Love Me Tender Childcare Inc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 930am in the infant/toddler room staff person #1 stated that their supervisory group contained 1 young toddler, 4 older toddlers, and 1 young school age child. 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.) the two older toddlers were removed from the room and placed with the younger school age group. the school age child which is special needs stayed in the room due to them not adapting well with the other children so that left the staff in ratio with four children. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 4.13.26-5.26.26, more than 30 days apart Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I should the staff person her mistake that she made when she did the fire alarm drill explain to her that to always mark both whenever she does the testing, that way we can stay in compliance |
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| 2026-05-05 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of children's allergy medication in the Preschool/School-age room, accessible to children, that was not labeled with the name of the child for who it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed and put away in the storage closet on the third shelf and it was locked. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of children's allergy medication in the Preschool/School-age room, sitting on the Pac-Man game, accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff took the medication and locked it away inside her purse and locked it in storage cabinet |
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| 2026-05-05 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival at the facility at 11:30 AM, Staff person was observed to be the only staff in the room with 7 children, including 3 older toddlers and 4 preschool children. Staff person #1 stated that Staff person #2 was in the kitchen on the 2nd floor making lunch. at approximately 11:30 Staff person #3 entered the childcare and was added to ratio. 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.) Another staff person came in at 11:30 so that made them in ratio. |
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| 2026-04-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 & #2 have not completed Pediatric First Aid/PCR prior to the expiration date of the previous training, 2.28.26. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 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.) I had a qualified professional person come into the daycare and train all the staff on pediatric cpr and first Aide on 4/14/2026, we received our training, a copy of our cards and certificate were sent to my inspector |
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| 2026-03-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: An older toddler was observed holding a hair bead that was < 1 inch in diameter, considered to be a choking hazard to children who are still placing 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.) The staff took the bead from the child and discarded it. |
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| 2026-03-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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 most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 5.7.24, more than 6 months ago. 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.) I got in touch with the parent and ask her if she could come by and do a brand-new emergency contact form if she was going to enroll her child back into the daycare. she came by and got the form and she has until 3/20/26 to return them |
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| 2026-03-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #1 is dated 5.1.24, more than 6 months ago. 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.) The parent was notified to come and get the forms and have the turn in by 3/20/2026 |
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| 2026-03-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: When the CR arrived at the facility on 3.9.26 at 10:00 AM, Staff person #1 was in the facility with 5 children, 3 preschool age children and 2 Older toddlers. Staff person #1 acknowledged that there were no other facility persons in the building. Staff person #1 stated that Staff person #2 had left to take a child to school who missed the bus. Staff person #2 arrived approximately 10 minutes after the CR entered the facility. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was told to the staff regardless of the situation they can not leave the other staff alone with two or more children they have to wait until the next staff come in, if they are still in ration with the other staff that came in then they can leave, |
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| 2026-02-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: During an Unannounced Monitoring inspection, the CR observed that SIN-00281320 dated 1.14.26 was not posted and was not yet finalized. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspection summary was received and posted the wall the following day. |
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| 2026-01-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The most recent logged 30-day fire alarm test is dated 12.9.25, more than 30 days ago. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I personally did a fire drill on 1/202026 which consisted of me testing the interconnected Alarm system. it was explained to the assistant director the importance of not just doing a fire drill but also testing the system so that we can stay incompliance. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-11-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: A child was observed receiving care in the Infant/Toddler room without their emergency contact form being in the classroom. 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 staff located his/her form while the inspector was there and placed it in the room where the child was being cared for. |
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| 2025-11-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was a missing outlet cover in the preschool/School-age girls bathroom. 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 missing outlet cover was installed immediately after the inspector notified the staff. |
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| 2025-11-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: There was no first-aid kit located in the Preschool/School-age room at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit was placed back to the correct area that it was supposed to be placed at the same day. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: During the Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 10.28.25, at approximately 11:30 AM, Staff person #1 was observed placing a 7-month-old infant in their pack and play on their stomach. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff was redirected ,and she positioned the baby on her back. she was told why infants have to be placed on their back. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: RECITED FROM SIN-00274340: The first aid kit in the preschool/school-age classroom did not include gloves. 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 gloves we placed back in the first Aide box once the inspector notified me of the missing gloves that day it was corrected on 10/28/2025 |
