Little Kid Zone Child Care Inc
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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 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In room #4, there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of 2 cots while the equipment was in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff knows how to set up nap cots in all rooms. Provider went over it again with all staff and shared ideas that they can use to be in compliance. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present for a child receiving care in room #3. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's emergency contact is now placed into binder. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 and #2 lacked a current health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Brightwheel has been updated with all children's health records. Physician paperwork will be done this week because of the holidays and will be placed in the children's files. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 participated in fire safety training on 10/10/2025, which was more than 1 year following the date of their previous training on 2/29/2024. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 participated in fire safety training on 10/10/2025. Provider has all staff trainings and clearances into Brightwheel therefore this mistake should never happen again |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 completed professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 7/26/2025, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3 completed professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 7/26/2025. Provider has all staff trainings and clearances into Brightwheel therefore this mistake should never happen again. |
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| 2025-12-16 | 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 record for staff #1 included a current NSOR verification certificate dated 5/8/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous NSOR certificate on 1/30/2020. The record for staff #4 lacked a valid disclosure statement. 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for staff #1 included a current NSOR verification certificate and the record for staff #4 now includes a valid disclosure statement. Provider has entered trainings and clearances into Brightwheel therefore this mistake should not happen again. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: The sink in room #2 was not at the proper height for the children using it for handwashing and there were no platforms or steps for it to be easily approached. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider added step stool to make sink appropriate height. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a crib while the equipment was in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has made all staff both old and new aware of the requirements. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had documentation on desk but not in file. Problem is fixed and papers are now in file. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Allocated 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: The record for staff #1 included a current FBI clearance dated 4/25/2025, which was following their first day working in child care. (see LIS code sheet) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for staff #1 included a current FBI clearance dated 4/25/2025. Provider will be more aware of new hire requirements. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1, who was identified as an aide, lacked verification of high school diploma or GED required to work in their child care position. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had document on desk but not in file. Problem is fixed. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: A fire drill had not been conducted within the last 60 days. Correction Required: The Director 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 drills were done but not documented in binder but were documented in Directors phone. Fire drills are now up to compliance. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The fire detection system had not been tested within the last 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection was done but not documented in binder but in Directors phone. Binder has been updated. |
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| 2024-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Three stuffed animals labeled for children ages 3 and up with attached parts that were less than an inch in diameter were observed in a storage container in room #3 accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stuffed animals were removed and will not be put back in play area in case toddlers are in that room. |
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| 2024-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a crib in use by an infant in care in room #2. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Crib was moved at the time of inspection. |
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| 2024-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Medication (Liquid Skin, Benadryl and Neosporin) in the first aid kit in room #3 was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was marked as staff at the time of inspection. |
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| 2024-12-18 | 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 record for staff #1 included a current FBI clearance dated 11/14/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance obtained on 10/29/2019. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for staff #1 included a current FBI clearance dated 11/14/2024. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cots in room #3 were not labeled for the use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cots are numbered and names are on the cot sheet posted on the wall |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information was not present for children receiving care in room #2 and #3. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms are in every room. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The emergency transportation plan was not posted in room #2 and #3. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency transportation plans have been placed on bulletin boards in every room. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The menu was not posted. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Menu is now posted in the kitchen area. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: A bottle in room #2, intended for the use of an infant in care, was not labeled with the child's name on it. 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.) Bottle has been labeled. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written consent has been obtained. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The hallway was obstructed by a stack of cots and a car seat. 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.) Hallway has been cleared from cots and car seat |
