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Little Kids Playcare

Clairton, PA · Allegheny County
508 N Lewis Run Rd, Clairton, PA 15025
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📞 (412) 650-9020
508 N Lewis Run Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
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License Number
CER-00256049
License Issued
Aug 29, 2026
Active Through
Aug 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open HoursMonday - Friday 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked a complete home address for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once director realized that the child [#4]'s file was missing the township and zip code the director contacted the parent to obtain this information. The township and zip code were added to Child [#4's] file.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the director realized that the updates/reviews of child [#2 and child #3's] file had not been done within a 6-month time frame, the written review of the emergency contact and financial agreement were completed.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #2, a young toddler, are dated 7/23/25 and 4/29/26, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #3, a young toddler, are dated 8/12/25 and 4/30/25, more than 6 months apart. The most recent health report form on file for Child #4, a preschooler, is dated 3/28/25, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once director realized that the child health reports of [Child #2 and Child #3] were more than 6 months apart and [Child #4] were more than 12 months since last health report, director requested updated health reports from parents. The updated health reports were then added to the correct child files.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 21 months old, included 3 out of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

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. Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5/7/26, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the director was informed that child #3's immunization record did not include 4 DTAP vaccines which is recommended by the ACIP. the director contacted the parent. The parent then wrote a written and signed exemption letter stating that she did not have her child vaccinated on the ACIP timeline.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: A medication for Albuterol and an Epi-Pen labeled for Child #1 lacked the written instructions/prescription label provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once director was made aware that Child [#1]'s Epi Pen and Albuterol lacked a prescription/label, the director immediately contacted the parent to obtain original packing/label. The parent refilled the prescription and provided a new Epi Pen and Albuterol in prescription packaging with written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. A new medication log was then completed for each of these medications.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Out of the two written, nonfamily reference letters on file for Staff #5, only one letter attested to the persons suitability to serve as a childcare 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the director realized that a staff #5's written reference did not attest to her ability/suitability to work with children, the director asked this staff person to obtain another written reference. The staff #5 then went and had another letter of reference completed by a nonfamily member regarding their ability to work at a childcare facility.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 are dated 8/16/24 and 9/23/25, more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once director realized that the last fire safety training had been completed over 12 months prior, fire safety training was scheduled and completed. Fire safety training certificates were then printed and added to all staff [#1-#4] files.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once director realized that all staff persons had completed an outdated disclosure statement, the correct disclosure statement was printed and signed by all staff persons. The correct signed disclosure statement was then added to all staff [#1- #6] files.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log documented dates 10/3/25-11/4/25, more than 30 days apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once director realized the fire detection system had not been tested in 30 days, it was immediately tested and logged by the director.
2025-11-24 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A container of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed on a low shelf in the Preschool Room and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once staff realized that the container of hand sanitizer was in reach of children, the hand sanitizer was immediately moved to a high shelf that was inaccessible to all children..
2025-11-24 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Classroom, linoleum floor tiles were observed to be broken in the Preschool Room doorway and not in good repair.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To fix the broken linoleum floor tiles in-between the toddler room and preschool room, Director duct taped those specific floor tiles to make sure the floor was in good repair. At a future date, Little Kids Playcare will be refinishing the toddler room floor to match the new preschool room floor, and therefore, will be in good repair.
2025-11-24 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log documented dates 10/3/25-11/4/25, more than 30 days apart.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once Director realized the fire detection log was past 30 days, the log was immediately completed.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director immediately added Child #3's admission date to that child's agreement form in their file.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the child's 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director contacted the parent of Child #2 to get the child's health insurance policy number. It was then immediately added to the child's file.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked an address for the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a phone number for the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director contacted the parents of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 to receive correct addresses and phone numbers of the release persons in their children's files. The addresses and phone numbers were then immediately added to the respective files.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained the 6-hour health and safety training dated prior to 9/30/16.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once Director became aware that the 6-hour health and safety training was dated prior to 9/30/16 for Staff #1, Director had Staff #1 complete the training again.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #4 are dated 3/29/23 and 4/6/25, more than 24 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 had already received a health assessment at the time of our annual inspection.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents during an emergency situation.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director immediately added a method to contact parents in an emergency situation to the facility's emergency plan (Brightwheel App).
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents when the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director immediately added the method in which our facility contacts parents when an emergency situation has ended and how to safely reunite with their children to the facility's emergency plan (Brightwheel App).
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #2 are dated 1/10/18-4/4/23, more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 had already completed the mandated reporter training prior to our inspection.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent PA State Police clearances on file for Staff #3 are dated 12/6/19 and 1/31/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #3 are dated 12/6/19 and 2/18/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR clearance dated 2/7/25, after the date of hire.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 and Staff #5 had completed the police clearance, child abuse clearance and NSOR clearance prior to our annual inspection.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The record of the required education on file for Staff #5 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was an international diploma, not translated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 no longer is employed at the facility as of 7/10/25.
2025-05-30 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, exposed screws were observed along the fence.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility purchased protective coverings for screws and placed them on all exposed screws along the fences outside.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A cracked pink toy bin was observed in the Preschool Room. A plastic climber with pinch points was observed 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cracked pink toy bin was immediately repaired once it was realized there was a crack in this bin. Director immediately fixed the plastic climber in the outside play area so that there were no longer any pinch points.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 5/3/23, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 had an initial health assessment and it was placed in the child's file.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 (PSA) are dated 11/15/22 and 12/18/23, more than 12 months apart.