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| 2025-09-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Toddler room and in the 2nd floor Front room did not include tape. The first aid kit in the 2nd floor small room did not include 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.) The first Aide kits that were missing items, were replaced with the items that were supposed to be in the box. and staff was told that if they take anything out of the kit they had to put it back in the box or replace what they used. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: During the SAN UM on 8.27.25, the SIN:00268303 dated 6.17.25, was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents and has not been finalized compliant. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspection summary was placed back on the parent wall |
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| 2025-08-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: RECITED FROM SIN-00265044: The files for Staff Persons #1 lacked verification that their qualifications on file qualified them for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor they were observed to be performing, working unsupervised. The documentation on file for Staff Person #1 lacked 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or 15 credits in education and 1 year of verified childcare experience; or 2 years of verified childcare experience, allowing them to work unsupervised. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I contacted the other childcare facility that the employees work for and ask them to send me the correct employment verification form that shows his hours of employment that he has at her facility. she sent over the corrected information that was needed. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an outlet by the sink in the 2nd floor bathroom that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the outlet was put back in the outlet coverage as soon as the inspector told me that it was missing |
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| 2025-08-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: There was an unlidded trashcan in the preschool/school-age that contained an empty soda bottle and an empty yogurt tube container. 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.) I went and brought two new foot pedal trash cans and place in the room so every trash can have a lid on it. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Gross Motor room did not include tweezers. 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.) tweezers were placed back in the first aide box once the inspector notified me of the missing object |
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| 2025-08-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a missing toilet bolt cover in the Girls preschool classroom. 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 toilet bolt cover was placed back on in the girl's bathroom. the next day |
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| 2025-07-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: At 10:50 AM the certification representative observed Child #1, a preschool child, sitting in a highchair. At 11:02 the certification representative observed that Child #1 was still in the highchair but was not eating or engaged in any activity that would support a need for the child to be in the highchair. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was removed from the chair once the inspector notified me about the timing |
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| 2025-07-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Box fans, which were operating, were observed in the preschool/school-age classroom and the infant/toddler classroom, on the floor, accessible to children, with no safety guard installed, posing a hazard to children. 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 fans were removed and placed in a safe and secure location out of the children's reach |
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| 2025-07-28 | Appeals - 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: The disclosure statement on file for Staff person #1 did not include a witness signature, making it invalid (See LIS code sheet). 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.) It was signed that day in front of the inspector. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet by the sink in the girl's bathroom in the preschool/school-age classroom that was accessible to children. 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.) I placed the missing outlet cover on, that was above the sink once the inspector told me that it was missing |
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| 2025-06-17 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: While assessing supervision and ratio in the preschool/school-age classroom, there were 14 children present with 2 staff members. Staff person #1 named 4 school-age children and Staff person #2 named 1 school-age child and 9 preschool children, for a total of 13 children, leaving 1 child unnamed. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1) Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2) The provider will utilize supervision cards, with each staff person having cards for the children assigned to them. The cards will be color-coded based on ages of the children. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be implemented. 3) The operator will attend Existing Provider training; information has been forwarded to the provider regarding the training. This portion of the plan will be completed by Oct 31, 2025. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1 Each staff member was assigned children whom that they are responsible for at all times during naps, playtimes, outings, they will be responsible those children until I rotate each teacher 9-4--2025 2. we created color coded cards for each staff member with the children's name, Date of Birth on the cards also the children are grouped according to their age. (example) if your five you will have a pink card 10-1-2025 3. I will be attending training on 10/22/2025, also the staff will be doing a training on Better Kids Care on the importance of Ratio.10-27-2025 |
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| 2025-06-17 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the inspection, the CR observed dog feces on the 2nd floor of the childcare facility in the hallway which would be used by children to access the measure childcare spaces on the second floor. 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 staff who is responsible for the puppy went upstairs and removed the feces and sanitize the area. |
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| 2025-06-17 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: SAN monitoring inspection, SIN-00267001 dated 5.28.25 was not finalized and was not posted in the facility at the time of inspection on 6.17.25.. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspection summary was posted of the parent board mediately after it was notice that it wasn't there |
