Little Ducklings Academy
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #4 and child #5 did not include a child service report documenting child's growth and development. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete child service reports. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete fee agreement |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include the address for child's physician. 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.) Update emergency contact form |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the release persons designated by the parent. 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.) Parent updated emergency contact form |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 were not reviewed/updated within a 6-month time period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Student parents completed updated forms to facility, |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 did not include a tuberculosis screening. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff received updated TB shot and return results back to staff |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include verification of experience or 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.) Staff misplace diploma when needing a copy for second job. Staff ordered and replaced new diploma |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete 12 hours of annual training. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not include a DHS FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 must be removed from a childcare position at the facility. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the first aid kit observed in the indoor play space did not include soap. 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.) Place soap in first aid kit. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the annual fire report provided was expired. Report reviewed was dated 5/6/24. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire professional visit the facility. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #3 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider signed required document. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #3 and child #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreement was updated. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreement was updated. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #3 and child #4 did not specify the date of child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreement was updated. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #1 did not include the name of child's physician. 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.) Parent updated information on emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated information on emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #1 did not include address and telephone number for release person(s). The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include address for release person(s). The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include address for release person(s). The emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not specify any release person(s). The emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 did not include address for release person(s). 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.) Parent updated information on emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the file reviewed for child #4 did not include an initial health report. 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain health report from family. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the file reviewed for child #5 did not include immunization records in accordance with the recommendations of the AICP. 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.) Provider will obtain immunization records from parent. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/26/24 staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not ensure that child's hands were washed before meal. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider washed children's hands when reminded of regulation. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) - Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include initial tuberculin skin test, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 no longer employed. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not observed washing their hands before meals. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff washed hands when reminded of regulation. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.163(a)(3) - Fruit/vegetable | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.163(a)(3) Description: Fruit/vegetable Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the lunch prepared for children at the facility did not include at least one fruit. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one fruit or vegetable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fruit will be served with lunch. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the provider was unable to produce documentation of annual emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency drill was conducted with staff. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the facility's emergency plan was not posted. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was printed and posted. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 (see code sheet) did not include child abuse clearance. Furthermore, staff person #1 was observed working alone with (5) children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff person #1 cannot work in a childcare capacity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 must be removed from childcare capacity by close of business. Staff person #1 is no longer employed. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 provider was unable to produce documentation confirming that fire drills were conducted every 60days. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill was conducted with staff. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Initial review | 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 05/01/24 provider did not have a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome. 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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider created written policy to address shaken baby syndrome. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Initial review | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 05/01/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain emergency plan training at time of initial hire. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed emergency plan training. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Initial review | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 05/01/24 provider was unable to test fire detection system and did not provide documentation from fire safety professional that system was tested and operable. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection systems were tested by fire safety professional. |
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