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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health assessment for Child #1 was placed in the child's file at the center.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 are dated 7/13/21 and 4/17/24, more than 24 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the Director realized that Staff #2's last health assessment was past 24 months, that staff member was immediately sent to receive a health assessment. The updated health assessment was immediately put in the staff person's file.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff #1 dated 3/19/24, does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was sent to have her physical marked that she did not have communicable diseases by the doctor's office that gave her the examination. The doctor's office refused to mark the "NO" box for communicable diseases since she was not getting a TB test with that examination (she had a TB test with her initial physical for when she started working in the center). Staff person #1 then went to another doctor's office who gave her a completely new physical and indicated she did not have communicable diseases. The updated physical was then put In the staff person's file.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: The facility's Emergency Plan did not contain documentation that the plan has been reviewed and updated annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director immediately documented in writing that the Emergency Plan has been reviewed and updated.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain lockdown procedures, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director immediately created a letter to parents explaining the center's emergency procedures. The letter was then sent through the Brightwheel app to every family enrolled at the center.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings on file for Staff #3 are dated 8/19/18 and 3/1/24, more than 60 months apart.

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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once it was realized that the Mandated Reporter training was late, the Director immediately had the staff person complete the training.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A cracked baseboard with splintered wood was observed on the floor in the Preschool Room, which could be hazardous to children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The baseboard was immediately fixed once it was realized that there was a crack with splintered wood.
2024-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/19/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 3/15/2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a director, GS or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once I became aware that a staff member's Mandated Reporter training was past due, I immediately asked her to complete this training. Training was completed and certificate was put into her file.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not have on file a medication consent form for administration of medication for Child # 1.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director immediately contacted the parent and had them complete a medication form for administration of medication.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, it was observed that the railing on the top of the fence behind the large equipment was peeling.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director sanded the fence, removed all chipping paint and then repainted the fence.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The faucet of the toy sink kitchen in the PS Room was observed to be loose, causing a pinch point.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The faucet was repaired on the day of the inspection.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The phone number of the medical provider was obtained.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form which lacked a work address and work telephone number for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Work address and telephone number were added to the emergency contact form.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address for 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The address was obtained on the emergency contact form.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the SA Room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan was posted on the day of the inspection.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #7 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after enrollment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #7 has a current health report on file.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and #2 have current health reports on file.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #6 contained a health report which lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new health report from was obtained with the information included.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2 and #12 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 and #12 have current health assessments on file.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: A bottle containing a white liquid observed in the refrigerator was not labeled for the child for whom it was intended.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottle was labeled on the day of the inspection.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #7 contained updates to the emergency contact form and agreement form which were dated 1/27/22, after the regulation suspension lifting date of 1/6/22.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #7 has current updates to the emergency contact and agreement forms on file.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 has current fire safety training on file.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 contained 8 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/29/21. The file for Staff #12 contained 10 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training for her anniversary year of 5/26/21 - 5/26/22.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 used 4 training hours from the next anniversary year to correct the violation. Staff #12 will use 2 of her 6 hours of training from her CPR and first aid training that occurred on 6/15/22 to account for the additional 2 hours of training needed from 5/26/21 to 5/26/22. Staff #12 will then take a minimum of 8 more additional clock hours of training from 5/26/22 to 5/26/23.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #10--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): approved health and safety training. Staff person #13--- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): approved pediatric first-aid and CPR certification.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #10 obtained training on 8/3/22. Staff #13 obtained approved pediatric first-aid and CPR certification on 6/15/22.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 contained documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 has current mandated reporter training on file.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 contained an NSOR clearance dated 3/29/21, which had been required to be obtained by 7/1/20. The file for Staff #8 contained consecutive FBI clearances dated more than 60 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 has a current NSOR clearance on file. Staff #8 has a current FBI clearance on file.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.61(h)(2)(ii) - Designated on facility schedule Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(h)(2)(ii)

Description: Designated on facility schedule

Noncompliance Area: The PS Room, with a documented capacity of 21 children, was observed to contain 28 PS children at 10:40 AM on 5/12/22. The facility's observed schedule of daily activities did not indicate that time as a time period of program activity in which the child care capacity would be exceeded.

Correction Required: When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily schedule of activities was corrected on the day of the inspection to indicate the correct time of exceeding capacity for the PS Room.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency telephone numbers in the Infant Room were observed to be posted not near the telephone.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The number posting was moved and placed near the telephone on the day of the inspection.
2022-05-12 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: Visual strips were not present on low glass in the Infant Room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Visual strips were provided on the day of the inspection.

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