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| 2025-06-17 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: While assessing supervision and ratio in the preschool/school-age classroom, there were 14 children present with 2 staff members. Staff person #1 named 4 school-age children and Staff person #2 initially named 1 school-age child and 9 preschool children. When the CR pointed out that one child was not named, Staff person #2 claimed responsibility for the remaining child, making Staff person #2 over ratio with 2 school-age children and 9 preschool children. 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). TIERED LIS: 1) Ratio requirements shall be followed at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2) There will be postings in each childcare space listing the ratio requirements for each group, including naptime ratios. The operator shall provide a date for when the postings will be hung. 3) There will be postings in each room that includes the age and date of birth for each child receiving care in that classroom. The operator shall provide a date for when the postings will be hung. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. The staff was corrected that day and it was explained to them again about the ratio when it comes to a mixed age group of children. (corrected)6-17-2025 2.I have created a poster board with each staff member name on it along with child's name, date of birth and age on it, whom they are responsible for. created on 9-4-2025 3. Each classroom will have these poster boards posted in their rooms at all times; we will update when needed. created on 9-4-2025 |
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| 2025-05-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the facility at 2:30 PM, there were 13 children (1 YT, 4 OT, and 8 Preschool) and 3 staff present in the Infant/Toddler classroom that has a measured capacity of 11 children. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff adjusted the sleeping furniture and the two children were removed and put in the area they were supposed to be in. |
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| 2025-04-25 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, Child #1 was observed leaving the gross motor room in the rear of the facility where they were in a group of 2 older toddlers and 2 preschool children being supervised by Staff person #1. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately 15-30 seconds while the child walked through the preschool room to the Infant/Toddler room at the front of the building, where Staff person #2 was supervising a group of 2 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was brought back into the room where she was supposed to be. A gate was put up in the doorways so she wouldn't wander off so we could be in compliance. |
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| 2025-04-25 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a preschool child, was alone and unsupervised for a period of approximately 15-30 seconds after leaving the gross motor room and walking through the preschool room into the Infant/Toddler room. Neither Staff person #1 or #2 was present with the child while the child was walking through the preschool room. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been assigned to specific children in their group. Those children are their assigned children at all times. |
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| 2025-04-25 | Appeals - 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: The file for Staff person #1 includes child abuse clearances dated 3.25.20 and 3.27.25, more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Staff child abuse clearance was outdated, and it was corrected with a new one. |
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| 2025-04-25 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1 lacked verification that their qualifications on file qualified them for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor they were observed to be performing, working unsupervised. The documentation on file for Staff Person #1 lacked 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or 15 credits in education and 1 year of verified childcare experience; or 2 years of verified childcare experience, allowing them to work unsupervised. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing documentation has been obtained and filed in the employee's personnel record so that he can be in compliance with all required documentations. |
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| 2025-04-25 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a preschool child was observed leaving the gross motor room, walking through the preschool room, unaccompanied, and entering the Infant/Toddler classroom in front of the building. No staff person was present to maintain ratio requirements. 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.) The child was brought back to the supervised area and staff was told not to let the child leave the room and to place the gate up. |
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| 2025-03-31 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were stained ceiling tiles from a recent leak in the gross motor room and in the 2nd bathroom in the preschool room. There were broken ceiling tiles in the 1st bathroom in the preschool bathroom, with pieces of the tile missing. 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.) I have spoken with the landlord he had someone come in to locate where the leakage was coming from, they identified, and they are working on it. Once the stop the leakages then they will replace them with new ones. That goes for all the stained tiles. if he does not replace the damage tiles by 4/30/25 then I will have someone come in and replace them on my own |
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| 2025-02-19 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: The inspection summary (SIN-00260271) from the monthly monitoring under appeal visit dated 1.29.25 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents and was still requiring verification of the implementation of the plan of correction. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inspection summary was posted on the parent board and it will remain there until the inspection summary is corrected and I am in compliance. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the inspection, the CR observed dog feces on the 2nd floor of the childcare facility in the hallway which would be used by children to access the measure childcare spaces on the second floor. 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 staff immediately picked up the feces and disposed of the waste, she then went and sanitized the are of the floor where the feces was located to ensure no contamination or risk of exposure remains. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the inspection the CR observed Staff person in the front classroom who claimed to be responsible for 2 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers while Staff person #2 claimed to be responsible for 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Staff person #1 received a phone call on their personal cellphone and stepped out of the room to answer the call, leaving Staff person #2 in the classroom, with all 10 children for a period of approximately 15 seconds. 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.) the staff was told immediately to get in the room and that she was never to leave out the room again unless there is three staff in the room and that we are in ratio. also no more personal phone calls if they have to use the phone they can use the phone inside of their room. |
