Little People Day Care School South Inc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags, which were accessible to young toddlers, were observed in a light blue plastic drawer in the Toddler 1 Room. Staff #6 acknowledged that children in the Toddler 1 Room were still putting objects in their mouths. 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 bag was removed. Staff is now aware of what can be stored that is accessible to children. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #6 and Child #7 was observed to be missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Doctor's name, address, and telephone number were added to emergency contact information for Child #6 and Child #7. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #3 were dated 9/2024. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's parent recently reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. |
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| 2025-10-08 | 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 assessment, dated 1/13/25, that was on file for Child #2 did not include a statement indicating the child was free from contagious or communicable diseases. 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.) Parent contacted Doctor to fill out the health assessment form and indicate the child is free from contagious or communicable diseases. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The only health assessment and tuberculosis screening test on file for Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) were dated 7/1/25, which was after Staff #5 began working with children. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cited staff have current health assessments and tuberculosis screening tests. Documentation of complete health assessments and tuberculosis screening tests are in each staff's file. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/9/24 and 9/10/25; Staff #3 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/12/24 and 10/1/25; Staff #4 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/14/24 and 10/1/25; Staff #8 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/8/24 and 9/29/25. In each case, more than a year had lapsed between the trainings. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cited staff have current fire safety training. Documentation of completed and current fire safety training is in each staff's file. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) had an NSOR certificate on file dated 6/26/25. This was required to be obtained prior to the staff working with children. 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.) All staff will have a copy of requests for the criminal history record and complete clearance in their files before their start date. Staff #5 has a current NSOR certificate on file. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The radiator near the closet in the Preschool Room was covered in dust. Also, there was a hole in the wall near the doorway to the Preschool Room. In the same room, peeling wallpaper was observed near the nap mats, and a ceiling vent by the door was covered in dust. A radiator with brown stains was observed in the Preschool Room's closet. The Preschool Room Restroom had a dusty air vent, and two toilets with two exposed bolts each near their base. A dusty air vent was near the Toddler 1 Room doorway. The Pre-K Restroom also had a dusty air vent. One crack was observed on the white fence in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area, and eight cracks were on the white fence in the Main Outdoor Play Area. Also, a plastic brown toy container in the Main Outdoor Play Area was observed to have two sharp, cracked edges at its base. A bicycle merry-go-round, that was located in the Main Outdoor Play Area, was observed to have chipping yellow paint. 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. 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 radiator near the closet in the Preschool Room that was covered in dust was cleaned. The hole in the wall near the doorway to the Preschool Room was covered. The peeling wallpaper that was observed near the nap mats was covered, and a ceiling vent by the door was cleaned. A radiator with brown stains will be cleaned and painted in Preschool Room's closet. The Preschool Room Restroom air vent was cleaned. The two toilets bolt each near their base, was covered. A dusty air vent was near the Toddler 1 Room was cleaned. The Pre-K Restroom dusty air vent was cleaned. Outdoor fence cracks will be fixed by November 15th 2025. I will update the certification representative when they are complete. In the meantime, cracks will be covered. Brown toy container cracks will be covered. Bicycle merry go round will be cleaned and re-painted by November 15th 2025. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The emergency exit door in the Toddler 2 Room was observed to have a deadbolt that was locked during the inspection, when children were in care, causing an obstruction to a means of egress. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee that opens the center will walk around center before opening to ensure all exits are open and unlocked. The deadbolt on the emergency exit door in the Toddler 2 Room was unlocked. |
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| 2025-10-08 | 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: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 1/24/25 to 2/24/25. 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.) Director will check testing logs weekly to ensure compliance. The fire detection system was tested within 30 days of the last fire detection system test. Documented proof of this is on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A black chair that was in the Preschool Room was observed to have a seat with torn fabric. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The black chair was patched and new chair was ordered |
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| 2024-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) release person was added to all agreements in children's files |
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| 2024-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was dated 11/15/23 and 6/14/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed an emergency contact form. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's file was reviewed/updated with parent. |
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| 2024-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 had 6 hours and 30 minutes of annual childcare training on file, but not the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare 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 person took the missing training hours. |
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| 2024-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff person #1 being dated 5/6/19 and 8/7/24, and for Staff person #2 being dated 8/20/19 and 8/29/24. 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.) Staff have taken their mandated reported training and are currently compliant. |