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| 2024-03-14 | 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: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the time period between 1/18 to 2/19/2024. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider tested the fire detection system within 30 days from the date of the previous test and documented it. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A crack was observed on a plastic climbing cube located in the outdoor play space, which would pose a potential pinch point for children using the equipment. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic climbing cube was removed from the play yard. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 and #2 included an initial health assessment and results of tuberculin skin test conducted more than 12 months prior to their first day working in child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 and #2 will get a TB test. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's parent letter did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers and continuity of operations. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent letter is now fixed and contains accommodations for infants and toddlers and continuity of operations. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The temperature of the water from the faucet at the infant room sink used for handwashing was 119° 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.) The sink has been fixed by shutting off the hot water to the sink. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The lawn surface in the outdoor play space was not maintained at a suitable height for children using it for large muscle activities, the grass and weeds were overgrown up to 12 inches in some areas, which would pose a potential tripping hazard. 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.) Lawn was mowed and edges were trimmed. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass door used to enter the facility. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Visual strip was placed on glass door. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted by a toilet in the bathroom. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing sign is now placed by all toilets. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The operator was unable to present the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system installed at the facility. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider is not able to present the proof of purchase for fire detection system. System was installed before provider took over. Provider signed an Act 62 Attestation due to not being able to provide proof of purchase. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the 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.) The child start date was put on the agreement form and placed back in the child's In the future files will be reviewed frequently to make sure that all documents have all areas filled in (including start dates) that are required are in the chills' file. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(a)/3270.182(5) - Each child emergency contact person/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, enrolled since 7/17/20, did not contain emergency contact information or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When this Child's emergency contact form was copied for the emergency contact book by mistake the original was put in the emergency contact book. The original was copied and the copy was put in the emergency contact book and the original was put back into the Child's file. In the future files will be reviewed frequently to make sure that all documents that are required are in the child's file. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff #1 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. The last documented training was completed on 1/25/15. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) During an inspection 1 staff did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. in the future all staff will have their mandated reporting done within 60 months as required by DHS. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with a start date of 9/8/09, did not include the required NSOR certificate. The file also contained a child abuse clearance that was not updated within the required 60 month time period. The previous child abuse clearance was obtained on 2/21/13 and was updated on 3/27/19. The file for staff #2, with a start date of 5/20/20, contained clearances obtained after their first day in a child care position; the child abuse clearance was obtained on 5/26/20, the FBI clearance was obtained on 5/28/20. 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. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection 1 staff did not include the required NSOR certificate. This staff was not allowed to work with children until her NSOR was back and put into her file. The staff person NSOR was sent for the day after the inspection. Staff 2 now has clearances in their file. In the future all 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. All required clearances will be on file before staff staff, going forward. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two uncovered electrical outlets, accessible to children 5 years old or younger, were observed in the purple room. The outlets were on an extension cord. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection two uncovered electrical outlets, accessible to children 5 years old or younger, were observed in the purple room. The outlets were on an extension cord. Outlet covers were placed on uncovered electrical outlets. All staff will monitor electrical outlets frequently to assure that all they are covered when not in use at all times. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Purple dye, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the restroom. 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.) During an inspection purple dye, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the restroom. The dye was removed from the unlocked sink and put into a locked cupboard. In the future staff will read the label of all art supplies and any supplies that says keep out of reach of children will be kept out of reach of children or locked securely in a locked cabinet |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Broken plastic trim with sharp edges was observed on the threshold between the rear entry way and the infant/toddler room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection a broken plastic trim with sharp edges was observed on the threshold between the rear entry way and the infant/toddler room. A piece of duct tape was placed over the broken trim to keep it inaccessible until it can be fixed. In the future the indoor play space will have site safety check daily to make sure that all play equipment and structure in the play space are are in good repair and safe for children. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A cracked seat, which created a pinch point, and peeling paint were observed on a tricycle in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection a cracked seat, which created a pinch point, and peeling paint were seen on a tricycle in the outdoor play space. The bike was removed from the outdoor space to be thrown in the garbage. In the future the outdoor play space will have site safety check daily to make sure that all play equipment and structure in the outdoor play space are are in good repair and safe for children. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A broken section of wooden track was observed in room 2. The track had splintering wood and sharp edges. Cracks which created pinch points were observed on 4 ride-on cars in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wooden track was put in the trash and the 4 ride on on cars were removed from the childcare space until they can be taken by the trash collector. Now and in the future the staff will do a daily safety check of the indoor and outdoor space and anything that is in disrepair will be repaired or removed from the child care space. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 5 did not have a posted written plan of daily activities. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of daily activities was posted in room 5. Now and in the future all rooms will have a written activity plan posted for children staff and parents to see. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include a health insurance 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.) The policy number will be added to the form. Upon admission the director will assess the child's file to make sure that all areas of the agreement form and the emergency contact are filled out completely including the health insurance policy number. If the director finds that that there is missing information she will contact the parents to make sure the that all information needed is filled in |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, did not contain a health report. The file for child #2 contained an initial health report obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The most recent health report on file or child #2 is now current. 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A health report will be obtained for child #1. Parents will be notified that there child will need a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. Childs file will be checked bi weekly by the director to make sure that the parent has provided health assessment. If the parent has not provided a health assessment the parent will be reminded that if a health assessment is not given before 60 days the child will not be able to attend the childcare until a heath assessment provided. As of 6/28/19 child #1 has withdrawn from the program. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, an infant enrolled for more than 60 days, did don't contain written verification from a physician of the dates the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. 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.) An immunization record for child #1 will be obtained. Now and in the future children health assessments will be assessed to make sure that the children are up to date on vaccinations and have had a flu shot. If a child is not up to date on there vaccinations than the director will discuss this with the parent and the parent will be required to get the child's vaccinations up to date or sign a waiver stating why there child is not vaccinated. As of 6/28/19 child 31 has withdrawn from the program. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2, #3, and #4 contained immunization records which indicated the have not received the influenza vaccine within the past 12 months. The file for child #3, a 2 year old, contained an immunization record which indicated they have not received the final dose of DTAP, the final dose of HIB, or the final dose of PCV13. 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.) Documentation or exemptions will be obtained for children #2, #3, and #4. Now and in the future children health assessments will be assessed to make sure that the children are up to date on vaccinations and have had a flu shot. If a child is not up to date on there vaccinations than the director will discuss this with the parent and the parent will be required to get the child's vaccinations up to date or sign a waiver stating why there child is not vaccinated. Children #2, #3, and #4 are no longer receiving care at the facility. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Approximately 2 inches of standing water was observed in two sand tables in the outdoor play space. The lids of the sand tables were secured on only one end with one strap leaving them accessible. Children were observed using the play space on the day of the inspection. 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.) The water was removed from the sand table and the cover was secured so the children can not get into the sand box untill the staff are able are able to check for standing water. The staff will check the sand boxes each day for standing water and remove it before the children have access to the sand |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 did not contain documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan within the past 12 months. 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.) Documentation will be placed in the file for staff #2. All staff are required to do Emergency plan training each year. The director will do frequent assessments of the staff's file to make sure that all requirements are present in the staff's file encluding Emergency plan. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 did not contain documentation of completing an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation will be placed in the file for staff #2. All staff are required to have at least 6 hours of training in a year. The director will monitor all staff's files to make sure that 6 hours of trainings are done within each year |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 did not contain documentation of completing fire safety training within the last 12 months. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation will be placed in the file for staff #2. All staff are be required to do fire safety training yearly. A copy of the fire safety training will be kept in the staff's file. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, provisionally hired on 2-25-19, did not contained documentation of applying for the child abuse clearance prior to starting in a child care position. The file contained a child abuse clearance dated 9-21-17 obtained for the purpose of volunteering. The file for staff #2, with a start date of 9-8-09, contained a child abuse clearance that was not renewed within the required 60 month period. The initial child abuse clearance was dated 2-21-13 and the renewed clearance was obtained on 3-27-19. 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. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff #1 now contains a child abuse clearance obtained for employment. Now and in the future all staff will have a child abuse on file dated within 5 years of there start date. If a staff person does not have a child abuse clearance one will be sent for or processed on line before there start date. The staff will give the original to the director to place in the staffs file when received in mail by staff. Director will make sure that all clearances that are obtained from a potential staff person are not accepted if they are for a volunteer. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 did not contain a staff evaluation completed within the last 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of an evaluation will be placed in the file for staff #2. The director will do a staff evaluation for all staff at least yearly and the evaluation will be kept in the staff's file. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the infant room lacked 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.) A pair of tweezers was placed in the infant rooms first aid box. The director or staff person will do frequent checks of the first aid box and replace used or missing items that are required to be in the first aid box. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Splintering wood and rough edges were observed on three of the four wooden beams of the pavilion in the out door play space. Three protruding nails were observed on a wooden structure in the outdoor play space. 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 post with the splintering wood was covered securely with heavy duty tape making the area safe for children as a temporary fix till the wood can be sanded and fixed permanently. The three nails were removed from the wooden structure. Now and in the future the staff will do a daily safety check of the indoor and outdoor space and anything that is in disrepair will be repaired or removed from the child care space. |