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| 2024-12-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: A diaper change was observed in the infant/toddler room after which the staff did not ensure that an able-bodied toddler did not wash their hands. Prior to serving lunch, it was observed that none of the children washed their hands before eating. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gave each staff a training on how to correctly change any child that has on a pamper. The staff was told they are not allowed to use hand sanitizer anymore for the children. They must wash their hands with soap and water. |
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| 2024-12-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During a diaper change in the infant/toddler room, Staff person #1 did not immediately place the soiled disposable diaper into a plastic-lined hands-free can; the diaper was placed in an individual plastic bag. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A training was given to each staff on how to properly change a child's diaper. They were told not to place them in plastic bags, just to dispose them in the trashcan that is hands free. |
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| 2024-12-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Cooked macaroni & cheese that was sent from home and was served to a child in the facility was not refrigerated. 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.) Whenever a parent brings the individual child lunch to just take it upstairs and put in the refrigerator.. |
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| 2024-12-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced inspection, it was observed that the negative sanction letter, dated 7.25.24, was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location used by parents 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.) The negative sanction letter was posted on the parent board. It will remain there until the problem is resolved. |
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| 2024-11-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The file for Staff person #1, a facility person who prepares meals, does not include documentation of a health assessment and Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). 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.) On December 6 she went and got her new physical and TB shot. |
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| 2024-11-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: SAN monitoring inspection, SIN-00254772 dated 10.30.24, was not finalized and was not posted in the facility at the time of inspection on 11.21.24. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing part of the inspection summary was immediately posted when notified that it was missing that day. |
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| 2024-11-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10.1.24-11.1.24, more than 30 days apart. 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.) On 11 .27.24 i did a fire alarm drill that made me in compliance within the thirty days. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Appeals - 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: There was a toy baby crib in the rear gross motor room that had a piece of plastic on the top of the toy that had been broken, leaving sharp edges that a child could be hurt on. 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.) Once the inspector identified the broken toy it was taken out of the room and thrown in the garbage outside. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival, while assessing ratio, Staff person #1 was in the preschool room and identified 2 preschool aged children she is responsible for. Staff person #2 was in the toddler room and identified 4 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers she was responsible for, making Staff person #2 over ratio. 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.) A staff came in and made the room that Staff person #2 was in within ratio. The new staff person took the two older toddlers that she would be responsible for. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Appeals - 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: There was a red plastic toy bin in the room that was cracked, creating a pinch hazard. 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 toys in the cracked bin were put in another bin and the cracked bin was removed from the classroom. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care. 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 #1 was told she needs to submit her reference letters prior to her next shift. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Appeals - 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: The file for Staff person #1 does not include a signed disclosure statement (See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) Staff person #1 and the operator signed the Disclosure statement during the inspection on 9.9.24. |
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| 2024-08-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: While assessing supervision and ratio, Staff person #2, in the Preschool/School-age room did not know the name of one of the children in her assigned group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The student was new; it was her first day. I put a name tag on the child so all the staff could see her name. |
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| 2024-08-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: The notice regarding the Negative Sanction was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The relevant Inspection Summaries were posted. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The negative sanction was immediately posted along with the inspection summary that was already posted. |
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| 2024-08-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: When the certification representative entered the facility, Staff person #1was present in the front room with 1 Infant, , 1 Young Toddler, 2 Older Toddlers, and 1 Preschool Child. 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.) The staff never showed up for her shift so that threw us out of ratio. Two additional staff came for their shifts shortly after and we were back in ratio. |
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| 2024-08-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was a missing outlet cover in the bathroom in the Preschool/School-age room on the first floor. 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 staff person immediately put the outlet cover on the electrical outlet. |
