Description: LITTLE DREAMERS DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in SOMERSET PA, with a maximum capacity of 71 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, an infant, did not contain a vaccination record documenting the child's updated 6 month immunizations. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator to obtain an updated vaccination record for child #1. The operator to monitor the child files and obtain updated vaccination records whenever the children receive their immunizations. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, contained the NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 45 days after the first day working in a child care position. Observed staff file #2, contained documentation of the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was dated more than 90 days after the first day working in a child care position. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 and #2 have all CPSL required clearances/verifications and trainings at this time. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will ensure that all clearances and trainings fall within the CPSL and Chapter 3490 regulations and ensure that all staff have the correct clearances and trainings at all times. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #3, did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will provide documentation of child care experience. The operator will ensure that the correct documentation is present in all staff files. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 bottles of shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the preschool room's locked art and craft cabinet. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shaving cream was removed from the center and the operator will ensure that all materials moving forward are nontoxic. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed heavy shelf/tables in the toddler and the preschool rooms which were not securely anchored. Observed a detached interior shelf in a cabinet in the school age room. Observed a heavy copier which was not securely anchored on a low preschool shelf. 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.) Tables will be securely anchored to the wall to ensure they are unable to be pulled over. Shelf was fixed. Copier is secured to the table to ensure it is unable to be pulled/pushed off table. Furniture will be maintained and safe. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have written updated infant feeding schedules from the parents as the infants meal amounts, food, and needs change. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center already obtains infant feeding schedule from parents. Staff updates schedules on board in classroom as parents change. Staff will ensure that they are updated on originals in binder. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed several loose sheets on the pack n play bottoms which are used as infant rest equipment creating an increased risk of SIDS. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will send home any sheets that do not fit properly and ensure that all sheets are tight fitting and do not pose a risk of SIDS. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 contained documentation of training in the emergency plan was completed more than 2 months after the initial start in a child care position. Observed staff #3 and #4 contained annual training in the emergency plan which was completed more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff listed have current valid emergency plan training. Center will ensure that all staff receives training in the emergency plan upon hire and at the time the plan is updated, not exceeding a year. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1) - Bachelor's | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of an applicable degree in the human services field of study. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained a transcript that clearly shows the classes and degree earned. Moving forward, the center will ensure that all necessary documentation is obtained and present in files. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(3) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 1 year of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 no longer works for Little Dreamers. However, moving forward, center will ensure that all files are complete and have the necessary documentation. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a missing ceiling tile in the children's bathroom. 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 tile will be moved back into original position to ensure it is free from visible hazards and building surfaces will continue to be monitored. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose faucet in the school age bathroom. Observed a detached toilet paper holder in the children's bathroom. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Faucets and toilet paper holders will be secured to ensured they are in good repair. Fixtures will continue to be maintained. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.162(b) - Parents may provide | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation and review of the parent handbook, it was determined that parents are to provide the children's lunch and afternoon snack and on one occassion the preschool teacher gave a child water with their lunch instead of the 20 ounce soda provided by the parent. Correction Required: Meals and snacks may be provided by the parent, upon agreement between the parent and the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all staff will ensure that all children are offered/provided the food/drink that the parent sends in on a daily basis. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the toddler room 2 staff and 12 young toddlers. Staff #1 stated she was responsible for a group of 6 young toddlers. Staff #2 stated she was responsible for a group of 6 young toddlers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff to child ratios will be maintained at all times. Ensure that everyday each classroom is covered with the appropriate number of staff. I have put out an ad to seek a substitute staff member to cover call-offs or days requested off. |
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| 2018-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an unlocked low drawer on a microwave stand in the toddler room contained several small pen/marker caps which have a diameter of less than 1 inch, accessible to the toddlers receiving care in the room. . 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.) Obtained a child-proof lock to adhere to the drawer. The lock is secure and no child is able to access any of the materials inside. Moving forward, all staff will ensure the drawer is locked at all time. |
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