Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(b) - No bed linens alone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(b) Description: No bed linens alone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 children were observed sleeping on blankets during naptime. Correction Required: Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Age-appropriate rest equipment was provided to children |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the refrigerator located in the infant room did not contain a thermometer. 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 thermometer was places in the refrigerator |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old. Staff person #5 did not have an initial health assessment prior to working in childcare setting. 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. 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.) Health assessment for staff # 1 and # 5 was added to their files. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(2) Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain child's date of admission. Correction Required: 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.) Date of admission was added to child #1 and #2 file |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2, #3 and #4 have completed 12 hours annual training |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the first aid/cpr certification reviewed for staff person #2 was online only which is not accepted. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CPR/First Aid certification was added to staff #2 file |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 staff person #5 was observed working with children without PA criminal clearance, NSOR, PA child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, mandated reporter training or disclosure statement. No receipts on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The only acceptable plan of correction is for staff person #5 to be removed from a childcare position at the facility. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 02/26/26 toxins were observed under sink in infant classroom. Cabinet was unlocked and accessible to children. 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.) A lock was placed in the cabinet. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the water temperature in bathroom exceeded 110° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hot water temperature was adjusted not to exceed 110F |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 indoor room temperature in infant room was 64° F. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Heat switch was turned off. Heat switch was turned back on. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the first aid kit reviewed in PreK room was located in area accessible to 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.) First aid kit was placed in area inaccessible to children |
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| 2025-11-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.106(a)/3270.106(b) - Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.106(b) Description: Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 it was confirmed that when classrooms were merged due to flooding on 10/30/25, children were laying on the floor without proper rest equipment. 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. Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children were provided with rest equipment. |
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| 2025-11-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 11/04/25 contractors were observed at the facility working on building damages caused by leaking and flooding. 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.) on 11/04/2025 contractors were cleaning the classrooms. All repairs were done after hours and over the weekend. The classrooms were closed to staff and children. |
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| 2025-11-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.62(a) - Large muscle space provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(a) Description: Large muscle space provided Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 outdoor play space was unable to be utilized due to contractors completing work in classrooms. Debris removed from classrooms was observed being stored in outdoor play space. A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outdoor play space was able to be utilized. All debris have been removed from outdoor play space. |
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| 2025-11-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 11/04/25 it was confirmed that facility sustained significant leaking causing water damage to floors, walls, ceiling and other surfaces. 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 facility had a leak on 10/30/2025. repairs were completed on 11/05/2025. no leak or water damage was observed since the repairs were completed. |
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| 2025-11-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 the back exit to the facility was observed obstructed and inaccessible. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The back exit of the facility was unobstructed and accessible. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 9/11/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 included a NSOR certificate more than 60 months old. NSOR certificate was dated 1/9/20. File also did not include mandated reporter training. Correction Required: 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.) The only acceptable plan is for staff person #1 to be removed from childcare position. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 05/28/25 children were observed watching television and running around the classroom. Children were not participating in daily activities that promote development of skills. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A training was completed on classroom management. A speaker was placed in the classroom for music and movement so tv will no longer be used for that. An activity is now being done with the children daily. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 05/28/25 it was confirmed that there was a leak in the older toddler classroom, preschool classroom and front office. Ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage and visible buckling. 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 roof was fixed on 5/14/25. The tiles were replaced on 5/29/25. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a child service report. Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports for children #1, #2 and #3 were completed. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 staff person #1 was observed not washing child's hands after being diapered. 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.) Staff person #1 was trained once more on proper diaper change procedures. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 unlabeled bottles were observed in young toddler classroom. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 2/20/25 the bottles were all labeled using masking tape. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 the emergency drill reviewed was not conducted annually. Documentation reviewed was dated 03/21/23. 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.) An emergency drill was conducted on 02/11/2025. The information was misplaced on the emergency drill binder. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 emergency numbers were not posted by telephone in the facility. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency numbers were placed by telephone on 02/20/2025. |
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| 2025-02-20 | 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 on 02/20/25 the first aid kit observed in the young toddler classroom did not contain tweezers. 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.) Tweezers were placed on first aid kit on 02/20/2025. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 there was a portable space heater observed in the school age classroom. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Portable heater was removed from childcare space during the inspection. |