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| 2024-08-09 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 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 was peeling paint on the baseboard under the fire alarm pull on the first floor. 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.) I painted the area where the paint was chipping and also put tape over it. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(a)(7) Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Noncompliance Area: During a review of child files, an Emergency Contact form and at least three attestations for six-month parental reviews were discovered to have been signed by someone other than the enrolling parent. In interviews, the enrolling parent confirmed that neither the parent nor the spouse had signed the form or reviews. This also includes the signatures for consent for emergency medical care, administration of minor first-aid, walks and trips, and transportation. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the parent came in and I went over each form that was missing her signature (1) emergency contact form were redone. (2) six-month reviews were done. (3) with the mother signature |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5 lacked a child service report every 6 months; a completed report was on file but it was not signed or dated by the staff who completed the report therefore it cannot be determine if it was done timely to meet regulatory requirements. 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 parent came in reviewed and signed the six-month service plan on 5/7/24 |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #4 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked their admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing admission date were corrected that day for both children on their current financial agreement. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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: The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the 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.) child number #5 I had her mother come in and redo all of her paperwork which included putting the policy number of her child health insurance. Child number#2 mother came in with the missing insurance number |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(d) Description: Liquid or powdered soap Noncompliance Area: The portable hand sink located in the Infant/Toddler Room was observed to lack soap for the young toddlers and staff to wash their hands. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) soap was immediately placed on the sink. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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: Parent signature and dated six- month reviews on the Emergency Contact Form and attestation of six-month parental reviews were deemed invalid due to parent confirming that neither parent nor spouse had signed either form for at least three of the review periods. 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.) I had the mother come in and redo her child file sign and date the emergency contact form andwent over the child six-month child service report. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(d) Description: Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: Parent signature and dated six- month reviews on the Emergency Contact Form and attestation of six-month parental reviews were deemed invalid due to parent confirming that neither parent nor spouse had signed either form for at least three of the review periods. Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had every parent come in and went over their children files if any information was missing or needed to be updated, they had to complete the paperwork to make it accurate. so that I can be in compliance |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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: The facility's certificate of compliance that was posted in a conspicuous location was observed to not be current and expired as of 7/18/23. 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.) The certificate was immediate posted that day |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked a signed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person number one signed their disclosure statement on May 2,2024 |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the Infant/Toddler Room was observed to lack tweezers. 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 missing tweezer was immediately put back in the correct first Aide box that day. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A floor vent in the Grossmotor Room was observed to be detached from the wall and had the head and threads of a screw protruding out from the vent causing 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.) immediate action was taken to secure the vent back to the wall and i removed any protruding screws to eliminate the hazard. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/4/23 - 9/4/23 (41 days), 10/4/23 - 11/15/23 (42 days), 11/15/23 - 1/5/24 (51 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.) they are accurate as of day. |
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| 2023-04-13 | 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: In the Front Room - Upstairs, the backing of a 6-cube organizer shelving unit was observed to be partially detached from the unit exposing tiny sharp screws. 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 cardboard backing for the cubby was removed and placed in the garbag |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the Infant/Toddler Room, two Pack 'n Play Playards were observed to not be labeled for use of a specific child. 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 pack n plays were labeled. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: *Upon this certification reps. arrival at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #3 answered the door, allowing this certification rep. inside the facility. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, upon entry into the Preschool/SA Room, Staff person #3 was observed alone with 6 children of mixed ages (3 PSA and 3 OT). When asked to name the children whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 named all 6 children. Staff person #3 was then asked if there was another staff present in the room at the time they had left to go answer the front door and Staff person #3 disclosed that there was not another staff person present in the room at that time. As a result, the children who were left in the Preschool/SA Room were unsupervised as Staff person #3 was not present to properly see, hear, direct, and access those children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person number #3 returned to the back room to resume supervising her group of children. Staff person #3 was talk to about her poor decision making in opening the door when there were other staff remembers that were there to open the door, as stated before if it happened again, she will be written up and suspended without pay. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: **Upon this certification reps. arrival at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #3 answered the door, allowing this certification rep. inside the facility. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, upon entry into the Preschool/SA Room, Staff person #3 was observed alone with 6 children of mixed ages (3 PSA and 3 OT). When asked to name the children whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 named all 6 children. Staff person #3 was then asked if there was another staff present in the room at the time they had left to go answer the front door and Staff person #3 disclosed that there was not another staff person present in the room at that time. As a result, the children who were left in the Preschool/SA Room were unsupervised as Staff person #3 was not present to properly see, hear, direct, and access those children. Correction Required: The legal entity will develop a written step-by-step procedure that ensures the facility and staff remain in compliance with supervision requirements when there is a need to answer the door. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I created a two-way step by step plan that lets the employees know how to properly open the door if they are in a situation that they are by themselves, I handed them the document and I also posted it on the walls. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: *Upon this certification reps. arrival at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #3 answered the door, allowing this certification rep. inside the facility. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, upon entry into the Preschool/SA Room, Staff person #3 was observed alone with 6 children of mixed ages (3 PSA and 3 OT). When asked to name the children whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 named all 6 children. Staff person #3 was then asked if there was another staff present in the room at the time they had left to go answer the front door and Staff person #3 disclosed that there was not another staff person present in the room at that time. As a result, Staff person #3 was not physically present with their six children that they were responsible for supervising in the Preschool/SA Room. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person number #3 returned to the back room to resume supervising her group of children. Staff person #3 was talk to about her poor decision making in opening the door when there were other staff remembers that were there to open the door, as stated before if it happened again, she will be written up and suspended without pay. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: **Upon this certification reps. arrival at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #3 answered the door, allowing this certification rep. inside the facility. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, upon entry into the Preschool/SA Room, Staff person # was observed alone with 6 children of mixed ages (3 PSA and 3 OT). When asked to name the children whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 named all 6 children. Staff person #3 was then asked if there was another staff present in the room at the time they had left to go answer the front door and Staff person #3 disclosed that there was not another staff person present in the room at that time. As a result, Staff person #3 was not physically present with their six children that they were responsible for supervising in the Preschool/SA Room. Correction Required: The legal entity will develop a written step-by-step procedure that ensures the facility and staff remain in compliance with supervision requirements when there is a need to answer the door. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There was a two-step procedure that was created for the staff to ensure that no one leaves out of the rooms to open to door when they are the only staff in the rooms. that will cause the children to be unsupervised. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked an admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Finacial agreement was corrected that day by the Mother |
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| 2023-04-13 | 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: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the 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.) The mother came in with the insurance information and everything was corrected. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 10/15/20. The child file for Child #4, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 9/17/20. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children now have updated Health assessments in their files. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4 lacked a flu shot for 2022. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 4/13/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mother came in and wrote a statement that she did not have her child receive the flu immunization, she also had an updated health assessment which was dated. 4/10/23, The parent had the health assessment but forgot to hand it in |
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| 2023-04-13 | 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: The facility had not developed a handwritten policy and procedure identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment by 4/29/22 per announcement C-22-03; a policy and procedure was developed in March 2023. Staff person #3 and Staff Person #4 had not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06; Staff person #3 completed the one-hour training on 3/38/23 and Staff person #4 completed the one-hour training on 3/29/23. 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 Two staff members have completed their one-hour Pennsylvania Health and safety training, The Daycare facility has put in place the shaken Baby syndrome in the policy and procedure booklet. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent review and updates for the financial agreement and the emergency contact information form were 4/6/22 and 4/3/23. There was a date of October 2022 written down however there was no parent signature next to the date and when asked Staff person #5 self-disclosed that they had written down that date. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the last date of the most recent review and update for the financial agreement and the emergency contact information form was 1/4/21. 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #4 came in and I had a new agreement form for her to sign and date it. There was no need to have the parent of Child #2 sign off on the six-month review form it was already dated and signed 4-03-2023 |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack information regarding shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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.) Both pieces of information were added to the emergency plan booklet for the shelter in place and shelter away from the premises. for the emergency plan shelter away from the premises there is a map and directions to the shelter, for the shelter in place there is a diagram of the area that we will gather together i |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A floor plan was placed inside of the emergency booklet along with the information on how the children and staff will get to the facility away from the premises. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, once the emergency has ended, and instructions on how to reunite with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There was a plan created and placed inside of the Emergency booklet containing instructions for the staff IF there was an emergency, A letter was posted and given to each parent concerning the actions we would take if an emergency occurred |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's annual emergency plan drill documentation lacked pertinent information childcare facilities must use when conducting and documenting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04, had not been documented. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency drill was corrected by placing the missing information that was required to be in the book. the facility conducted an emergency drill on May 5. 2023 it was documented and place in the files. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 disclosed that the emergency plan is reviewed annually however those reviews are not being documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will review the Emergency Plans Yearley and if there are any new updates that I have to I will add them to the policy, I will update the emergency plan and with the description of what was changed or add. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. 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.) The emergency plan weas posted in the entry for the parents and staff. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack a letter explaining the emergency procedures that is to be provided to the parents of each enrolled child. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I updated the emergency letter that explains what the procedure would be just in case there was ever an emergency placed in the booklets, I also gave each parent and updated letter of the plan. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack documentation of the initial emergency plan submission to the appropriate local and county emergency management agencies as well as updates made by the facility during review of the emergency plan. 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 information was updated and will be taken to our local emergency agencies and the borough department. once taken will have them sign the proper paperwork stating that it was taken to them. |
