Little Big Steps Preschool & Child Care Elc Inc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/13/2025 observed that the outdoor protective surface covering located in the outside play space does not have verification that the protective surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The director could not provide the ASTM Playground paperwork for poured-rubber surfacing. Provider was previously cited on 12/9/2025. Documentation has not been received by due date of 12/22/2025. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will provide inspector with original estimate for turf installation with receipt of payment to confirm that it was installed. |
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| 2026-01-06 | 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 1/6/2026 observed staff person #1's health assessment stated yes for question #2 for having a communicable disease. Corrected 1/9/26. Observed staff person #2's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases /the results of that examination and 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.) Staff member will get another physical completed to update the error made by the physician. Physical will be sent to inspector for verification. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Renewal | 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 renewal inspection conducted on 1/6/2026 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility. Staff person #1's file included a foreign diploma that was sent for evaluation but the result has not been received. 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.) Staff member has applied for degree evaluation. Once received it will be forward to Inspector for verification. Staff person #1 will be suspended until the degree evaluation is received. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/13/2025 observed that the outdoor protective surface covering located in the outside play space does not have verification that the protective surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The director could not provide the ASTM Playground paperwork for poured-rubber surfacing. Provider was previously cited on 10/16/2025. Documentation has not been received by due date of 10/26/2025. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the turf installers write a letter stating what is underneath the turf, the heigh-fall measurements, and how they laid it down. |
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| 2025-10-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/13/2025 observed that the outdoor protective surface covering located in the outside play space does not have verification that the protective surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The director could not provide the ASTM Playground paperwork for poured-rubber surfacing. Provider was previously cited on 10/1/2025. Documentation has not been received by due date of 10/13/2025. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the company who installed our turf on the play yard confirm there is a protective surfacing that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/28/25 it was determined that facility person #1 disclosed on a public social media platform that a child was enrolled and was currently physically at the facility at that time. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have reviewed the Confidentiality Policy with the staff member involved and also with the entire staff as a precaution. |
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| 2025-08-13 | Incident Investigation | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 8/13/2025 observed that the outdoor protective surface covering located in the outside play space does not have verification that the protective surface covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The director could not provide the ASTM Playground paperwork for poured-rubber surfacing. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will get a professional turf company out to the facility to review to protective surface to make sure it makes requirements. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.115(a)(5) - Staff:child ratios while swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(5) Description: Staff:child ratios while swimming Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/20/2025 observed 4 staff to 12 young toddlers in the parking lot in the back of the building next to the fenced in outside play space in a five in one inflatable bounce castle that includes a climbing wall, trampoline, water gun, water pool, and a slide that goes into the water pool. The youngest child in the group was age 2. Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8. Tiered LIS 1. The required staff:child swimming/wading ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must develop a swimming/wading supervision policy, that includes a plan of action to remain in compliance with swimming/wading staff:child ratios. 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 swimming/wading supervision policy. All staff will sign off on the swimming/wading supervision policy stating they understand it. This will be placed in each individual file. The operator will provide a date for when this policy will be completed and reviewed with staff. 3. The legal entity must have all staff watch the vodcast "Swimming, Wading, Water Activity Provider Training" provided by OCDEL. The legal entity must review the vodcast information with staff and have them sign off on the vodcast stating they understand it. This will be placed in each individual file. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be when all staff watch the vodcast and sign off that they understand it. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Staff will maintain swimming ratios at all times. Staff removed children from water/swim play and went inside their rooms. Corrected 6/20/2025 2. Director will implement a swimming supervision policy. New policy will be sent to OCDEL for approval. Then will be reviewed with staff. Date policy was reviewed with staff 8/6/2025. 3. Staff will watch vodcast "Swimming, Wading, Water Activity Provider Training" Date completed 8/6/2025. |
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| 2025-02-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction date provider included on plan of correction was 2/10/2025 but verification of completion was not provided on 2/12/2025. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete CPR training by end of the February. Staff will not be working until completed. |
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| 2025-02-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 2/12/2025 observed that the Pre-K room was out of compliance with ratio. There were two staff observed with eighteen children with the youngest child being 8 months old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must develop a supervision policy, that includes a plan of action to remain in compliance with staff:child ratios when there is an emergency situation. 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.) We will add another staff member on the schedule to help maintain ratios. We will come up with a supervision plan to be put in place if staff calls off or is running late. This supervision plan will be emailed to inspector once completed. |