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| 2025-02-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 02/07/25 it was confirmed that child #1 was unsupervised by staff and ran out of assigned classroom into the adjacent classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A gate was added between two classrooms to prevent any children from leaving unsupervised. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, there were 12 children present in the two-year-old classroom with staff person # 3 and # 4. Upon request of the children's names in each staff persons group, staff person # 3 named six children in her group and staff person # 4 stated she wasn't sure of the children in her group since the group has changed. 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.) Primary care group posters were placed in every classroom. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: On May 17, 2024, during the complaint investigation, it was found that staff person # 1 used harsh, demeaning and abusive language towards a child, when calling a child a bitch. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A meeting was conducted between administration and staff person #1 to discuss the use of demanding/abusive language in the presence of children. |
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| 2024-05-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On May 17, 2024, the complaint investigation, there were six children present in the back toddler childcare space with staff person # 2. (The youngest child in the group was a one-year-old young toddler age child.) There were eleven children present in the older toddler classroom with staff person # 3 and # 4 (the youngest child in the group was a two-year-old young toddler aged child.) Staff person # 4 left the group to retrieve items from another classroom leaving staff person # 3 alone with the eleven children) 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 members are aware to always help from other staff members when needed to step out of the classroom. A staff meeting was conducted on 06/07/2024 to discuss staff:child ratios. |
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| 2024-05-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, a written feeding schedule obtained from the parent was not present or able to be produced upon request for two infant children enrolled and present at the facility. 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.) Written infant feeding schedules were posted on each infants crib. |
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| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the CPR Certification reviewed for staff person # 1 and # 2 was not acceptable. (The CPR training was from the National CPR Foundation which is an all-online training). Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CPR certification class is scheduled for 06/13/2024. |
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| 2024-05-06 | 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: On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that staff person # 3 completed the 10-hour health and safety topics training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #3 completed 10 hour health and safety training on 10/03/2021 and updated health and safety 2022 on 06/05/2024. |
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| 2024-05-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, a director was not employed at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Staff person # 1 was identified as the Director but is assigned as a Department of Education Certified classroom teacher. The hours given for staff person # 1 being employed in a director capacity was Monday to Friday 8 am-9am and 4pm- 6pm, which is (15 hours per week) Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new director was hired on 05/28/2024. |
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| 2024-05-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.35(d) - Director only 45 children enrolled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(d) Description: Director only 45 children enrolled Noncompliance Area: On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, staff person # 1 who was identified as the Director was functioning as a Kindergarten classroom teacher and assigned to a Kindergarten classroom at the time of the inspection. There were 48 children present at the facility at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new director was hired on 05/28/2024. |
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| 2024-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 the refrigerator located outside of the 1's classroom did not have operable thermometer. 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.) Provider placed thermometer in the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-02-27 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain completion of PA required 10hr health and safety training within 90 days of the days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete 10hr Health and Safety training. |
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| 2024-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 cleaning materials were observed in the PreK and 2's classroom bathroom in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. 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.) Provider removed cleaning supplies during the inspection. |
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| 2024-02-27 | 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 on 02/27/24 the first aid kit located in the 1's classroom was missing tape. 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.) Provider replaced the tape during 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: Operator lacked written documentation on file indicating that the fire alarm system has been tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020. 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. The fire alarm system must be tested every 30 days as required under Act 62. Submit written documentation verifying that the system has been tested as specified. Ensure that the system is tested, documented in writing and retained with the fire drill records as required in ACT 62. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire system was activated and tested during our monthly fire drills, but not documented on the fire drill form. The test of the system will be documented in writing on the fire drill log every 30 days when the fire drill is conducted. A copy of the fire drill log will be submitted to verify compliance. |
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| 2022-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired -employed for more than 5 months-no FBI). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 the required CPSL document (FBI) have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Obtain and submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance document (FBI) for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 will be removed and will not work in a childcare position at the facility the required CPSL document (FBI) have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. We will obtain and submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance document (FBI) for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. |
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| 2020-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3) - 8th grade + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their aide position. (1) Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions. |
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| 2020-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in disrepair: 1) wall surfacing and baseboards near the toilet in the Kindergarten bathroom were stained from urine and need of replacement; 2) ceiling tiles were water stained from the leaking roof in the preschool 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. Replace the wall surfacing and baseboards in the bathroom, repair the roof and replace ceiling tiles. Submit written certification of bathroom and roof and ceiling repairs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wall surfacing and baseboards in the bathroom will be replaced. The roof will be repaired and the ceiling tiles will be replaced. Written certification of bathroom and roof and ceiling repairs will be submitted. |
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| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form used by the facility did not have a provision to include services to be provided to the family and child. (#1 - #5) Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Amend the facility's agreement form to include services to be provided to the family and child. Submit a copy of the amended agreement that includes this information for the identified children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will no longer use this form and use the DHS approved agreement. We will submit a copy of the agreement that includes this information |
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| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information in several children's records were not being updated every 6 months. (#!, #2 and #3-no update for financial agreement. Correction Required: 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. Submit updated information for the identified children. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #2 have current updated information. Updated information will be completed for child #3. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes. |