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| 2023-04-13 | 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: The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate and the documentation of application for the NSOR certificate was dated 3/31/23 which was not dated prior to working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 8/10/22 and a current FBI clearance dated 6/20/22 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/23/17 Child Abuse clearance and 8/8/17 FBI clearance expiring. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 may not work at the facility. 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. Staff Person #1--- may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person number 1 was sent home until her certificate came in; she returned back to work on 4th with her NSOR certificate. staff number two was sent home until her new clearance came in. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: *Upon this certification reps. arrival at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #3 answered the door, allowing this certification rep. inside the facility. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, upon entry into the Preschool/SA Room, Staff person #3 was observed alone with 6 children of mixed ages (3 PSA and 3 OT). When asked to name the children whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 named all 6 children. Staff person #3 was then asked if there was another staff present in the room at the time they had left to go answer the front door and Staff person #3 disclosed that there was not another staff person present in the room when she left to go answer the door thus resulting in a staff: child ratio 0:6. 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.) The staff person was reprimanded regarding her leaving the children unattended. was told that there will be a three-day suspension without pay, I also had a staff meeting with all the staff regarding ratio and proper supervision while attending to the children. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: **Upon this certification reps. arrival at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #3 answered the door, allowing this certification rep. inside the facility. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, upon entry into the Preschool/SA Room, Staff person #3 was observed alone with 6 children of mixed ages (3 PSA and 3 OT). When asked to name the children whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 named all 6 children. Staff person #3 was then asked if there was another staff present in the room at the time they had left to go answer the front door and Staff person #3 disclosed that there was not another staff person present in the room when she left to go answer the door thus resulting in a staff: child ratio 0:6. Correction Required: The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation that signs will be posted with staff: child ratios, identify which rooms they will be posted in, and where the signs would be located to remind staff to check ratio before leaving the space where they are providing care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There are signs located throughout the daycare showing staff to child ratio. I will remove the signs and placed them in an area that is visible to staff. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The half door leading to the Preschool/School Age Room contained a barrel slide bolt lock that was observed to be partially detached and hanging from the door causing it not to be in good repair. In the Gross Motor Room an electrical outlet wall plate cover was partially detached from the wall causing 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 bolt to the door was fix that same day! the outlet was covered up, so it is not useable anymore. |
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| 2023-04-13 | 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: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 7/29/22 -- 8/29/22 (31 days), 8/29/22 -- 9/29/22 (31 days), 10/28/22 -- 11/28/22 (31 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.) instead of doing a fire drill every thirty days we are going to do them every 20 days. |
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| 2022-06-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30am, a preschool age child was heard running up the stairs to the second floor of the facility and observed in the hallway area between the office and Middle Room by himself unaccompanied by a staff person. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff was told to lock the swinging door to make sure no children will be running out of the door into the hallway unsupervised. |
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| 2022-06-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:42am, in the Preschool/School Age room, 3 staff and 15 children were observed. When asked to name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #1 identified and named 7 children. Staff person #2 indicated she was just a floater, and Staff person #3 identified and named 6 children thus leaving two children unaccounted for. Staff were given a second opportunity to name the children whom they were responsible for and Staff person #1 identified and named 8 children and Staff person #3 identified and named 6 children thus leaving one child unaccounted for. On a third opportunity all 15 children were accounted for. Also at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #1, who was responsible for 9 children, was observed leaving the Preschool/School Age room to answer the door causing Staff person #1 not to be physically present with the children in their group. Also, at approximately 10:30am, a preschool age child was heard running up the stairs to the second floor of the facility and observed in the hallway area between the office and Middle Room by himself unaccompanied by a staff person. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff was made aware of the children that they were responsible for at that time. |
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| 2022-06-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information form for a preschool age child, who was receiving care in the Infant/Toddler room, was observed to not be present in the child care space. 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.) I got his emergency contact form out of the next room and made a copy and placed it in the room he was in. |
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