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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreements for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include information regarding designated release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I asked the parents of Child #2 and Child #3 to fill in the vacant sections and initial them. |
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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent add the father's work address and telephone number. I didn't think this was necessary, since the father works entirely from home for this company. |
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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked addresses for the designated release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact info now includes the name, address and phone numbers of individuals designated for release. |
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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Child Abuse clearances for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart (9/10/2020 - 1/12/2026). The most recent FBI clearance for Staff Person #1 was dated more than 60 months ago (5/2/2021). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #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.) The child abuse clearance was already obtained. The FBI clearance was completed in July 2025, but I lost the official clearance paper. A copy was obtained from Harrisburg today. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days following the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health report is in the file Child #1. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #2, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health report is in the file for Child #2. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed a pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on a shelf in the main childcare area. 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.) We moved the scissors to a higher shelf. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Observed disinfecting wipes, which were accessible to children, on a shelf in the main child care area. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We moved disinfecting wipes to a higher shelf. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: On the day of the renewal inspection (5/6/25), a fire drill had not been conducted within the past 60 days (3/4/25). Correction Required: The operator 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.) We conducted a fire drill on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Designated persons were added to her agreement. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1,2,3,4, and 5 contained an original agreement form. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I copied all of the agreement and gave the originals to the parents and kept the copies in their files. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1lacked the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I obtained the phone numbers needed and had them added by dad to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: disability Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 3 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mother filled in blank spaces to specify there are no special needs for this child. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I obtained grandparents address from the father and put them on the form. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(d) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Per staff statement the emergency transportation plans was no accompany the staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trook your advice and made a go bag with the first aid kit and the emergency contact forms of anyone who is transported. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 4 a young toddler lacked a current health report. The previous report was dated 6/21/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emma is turning 2 on June 5dt and has her physical scheduled for June 7. Mom has promised me she will get a copy to me as soon as she has it and I will forward it to you. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 lacked a health report including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. 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.) The TB was found and placed on the file. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 6 lacked signed parental consent for transportation on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mother signed the parental consent form. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.192(4) - Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.192(4) Description: Required training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2 lacked proof of the 10 hours health and safety training. Per owner's statement staff #2 has already taken the training . Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I know she took the training we talked about it. You had proof of it past a few inspections. But I can't find paper proof she took it, and neither can she. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2 and 3 lacked annual emergency plan training. The last emergency plan training was conducted 11/29/22. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members reviewed the emergency plan and signed off on the posted notification plan. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.31(a)(2) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(a)(2) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2 lacked a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate that proofs her education level. Correction Required: Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Nancy Maronde submitted proof of her Register Nursing License. In order to get that license, she would have to graduate not only high school, but she graduated University of Pittsburgh Nursing School. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 lacked the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Joe Jasek took the 10-hour Health and safety training on May 1st and the Mandated Reporter training on June 1st. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | 3290.65(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.65(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was a yellow basket with a used tissue contaminated by human secretions. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The basket was removed immediately and replaced by a box with a lid (an old baby wipe container) |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a wonder woman toy without the head. 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 broken toy was thrown away immediately. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Household member # 1 used harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I instructed the household member and volunteered to watch how they talk Infront of the children. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 lacked specific persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have the parent add the release person to the agreement form. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 3 a preschooler lacked an acceptable health report. The file contained a visit summary. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will ask the parent for a health report. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/26/23 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get the record with the influenza or an exemption letter from the mother. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a policy to identify Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment. 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.) I will write the shaken Baby Syndrome Policy. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 8/8/21-8/8/22. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I put up the current certificate of compliance. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was reviewed greater than a year past the previous review. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was recently reviewed. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of the annual emergency drills. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will obtain the emergency drill form and log the dates that I conduct the emergency drill. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Household member # 1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance with a volunteer designation. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get the right Child Abuse clearance that states Household Member. |
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| 2023-05-12 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: There were Clorox disinfecting wipes, Purell hand sanitizer, Wild Berry Tulips body lotion and 5 different sunscreens label " Keep out of reach of children" on the counter accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxics were removed and placed out of reach of children. |
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| 2022-05-13 | Renewal | 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(b) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: No notice was provided to parents of enrolled children with information on how to access the regulations electronically. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I printed out the leaflet that the inspector gave me with the QR code and posted it by the door. I notified all my parents that it was there for them to review. |
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