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| 2025-02-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 2/12/2025 observed that the Pre-K room was out of compliance with ratio. There were two staff observed with eighteen children with the youngest child being 8 months old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will add another staff member on the schedule to help maintain ratios. We will come up with a supervision plan to be put in place if staff calls off or is running late. This supervision plan will be emailed to inspector once completed. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be signed up for a pediatric first aid and CPR course as soon as possible with a designated company. Staff will complete CPR training by end of the February. Staff will not be working until completed. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed the windows in the infant, young toddler 2, and pre-k rooms were not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will remove handles on all second story floor windows to ensure they cannot open. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed the first aid kit in the preschool 1 room did not include sterile gauze pads. Corrected on site 1/22/2025. 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.) Gauzed pads were placed immediately into the first aid-kid in front of inspector. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed stained ceiling tiles in the preschool 1 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.) Ceiling tiles were inspected by plumber for leakage/mold. None was found. Ceiling tile will be cleaned and painted, if not able to do so, we will replace. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 observed damaged paint in the bathrooms in the preschool 1 room and preschool 2 room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paint will be newly painted and refreshed. |
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| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 observed the rest equipment in in the Young Toddler 2 room and Preschool 2 room were not 2 feet apart during nap time. 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.) Make sure all cots are 2 feet apart on at least 3 sides. |
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| 2024-10-11 | 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 inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 observed the staff in the Pre-K room could not name which specific children they were assigned the responsibility for supervision. Staff person #1 named 5 children, staff person #2 named 6 children and staff person #3 named 5 children she was responsible for out of the 21 children present leaving 5 children unaccounted for. 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 arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Remind staff to group kids upon stating the day. Training on supervision and ratio was taken by staff. |
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| 2024-10-11 | 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 inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 observed the staff in the Pre-K room could not name which specific children they were assigned the responsibility for supervision. Staff person #1 named 5 children, staff person #2 named 6 children and staff person #3 named 5 children she was responsible for out of the 21 children present leaving 5 children unaccounted for. 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.) Make sure staff knows who they are responsible at the start of shift. |
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| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 observed staff person #1, #2 and #3 were providing supervision in the Pre-K room without being supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure the correct staff is present in the room at all times. |
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| 2024-10-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/11/2024 observed 2 staff with 21 children with the youngest being age 4 in the Pre-K room. 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of one hour of training regarding staff: child ratios. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A third staff member will be placed in the classroom when attendance is over 20. |
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| 2024-10-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/11/2024 observed 2 staff with 21 children with the youngest being age 4 in the Pre-K room. 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure a third teacher is placed in classroom. We are also taking a state mandated supervision and ratio training. |
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| 2024-04-02 | 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: Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Mandated Reporter, and 10 Hour health and safety. Staff # 1 is still within their 90 days of initial employement. 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 person # 1 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 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.) We will have staff person #1 with a co-teacher at all times until she is CPR & First Aid Certified and has all required trainings completed. |
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| 2024-04-02 | 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: Staff person # 2 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(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2 will have until 4/23/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 2 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 # 2, staff person # 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 Person #2 will be with qualified co-teacher until CPR and First aid trainings are completed. |
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| 2024-01-29 | 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: Cert rep observed a wooden play kitchen that had a chipped door which exposed rough wood in the Preschool 1 classroom. There were also torn edges on the climbing mats in the indoor play area. 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.) Kitchen will be taped over on the rough edges. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 started on 9/18/23, there is not a valid health assessment on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will request a current copy of child #1 physical for their file. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Cert rep observed diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in unlocked cabinets in the older toddler and infant classrooms. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cabinet will be locked with child-proof lock. |
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| 2024-01-29 | 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 person # 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and CPR. 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 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 person(s) 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 member will not be left unattended or caring for children alone until their Pediatric First ai and CPR training is complete. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(4) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 4/15/23 and was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service. The health assessment did not include an assessment of their ability to provide child care. There is no health assessment on file for staff # 5. 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. 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.) Have staff member get a new updated health assessment. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: There are no written non family references on file for staff person # 4. 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.) Have staff member provide written non-family references for their files. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The FBI clearance on file for staff # 2 (see code sheet for DOH) is a department of education clearance, therefore is not valid. The NSOR certificate for staff person # 3 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 12/20/23, and was requested on 12/19/23, which was after their start date. Staff person # 6 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have a valid FBI clearance or proof it was requested prior to their start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff persons # 2 and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all valid clearances are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will re-apply for their FBI clearance immediately and will be removed from the classroom until the clearance is returned to them. Staff person #6 will re-apply correctly for their FBI clearance immediately and will be removed from the classroom until the clearance is returned to them. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 7 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The certificate of training is dated 1/16/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff's mandated reporter is now completed in their file. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler classroom, cert rep observed cleaning wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the diaper changing table. 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.) Remove wipes that were in reach of children and placed up on top of cabinets outside of child's reach during the inspection. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: The water in the upstairs sinks in the classrooms and bathrooms was 116 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will adjust the temperature on the hot water heater. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There are water stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool 2 classroom. 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.) We will check for any other issues and either paint or replace the ceiling tile in the classroom. |
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| 2024-01-29 | 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 test logs held on 12/1/23 and 1/2/24. 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.) I ran the test the day of inspection to maintain the required time for log. |
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| 2023-10-02 | 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: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10 hour Health and Safety Basics. 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 will have until 10/18/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 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 # 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.) We plan to have Staff person #1 complete the required 10 hour health and safety basic training within the next few days. Staff person #1 will be supervised by another staff member until trainings are completed. |
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| 2023-10-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person # 1 will have until 10/18/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 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 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.) We will have staff person #1 completed the mandated reporter training within the next few days. Staff person #1 will always be supervised by another staff member until training is completed. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 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: The diaper changing pad in the blue room has a tear that exposes the material making it unable to be properly sanitized. 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.) Operator will order a new changing pad to replace the one that is torn. |
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| 2023-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cots in the preschool and young toddler classrooms were not labeled for use of a specific child. 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.) Cots were numbered and a corresponding list was hung in the preschool classroom and young toddler classroom. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 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: Staff person # 13 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 13 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandate Reporter, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and Get Started with Center-Based Care -- Revised 2022. 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 person # 13 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #13, staff person #13 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 # 13 will complete the missing pre-service training and remain supervised until it is complete. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 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 persons # 4, 12, and 13 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire) did not provide a health assessment or TB screening at the time of hire. More than 24 months passed between health assessment forms for staff person # 3; health forms are dated 11/9/2020 and 3/7/2023. 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 # 3 has a valid health form on file. Staff persons # 4, 12, and 13 will provide their initial health form and TB test results. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 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 non family reference on file for staff person # 12. There are no written non family references on file for staff person # 13, 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 operator will have staff persons # 12 and 13 provide the missing references. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 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: Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 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, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 4/18/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 have all completed the 1 hour update to the health and safety training. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 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: Staff person # 12 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care -- Revised 2022 Correction Required: Staff person #12 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #12 will have until 4/18/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #12 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 #12, staff person #12 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 # 12 will be supervised until the training is complete. |
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| 2023-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person# 14 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person # 14 will have until 4/18/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 14 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person # 14, staff person # 14 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 # 14 will take the correct mandated reporter training. |
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| 2023-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, children were observed to be receiving care in unmeasured space. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will not receive care in unlicensed space. Certification measured the new classrooms. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 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 stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the children in the young toddler classroom. 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 cabinet was locked during the inspection. |
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| 2023-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool classroom was kept in a cubby accessible to the children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit was moved during the inspection. |
