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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 am. to 6:00 pm. Monday- Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The climber, car, climbing apparatus were anchored into the ground and were not observed to have 9 inches of mulch in the fall zone areas. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have contracted out for the mulch company to come back and add an additional; amount of mulch under the equipment. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log was observed not to have had a fire drill every 60 days between April 6, 2026 and June 9, 2026 Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was held on 5/6/26 but was not documented on the log. Another fire drill will be held on 7/15/26. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log was observed not to have had the fire alarm tested every 30 calendar days between March 10, 2026 and June 9, 2026. *** CORRECTED UPON CITE*** 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire alarm was sounded on 6/9/26 |
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| 2026-03-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: In the beginning of March 2026, Staff person #1 admitted they took pictures of child #1 on the toilet. The staff person sent the picture to child's parent to show how child was progressing with potty training, Parent did not give permission or requested a picture of child on the toilet. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff meeting was held and discussed about the importance of privacy toward all ages of children. Phones or any devices that take pictures are not allowed in the bathroom. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom nap mats being used by children were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have mapped out a sleep map to make sure all the children are always at least 2 feet apart on all three sides at all times during nap. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the front infant classroom, school-age classroom, front toddler classroom and back toddler classroom that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in each space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have posted a daily schedule in all class rooms |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, music being used during rest time at high volume level that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess children while sleeping on nap mats. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The volume of the music during sleep time was turned down immediately. Music during nap time will always be at a volume so staff are able to hear and asses the children during nap time |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include child service reports conducted within the last 6 months. 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.) service reports for Children 1,2,3 and 4 have completed with the parents signature. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the back toddler classroom that staff did not wash a child's hands after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was discussed to all staff in the Toddler room and all rooms, the importance of hand washing after diapering and using the bathroom. That it is important to wash hands with soap and water after meals and after diapering |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the front toddler classroom and back toddler classroom that staff were not appropriately utilizing the hands-free trash can by keeping the lid in an open position. It was observed in the pre-k classroom that diapers were not being disposed of into a hands-free covered trash can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have gotten hands free trash cans in both of the Toddler class rooms and in the pre-k class room for the soiled diapers. |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: File for staff person #1 did not complete a health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment. The current completed health assessment is dated 8/27/25 and the previous health assessment is dated 6/23/23. File for staff person #2 did not complete a health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment. The current completed health assessment is dated 11/28/25 and the previous health assessment is dated 2/20/22. The file for staff person #3 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 10/11/23. The file for staff person #4 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 9/28/23. 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.) We have come up with a schedule to review all staff files to make sure all clearances and files are up to date. Staff person 3 has an updated health assessment scheduled 2/4/26 and staff person 4 had an appointment 12/12/25 for a physical. |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR). Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5 and staff person #6, staff person #5 and staff person #6 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.) We have contacted certain first aid company and scheduled for staff person 5and 6 to a class 2/4/26. Until they have their first aid class they will not be left alone in a class room without supervision |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 10/23/25 and the previous was dated 10/8/20. The current FBI clearance is dated 11/10/25 and the previous was dated 11/9/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff person 1 has the updated clearances. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 did not include an updated child abuse clearance. The current child abuse clearance on file expired 9/21/20. The file for staff person #1 did not include an updated child abuse clearance. The current child abuse clearance on file expired 10/21/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All clearances are now updated. We have a system in place to make sure there is not a lapse of updated clearances in staff files |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school-age classroom, Clorox wipes and a cleaning spray were placed on the counter accessible to children. It was observed in the pre-k classroom, White Out that indicates "keep out of reach of children" was stored in a drawer of the teacher's desk that was not locked or made inaccessible to children. It was observed in the older toddler classroom, White Out that indicates "keep out of reach of children" was stored in a drawer of the teacher's desk that was not locked or made inaccessible 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toxins and cleaning materials that are listed was put in a locked cabinet and out of reach of all children |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the back toddler classroom, a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original container or in a container that specifics the content. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The magic eraser was placed in its original box in the maintenance room which is out of the reach of children and is a locked room. Upon after using such toxic materials it will be trashed or put in the original box and in a lock closet |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a closed, plastic-lined trash can was not present in the front infant classroom, back infant classroom, front toddler classroom and back toddler classroom. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have added closed and plastic lined trash cans in both infant classrooms and both toddler class rooms. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler, preschool, and pre-k classes a buildup of dust, dirt and debris on the toy shelves. 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.) All class rooms and the shelving and areas in the rooms have been cleaned. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the back toddler classroom, no platform or step at the sink was available to children for handwashing. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We purchased a stool for the children in the Toddler class rooms to be able to wash hands |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school-age bathroom, pre-k bathroom, preschool bathroom, and older toddler bathroom that handwashing signs were not posted at each toilet and diapering areas. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have put up hand washing instruction signs by each of the toilets and by all the sinks in all rooms |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 9/5/25-11/7/25. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The next fire drill will take place in January 9, 26. We have got a written schedule when the 60 days are to be done and we will move 2 days before that |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 9/5/25-10/6/25, 10/6/25-11/7/25, and 11/7/25-12/11/25. 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.) The fire system was tested on 12/11/25 and documented. We now have a calendar on when the 30 days are due for the testing of the fire drill. Next test date will be 1/7/26. |