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| 2019-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A red tricycle with peeling paint and exposed rust was observed in the out door play space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bike was removed. Play equipment will be inspected daily before it is used. Any toys which in need of repair will be fixed or will be removed. |
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| 2019-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A crib in use by a child in the infant room lacked two feet of space on three sides. The required space was taken up by two empty cribs. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib was immediately moved to allow for 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Staff will discuss the regulation at a meeting following the inspection. All rest equipment in use by children will maintain at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides. |
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| 2019-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment which has not been updated in over 24 months. 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.) The staff person will obtain a new health assessment. Health assessments will be monitored and kept current going forward. |
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| 2019-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bottle of White Out, labeled keep out of reach of children, was accessible on the table in the preschool room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The White Out was immediately moved by staff. In the future all toxic materials will be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the school age room, a knob was missing from a play stove exposing the sharp end of a screw, a crack creating a pinch point was observed in the rear bottom corner of the sand tub and a furniture tack was accessible to children on the floor. In the blue room, the play stove had cracked Plexiglas on the front creating a pinch point and the sensory table with movable beads had several areas of rust. In the infant room, a push toy with a rusted spring was observed. The following were observed in the large preschool room; a lego table with loose screws which created pinch points around the frame, rusty bells in the instrument bin, a cracked bin with sharp edges on a shelf near the door and 4 pretend cans of food with rusted tops and bottoms. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the school age room, a knob was missing from a play stove exposing the sharp end of a screw the knob and screw was removed, a crack creating a pinch point was observed in the rear bottom corner of the sand tub and a furniture tack was accessible to children on the floor this piece of equipment was removed . In the blue room, the play stove had cracked Plexiglas on the front creating a pinch point the Plexiglas was removed and the sensory table with movable beads had several areas of rust this piece of equipment was removed from the play space. In the infant room, a push toy with a rusted spring was observed this toy was removed from the infant room. The following were observed in the large preschool room; a lego table with loose screws which created pinch points around the frame the screws were tightened removing the pinch point , rusty bells in the instrument bin these toys were removed from the play space and thrown in the garbage, a cracked bin with sharp edges on a shelf near the door this bin was fixed with packing tap removing the sharp area and 4 pretend cans of food with rusted tops and bottoms these were removed from the play space and throne in the garbage.The staff while doing their monthly safety checklist the staff will be instructed to put an greater emphasis on monitoring toys and play equipment for disrepair. If any toys or play equipment are in disrepair they will be removed from children access immediately. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Small removable stickers, window clings, and pieces of tape accessible to children were observed throughout the facility. In the toddler/preschool room, removable moss filling was accessible to children in a potted plant on the floor. In the infant room, foam balls were observed accessible to children. The balls were torn and missing chunks of foam. On the day of the inspection, all children , including toddlers, were served raw cut up carrots which presents a choking hazard. 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.) The Small removable stickers, window clings, and pieces of tape accessible to children were removed throughout the facility. In the toddler/preschool room, removable moss filling was accessible to children in a potted plant on the floor, this plant was removed from the play space and thrown away. In the infant room, foam balls were observed accessible to children these balls were removed from the infant room and placed in the garbage. On the day of the inspection, all children , including toddlers, were served raw cut up carrots which presents a choking hazard. The director will have a staff meeting and make all staff aware of foods that are chocking hazards and tell the staff that children are never to be served raw carrots.The staff while doing there monthly safety checklist the staff will be instructed to put an greater emphasis on monitoring for objects that are smaller than an inch that can be a chocking hazard. Staff will also put a greater emphasis on play equipment to insure that there are no loose bolt or screws loose that can come out of equipment and be in access to children. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The large preschool room lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of daily activities and routines was placed in the large preschool room and will remain there , The schedule includes a time for free play. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, enrolled for longer than 6 months, lacked an approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The file for child #3 contained service reports completed on 5-23-17 and 3-9-18, which exceeds the required 6 month time frame. 