Loving Care Childrens Learning Center-glenolden
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the green and purple drawers in the Preschool Room had broken edges, the Peppa Pig toy car, school bus, baby dolls and other stuffed animals in the plastic bins were dirty. A basket containing toys in the Infants Room was broken. 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.) During inspection the drawers were immediately removed from the classroom. The toys were cleaned immediately after inspection. The soft play like plushies and baby dolls were washed the night of May 20, 2026. The basket was replaced immediately after inspection. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wheels of the toy cars in the Young Toddlers, Infants and Older Toddlers Rooms had removable parts that were a diameter of less than 1 inch. 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.) During inspection the cars were immediately removed from all 3 classrooms. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 was not sure what days they would be attending which is why it was not filled out. We completed the agreement that afternoon with the parent at pick up. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include special needs, such as medication, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #2 was updated that afternoon at parent pick up. |
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| 2026-05-20 | 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: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include health coverage information. 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.) The form had the child's insurance number but not the company. The parent filled in the missing information at pick up that evening. |
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| 2026-05-20 | 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: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 was not present in the childcare space where the child was receiving care. 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.) The form was brought back to the infant room immediately. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not clean the diaper changing surface after changing a child. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After inspection I discussed with staff person #3 where her error was when changing the diaper. We reviewed the diaper changing policy and changed a child following the policy it properly. |
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| 2026-05-20 | 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: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy did not address Child Maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Shaken Baby Policy was updated to include a section addressing Child Maltreatment. A new updated copy was given to each staff member to review and sign. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff person #1 did not address if a physical examination took place, communicable diseases or if the staff person is suitable to provide childcare. The health assessment of staff persons #2 and #3 did not address if the staff persons are suitable to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 contacted the Urgent Care and asked them to complete the form correctly. The completed form was sent back the following day. Staff #2 asked the doctor to fill out our Health Assessment from rather than the form provided. Staff # 3 took the form to the doctor's office so it could be completed correctly. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director wrote a letter to the local police notifying them of the typical traffic patterns and of the centers increased times of traffic. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 contained one questionable reference letter. 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 provided me with the phone number of the person on the reference letter, which was noted on the bottom of the letter. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) - Copies of reports in file at facility/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: 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Description: Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, original incident reports were retained at the facility while parents received copies. Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. 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 retain the original hard copies because we send the incident reports digitally to the families through our ProCare app. We will begin to send the original hard copies home in addition to the digital copy. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the posted DHS contact information was missing the address. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DHS contact information was updated on site. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer in an unlocked drawer near the changing table in the Young Toddlers 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.) During inspection the hand sanitizer was immediately thrown in the trash. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the border around the door in the Preschool Room was dirty. A fan in the window between the Preschool and Young Toddlers Room was not bolted down presenting a visible hazard. 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 door frame was cleaned immediately after inspection. During inspection the fan was immediately removed from the window and is now located in a different place in the room. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the children's restrooms did not contain lidded waste receptacles. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hands free trash cans were order and placed in the children's restrooms on Thursday, May 21, 2026. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.70(b) - Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(b) Description: Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation Noncompliance Area: On 7-18-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the rear Toddler/Preschool Room exceeded 82° F. Correction Required: If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a childcare space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new cooling system has been placed in the room. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the stakes that hold down the turf on the playground were coming out of the ground and exposing their sharp points. 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 stakes were checked and fixed if needed around both playgrounds. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, disposable gloves were located on the lower shelf of the changing table in classroom B, the younger toddler classroom, leaving them accessible to children and presenting a choking hazard. 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.) The teachers in classroom B were asked to move the gloves to a location that would not be in the kids reach. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the thermometer in the refrigerator of classroom A read 55 degrees Fahrenheit at 11:20AM and 50 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:10PM. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In classroom A we turned the temperature in the refrigerator up as it was on the lowest setting. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the infant pain reliever kept in classroom D, belonging to child #3 expired 12/24. 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.) In classroom D the expired medication was immediately thrown away. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, Krud Kutter was observed in an unlocked lower cabinet in room C, accessible to children. In classroom A the diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was kept in an unlocked cabinet in the diaper changing table, leaving them 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 Krud Kutter was put in the locked closet in the main hallway. The diaper cream was put away in the tall cabinet behind the changing table. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d) Description: On excursions Noncompliance Area: On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kits that accompany the children outdoors for classroom C and classroom D did not contain a bottle of water. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms have been provided with individual first aid kits solely for the purpose of taking them outside. All mandatory supplies including a bottle of water are included in each bag. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the middle wall fan in classroom C did was caked in dust. In classroom B a small white honeywell fan located on the classroom counter was caked in dust. The walls and shelves in classroom D were visibly dirty. Adult scissors were observed on the teacher's desk located in classroom C. 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 fan in classroom C was cleaned during naptime on 4-28-25. In classroom B we threw away the small Honeywell fan as we could not find a way to open it in order to clean it. The walls and shelves in classroom D were cleaned during naptime on 4-28-25. On 4-28-25 the scissors on the teacher's desk in classroom C were moved to the desk drawer instead of in the desk caddy. |
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| 2025-04-28 | 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: On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, chipping paint was observed in classroom C near the first door. 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.) We had an electrical wire mold that needed to be moved because the kids kept stepping on it. It was pulled out of the wall which caused damage to the paint in classroom C. The mold was moved on 4-28-25. On 4-29-25 the wall was repaired and on 4-30-25 the paint was repaired. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Allocated 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: On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the wooden toy kitchen stove/oven in the Older toddlers room was dirty. The green, brown and tan toy kitchen in the Young toddlers room had a broken stove burner. 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.) We trashed both kitchens mentioned as they were old. We could not replace the missing parts on the green and brown kitchen. Both were replaced with new kitchens. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 # 1, was on leave as of 1/16/2025. Her health assessment was completed on 1-20-2025. The form is in her file. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 did not include the FBI and NSOR clearances. 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 #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1, was on leave as of 1/16/2025. She was permitted to return when she received documentation for both her NSOR and FBI clearance results. Staff person #1 is no longer employed with the facility. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 was left alone with 9 children in care, the youngest child being 2 yrs. old. Child #1 was left unsupervised in the children's bathroom. 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.) The head teacher (person #2) and the director agreed that the co-teacher present will not longer be allowed to be left alone with the children. She was also notified that at no time can she leave to room without receiving permission and notifying the head teacher. Her schedule was also changed from 3 to 2 days per week. Child #1 has both behavioral and speech issues. He has therapist that he regularly works with form DCIU. The children are taught that they are not allowed to leave the classroom without an adult present. Child #1 knows this rule but due to his behavioral issues it can be difficult to get him to abide by them. We asked his therapist to help us work with him on asking correctly to use the restroom verbally or with ASL. We have also been reviewing it with him regularly. As an extra precaution we added chimes to the classroom doors so if they are opened the chime will notify the teachers that the doer has been opened. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, there was Great value multi-purpose cleaner on the counter and hand sanitizer on the changing table in the Young toddlers 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 Great value multi-purpose cleaner and hand sanitizer were put away on site out of the reach of children. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the double white doors, refrigerator door and handle in the Older toddler room were dirty. 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.) At a staff meeting held 1-20-25, all staff were given cleaning check lists that need to be completed on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. All cleaning schedules will run from Friday to Thursday. |
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| 2024-06-20 | 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: On 6-20-2024 during an unannounced inspection, the highchairs in the young toddler's classroom were dirty. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 5-30-2024. 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.) Young Toddler room teachers were told that the high chairs and tables must be cleaned immediately after the children are finished using them. Warnings for staff were issued to ensure they understand the severity of not completing this task. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the highchairs in the young toddler's classroom were dirty. The pink toy kitchen and the green and tan toy kitchen in the young toddler's classroom were also dirty. The light gray table with 2 light green chairs in the preschool/pre-k classroom was dirty. The wooden toy kitchen next to the light gray table, toy highchair and wooden toy kitchen with stove by the canvas with letters on it were dirty. The cots in that room also presented dirt. The toy kitchen and toys in the kitchen inside the older toddler classroom were dirty. 