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To: Jon Ferguson, LNP Lancaster Online Cc: GHSA Representative (Pennsylvania) Ashley Schoch Stephen Zerbe, Chief of East Lampeter Township (*) Malave Child Care Center (*) *Note form submissions. Supporting documentation missing. Will be provided upon request. From: Trevor Frith, leftfootbraking.org Subject: Request for a journalistic investigation. Jon sorry this is so long but if you read, digest, investigate and expose you may well save a lot of lives, especially those of the children. When you listen to the podcast we suggest you listen to it with some wine or beer, it is not an easy listen. ‘Hit the gas instead of the brake’ Malave was very lucky or should I say the children were. Usually there are deaths and injuries. Another right foot pedal error. The price we all pay for being forced to use the ‘Killer’ right foot braking method! Jon our organization is trying to stop this type of crash. It accounts for the deaths of 7000 of the roughly 40,000 who will die due to automotive deaths each year. Our problem is not with the drivers but with NHTSA, GHSA, the state governments and all the other organizations who claim to care but don’t want to admit they are the problem. Since we went public regarding this issue one would have expected to see a statement from those in charge to the effect that;’ While we realize the long term complexities, the inefficiencies and the dangers of the right foot braking method used on automatic transmission vehicles, we have tested other methods of braking and have scientifically determined that the right foot braking method is the best. The listing of the peer reviewed scientific studies that have been carried out are listed below.’ No such statements have been made, no such scientific studies exist, and the answer to the 150,000 DEAD pedestrians and cyclist is the same as it has been for the last 50 years, just blame the driver! Jon I will list below my comment to your story. You can consider it sort of an executive summary. Then we hope you will consider this situation important enough to ask those in charge of driver legislation and training in Harrisburg some serious questions regarding their defense of the right foot braking method. Jon All we are asking for is a scientific study comparing the right foot braking method with the left foot braking method which we know is simpler to learn and retain, allows for shorter stopping distances and is immune to right foot pedal error. (Pedal misapplication). Note to all readers - when was the last time your right foot slipped off the brake pedal and you were willing to admit it? Hope you will not be reluctant to take on the boys who got us into this mess. The comment: ‘Hit the gas instead of the brake’ Another right foot pedal error, part of the right foot braking epidemic. But let’s make sure we blame the driver, especially if they are a women or old (Over 40!). Never blame the guys in charge of driver legislation and training who set the driver up to fail. They forced this driver to brake an automatic car with only the right foot. They did this knowing they had 0 Scientific Justification and that right foot braking is too complicated and difficult to mentally maintain with age, inefficient (poor reaction time and stopping distance) and dangerous (subject to right foot pedal error) compared to the simpler and safer (But girly!) left foot braking method. See DOT HS 811 597, 812 058 and 812 431 (spaces required). NHTSA refuses to use the term “right foot pedal errors” but instead calls it “pedal misapplication” and always blames the drivers for not being experts. Score to date, 150,000 dead (19 Every Day!), millions injured, and billions in costs. The price male drivers, both in and out of government, are prepared to pay to maintain their systemic belief in a “Killer” braking method based on the scientific foundation of, “That’s the way it’s always been taught”! This is not about which braking method is safer but rather why they refuse to scientifically compare the two methods and continue to produce misinformation about other proposed braking methods. Jon this is not a question of a better mouse trap. This is a question of a cover up by those in charge of driver legislation and training because of their systemic belief in a dangerous and obsolete braking method and to simply keep blaming drivers for the crashes. They knew or should have known (This was their job!) that the right foot braking method on automatic vehicles was: 1. Complicated to learn and difficult to mentally retain especially for older drivers (Over 40!) and women with non-racing footwear. 2. Very dangerous and inefficient, requiring at least ¾ of a second longer to initiate and 30 – 40 feet longer to stop even at slow school zone speeds. How many students can you put in a 40 foot space! 3. Even more dangerous due to its susceptibility to right foot pedal error (pedal misapplication). We do not want you to try out the Left Foot Braking Method on your own. All we want is the scientific study. First of all you are prejudice. When you first trained to get your driver’s license you were indoctrinated to believe that the right foot braking method was the perfect braking method and that any use of the left foot was bad. You didn’t ask the driving instructor to prove it which he would not have been able to do! You wanted to get your license so you kept your mouth shut. “The earth is flat because my father and his father before him said it was so don’t be stupid and question that!” Secondly like any other braking method, you must receive training before you use it. Jon what we do want you to do is to get an interview with those in charge of driver legislation and training at the state level in Harrisburg and expose this whole mess. We have previously written to the governor and to the representative of the Governors Highway Safety Association regarding this epidemic. If you dig into this story you will find that the data that exposes the magnitude of these car-building/parking lot crashes was not sought out by NHTSA. Someone in North Carolina inadvertently kept this data and probably wishes they had not! NHTSA has never investigated the way drivers are taught to brake an automatic transmission vehicle! They only go after the cars or the driver! NHTSA doesn’t even forecast the annual number of these crashes unless you push them. They and those in charge of driver legislation and training at the state level don’t want to admit that it is their recommended method of braking that is the cause of all these deaths! Jon we hope you will pursue this issue however should investigative journalism not be your forte, please pass this on to a young female graduate or student of journalism. They have by far been the most productive in terms of exposing this situation. After 4 years of feedback (Hate mail?) to our website we believe ME TOO is not the only victim of a male systemic belief! If your organization has ANY scientific data or other verifiable information that contradicts ANY information on our site (leftfootbraking.org) or ANY of our correspondence please inform us. Neither NHTSA nor those in charge of driver legislation and training at the state level have yet put forth ANY creditable justification for the use of the right foot braking method given its extremely high death and injury rate. They simply refuse to discuss our request for a scientific study. We don’t consider, “That’s the way it’s always been taught” a credible response! The following is a more detailed background: Today (And every day!) on the nation’s roads and parking lots, approximately 19 pedestrians and cyclists will die, hundreds will suffer life changing injuries as the result of car-cyclists and car-pedestrian (Both in and out of buildings) crashes. The breakdown will surprise you: 5 Died as the direct result of right foot pedal error in an automatic car-building/parking lot crash. 