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| 2019-05-13 | 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 | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The form had "yes" written rather the parent's signatures indicating consent. (#3) 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. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. We will ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Electrical outlets near the older toddler classroom area lacked protective covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective outlet covers were placed in the electrical outlets. We will ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use. |
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| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in several classrooms lacked the required contents. (PreK, preschool and young toddler) 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. Replenish the first aid kit and ensure that all first kits has the required contents as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required items were placed in the first aid kits. We will ensure that all first kits has the required contents as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs posted in the older toddler classroom did not specify that a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. 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. Revise and post handwashing signs that includes the information as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We revised and posted handwashing signs in the older toddler classroom that includes the information as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2018-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c)(5) - Age appropriate/Tactile development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of toys to handle and manipulate in the young toddler classroom. 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. Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development. Obtain additional of toys to handle and manipulate in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. Submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain additional toys to handle and manipulate in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. We will submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance. |
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| 2018-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#3) 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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations. |
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| 2018-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's record contained health reports that were not completed every 6 months as required for a child from infant to older toddler age. They were completed on 2/17/17 and 3/26/18. (#1) Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that health reports are completed in accordance with this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that health reports are completed in accordance with this regulation. |
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| 2018-05-14 | 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 | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff/prior to admission. (#2) 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. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified child as specified in the regulation. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified child as specified in the regulation. We will ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission. |
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| 2018-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 3/14/18-no proof of request for STATE POLICE prior to working with children). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances documents in accordance with the CPSL. The facility director and administrative staff must receive DHS approved training in the CSPL hiring requirements. Submit written verification for the completed training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances documents in accordance with the CPSL. The facility director and administrative staff will receive DHS approved training in the CSPL hiring requirements. We will submit written verification for the completed training. |
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| 2018-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor's degree was in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field as it was conferred in a foreign country and required an equivalency. (#2) 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written documentation of educational equivalency to verify that the bachelor's degree meets the educational qualifications for group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a copy of the staff's person's educational equivalency to verify that the bachelor's degree meets the educational qualifications for group supervisor. |
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| 2017-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child service reports were not being completed every 6 months in accordance with these regulations. (#3 and #5) Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports every 6 months to ensure ongoing compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will rvise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports every 6 months to ensure ongoing compliance. |
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| 2017-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months. The aftercare summary does not meet the requirements to be considered a health report. (#2) 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that all children's records include a current up-to-date health report as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. We will ensure that all children's records include a current up-to-date health report as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2017-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(i) - Name of medication | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The medication log for one child's medication did not list the name of the medication. (#5) Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. Train facility staff in the proper completion of the medication log to ensure that all medication logs contain the name of the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child no longer takes the medication. We will train facility staff in the proper completion of the medication log to ensure that all medication logs contain the name of the medication. |
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| 2017-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's record contained emergency contact and financial agreement information that had not been updated within the past 6-months.(#1) Correction Required: 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. Obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified child. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified child. We will ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified. |
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| 2017-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain verification of age. (#1). Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of age. Obtain and submit written verification of age for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of age for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that all facility staff records contain written verification of age. |
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| 2017-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Three staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 8/10/16-old/invalid DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) (#2-hired 3/15/17-old/invalid DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) (#3- hired 11/23/16-old/invalid DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.Obtain and submit a copy of the completed, updated DISCLOSURE STATEMENT form for the identified staff persons. Ensure that the new DISCLOSURE STATEMENT form is used for all new hires and that all staff records contain a signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT in accordance with the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We wil obtain and submit a copy of the completed, updated DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that the new DISCLOSURE STATEMENT form is used for all new hires and that all staff records contain a signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT in accordance with the CPSL. |
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