Description: LITTLE OWLS LEARNING CENTER LLC is a Child Care Center in LEECHBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 47 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the restroom inside the main room 3 restroom stalls were observed to not have handwashing signs posted above the toilets. 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.) New handwashing signs were posted above each toilet and will remained posted from now on. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked an agreement that specified 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.) The information was added to the form. In the future, the section will be highlighted so the parent completes the section. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an updated health report that was dated 12 months prior to the current health report. 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.) A current health report is in the file. In the future, multiple reminders will be sent out to the parents to get the health report. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a parent review to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement during the 6-month period previous to the last 6-month period. 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.) A current 6 month update is in the file. In the future, remind the parent to sign the update form every six months. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room restroom the bolt caps were missing on the toilet causing screws to be exposed. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Duct tape was wrapped around the screws. In the future, when the bathrooms are cleaned the staff will make sure the bolt caps are there. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The arrival and departure times were added to the agreement form. In the future, all forms will be checked to make sure the times are on them. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an initial health assessment that was dated no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) A current health assessment is in the file. In the future, health assessments will be provided within the 60 day allotted time. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom is employed as the director at the facility, lacked a State Police clearance that was requested for employment purposes. The clearance was requested for volunteer purposes. 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.) A current clearance will be obtained and placed in the file. In the future, they will be sure to obtain employment clearances vs. volunteer clearances. |
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| 2017-08-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a table with bucket seats was observed with no straps in the seats. 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.) Highs chairs will have a wide base and a T strap. When the child is placed in the bucket seat the staff will ensure that the child will be buckled with the safety T strap for the safety of the child at all times. |
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| 2017-08-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was one expired diaper cream in one of the infants cubbies. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired diaper rash cream was removed from the childcare space. In the future, the staff will check diaper rash creams to make sure they are not expired and if they are expired they will be removed. |
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| 2017-08-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30am, in the infant room, staff person #1 identified her group to be 5 children, including two infants, one young toddler, and two older toddlers making her group over ratio by one child due to the youngest children in her group being infants. 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.) When mixed aged children are grouped together the age of the youngest child determines the staff ratio. In the future, the staff will make sure they follow the ratio of the youngest child. |
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| 2017-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room a piece of play food was observed to be broken exposing a rough edge. 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 piece of play food was thrown away. In the future, all toys will be checked to make sure they are in good condition. |
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| 2017-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child`s arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The arrival and departure times were added to the agreement form. In the future, the forms will be checked to make sure they are filled out. |
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| 2017-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, whom is an older toddler, lacked a health assessment that was completed less than 12 months before the current health assessment. 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.) A current health assessment is in the file. In the future, a spreadsheet will be created to track when the health assessments need completed. |
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| 2017-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months prior to the current health assessment. 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.) A current health assessment is in the file. In the future, staff health assessments will be completed every 24 months. |
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