14 Died because a vehicle, on a roadway did not stop in time, due to either right foot pedal error and/ or the poor stopping distances of the right foot braking method used on automatic cars. Right foot pedal errors occur 40,000 times each day. They result in 60 car-building/parking lot crashes and an estimated 100 plus car-cyclist/pedestrian crashes during that same day! Seldom is the driver questioned about difficulty with the right foot braking method and seldom are records kept. Your reaction to this information will put you in one of two groups: Group One – I have never heard or thought about any danger with the right foot braking method on automatic vehicles. The authorities always say it’s the drivers fault and that we need to do a better job of driver training and perhaps get older drivers off the road. Group Two – Yes I have heard about it but it must be the driver’s fault because I was always told by my father and the driving instructor (Bring back memories?) that right foot braking on automatic cars was the gold standard and any other method was dangerous. I will support this systemic belief in right foot braking and no amount of scientific facts will change my mind. We are looking for investigative journalists who are in Group One who did not realize right foot braking on automatic cars was such a problem and would welcome scientific studies comparing it to other braking methods. We treat right foot braking on automatic cars like the free throw in basketball. Even a young professional player will miss from time to time. As he gets older he misses more and more and our answer is to get rid of him. Braking an automatic car is not a game. Everybody should be able to do it and that is why teaching student drivers to brake with their right foot on automatic cars should be banned and replaced with a simpler method that is foolproof. Indeed right foot braking plays a negative role in a much larger number of crashes than the authorities care to record. Ever hear of an officer refer to a pedal error accident as a Right Foot Pedal Error? To hear an interview with the late Professor Richard Schmidt, who we also worked with, concerning the dangers of right foot braking, download podcast Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell, Episode 8, Blame Game. In Toyota’s case DOT concluded that the incidents were mostly caused by drivers using the wrong pedal. No! They were caused by those in charge of driver legislation and training who set these drivers up to fail! Also search “Car Crashes into Building” – The all too common headline. Ameriprise Auto and Home Insurance Company. I close with a summary of similar comments received at our website by many young drivers: As a kid I played video games so when it came to driving, it just seemed natural to use two feet for two pedals but THEY BROKE ME! Please feel free to contact us for additional information, comments etc. Thank you for your time. Trevor W. Frith B.S.M.E. P. Eng. (R) Was it driver error or the way we taught them to brake? PS: Attached please find editorial and technical data that will help you in your investigation. Hope you will help and possibly win a journalism award at the same time. Should you write an expose’ concerning this situation, we would really appreciate it if you send a link to our website. PS: Two additional heads up points should you chose to launch an investigation and are given an interview with those in charge of driver legislation and training: 1. They may say that the Left Foot Braking Method appears to be a safer method of braking but that they have zero money to gather evidence which might give them the right to ban the teaching of right foot braking and anyway the autonomous vehicles (Google car) is going to save us all. Remind them that not long ago we had our first Tesla X right foot pedal error car-building crash. They forget to mention that the people who are buying semi-autonomous vehicles like to play with them in the autonomous mode but then when the thrill is gone will switch back to the more comfortable,” I am in control” manual mode. The Tesla X was in the manual mode when it crashed into the building. The latest model cars can also have their automatic forwards and backwards braking systems, lane alarms etc turned off as well. 2. They may say, what’s the fuss? We allow left foot braking. What do they mean by that? If you ask four of them you will get four different answers! If for example they are telling their student drivers to leave their left foot flat on the floor and then use it to brake, that might produce a reaction time that is longer than right foot braking. Left foot braking must be the Left Foot Braking Method and most of these guys don’t know what that means. The Left Foot Braking Method (LFBM) is not, repeat not just trying to brake with your left foot! Hope you will investigate. You won’t be popular with the average male driver as you are criticizing their “Rite of passage”, (Using the right foot for both gas and brake), but as we know good investigative journalists are not popular until they win the awards! Was it driver error or the way we taught them to brake? Jon All we are asking for is a scientific study. www.leftfootbraking.org LEFT FOOT BRAKING METHOD MISSION STATEMENT To save the lives of 19 pedestrian/cyclists who will die today and every day. The equivalent of a Las Vegas massacre every 3 days! For every 19 who die hundreds will receive life changing injuries. They will be killed walking on a cross walk, cycling on a road, just sitting in their favorite coffee shop or wherever. They will die because they were crushed to death by an automatic transmission vehicle that did not stop in time. The vehicle did not stop in time because the driver committed a right foot pedal error. The driver committed a right foot pedal error because the driver was forced to use the right foot braking method. This dangerous method used to brake automatic transmission vehicles is very complicated to learn and retain with age, extremely inefficient requiring 30-40 more feet to stop even at slow school yard speeds and is susceptible to pedal misapplication. We want those in charge of driver legislation and training to stop blaming the drivers and commit to a scientific study comparing the right foot braking method with the left foot braking method which is easier to learn and retain, has shorter stopping distances and is immune from pedal misapplication. Then we want the teaching of the “Killer” right foot braking method banned.
