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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained an updated health assessment. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained tb screening that was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained an updated tb screening. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Staff #1 contained an FBI Clearance at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked an FBI Clearance or proof of fingerprinting dated prior to the date that Staff #1 began working with children. The file for Staff #1, employed for more than 45 days contained a PA State Police request. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has completed all clearances in compliance with CPSL and Chapter 3490. Staff member #1 did not work in a childcare position until clearances were obtained. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Based on Smoke Detection testing documentation, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 30 days where the smoke detectors were not tested: 12/2/24-2/2/25 (62 days) and 2/2/25-3/22/25 (48 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facilities manager for the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh will conduct smoke detector testing within a 30-day window each month. |
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| 2024-12-01 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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 Operator obtained the phone number of one of the individual's designated by the parent to whom the child may be released for Child # 1. This number was added to the Emergency Contact form of Child # 1 the moment the number was received from the parent of Child #1. The Operator will ensure that all emergency persons listed on the Emergency contact form have phone numbers for contact. |
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| 2024-12-01 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed Staff #1 did not have a Health Assessment prior to their first day working in childcare. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Health Assessment for Staff #1 was obtained after the staff member started working. The staff members Health Assessment form is up to date and complete. |
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| 2024-12-01 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, it was observed Staff #1 did not have tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to their first day working in childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 now has a completed tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method currently in their file. |
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| 2024-12-01 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The documented annual emergency drills were dated more than 12 months apart. 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.) The Emergency drill was completed on 11/4/2024 which was 11 days after the emergency drill in 2023. The facilities manager is aware of the lapse in time and has already made plans to ensure the emergency drill occurs on or before 11/4/2025. |
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| 2024-12-01 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a witness. 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 Operator will act as the witness and sign the Staff member's (staff # 1) Disclosure Statement in the presence of Staff #1. |
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| 2024-12-01 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 9/1/24-10/4/24 (33 days) and 10/4/24-11/9/24 (36 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will conduct fire drills and testing of the fire system every 30 days or earlier. |
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| 2024-01-02 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 7/19/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 5/17/21. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person (#1) completed their Health Assessment form on 7/19/2023. |
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| 2024-01-02 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, and toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility made corrections to the emergency plan that explicitly outlines instructions for toddlers in the event of an emergency evacuation. Additionally, a note that we do not serve infants was added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-01-02 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: There were 3 bottle of daily moisture lotion labeled," Keep out of reach of children." On top of the cubbies, in the Cubby Room 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 lotions are not kept on a high dresser away from the childrens reach. |
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| 2024-01-02 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The rubber wall baseboard in the bathroom was pulled off in the Clover's room. The far-right side of the porch floor was unstable, the wood was rotten and some of the floor panels pulled up when you stand. 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.) completion dates for the baseboard 1/9/2024 and for the front porch boards (adding the fence to block off the rotten boards). The porch fence is scheduled to go up tomorrow 1/10/2024.Provider had a fence installed on the porch to block off the rotten porch boards. |
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| 2024-01-02 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the porch stair rail. There was damage plaster on the top of the staircase, in front of the Cubby Room. 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 operator has repaired all peeling paint on the porch stair rail. |
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| 2024-01-02 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 11/21/23 to 1/2/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire Drill and Fire Detection system was done on the 1/2/2024 date at 8:10 in the morning. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Based on the financial agreements for the children and conversations with the primary staff person, the facility had kept the original agreement forms and provided copies to the parents.. 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 director made copies of each financial agreement and supplied families with the original while keeping the copy in the child's file. A scanned copy of the copied financial agreements was sent to the certification representative on 12/6/2022 and the orginal copy was handed to the parents on the same date. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the telephone number 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 physician and physician's contact information was added to the child's emergency contact form and placed in the child's file. A scanned copy of this correction was sent to the certification representative on 12/6/2022. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of child #1 contained documentation of 3/4 DTAP and 1/2 Hep A vaccinations (lacking 1 of each dose) and child #2 contained 2/3 Hep B vaccinations (lacking 1 dose) based on the recommendations of the ACIP for their age (see coded LIS sheet). 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.) Child #1 had a scheduled well visit and immunizations on 12/5/2022. The family submitted an updated immunization record on 12/5/2022 showing the child received the 3/4 DTAP and 1/2 Hep A vaccine. The form was placed in the child's file. A scanned copy of child #1 update immunization records was sent to the certification representative. Child # 2 went back to their pediatrician for accurate immunization records. It was discovered by the pediatrician that the child received their third Hep B vaccine on 4/6/2021. The updated immunization report in now in the child's file and the correction was sent to the certification representative on 12/8/2022 |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility did not contain documentation of a plan for continuity of services or a contingency fund/plan to be able to run the facility after a disaster of emergency. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.) An addendum was added to the Emergency Plan outlining the Continuity of Services in the event the facility experiences a disaster of emergency. The addendum was sent to the certification representative upon completion. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of providing the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled 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.) Director sent an email to families, dated 12/6/2022, with link to group child care regulations and regional office number. The Director will provide a link to these regulations at the start of each school year and when new families join mid year. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of emergency drills were conducted on 10/26/2021 and 11/3/2022, exceeding 12 months. 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.) Director will make sure that the next emergency drill falls before and no later than the last drill done on 11/3/2022. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained 8.5 hours training during their annual training year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and contained an additional 8 hours dated 2/11/2022 through 2/13/2022. The file of facility person #3 contained 7.5 hours of training during their annual training year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and contained an additional 6 hours dated 1/27/2022. Facility person #1 and 3 now have current annual training hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure that all employees obtain 12 clocks hours annually of training and keep records of training. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The PA state police clearance of facility person #2 was dated 9/23/2022, which was after their start date (see coded LIS sheet) at the facility and lacked documentation of submitting the clearance prior to working with children. 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.) Director will comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490. Director will ensure that any new employee or employee who is updating a clearance has documentation of submitting the PA state clearance and/or the FBI clearance before beginning employment. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The brown plastic cover on a rectangular metal box attached to the baseboard by the window was broken, exposing children to sharp edges. 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.) Facilities manager replaced the broken plastic cover with a new one to ensure safety of the children. A photo of the replaced plate was sent to the certification representative on 12/6/2022. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: A child was asleep on their mat partially in front of the door to exit the Apple Blossom classroom. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's mat was moved away from the door on so as to not block the exit to the apple blossom classroom. A photo of this correction was sent to the certification representative on 12/6/2022. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log contained documentation of the main building being the hypothetic location for 2 consecutive drills (3/25/2022 and 5/17/2022). Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will make sure that all fire drills are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location of the fire is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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| 2021-12-08 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain an admission date. 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 admission date was added to the agreement. |
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| 2021-12-08 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Simple Green degreaser and disinfectant labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children on a shelf by the window in the Clover Meadow classroom and on the windowsill in Apple Blossom classroom. 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.) Simple Green products were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2021-12-08 | Renewal | 3280.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: A space heater in the Clover Meadow classroom and 2 in the Apple Blossom classroom all assessible to children exceeded 110° and did not have protective guards. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The heaters were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2021-12-08 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signed attestation will be completed and kept on file with the approximate date of purchase of the system. |
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