitor the toys and equipment to make sure they remain in good repair. |
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| 2017-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, did not contain the address of the release person. 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 address of the release person was obtained and placed in the file of child #1. Addresses of the release person will be obtained at the time of admission. |
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| 2017-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an original incident report in the facility's accident file. Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child`s file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Incident report was copied and the original given to the parent. The operator to give the parent the original incident report on the day of the incident in the future. |
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