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 highchairs where all scrubbed down and the covers were removed and put through the wash. We discussed a spot cleaning the covers when needed and a more detailed cleaning checklist was created for the staff to use in order to make sure they are checking all areas of the room. The light gray table was replaced with a new set. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(b) Description: Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Noncompliance Area: On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 placed a toy fork in their mouth and then into a toy cup. Staff person #1 showed the child how to use the play utensils and gave them back. Child #1 then gave child #2 the toy fork and cup and it was placed into their mouth. Staff person #1 was then informed by the inspector of what took place. Staff person #1 then proceeded to place the toys back into the toy kitchen until informed by the inspector that they needed to be sanitized. Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Met with staff person #1 to review our policies regarding toy cleanliness and sharing of dirty toys. Discussed the importance of controlling spreading of germs and the importance of cleanliness. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rest equipment in the preschool/pre-k room presented dirt. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cots were taken outside Friday afternoon and cleaned with the hose and scrub brush and left to dry over the weekend. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.15(b) - Building Codes | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(b) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a certificate of occupancy. Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Certificate of Occupancy was copied and posted on the bulletin board behind the director's desk. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space closest to the street had weeds sticking out near the fence. 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 yard was cleaned, and all weeds were cleared. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will include an area to specify the date on which the fee is to be paid, on the agreements. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child. 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.) The provider will include in the agreement the services to be provided to the family and the child. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #1. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents will be required to provide documentation of an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023, or provide an exemption letter for their child. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will develop a written plan and review with staff a policy identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #1 will provide a DHS FBI clearance dated within the last 60 months. Staff #1 will not work in childcare until DHS FBI clearance is on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 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: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed several pieces of furniture that included infant highchairs in the infant room and baby lounge seats that were stained. Rep observed cubbies in the OT room, YT room that were a tipping hazard. There were also several unused hazardous desks that were in the OT space as well as the infant space. 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 provider will make sure all furniture is cleaned before being used. The provider will bolt the cubbies to the floor before enrolling any children in care. The provider will do a thorough walk through to ensure that all unused hazardous objects are discarded from any used childcare space on the licensing certificate. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed staff #2 file: the staff TB screening was not conducted 12 months prior to providing initial service. 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. 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.) The provider will have staff 2 complete a TB screening to added to staff file. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed the emergency plan with the provider, the provider did not provide a plan for continuity of care inside the emergency plan. Correction Required: 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.) The provider will update emergency plan to include the area of continuity of care. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed the emergency plan with the provider the plan did not provide accommodations regarding lock-down. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider stated she will include accommodations for lock-down to the existing emergency plan to show what the plans are in the event of a lock-down. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 3270.34(b) - Director qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b) Description: Director qualifications Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed staff file, the Staff 1 college degree is written in Latin. Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will get her degree translated into English to show proof of her level of education and qualification. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 3270.62(a) - Large muscle space provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(a) Description: Large muscle space provided Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. measured the outdoor space the provider does not have adequate out-door play space for the maximum capacity of children to be outside at the same time for the use of large muscle activities. Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will follow an outdoor play schedule to ensure that she stays in compliance with the outdoor play space ratio if she has full capacity enrollment to allow adequate space for large muscle activities. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 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: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed electrical outlets without receptacle covers in the hallway near water fountains at the time of the inspection. (corrected onsite) 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 provider corrected the violation at the time of the initial inspection and placed receptacle covers in the needed outlets that were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed toxins/sanitizer/air freshener located in the boys and girl's bathroom that were easily accessible to children. (corrected onsite) 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 provider will remove toxins from the boys and girl's bathroom and keep them out of reach from children. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed visible holes in the wall located in room C near window and room A located on the closet/wall in the infant space. 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 provider will properly correct the holes in wall and repaint the area. The provider will properly cover large hole in infant room closet space. |
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