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| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler and older toddler classrooms that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff and director went into all classrooms and added enough play materials for all children in each classroom. |
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| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Plastic grocery bags were observed in the young toddler classroom accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic bags were removed and have been made inaccessible to children in young toddler classroom |
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| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler classroom, multiple containers of sunscreen on a low shelf 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The container of sunscreen was put in a locked cabnet |
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| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/9/25 - 7/10/25. 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.) I have written down future dates of the fire detection devices to make sure they are tested at least once every 30 days. The fire detection device was tested August 7 and will text next on Sept 5. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed that multiple plastic toy bins used to store outside toys were broken and cracked. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bins were replaced with all new storage bins free of cracks and sharp corners |
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| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom, an infant sitting in an infant feeding table having access to a plastic grocery bag placed on the table next to the infant. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had a meeting with the infant teachers the importance to keep grocery bags out of the reach of infants at all times. There will not be any object near the infant feeding table that the infant get get a hold of. |
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| 2025-06-03 | 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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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the investigation it was stated by staff person #2 and staff person #3 that child #2 was found sitting alone in a supply closet left unsupervised by primary staff person #4. It was also stated by staff person #2 and staff person #3 that they had closed the closet door leaving the child unsupervised. 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. 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. The legal entity must arrange for staff persons #2, #3, and #4 to complete supervision training through Better Kid Care; Supervision: What's Required. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had a meeting with staff 2,3,4 the importance of making sure that you are aware of your children and counting the children in your group. I also stressed to staff 2 and 3 that the director should have been notified of the incident. Staff 2,3,4 will complete required supervision training. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the investigation it was stated by two witnessing staff members, that staff person #1 physically grabbed and picked child #1 up by the wrist from the floor, drug the child #1 across the floor and forcefully placed child #1 in a chair. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Up on this investigation Staff per 1 has been warned numerous times about using physical force on children. On June 5 Staff person 1 was dismissed from her potion at the center |
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| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: During on on-site visit it was observed in the infant classroom that an infant was sleeping in an infant bouncer seat. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was discussed in the infant room to all staff members, the importance of infants sleeping in a crib in a sleeping position. Infants will only sleep in cribs. Child was moved to a crib to sleep. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: It was observed for 7 minutes the front young toddler classroom was observed out of compliance with child:staff ratio. 7 young toddlers were observed in a classroom with 1 staff person. Cert rep brought non-compliance to director's attention and the violation was corrected with the director being added to child:staff ratio. 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.) It was corrected on that day to have the ratio in the young toddler group of 1-5. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During an on-site visit, it was observed the facility's storage/laundry room door where bleach, laundry detergent, and cleaning sprays are stored was open and accessible to children. It was also observed that the staff room door was open leaving Lysol spray was 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The storage room door will be locked at all time and the key hanging high, so it won't be accessible to children |
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| 2025-04-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: At the time of investigation 4/29/25, there were no incident reports created for child #1 and child #2 by the facility after staff person #1 accidently scratched both children with staff person #1 fingernails. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We currently have issued an incident report on child 1 and child 2. The parents have signed the incident report. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: At the time of the investigation it was observed that the operator did not have a copy of the current inspection summary posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspection summary is always placed on the information board by the front door. It was taken down for a short time to check a correction. AT this time it is in the front entrance of the day care on parent information board and will stay there until cert rep has verified corrections. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/4/25 - 4/7/25, and 4/7/25 - 5/22/25. 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.) The system will be tested next on or before May, 27 2025. The system will be tested and documented at least once every 30 days. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has been witnessed by other staff members grabbing children by their faces, arms and ankles as a form of discipline. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have talked to staff person 1 which she felt she did not do these forms of discipline. I have written staff person an incident form which if I do receive another complaint on this person she will be dismissed from her position. She also must take classes which she has on how to discipline and how to treat children. Staff person #1 will never use any form of physical punishment towards children in care. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation it was stated by numerous staff members that staff person #1 uses inappropriate threatening statements towards children in care. Staff person #1 has been heard saying, "let's give the kids melatonin so they go to sleep", "you're lucky I don't have my stun gun", "settle down or I'll tase you", and "here's your water. Don't worry, I didn't poison it this time." Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have talked to staff person 1 and have written an incident report on the ridicule of certain children. Staff will never single out children for ridicule, threaten to harm, and/or degrade them. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant room that an infant under the age of 6 month was not being held while being fed. The infant was placed in an infant chair with a bottle being propped up by a blanket. Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has talked to the infant care teachers on the importance of having children fed while holding them and not in a child seat. Staff now hold infants under 6 months while being fed. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #8 will have until 4/3/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 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 #8, staff person #8 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 has completed all the required classes. Staff person #8 completed the pediatric first aid/CPR on 4/8/25. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 admitted to witnessing staff person #1 being physically aggressive and using threatening language towards children. It was also indicated by many staff members that the incidents were not reported to an outside agency. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two hour in person training regarding mandated reporting. 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.) We are looking into classes for all staff to take the minimum required classes on reporting mandated reporting. Staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 are scheduled to attend an in person mandated reporter training 5/8/25. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school-age classroom, missing outlet covers on the wall near the teacher's desk. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet covers were replaced the day of inspection. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: It was stated by multiple staff members and director that during the drop-off time between the hour of 6:30am-7:30am the older toddler classroom is the drop-off classroom for all children ages one-year through young school-age resulting in staff:ratio non-compliance. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have additional staff coming in at an earlier time, also we now separate the older children and toddlers to have the correct ratio. |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the front toddler and back toddler classroom that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have gotten more toys and play material that will be left out to give the children a variety of play material to play with no wait time. |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for child #2 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child 2 was given the emergency contact paper to write the addresses and phone numbers of their work place |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child 1 was giving the emergency contact to write the address of the people whom child one can be released too |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for children receiving care in the front toddler classroom child care space was not present. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed all the emergency contact information in both sides of the toddler room |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: 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 front toddler classroom. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have posted the emergency plan on transporting children and staff ratio when there is an emergency in the toddler classroom |
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| 2024-12-10 | 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: The health report for child #1 indicates that the child is not 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 of child 1 sent the health form back to the physician to correct the form. The physician has signed and corrected the form |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the back toddler classroom that children's hands were not being washed after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had a meeting with the toddler room teachers on the importance for washing hands before eating and after diapering. We also talked to all classrooms. All staff now assist children to wash children's hands at the sinks with soap and water after each diapering and before eating. |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, soiled diapers were not discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered trash can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have gotten a hands free trash can to place in the bathroom of the Preschool classroom and all soiled diapers will be placed in the proper can with a bag in the can |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the back toddler classroom, staff person #1 did not wash her hands between the diapering of each child. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was discussed to employee 1 the importance of washing hands after each diapering. Also it was discussed the importance of washing hands before each meal. All staff will wash their hands with soap and water after each diapering and before eating. |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler classroom, hand sanitizer sitting on the teacher's desk accessible to children. It was also observed in the older toddler classroom Hydrocortisone cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked desk drawer 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizers and the cream was put into a lock cabinet ,which is out of reach of all the children |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the back toddler classroom, a blue spray bottle containing a cleaning solution was not labeled specifying the contents. It was observed in the older toddler classroom and the front infant classroom Magic Erasers were not store in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning materials were labeled and put into a container with the original label on the container. The containers are put up or in a locked cabinet away from children |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed the first-aid kit in the older toddler classroom was missing soap. 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.) We placed a bottle of soap in the first aid kit in the toddler room |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler classroom, scissors were kept in a drawer that was unlocked and accessible to children. It was also observed in the older toddler and preschool classrooms device charging cords were hanging and accessible 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Older Toddler room we placed all cords and scissors out of reach of children and in a locked cabinet drawer. The cords in preschool room where placed out of reach of children by placing them high in ceiling |
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| 2024-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/2/24-3/26/24, 4/10/24-5/11/24, 8/15/24-9/17/24 and 9/17/24-10/23/24. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The system was tested during inspection on 12/10/24. We set a schedule on my calendar to make sure that I test the fire alarm every 30 days. We will be more diligent on making sure it is done before the 30 days |
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| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We adjusted the position of the cribs in the room to maintain at least 2 feet of space on three sides for each crib. |
