Description: Little Blessings Early Learning Center is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 93 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Continued deficiencies: Facility person #1's record does not include acceptable verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility Person #1 has been removed from a child care position and will only be used in the kitchen and/or office and will only return to a child care position once acceptable proof of education has been received and is in her file. All staff persons record shall include acceptable verification of education in the form of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the educational entity prior to initial employment. |
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| 2020-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/22/2020 there was evidence of infestation of rodents in the facility as mouse droppings were observed throughout both buildings used for child care (2nd floor back room behind white trash can by sink and in the bottom left hand cupboard at the sink/ 2nd floor hallway in the bottom of a supply cabinet/ 3rd floor, back room in a cupboard underneath the sink and the bottom of a pantry where 2 boxes of tortilla chips were being stored/ 3rd floor, front room in a cupboard underneath the sink and in two drawers/ Landing behind a closed, unlocked door on the 3rd floor leading to the 2nd floor, front room / School-age building in a drawer of the metal desk). Continued deficiencies: On 10/29/2020 evidence of fresh mouse droppings were observed in the utensil drawer and in the cupboard underneath the sink in the 3rd floor, front room. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The mouse droppings in the drawer and in the cupboard underneath the sink in the 3rd floor, front room were cleaned and removed. We have contacted Sudden Death Pest Control and they came on November 11th and exterminated the entire building including the basement. We have contracted them to come once a month, and as needed in order to get ride of the problem. |
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| 2020-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the infant room a cord was hanging loosely from a tv mounted to the wall above a Pack 'N Play, two areas of the carpet portion of the floor had sharp, exposed prongs and there was a chipped outlet cover. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the room in between the lobby and infant room two corners of the carpet area had exposed prongs. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the second floor, front room the cupboard below the sink was very dirty, including dead insects, the bottom drawer of the sink area was dirty. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the third floor, back room a portable air conditioner was dirty, drawers at the sink were dirty, there are water stains on the ceiling in the back corner of the room by the camera, and a drawer in the pantry was dirty with food particles. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the third floor, front room the end of a metal carpet transition strip near the cubbies was sticking up, the cubbies were dirty, the white wall behind the door was dirty and splattered with food, there are water stains on the ceiling in the corner by the window and around the roof access, and the carpet at the floor vent was fraying. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the school-age building there was hole in the floor where utility sink pipes go down through the floor, an outlet cover was not flush with the wall, sections of baseboard that are loose and pulling away from the wall, and the utility sink and wall behind the sink were dirty. It was observed on 9/22/2020 the wooden fire escape located at the back of the main building had a loose bottom step on the third flight of stairs, there were multiple area of splintering, rotting railings with screws exposed, there were shards of glass on one of the landings and a cigarette lighter laying on one of the landings. It was observed on 9/22/2020 the outdoor play area was littered with chunks of broken concrete and rocks, sharp rebar rods are protruding from the top of a concrete slab, and wooden boards along the bottom of the kitchen and school-age building were rotting and splintering. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in multiple classrooms free standing fire extinguishers were being stored on top of shelving units, creating a fall hazard. Continued deficiencies: It was observed on 10/29/2020 in the 3rd floor, front room there were fresh water stains on the ceiling in the corner by the window. Water was also observed to be dripping from the window casing and puddling on the windowsill. It was observed on 10/29/2020 in the 3rd floor, back room there are water stains on the ceiling in the back corner of the room by the camera. 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 water stains on the ceiling have been repaired. The ceilings will be kept in good repair at all times. We have contracted Mighty Oaks Roofing. They will be coming to repair the roof . They will be giving us a 20 year manufacture warranty that we won't have anymore roof leaks. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/22/2020 play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children were not provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use in the second floor, front room. Four children ages 3 - 5 years were observed in the room with 9 toys items that are developmentally appropriate for a toddler and two toy kitchens with a small variety of play food and accessories. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The children have been moved to the third floor to the preschool room which is the proper age group for the children. The play equipment and materials are appropriate to the developmental needs of the 3-5 year olds. The children have been provided with sufficient amount and variety to preclude long wails for use. Future toys and equipment in the room will be developmentally appropriate and be in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long wait times. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the third floor, back room the white kitchen set was dirty and the plastic knob on the red kitchen set was not in good repair. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the third floor, front room the changing pad had a dirty, cloth cover over it and a red and yellow toy dump truck's bed was dirty. 