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.) The completed form will be placed in the file. The director will make sure that all children have a Work Sampling or Ounce assessment done 3 times per year and within 60 days of their start of service to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #4 contain the original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The originals will be given to parents. The director on admission of all children will provide the parent with a service agreement The parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained emergency contact information which lacked the address of the 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.) The information will be added.The director will check each Emergency contact information form to make sure that it include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The blue room lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan was posted on the day of the inspection. The director will make sure that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, enrolled for longer than 60 days, lacked a health assessment. 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment will be obtained. The director will require that the parent to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. If the parent does not get the physical in within 60 days they will not be allowed into daycare service till a physical is provided |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, staff was observed changing a toddler's diaper. Staff did not ensure the child's hands were washed 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.) The director will have a staff meeting and reinforce with staff that all facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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| 2018-04-16 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment which was not updated within a 24 month period. The most recent health assessment on file is now current. The file for staff #2 contained only the most recent health assessment, thus compliance could not be determined.The file staff #3 contained an initial health assessment which was more than 12 months old on their start date. 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.) All facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. The director will check the staff data sheets to make sure that physicals are done within 24 months.The staff will be told 2 months before her physical is due to give her adequate time to obtain a new physical. If the staff person does not get her physical before the current one expires she will not be able to work in the child care facility till a new physical is obtained. Initial and subsequent health assessments will remain in staff files. Staff #3 will get a new health assessment. New staff will have a health assessment that is less than 12 months old. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, staff was observed changing a diaper. Staff did not wash hands after the diaper change was completed. 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.) The director will have a staff meeting and reinforce with staff that all facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a conspicuously posted menu and based on statements made by staff, a copy of the menu is not provided to parents. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A menu will be posted. Going forward, the Director or cook staff will post 2 weeks of menus in an area that is visible to parents. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) - Shelter/Evacuation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide details regarding sheltering in place or sheltering at locations away from the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3270.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan did not provide details regarding sheltering in place or sheltering at locations away from the facility This information will be placed in and maintained in the Emergency plan. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked details regarding a method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and contacting parents when the situation has ended. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan lacked details regarding a method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and contacting parents when the situation has ended. This information will be placed in and maintained in the Emergency plan. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #2 lack documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. Both staff last received training on 3-18-17. 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.) Staff will receive training. The director will make sure that all staff has Emergency Plan training on the first day of work and annually |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of the qualifications of the individual who conducted their fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility lacked documentation of the qualifications of the individual who conducted their fire safety training. When doing fire safety training a copy of the fireman's credentials will be copied and put with the documentation that is sent into to the YWCA. This information will be kept in the facility to prove that training was done correctly for DPW Rep |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Aquaphor ointment, labeled keep out of reach of children, was accessible to children in a bag hanging in a child's cubby in the hall. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper bag containing the ointment was removed. All staff will check children bags to make sure that no ointments or toxins material that needs to kept out of reach of children. All diaper bags will be placed out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the school age room lacked tweezers and the first aid kit in the infant room lacked gloves. 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.) The first aid kit in the school age room lacked tweezers, tweezers were placed in this first aid kit and the first aid kit in the infant room lacked gloves and gloves were placed in this first aid kit. All items will be in the kits going forward. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the kitchen where the rear table rubs against the wall. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Peeling paint was observed in the kitchen where the rear table rubs against the wall was covered with packing tape till it can be repainted.The staff while doing their monthly safety checklist the staff will be instructed to put an greater emphasis on monitoring peeling paint. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff restroom lacked a hand washing sign at the sink. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff restroom lacked a hand washing sign at the sink. Staff placed a hand washing sign in the staff bathroom above the sink . It will remain posted. |
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| 2018-03-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Three cribs in the infant room and one crib in the toddler room, in use by children sleeping, lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cribs that are in use with children in them will have at 2 or more feet of space on 3 sides of the crib at all times. Director and charge person will monitor frequently to ensure that staff have cribs appropriately spaced when in use. Director will address crib spacing in staff meetings. Director will train all new staff on appropriate spacing for cribs when they are in use. |