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| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the front toddler classroom and the Pre-K classroom to be extremely dark during rest time prohibiting staff to properly supervise children at all times as they were unable to be seen. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toddler room we placed night lights in the front part of the room so all children can be seen while sleeping. In the Pre-k room, the curtains will be opened in order to see all children while sleeping. |
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| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was stated by multiple staff members that primary care groups are not being established during the pick-up and drop-off times of the day. 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.) We have established groups in each classroom and have them posted at each entrance of the classroom. Staff are always aware of which children are in their group. Primary care groups are established and maintained daily. |
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| 2024-04-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 used physical punishment towards child #1 by hitting the child on the hand. Staff person #1 used physical punishment towards child #2 by pushing him off a shelf inside the classroom and aggressively sitting child onto a chair while on the playground. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Staff Person #1 is required to complete the following trainings via the Better Kid Care website: "Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us" and "Communicate Effectively with Children." The Director/Owner, Staff Person #2, shall make random monitoring observations on Staff Person #1 at a minimum of once a week to observe that positive guidance techniques are being carried out, record the observations on a document approved by Central Region Bureau of Certification and provide support for improvement as needed. The forms must be provided to the Central Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months from approval of the form. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will be monitored on a weekly basis for three months to make sure she is handling children properly. Staff #1 was removed from the current room and into a floating position. She will take the two classes listed. |
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| 2024-04-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: It was indicated by many staff members that staff:child ratios are not being met during the pick-up and drop-off times of the day. 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. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During drop off times we have added an extra staff member when parents drop off. Staff separate into assigned classrooms at earlier times. Pick up times we have added staff members to cover when late pick-ups might occur and stay in their assigned classrooms for the ratios. Primary care groups have been established and are maintained throughout the day. |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) we have moved and adjusted all the cribs in the infant rooms to be 2 feet apart on three sides when being used by infants. |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child #7 does not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have entered the date of admission on child 7 agreement. A new agreement was made and we forgot to enter the admission date on new form. at this time a date has been entered |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: Agreement forms on file for children #1 - #7 do not specify services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If there are no extra services to be provided on the agreement we will write N/A on the agreement form. All agreements for children #1-#7 have been updated to reflect that no extra services are being provided. |
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| 2024-01-05 | 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: The files for children #4 and #8 do not include a health assessment report conducted within the last 12 months. 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.) The health assessment report for child 4 and 7 have been received from the parents and put in their files. |
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| 2024-01-05 | 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: The file for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 8/9/21. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 has a physical scheduled in February and when completed will have an updated health assessment in their file |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #4 and #6 do not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 4 and 6 have gotten a written documentation of the results of the tuberculin skin test and is in their file |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #4, #5, and #6 do not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 4 5 and 6 have supplied the facility with 2 written references , and have been placed in their file |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The director could not provide documented proof that an annual emergency drill was conducted. 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 drills will be conducted annually and documented on file at the facility. A drill was conducted and the document is on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The director could not provide documented proof the emergency plan was reviewed annually or updated as needed. 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.) The emergency plan has been reviewed and updated. |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The director could not provide documented proof that the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency agency and the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have sent our emergency plan to the proper emergency agency authority and county and municipality. |
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| 2024-01-05 | 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: Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety training and pediatric first and/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum). Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety training and pediatric first and/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum). Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 and #5 will have until 2/1/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #4 and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4 and #5, staff person #4 and #5 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 4 and 5 have completed the required trainings. |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 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 2/11/18. Staff person/facility person/volunteer #2 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 9/15/17. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff persons #2 and #3 will have until 2/1/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #2 and #3, staff persons #2 and #3 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 2 and 3 have completed the mandated reporter training and their current certificate is in their file |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the two-year-old classroom Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, and Dust Off on a shelf next to the counter area that is accessible to children. It was observed in the three-year-old classroom Lysol wipes and Lysol spray on a shelf in the bathroom area that is accessible to children. It was observed in the four-year-old classroom Lysol spray, Lysol wipes and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet under the counter that is 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have placed all cleaning material out of the reach of children by placing them in a locked cabnet and inaccessible to children in all class rooms |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/8/23, 7/21/23 & 8/18/23, 9/18/23 and 10/16/23, 11/16/23. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have a schedule posted on when the fire detection devices will be tested to make sure they are within the 30 day window. System was tested at inspection. |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have lapsed 5/12/23, 7/21/23, 9/12/23 and no fire drills have been documented to have occurred after 10/16/23. Correction Required: 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.) We have a schedule posted for the fire drills to make sure that all fire drills are within the 60 day window. A fire drill was conducted on 1/8/24. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an insufficient amount of play equipment, materials and books were provided to children in the toddler classroom. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have placed bins of toys in the toddler classroom to provide more stimulation. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the highchair in the young toddler classroom does not have safety straps installed. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A t-strap has been purchased and installed on the highchair. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff member #1 and #2 did not have assigned primary care groups of children. 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.) Staff 1 and 2 have been assigned a group of children that they are responsible for. We have placed white boards in each classroom to assist staff in knowing what children they are responsible for. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Agreement forms for children #1 and #2 did not include enrollment dates. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Enrollment dates have been added to the agreement forms. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Individual files for children #1 through #10 contained the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreement forms have been given to the families and a copy has been placed in each child files. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Individual files for children #1, #2, and #3 did not have an initial health assessment within the 60 days of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health assessments have been added to files for children 1, 2, and 3. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: It was observed that medication within the facility was not labeled with the child's name for whom the medication is intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All medications have been labeled with the child's name for who it is intended for. Medications of children who are no longer enrolled have been discarded. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Medication logs are not established and maintained for prescription or nonprescription medications on site. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication logs for each medication have been completed by parents and is now kept with the medication at all times. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed that children in the young toddler classroom did not wash hands prior to mealtime. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children in all classrooms wash hands before each meal, when they come in from outside and after bathroom duties or diapering. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan at the facility did not include a plan for continuity of operations. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have rewritten the emergency plan and included a continuity of care plan. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff in the young toddler classroom did not wash hands prior to serving lunch to children. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff now wash hands before preparing and serving meals. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Individual files for staff members #1, #2, #3, #4 and #6 did not have a dated TB test result on their health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will either obtain documentation from their medical provider of when they had the TB test read with the results or have another test completed. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 have not received annual training of the facility's emergency plan. 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.) Provided training to staff regarding the emergency plan and placed documentation of training on file. New staff will be provided emergency plan training at the time of employment. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation at the facility showing the updated emergency plan had been delivered to the county emergency management agency and to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been updated and sent to the county emergency management agency and local municipality. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3 and #4 have not obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 3 and 4 have completed 12 hours of professional development training. |
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| 2022-12-21 | 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: Staff person #6 does not have an updated renewal certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on record. 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.) A certificate of completion for pediatric first aid and CPR has been added to staff 6 file. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #6 record does not include a signed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 6 has signed and dated a disclosure statement and it was added to staff file. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom that sunscreen was located on a low shelf accessible to children. (Corrected on site- staff removed the sunscreen and placed out of reach of the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning and toxic materials were moved out of the reach of children. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 3-year-old classroom, an unlabeled bottle of bleach solution in the bathroom area. (Corrected on site- staff labeled contents in bottle and placed out of reach of children.) It was observed in the 4-year-old classroom, an unlabeled bottle of bleach solution at the sink area. (Corrected on site- staff labeled contents in bottle and placed out of reach of children.) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All unlabeled bottles are now labeled with the contents and kept inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: it was observed that the first-aid kit in the school-age classroom did not contain scissors. (Corrected on site - Owner added scissors to first-aid 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.) Scissors were added to the first aid kit in the school-age classroom. |
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| 2022-12-21 | 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: Fire drill log documentation showed more than 60 days lapsed between fire drills. (3/2/22, 5/11/22,9/23/22) 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.) The facility conducted a fire drill on 1/9/23 and has been documented on the fire drill log appropriately. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Fire system testing log documented more than 30 days lapsed between the manual tests. (5/11/22-6/17/22, 7/8/22, 8/22/22,9/23/22, and 10/24/22.) 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire system was tested the day of inspection and documented on 12/21/22. |
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| 2022-09-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 9/30/2022 for 11 minutes the Older Toddler classroom was observed out of compliance with child:staff ratio. 13 children, age 2, were oberved in a classroom with 2 teachers from 8:14-8:25. Certification Rep. brought the non-compliance to the directors attention and the violation was corrected with the addition of a floating teacher to the Older Toddler classroom. 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ratio non-compliance was corrected after it was brought to the attention of the director. |
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