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.) In the third floor, back room the white kitchen set was dirty and the plastic knob on the red kitchen set was not in good repair. The kitchen set will be removed. In the third floor, front room the changing pad will be replaced with a new one. All toys were cleaned and disinfected. In the future toys , play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free form rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the infant room a plastic bag was on a shelf that was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the room in between the lobby and infant room multiple plastic bags are being stored in cubbies that are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) In the infant room the plastic bag that was on the shelf was removed. To make sure that it is not accessible to children. The bags in the cubbies will be removed. To make sure that it is not accessible to children that are still placing objects in their mouths. In order to make sure this doesnt happen again . I will be talking to staff to make sure that they understand that they cannot store plastic bags around children. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the third floor, back room a school-aged child who was participating in virtual learning for school was sitting at a table that was not appropriate for the child's size or age. The child was observed to be hunched over and her knees could not fit underneath the table. It was observed on 9/22/2020 in the second floor, back room a cubbie shelving unit was very unstable. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) In the third floor, back room the tables have been raised so that they are an appropriate height for the children. In the future we will ensure that tables are the right height for the age group that the room is serving. In the second floor, back room the cubby was bolted to the wall to ensure that it does not move. In the future the furniture will be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size and special needs. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/22/2020 the rest equipment in the infant room and in the second floor, front room was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Staff person #1 and staff person #3 could not answer if the rest equipment was only being used by the same child each time. 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.) In the infant room all playpens have been labeled and the playpen list posted on the wall. Every child has their own assigned play pin. We will ensure that we make sure that every individual child has clean , age-appropriate rest equipment will 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 each child and used only by the specified. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/22/2020 the thermometer in the infant room refrigerator was not operating properly and read 65 degreed F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The refrigerator in the infant room was replaced. I will be purchasing a new thermostat by putting in the fridge. We will ensure that we have an operable clean fridge with a working thermometer to store potentially hazardous foods. The fridge shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/5/2020 at approximately 1pm staff person #5 sent a school-age child to the lobby area for departure. The child walked from the 3rd floor, back room to the lobby area unsupervised. It was observed on 10/5/2020 at approximately 1:10pm staff person #1 walked out of the infant room and around the corner into the room in between the infant room and lobby area to retrieve a pacifier out of a child's stroller leaving 3 infants unsupervised for less than 1 minute. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I have addressed the importance of supervising the children and ensuring that they are supervised at all times. I have told my staff that if a parent is there for pick up the staff person will have to bring her entire class down if there isnt a staff person available to bring them downstairs. I have told my teacher in the infant room to ensure that they bring everything they need to their room in the morning if they need something from another room that they must either call someone on the intercom to see if someone can come to them or call a person from management to be able to retrieve what they need or to stand in there room. In the future we will ensure that children are being supervised at all times by making sure that the staff person either has another staff person go to their room or by taking the children with them. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: When interviewed on 9/22/2020 staff person #2 and staff person #3 stated they are not taking the children out doors on a daily basis, weather permitting. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I have spoken to my staff and I discussed with them when to take out the children to ensure we have enough supervision and are in ratio. In the future we will ensure that we take the children out daily weather permitting. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 and child #2 does not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The agreement for child #1 and child #2 will be corrected. I will be contacting the parents and obtaining the correct admission dates. I will ensure that the agreement has the child's admission date, date of application, the admission date and the withdrawal date of the child. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child # 1 and child #4 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information for child # 3 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Emergency contact information for child #1, child #3 and child #4 I will be contacting the parent to obtain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. I will ensure that the emergency contact has the name m address and telephone number of the childs physical or source of medical care. If they do not have one I will make sure to list that. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #4 does not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the work address and home and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for child #2 does not include the home telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for child #3 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Emergency contact information for child#4 I will be contacting the parent to obtain home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for child #1 I will be contacting the parent to obtain a work address and home and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency cont information for child#2 I will be contacting the parent to obtain the home telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for child#3 I will be contacting the parent to obtain the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. In the future I will ensure to get home, work phone numbers and addresses if they do not have one. I will ensure to list that on the application. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #4 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Emergency contact information for child #4 I will be contacting the parent to obtain the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. I will make sure that parents do not leave this area blank. I will make sure that it is filled out completely or if they do not want anyone but themselves to pick up their child I will make sure to list that. |
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