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| 2018-03-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:10 PM, two staff were observed supervising 11 children in the toddler room; 7 preschool age, 2 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers.. When asked to name the children in their primary care groups staff #1 named 4 preschool age children and 1 young toddler, staff #2 named 3 preschoolers, 2 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff meeting will be held to go over the DPW reg. (When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).) The director will monitor all classrooms to make sure that child staff ratio of all mixed classrooms ratio are in ratio using the youngest child's age. Each staff member will use a white board to write down the children's names in there charge. The director will monitor to make sure that all staff are in compliance with this regulation. |
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| 2018-03-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h)(1)(ii) - Exceeding capacity of indoor place space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Eleven children were present in the toddler room which has a capacity of 10. Some children were sleeping or resting on mats, however 3 children were awake and off their mats playing on an electronic device. Another child was awake and being carried by staff. Correction Required: At naptime, when toddler or preschool children are resting on rest equipment, the capacity may be exceeded for a period not longer than 2 1/2 consecutive hours, no more than twice in a program day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During rest time a classroom will not exceed its measured capacity. This issue will be addressed during staff meetings. The director or charge person will monitor all classrooms to assure that the number of children do not exceed the measured capacity. The director will instruct the current staff on room capacity. All new staff will be trained on room capacity and shown the DPW regulation book for reference. |
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| 2017-12-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:10 PM, child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a car seat. The car seat was placed inside a crib. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was removed from the car seat and placed on his back in the crib. In the future all Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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| 2017-12-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(a) - Required to report | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 observed and documented suspected abuse of a child in care, but did not report the suspected abuse to Childline. Staff #2 observed suspected abuse of a child in care, but did not report the suspected abuse to Childline. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff took mandated reporter training on 2-17-18. In the future all staff will report an suspected child abuse to Childline as required as a mandated reporter. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The red seat located in the reading area in the preschool 2 room had worn corners with foam exposed. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The seat was repaired to cover the exposed foam. Now and in the future, the facility will maintain that all toys and equipment will be maintained in good repair. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cots for preschool children were not labeled for specific child's use. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future the rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) - Signed /Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 lacked an agreement completed prior to child's first day of admission with operator and parent signature and child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.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.) Now and in the future an agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent and the agreement will specify the date of the child`s admission. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 lacked health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact forms. 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.) Now and in the future emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 lacked an initial health reported submitted within 60 days of admission into the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future the parent of an enrolled child will provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in the diapering area. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plastic-lined, hands-free covered can was placed at the diaper changing table. Now and in the future, the facility will maintain that a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in the diapering area for immediate placing of disposable diapers. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked menus posted at the facility in conspicuously posted area or provided to each family. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future a menu will be posted in a area that is visible to all parents. The menus that are posted will be at least 1 week In advance |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 lacked review of emergency contact form every 6 months as required or as information changes. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's file contained documentation of review on 2/15/17. Now and in the future, the facility will maintain that all emergency contact forms and agreements be reviewed by families every 6 months or as information changes. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #2 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at initial employment. 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.) Now and in the future 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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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1, DOH 7/16/07, had Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/3/16 after the 12/31/15 due date. Staff file #2 lacked Child Abuse Clearance request or certicificate and FBI clearance, requested 1/19/17, no fingerprint verification date. Staff file #2 also lacked documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of initial hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file #1 contained copy of Child Abuse clearance dated 6/3/16. Staff file #2 was removed from child care facility on 4/28/17. In the future, the facility will comply with all CPSL requirements. Staff #2 was terminated from employment on 5/31/17. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 lacked a staff evaluation completed annually as required. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future written evaluation of staff persons will be done on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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| 2017-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The rug in the back preschool 2 room had loose threads causing a potential tripping hazard. 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 rug was repaired by cutting of the excess strings and being taped to the floor to prevent a tripping hazard. Now and in the future, the facility will maintain child care space in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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