Description: Little People Day Care School of Scranton, PA provides two day care school locations for watching your children while you work.
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| 2020-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/16/20, a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the preschool room, ceiling tiles above the bathroom sink and third ceiling tile near the exit door to the playground showed signs signs of a water leak. Preschool staff indicated the stained tiles were newer and did not notice the tiles until pointed out at this inspection. 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.) The Director will notify the owner of the ceiling tiles and will have the owner check for any leaks. If there are any leaks they will be appropriately fixed and the ceiling tiles will be replaced. In the future, staff will be sure the facility is maintained in good repair and any needed fixes will be repaired timely. |
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| 2019-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 1 had a date of hire of 1/21/19. This file was missing two letters of written references. Staff # 1 was working in a classroom with a group of toddlers during this inspection. Staff # 1 qualification level to perform child care related duties was unable to be determined due to the file lacking two written references. 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.) Director will obtain two written references from the listed staff. Director will ensure all newly hired staff files contain two letters of written reference in the future. |
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| 2019-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 1 had a date of hire of 1/21/19. This file was missing proof of education. Staff # 1 was working in a classroom with a group of toddlers during this inspection. Staff # 1 qualification level to perform child care related duties was unable to be determined due to the file lacking proof of education. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will obtain proof of education from the listed staff. Director will ensure all newly hired staff files include proof of education in the future. |
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| 2018-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. At this time, Staff # 1 file was missing an official state police clearance. The file contained a state police clearance dated 7/29/14 but indicated record was under review. Staff # 1 had a date of hire of 9/18/17. Staff # 1 was working in ratio with children during this inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The listed staff will be suspended until an official state police clearance can be obtained clearing the staff to work in a child care role at the facility. In the future all staff will be hired as appropriate to the CPSL regarding clearances and all appropriate documentation will remain in the staff's file at all times. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A PURPLE NAP MAT IN THE 4/5 YEAR OLD ROOM IS RIPPED. TWO NAP MATS IN EACH ROOM, LABELED FOR CHILDREN, BOTH IN THE 3/4 YEAR OLD ROOM AND TODDLER 2 ROOM ARE RIPPED. THE TODDLER 2 ROOM AND INFANT ROOM CHANGING TABLE MATS ARE RIPPED. 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.) ALL THE NAP MATS AND CHANGING TABLE MATS WERE DISCARDED AND REPLACED WITH NEW MATS THE FACILITY ALREADY HAS. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL CHANGING MAPS AND NAPS MATS THAT ARE RIPPED WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED ASAP. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(1) - Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 4 AN INFANT, DOB 11/22/15, ENROLLED AT FACILITY SINCE 1/18/16, DID NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE UNTIL 5/26/16, MORE THAN THREE MONTHS AFTER START DATE. Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILD # 4 HAS A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL CHILDREN HAVE CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS ON FILE AT TIME OF ENROLLMENT. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON # 1 HIRED 10/17/16, DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT UNTIL 12/5/16. STAFF PERSON # 4 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN MORE THAN 24 MONTHS FROM HIRE DATE ON 6/23/14 THEN NOT AGAIN UNTIL 9/28/16. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF MEMBERS 1 & 4 HAVE CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS ARE CURRENT AND ON FILE AT TIME OF HIRE AND EVERY 24 MONTHS AFTER. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.161(a)/3270.161(e) - Wholesome/Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE IS EXPIRED BISQUICK 5/9/16, NUT N BUTTER 11/10/16, AND SUPER TOPPER ONIONS 11/1/16 IN THE KITCHEN. THERE IS EXPIRED POPCORN KERNALS 1/31/16 AND OIL 7/28/14 ON A SHELF IN THE 2ND - 5TH GRADE CLASSROOM. THERE ARE FRESH APPLES LEFT ON A SHELF AND IN A DRAWER NOT REFRIGERATED FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY ALSO IN THE 2ND-5TH GRADE CLASSROOM. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL EXPIRED FOOD AND FRESH FRUIT NOT REFRIDGERATED WAS DISCARDED. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL REMIND STAFF AT THE NEXT STAFF MEETING TO REFRIDGERATE ANY UNUSED FRESH FRUIT AND KITCHEN STAFF WILL DO WEEKLY EXPIRATION/BEST BUY/USE BY DATE CHECKS. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WERE NOT SIGNED IN MORE THAN SIX MONTHS FOR CHILD 1,2,3,4,5,6,& 7. ALL SIGNATURES WERE IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2015 THEN NOT AGAIN UNTIL JULY 2016 FOR ALL 7 CHILDREN. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS AND FEE AGREEMENTS WILL BE SIGNED AND REVIEWED BY PARENTS ASAP. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTIOR WILL ENSURE ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS AND FEE AGREEMENTS ARE SIGNED AND REVIEWED AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS IN JANUARY AND JULY OF EVERY YEAR. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOCUMENTED IN MORE THAN 12 MONTHS FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2015 TO FEBRUARY 29, 2016. 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 WILL BE REVIEWED AND DOCUMENTED BY FEBRUARY 17, 2017. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THE EMERGENCY PLAN IS REVIEWED AND DOCUMENTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON # 1 HIRED 10/7/16 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE UNTIL 1/10/17. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services)A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON # 1 HAS A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE CLEARNACES ON FILE AT TIME OF HIRE. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT HAVE A STAFF EVALUATION COMPLETED FOR STAFF MEMBER # 3 SINCE DECEMBER 2015. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF MEMBER # 2 WILL COMPLETE A STAFF EVALUATION FOR STAFF MEMBER # 3 BY 2/17/17. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF EVALUATIONS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALLY. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE 3/4 YEAR OLD ROOM IS MISSING TAPE. THE VAN IS MISSING TWEEZERS, SOAP AND WATER IN THE 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.) TAPE WAS ADDED TO THE 3/4 YEAR OLD FIRST AID KIT AND TWEEZERS , SOAP AND WATER WAS ADDED TO THE VAN FIRST AID KIT. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ADD FIRST AID KIT CHECKS TO THE STAFFS MONTHLY SAFETY CHECKS TO ENSURE ALL MANDATORY ITEMS ARE IN EVERY FIRST AID KIT. |
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