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| 2023-03-17 | 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 logged since the last inspection on 11/21/22. Fire alarm test logs are dated 11/25/22, 12/28/22, and 1/25/23. 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.) Fire alarms were tested and working properly on 4/3/23 during the inspection. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cots in the young toddler classroom were not labeled for individual use. 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.) Staff will number each cot and create a chart to assign each child a number. The chart will be hung in the classroom for daily reference. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: There is no agreement on file for child # 2. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement will be completed for child # 1. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not include the addresses for the release persons listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will have the mother provide the address for the release persons. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 started on 8/30/22. As of 11/21/22, the parent has not yet provided a copy of the child's heatlh asseessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will provide a health assessment immediately. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 started at the facility on 8/30/22. As of 11/21/22, there is no immunization report on file. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 3 will not be permitted to attend child care until the immunization record is on file. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1, start date 10/4/22, has an initial health assessment dated 11/4/22. More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 2. Health assessments are dated 10/10/18 and 8/30/21. Staff person # 4, start date 8/26/22, does not have an initial health assessment on file. Staff person # 5, start date 8/31/22, does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file. Staff person # 8, start date 9/6/22, does not have an initial health assessment or TB test 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 persons # 1 and 2 have valid health assessments on file. Staff persons # 4, 5, and 6 will provide a health assessment and TB test result for their file |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 started on 8/30/22. There is no written consent for the administration of minor first aid or emergency medical procedures on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will provide written consent for the administration of minor first aid and emergency medical care. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: There is no proof of education and/or experience prior to service at the facility on file for staff persons # 1, 3, and 5. 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 # 1, 3, and 5 will provide proof of education and experience to the director. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: There are no written nonfamily references on file for staff person # 1 and 4. there is only one written nonfamily reference on file for staff persons # 5 and 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.) Staff persons 1 and 4 will provide two written nonfamily references and staff persons 5 and 6 will provide one written nonfamily reference. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1, hired 10/4/22, has a state police clearance dated 11/2/22, child abuse clearance dated 11/7/22, FBI dated 11/5/22, and NSOR dated 10/28/22. Staff person # 2, hired 10/13/18, does not have a valid state police clearance; there is only a receipt that shows it was requested. Staff person # 3, received their state police clearance on 10/21/22, 90 days after their start date of 8/22/22. Staff person # 5 does not have a valid FBI clearance or NSOR certificate on file. There is no proof that either has been requested. Staff person # 7 was hired 2/7/22, there is no valid state police clearance or FBI clearance on file. Staff person # 8 started on 9/6/22, the NSOR was requested on 10/28/22 and results have not yet been received. Staff # 8 also lived out of PA within the last 5 years and does not have out of state clearances on file or proof that they were requested. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Persons # 5, 7, and 8 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 # 1 and 3 have valid clearances on file. Staff person # 2 will not work in a childcare position until their state police clearance is returned. Staff # 5 will not work in a childcare position until their FBI clearance and NSOR verification is returned. Staff # 7 will not work in a childcare position until their state police and FBI clearance is returned. Staff # 8 will not work in a childcare position until their NSOR verification and out of state clearances are returned. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1, hired 10/4/22, has a state police clearance dated 11/2/22, child abuse clearance dated 11/7/22, FBI dated 11/5/22, and NSOR dated 10/28/22. Staff person # 2, hired 10/13/18, does not have a valid state police clearance; there is only a receipt that shows it was requested. Staff person # 3, received their state police clearance on 10/21/22, 90 days after their start date of 8/22/22. Staff person # 5 does not have a valid FBI clearance or NSOR certificate on file. There is no proof that either has been requested. Staff person # 7 was hired 2/7/22, there is no valid state police clearance or FBI clearance on file. Staff person # 8 started on 9/6/22, the NSOR was requested on 10/28/22 and results have not yet been received. Staff # 8 also lived out of PA within the last 5 years and does not have out of state clearances on file or proof that they were requested. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The legal entity will contact the regional office at 1-800-222-2108 to register themselves and the director for the existing provider orientation scheduled 2/22/23. Both will attend the orientation on 2/22/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity and the director will attend the existing provider orientation on 2/22/23. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A container of Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on the changing table in the infant classroom. 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 container of Clorox wipes was moved to an area out of reach of children. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There is no hand washing sign posted in any of the facility restrooms or sinks. 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.) Hand washing signs were printed during the inspection and will be laminated and hung in all required areas of the facility. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: There is no refrigerator at the facility. 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.) A refrigerator was purchased and scheduled to be delivered on 8/3/2022. The delivery was delayed by the company to 8/5/22. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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 director will revise the emergency plan to add special accommodations for infants and toddlers. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and keep proof that it was send at the facility. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 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: Facility does not have proof of purchase for the smoke detectors at the facility. 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 smoke detectors were purchased in May 2022. Director will write an attestation stating this and keep it at the facility. |
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