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- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The Lego table in the Space classroom was observed to have multiple areas of dirt, dried on substances, and hair. 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.) Lego table was cleaned. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: Arrival and departure times were not available for Child #1. Corrected on site by adding the information to the financial agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child financial agreement was updated with arrival and departure times. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Work address and phone number for enrolling parent of child #3 was not available on the emergency contact form. Work address and phone number for enrolling parent of child #4 was not available on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information was obtained and written on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Release person's address was not available for child #1. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents have added release persons address to file. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the jungle group was combined in the space classroom. The emergency contact forms for the Jungle group was not available in the Space classroom. Corrected on site by placing the jungle go-bag in the space room. 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.) We have added a copy of all children's emergency contact forms to all emergency backpacks in each classroom. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: A 6 month health assessment for child #3 (an infant) was not available at the time of inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) We have requested an updated health assessment from child's parents. Child has a scheduled appointment for April 15,2026. When we receive child's health we will file it in their folder. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 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 staff member was observed wiping a child's hands with a wipe after a diaper change instead of washing their hands. Corrected on site by asking the child to wash their hands. 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.) Staff corrected this by washing the child's hands. We have reviewed diapering procedures with each staff member. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The hand's free mechanism on the trash can in the diaper area in the infant room was observed to be broken. Corrected on site by replacing the trash can. 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.) We replaced broken trash can with a new one. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 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: Documentation showed staff #8 had a Health assessment dated 9/15/25 and a previous health assessment dated 8/15/23, which exceeds the requirement that health assessments be conducted evert 24 months. 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.) Staff has a current health assessment on file. For the future we will remind staff to renew their health assessment 2 months in advance to avoid a lapse in timeframe for the 2 year requirement. |
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| 2026-03-17 | 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: Documentation that financial agreements were updated within 6 months was not available for child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5. The provider reported throwing away previous copies of financial agreements. 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.) Provider obtained an update of the emergency contact form for children 2-5. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Two written nonfamily references were not available for staff #7. 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.) Two written non family references were added to staff's file. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 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: Documentation showed that staff #1 had completed CPR/first aid training on 5/6/25 and previously on 4/17/23, exceeding the requirement that training be completed by the expiration date of the previous certificate. Staff reportedly supervised at all times during the lapse. Documentation showed staff #6 completed CPR/first aid training 2/10/26, which was more than 90 days after date of hire. Staff reportedly supervised at all times. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff documentation was completed and is current. Staff will not work with children unsupervised until all required documentation is received and current. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that staff #1 completed mandated reporter training 3/14/24, which was more than 90 days after their date of hire. See LIS for date of hire. Documentation showed that Staff #2 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/3/25 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19, exceeding the requirement that clearances be renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. Documentation showed that Staff #3 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/3/25 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19, exceeding the requirement that clearances be renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. Documentation showed that Staff #4 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/3/25 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19, exceeding the requirement that clearances be renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. Documentation showed that Staff #5 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/3/25 and a previous NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19, exceeding the requirement that clearances be renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. Documentation showed that staff #7 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/24/20. This clearance has not been updated. Staff #7 is a facility person with no routine interactions with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff persons, facility persons, and volunteers shall complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff documentation was completed and is current. Staff will not work with children until all required documentation is received and current. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Evaluation of foreign degree for staff #9 was not available. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Application for foreign degree evaluation have been submitted. At this time, the staff is unable to get original documents, required by the evaluation agency, from Cuba. Cuba is experiencing extreme infrastructure challenges impacting power and technology. Three attempts in writing and via phone are documented. Provider sent diploma to second evaluation agency the same requirement of documents from Cuba was required. A notarized letter affirming the staff member's completion of high school was obtained. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Content labels were not available on the cleaning supplies in the Space classroom. Corrected on site by labeling the bottles. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottle labeled during the inspection. All bottles were labeled. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. 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. Staff person #1 must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We plan to correct our non compliance by having our employee complete the training no later that 11/17/2025. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Allocated 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: Upon inspection of fire safety logs, it was found that the audible testing of the smoke detector system included the following dates, which exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 9.15.25-10.20.25 [35 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.) We plan to correct our non compliance by making sure testing is done every 30 days or less in between each testing. We will test the alarm today to ensure that we are not past the 30 days again. |
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| 2025-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #3, dated 3.29.24, expired on 9.30.24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) I plan to correct the non compliance by requesting an updated child health assessment and placing the updated assessment into the child's record. |
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| 2025-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each childcare space, in the infant room it was found that the facility did not have a written statement from each parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for each child in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to correct the noncompliance by requesting a feeding schedule from each infant parent/guardian and placed on Brightwheel record. |
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| 2025-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan letter to parents, it was found that the letter lacked general descriptions of emergency procedures for a lock-down type emergency, specific methods of communication and any applicable steps taken to accommodate special/medical needs and children who cannot walk independently. 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 plan to correct the noncompliance by adding the required information for lock procedures, method of communication and accommodations for children with disabilities and children that need assistance to walk. |
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| 2025-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3.1.20. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3.1.20. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12.13.19. Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10.25.19. Staff person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2.19.19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 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 #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 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 #5, staff person #5 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 plan to correct the noncompliance by having all our staff complete the training immediately, but until such time as the training is completed, all staff persons will be supervised as required. |
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| 2025-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that two ceiling tiles were damaged in the two-year-old space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to correct the noncompliance by removing and replacing the damaged ceiling tiles. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the file for Child #1, it was found that the most current health assessment on file was dated 1.23.23 and would have therefore expired on 1.23.24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have requested an updated health form from the child's mother. The mother states child will have an appointment on November 12,2024. Once we receive the updated health form we will add it into the child's folder. |
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| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1. Pediatric First Aid/CPR [unapproved course/format on file]. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 4.30.24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will schedule and require Staff Person #1 to complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter training within the next 15 days. Until that training is completed, the staff person will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2024-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: It was found during inspection that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility within the past one year. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator created the required document and sent it immediately. |
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| 2024-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility letter to parents regarding emergency procedures, it was found that specifics for lockdowns and accommodations for infants & toddlers, children with medical conditions and disabilities was not included. 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.) The operator will add the required missing items to the parent letter and re-issue to the parents through Brightwheel. |
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| 2024-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1. Pediatric First Aid/CPR [unapproved course/format on file]; 2. Mandated Reporter training [unapproved course for CA on file]. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 4.10.24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will schedule and require Staff Person #1 to complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter training within the next 15 days. Until that training is completed, the staff person will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2024-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.63/3270.103 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63/3270.103 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical outdoor play area, it was found that many small acorn pieces were all over the area used for the infants and young toddlers to play due to a recent storm in the area. No children of this age were observed in the area during the inspection. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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 operator immediately cleaned up the area of choke hazards. |
