Brookside Childrens Early Education Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on June 2, 2026, at that time a review of child files was conducted and found that child #1, a preschool aged child, last health assessment on file was 12/6/24 and child #2, a preschool aged child, last health assessment on file was 1/31/25. 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.) Updated Health Assessments submitted for child #1 and child #2. |
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| 2026-06-02 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(2) - Different times of day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(2) Description: Different times of day Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on June 2, 2026, at that time the facility's fire drill log was reviewed and found that all fire drills in the past year have been conducted in the morning. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted on June 3, 2026 at 2:55pm and the fire drill log was submitted to inspector. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Facility did not conduct a fire drill in over 60 days from 8/13/24 to 11/1/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Smoke alarms were tested with inspector present on 5/22/25. Fire drill conducted on 5/27/25 and recorded in log. |
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| 2025-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Facility did not test the alarm system in over 30 days from 11/29/24 to 12/30/24. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Smoke alarms were tested with inspector present on 5/22/25. Fire drill conducted on 5/27/25 and recorded in log. |
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| 2024-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 did not have a child service report completed in over 6 months from 10/25/23 until 5/15/24. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A service report was completed for child #1 on 5/15/24. |
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| 2024-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 5 had a health assessment on file that was more than a year old at the time of rehire. Health assessment was dated 5/16/22. 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 member #5 provided a current health assessment on 5/20/24. |
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| 2024-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The following facility staff members did not renew their certification of pediatric first aid and cpr by a training professional on or before the expiration of their most current certification: Facility staff # 1,2 & 3. Facility staff # 1 had training 8/9/21 and then not again until 4/10/24. Facility staff # 2 had training 2/24/22 and then not again until 4/10/24 and Facility staff #3 had training 8/9/21 and then not again until 4/10/24. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will participate in group Pediatric CPR and First Aid training prior to the expiration date. |
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| 2024-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 4 did not comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 regulations regarding having clearances completed at least every 60 months. Facility staff # 4 had their state police clearance done in over 60 months from 1/10/19 to 4/5/24. 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.) Staff member #4 completed their state police clearance on 4/5/24. |
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| 2024-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The facility first aid kit in the Pre-K 1 classroom dies not have soap in the kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap was added to the first aid kit in Prek-1 classroom. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an annual influenza vaccination or exemption from the influenza vaccine on file. 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 5/22/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 had Flu Vaccine Quadrivalent on 10/15/22 listed on the Child Health Report in the Child File. It is listed separately from previous Flu Vaccines, but it is listed on the report. Document submitted for review. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #7's health report did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent requested the child's physician to send a corrected form that reflects that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The physician will send within 3 business days. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a written policy addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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. The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to: recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Brookside's Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy has been revised to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Revised policy has been added to our employee handbook effective 6/1/23 and submitted to licensing agent. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #11 had a current physical dated 5/4/23. The previous physical date was 9/25/20. This shows a span of more than 24 months for obtaining an updated physical. The current physical dated 5/4/23 did not have an examination for communicable diseases and the result of that examination. 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. An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person # 11 obtained corrected physical form from their physician, corrected form is placed in staff's file. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #3 only had one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 3 obtained written letter of reference from a previous co-worker and letter is placed in staff's file. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #12 did not have a current fire safety training on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #12 had completed DHS fire safety training on 5/8/23, within 12 months from her previous training, however, her training record in PA Keys had not updated to reflect this training. The record is now updated and reflects her completed training on 5/8/23. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #14 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #14 will have until 6/10/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #14 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #14, staff person #14 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #14 is enrolled in hybrid Pediatric First Aid and CPR, has completed the online portion of the training, and will complete the in-person portion of the training before 6/10/2023. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate will be submitted once received. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #4 through staff person #11, staff person #13 through staff person #16 and staff person #18 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. The dates of completion were 4/17/23, 4/18/23, 1/29/23, 2/6/23, 2/1/23, 1/8/23, 1/18/23, 1/29/23, 1/30/23, 2/5/23, 1/24/23, 3/28/23, 1/4/23, 1/10/23, 4/20/23, respectively. Staff person #3 and staff person #12 have not yet complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff person #3 and staff person #12 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 6/10/23. Staff will complete any updates to the health and safety training by the required deadlines. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #12 had completed the 2022 update to the Health and Safety training on 4/24/23, however her training record on PA Keys was not updated to reflect the completed training. It is now updated and submitted. Staff Person # 3 has completed the required Health and Safety Update on 5/22/23 and certificate of completion is submitted. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #2 and staff person #3 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, there is no trainer name listed showing that the trainer is PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), 3280.31(f) (10), or 3290.31(g)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 and staff person #3 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Staff person #2 and staff person #3 may not care for children unsupervised until the Pediatric First Aid/CPR training is completed by a PQAS approved instructor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trainer provided updated certificates that include the trainer name and approved curriculum for Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The appropriate trainings were completed by staff persons #2 and #3 on 2/24/2022. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #8 did not have documentation of hours of prior child care experience on file to qualify them for the position they were performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verified previous hours of employment for staff persons # 2, #3 and #8 and updated the form in their staff files. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the LEGO table in the preschool classroom had chipped paint on the top and edges of the table. 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. 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 Lego table is removed from the classroom until repaired. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(d) - Excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(d) Description: Excursions Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, there were no emergency contact forms for the children in the yellow van who were transported the morning on 5/11/22. The operator admitted the van did not contain the emergency contact forms. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact Forms for all students riding the van were placed on the van in a binder. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, staff #4 did not have verification of tuberculosis screening at initial employment. Staff #14 and staff #16 did not have verification of a current health assessment with tuberculosis screening on file at initial employment (see code sheet for dates of hire). 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.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 must obtain health assessment with TB test before working in direct contact with children. Staff # 14 and #16 obtained a health assessment and negative TB test to return to work. Documention is placed in staff files. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, there was no verification of written notification of safe routes posted by the operator. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Notification of safe routes for parents to drop off and pick up children is posted on our front door in a place where all families can easily see. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, staff #4 , staff #13, staff #14 and staff #17 did not have verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members #4, #13, #14 and #17 all submitted two written non-family references stating that they would be recommended to work with children in a child care setting. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or 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. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Revised Emergency Plan to include the following ¿ Director Lara Egan will notify families by email and Owner Devon Raad will post announcement on WFMZ Text Alert as soon as reasonably possible stating that an emergency situation has occurred, and when it has ended, and how to safely reunite with their child. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, the provider did not have documentation that emergency drills are being conducted annually. 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.) Emergency drill was completed on 5/25/22 and documented in the emergency drill log. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, staff person #4, staff #14 and staff #17 did not have emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Completed emergency plan training with all staff, including staff persons # 4, #14 and #17, including updates to emergency plan that went into effect on 5/23/22. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, staff # 7, #9, #16, #18 did not have verification of 12 clock hours of child care training on file for the previous year of employment. 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.) All staff have now completed at least 12 hours of training within the current year of employment. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, staff #1 did not have verification of completing annual fire safety training on file. The last recorded date was 9/17/20. Staff #9 did not have verification of completing annual fire safety training on file. The last recorded date was 5-3-21. Staff #8, #16 and #18 did not have verification of completing annual fire safety training on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire Safety training for all staff is scheduled with APlus Safety on 6/13/22. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, staff #13 had not yet completed Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR, and have been employed for more than 90 days (see code sheet for dates of hire). Staff #14 and staff #17 had not yet completed training relating to Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR and have been employed for more than 90 days (see code sheet for date of hire). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics listed in subsection 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff #13, staff #14 and staff #17 will have an acceptable training relating to Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff #13, staff #14 and staff #17 will have 15 days from the date this directed POC is submitted and accepted to implement the corrections. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff persons must be supervised by an AGS who has completed the required training related to Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #13, #14 and #17 completed hybrid Pediatric First aid and CPR through APlus Safety and the remaining staff completed the training on 6/2/22. Staff # 14 and #17 had previously completed the required Health and Safety training, but the certificate was not in their file. Certificates were printed and placed in their staff file. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, staff #14 did not have a completed FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, and mandated reporter training on file. Staff #18 did not have a completed FBI clearance, NSOR certificate on file. The Child Abuse clearance was of volunteer status and not for employment purposes. (see code sheet for dates of hire). Staff #16 and staff #17 did not have verification of completed mandated reporter training on file. 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 #14, 18 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person #14 and #18 were hired under a previous Provisional Waiver. The waiver request allowed a 45-day provisional hire period for the applicant until all required clearances were on file with the provider. The provisional hire period was not exceed 45 days. Staff #14, staff #16, staff #17 will be given 15 days from the date an acceptable POC is obtained to obtain Mandated reporter training. Staff #14, staff #16 and staff #17 can not be unsupervised. Supervision must be provided by an AGS or higher who has completed the health and safety training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #14 and #18 were placed on suspension until their clearances were received. Staff #14 and #17 located their mandated reporter training certificates and they were placed in their staff file. Staff #16 completed his mandated reporter training and certificate is placed in the staff file. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, staff # 14 did not have verification of education on file to qualify as a staff person. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #14 provided proof of High School Diploma and copy is placed in staff file. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.64/3270.76 - Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.64/3270.76 Description: Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, there was a 2 inch raised portion of the surfacing when walking into the toddler playground . This posed a hazard to children walking in and out of the playground. Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. 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.) Facility manager corrected the step to the toddler playground by leveling the ground under the synthetic grasss |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, the last documented fire drill being conducted was on 2/17/22 and not within the 60 day requirement. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills that were completed but not logged have been documented on the Fire Drill log. |
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| 2022-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 5/11/22, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 2/17/22 and not within the 30 day requirement. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire Detection System was tested with the inspector during the inspection. This test and previous tests that were not properly logged have now been logged. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool bathroom there are areas of rust on the bottom of the metal stall walls. 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.) Vinyl panels will be installed in the lower level bottoms on the metal stall dividers to prevent rust from occurring due to continuous cleaning and spraying. Monthly safety checks will be completed. |
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| 2019-03-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person's #1, 2, 3 & 4 were on the toddler playground with 21 toddlers. During this time Child #1 crawled into the tree house climber and bit Child #2 repeatedly on the face and body for over 2 minutes. Facility person's were not appropriately supervising the children to prevent the injury or intervene to stop it. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive PQAS approved training regarding supervision of children. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is through the regional key the legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision training will be completed on August 27, 2019. All staff will attend. |
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| 2018-10-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #1 LEFT FACILITY PERSON #2 ALONE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH 6 INFANTS TO USE THE BATHROOM AND TO PLACE ITEMS IN THE CHILDREN'S CUBBIES. STAFF ADMITTED TO THIS BEING A REGULAR PRACTICE. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers will ask the director or floater to cover their classroom when they need to use the bathroom or leave the room for any reason. |
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| 2018-10-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #1 LEFT FACILITY PERSON #2 ALONE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH 6 INFANTS TO USE THE BATHROOM AND 3 OTHER TIMES TO PLACE ITEMS IN THE CHILDREN'S CUBBIES. STAFF ADMITTED TO THIS BEING A REGULAR PRACTICE. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers will ask the director or floater to cover their classroom when they need to use the bathroom or leave the room for any reason. |
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| 2018-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is missing an updated health assessment. Date of last health assessment 1/7/16. 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.) Facility person submitted a child care staff health assessment on 5/23/18 signed by a physician showing she is suitable to provide care. To correct, this in the future all staff will receive a reminder to schedule a physical at least 60 days prior to the expiration of their last physical and be required to submit their health assessment form prior to expiration. This policy is stated in our staff handbook. |
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| 2018-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan has not been reviewed and updated annually. Last signature signifying review is 5/2/17. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I reviewed and updated our emergency plan and sent it to community agencies for review. To correct in the future our emergency plan will be reviewed and updated no later than May 1st each year. |
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| 2018-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility has not held a fire drill every 60 days. Last fire drill held was 3/5/18. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was held on May 14th 2018 at 3:05pm and all children and staff participated in the drill and exited the building. In the future a fire drill will be held at least every 60 days for all staff and children and participants will be documented in our fire drill log. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Outside playground fence had exposed bolts. 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.) Provider covered exposed bolts by placing duct tape over them. Bolts will continue to be covered in the future. |
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