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| 2024-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Hempz lotion, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed about hip height on a wooden shelf in the Preschool Room. Instant Cold Compress, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a bookbag that was hung, about elbow height, on a coat hanger in the Pre-K Room. Three climbing nightshade plants were observed to be growing along the white fence in the outdoor Main Playground. Also, one red and one pink chrysanthemum plant were observed in the outdoor Main Playground. All of these plants were 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. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The "keep out of reach of children" items were removed from the classrooms. The toxic plants were removed from fence and playground. |
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| 2024-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A cracked wall plate cover was observed, about hip height, on the wall next to the changing table in the Toddlers Room. A cracked red basket was observed on a wooden shelf in the School Age Room. Ripped netting was observed on a soccer goal in the outdoor Main Playground. 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. 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.) wall plate cover was fixed in toddle room red basket was removed from school age classroom soccer nets were removed from playground - new ones were ordered |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. In classroom's A & C during nap time it was observed that several children's cots were not spaced 2 feet of space on 3 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.) The director met with staff members in each classroom and came up with a plan for mat placement to maintain 2 feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The facility emergency plan does not address 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Continuity of operations will be added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 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: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The operator acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports kept in a facility file. 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.) The director created an accident and injury facility file. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The operator acknowledged that they did not send the emergency plan 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 was sent to local municipality on 11/20/23. |
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| 2023-10-31 | 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: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. Staff person #2 has not completed the health and safety 1 hour update. Staff person #1 has a Health and Safety update date of 8/14/23. (See code sheet for date of hire). These were required to be completed by 12/30/22. Correction Required: Staff person shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 1 hour health and safety update, respectively. Staff person #2 will have until 11/30/23 to complete the required training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has completed the health and safety 1 hour update on 11/1/23. |
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| 2023-10-31 | 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: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. In classroom B, the trashcan lid was broken. The trashcan is used to dispose of diapers. 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.) A new trash can was purchased and placed in Classroom B on 11/2/23. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The first aid kit in classroom B did not contain tape. 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.) The director added tape to the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. In the outside play space black topped area, the shed has peeling paint and boards falling off the sides. On the side of the shed is sharp metal gates and a large piece of plastic. The shed is accessible to children. In the school age outdoor play space is bike merry go round with exposed, sharp bolts, that are accessible to children. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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 operator immediately placed bolt covers over exposed bolts on the bike merry go round. The operator will replace broken boards on shed and will repaint the shed. The metal gates and plastic will be removed. |
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| 2023-10-31 | 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: A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The fire drill log indicates that the alarms are tested during each fire drill. The log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 1/6/23 to 2/6/23 and 2/6/23 to 3/7/23. 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)). 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.) A new director was hired in May 2023 and will conduct fire alarm tests every 30 calendar days. |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have reviewed the child's file and contacted the parent to update the file. The parent updated the missing information and the registration card is in compliance |
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| 2022-10-20 | 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: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in child care spaces throughout the facility. 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.) Our poc is to make sure our written plan for transporting a child for emergency care and necessary staffing provisions is posted in every classroom of our center. A copy of the plan will also be kept in the emergency bag for when children are out of the building |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, health report for Child #1 did not indicate that child is able to participate in child care. Health report for Child #2 had the "no" box checked off, indicating that they are not able to participate in child care. 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 health report was updated indicating the child can participate in child care. |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, there was unlabeled diaper rash cream and baby powder in the toddler room. 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.) The poc for the toddler room is to make sure the diaper rash cream ans baby powder are clearly labeled with the childs name. |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following facility persons did not have a health assessment conducted within 24 months: Staff #1: Health assessments dated 1/19/19 and 10/12/21 Staff #3: Health assessments dated 2/6/20 and 10/11/22 Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessments were already done at time of inspection but they were 7-8 months overdue. Going forward they will be in the 24 month period. |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a container containing homemade soup was observed on a shelf in the toddler room. Facility staff reported that child who the food belonged to was dropped off a few minutes prior to inspection. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Just prior to our inspection a mom brought in a bowl of soup. The soup was placed in the fridge during inspection. |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, facility did not written notifications of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our safe routes notification was being kept in a binder. We have posted the notification in a conspicuous location |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following emergency contact forms were not updated within a 6-month period: Child #3: last updated 3/9/22 Child #4: last updated 3/21/22 Child #5: last updated 3/8/22 Child #6: last updated 3/15/22 Child #7: last updated 3/15/22 Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our poc is to review all the child files and have the parents sign off that they are complete and accurate. As per our policy this will be done on a 6 month period |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following clearances/mandated reporter training were not updated within 60 months per CPSL: Staff #1: Child abuse clearance updated 12/16/16 and 1/4/22, FBI clearance updated 12/16/16 and 1/5/22 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 #1 needed to update her child abuse clearance and her FBI clearance withing 60 months per cpsl. The plan of correction would be to get clearances updated which were done on 1/5/22, but was over the 60 months. |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a Swiffer Wet Jet containing cleaning solution labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be in an area accessible to children in the Pre-K room. 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 swiffer wet jet was removed and placed in a secured area where it is normally stored. |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, first-aid kit in the toddler room did not contain tweezers, scissors, or 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.) make sure each first aid kit contains the necessary items and make sure items are replaced once they are used. In this case tweezers, scissors and a bottle of hand soap was missing and has been replaced. |
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| 2022-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/3/2022, fire detection testing logs were not available for review. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/18/2022 with a correction date of 10/4/2022. When certification representative returned for renewal inspection on 10/20/2022, fire detection testing log reflected that detection systems were tested on 10/18/21 and again on 1/12/22. Director reports that testing was occurring; however, she forgot to write it down. Fire detection log also reflected that alarms were tested on 2/11/2022-3/14/2022, which is past 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The 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.) After reviewing the fire detection log it was noted that that 11/21 and 12/21 were never added to the log book. After inspection the corrected dates were added into the log. Fire detection testing log is current. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.24(a)/3270.94(a)(9) - Immediate access/Written record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Immediate access/Written record Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducted on 10/3/2022, facility's fire drill log was not available for review. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and recordsThe Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider was asked on 10/3/2022 to provide a copy of the facility's fire drill log. Provider was unable to provide a copy at the time of the visit. This was due to the fact that the director had taken it home to rewrite clearly for the inspection coming up. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection conducted 10/3/2022, most recent PSP clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 12/13/2016. 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. CPSL requires that all clearances must be updated at least every 60 months. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until updated clearance is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon review of Staff #2's file, the last copy of the PSP clearance was from 12/13/2016. Staff #2 renewed the clearance in January of 2022. Clearance was given but not placed in her file. Called the record check help-line and they were able to help us locate the clearance that was on file and print it for Staff #2's file. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation conducted 10/3/2022, Staff #1 was alone in a room with 18 young and older-school aged students. Rep reviewed video footage from 9/27/2022 and found that Staff #1 was alone in the room with 17 young and older-school aged students on that date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When the complaint investigation was conducted, Staff #1 was in the school-age room out of ratio. There were 15 kids present. We were asked to move students around to other rooms to make the ratio 12. We were able to do that within a few minutes. It was also our transition time in the classrooms where we let teachers go home and move other classes/students. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/3/2022, fire detection testing logs were not available for review. 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.) Provider was asked on 10/3/2022 to provide a copy of the facility's fire detection testing log. Provider was unable to provide a copy at the time of the visit. This was due to the fact that the director had taken it home to rewrite clearly for the inspection coming up. |
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| 2021-11-18 | 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 work phone number for the parent is missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. 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.) Will have the parent add the work phone number to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan is not posted at the facility Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will post the emergency plan or the parent letter with the plan in the main area where parents can see the plan posted. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 has an FBI clearance on file dated 9/6/16 and did not receive the current FBI clearance until 11/1/21 going beyond the 60 month requirement to update the clearance. The FBI clearance is currently on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person may not work in a child care position at the facility if they do not have all required clearances on file. Clearances must be updated within a 60 month period. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward will send for required clearances in enough time that they are received within the 60 month timeframe. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1 and #2 are missing annual evaluations from the file. 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 evaluations are being worked on for facility person #1 and #2. Will complete the annual evaluations and place in files. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There is a small area of rust on the heating unit located in the Pre-K Room and there is a small area of damaged plaster on the green wall located in the back of the School-age Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will remove the rust and re-paint the heating unit in the Pre-K Room. Will repair the damaged plaster and will re-paint the area in the School-age Room. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21 Cert rep. observed that the facility did not have a smoke detector in the basement of the facility. The Act 62 fire safety regulations require that a smoke detector unit is located on each level of the facility including the basement and attic if there is one. 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.) Immediately went out an purchased a smoke detector unit and placed it in the basement of the facility. The smoke detector was checked to make sure it was operational during the inspection. |
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