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| 2024-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that the maximum 60-day threshold was exceeded on the following dates: 10.20.23-12.20.23 AND 12.20.23 - 2.20.24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator created a calendar reminder function to ensure that drills are conducted as required. |
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| 2024-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that the 30-day threshold was exceeded on the following dates: 7.11.23 -- 8.11.23; 8.11.23 -- 9.11.23; 10.10.23 -- 11.11.23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator created a calendar reminder function to ensure that tests are conducted as required. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each child care space, it was found that: Preschool room #1 had 16 emergency contact forms passed the 6-month review period; 2 year old room had 4 emergency contact forms passed the 6-month review period; Preschool room #2 had 6 emergency contact forms passed the 6-month review period; and the young toddler room had 9 emergency contact forms passed the 6-month review period. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency forms will be updated and added to emergency backpacks. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, the following deficiencies were found: child #1 has no record of immunizations for influenza, MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis A; child #2 has no record of immunizations for Varicella and Hepatitis A; child #5 has no record of immunizations for influenza, Varicella or Hepatitis A; child #6 has no record of immunizations for Varicella and the influenza immunizations is dated 2021. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were told to update immunization records to comply with state regulations according to the schedule recommended by the ACIP. All required documents have been placed in the children's files as required. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's records, it was found that a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease was not included in the health assessment on file for child #1 and #6. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of child #1 and #6 were asked to complete new health form to include the statement that they are able to participate in childcare. All required documents have been placed in the children's files as required. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.134(c) - Paper towels discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(c) Description: Paper towels discarded Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that there were no paper or clothe towels available in both restrooms at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paper towel were added to each bathroom. |
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| 2023-03-06 | 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: Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR, CCDBG 2022 health and safety training update and facility emergency plan training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #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.) All staff will take CPR and update Health and Safety training. Staff person #2 was removed from position pending her trainings. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that that staff person #2 did wipe one child's runny nose and did not wash their hands prior to engaging with other children in care. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was given training on how to properly clean children and what to do for each scenario when it comes to being sanitary and keeping kids safe. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of staff personnel files, it was found that prior childcare experience and/or childcare experience after initial hire were not documented for staff person #3 and #4. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 and #4's childcare experience was added to files. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 had no documented emergency plan training since 1.4.21. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was given emergency plan training. An updated emergency plan training was signed and dated. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 [4 hours] and #5 [4 hours] had not completed the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 and #5 completed required hours. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 had no record of either initial or annual fire safety training on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 was given fire safety and it was place on their file. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid & CPR. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until 5.2.23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 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 #4 completed pediatric CPR 4/17/23 |
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| 2023-03-06 | 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 file of facility person #3 does not contain a completed current child abuse [expired 3.14.23], current DHS required FBI clearance [expired 3.24.23] AND a Pennsylvania Criminal Clearance [expired 2.26.23]. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the updated clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #3 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [3.15.23]. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The clearances were requested and placed on file. Staff person was taken out of childcare duties pending the receipt of new clearances. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(d) - Director/Group Sup - 45 children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(d) Description: Director/Group Sup - 45 children Noncompliance Area: Upon the onsite inspection of the childcare facility, it was observed that staff person #1 was in a direct child care role, which was confirmed to be occurring every day, but who was also designated as the facility director. The current child population of the facility was confirmed to be 55. Correction Required: In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a director may also function as a group supervisor. An individual who functions in a dual capacity shall meet the responsibilities and qualifications of a director set forth in §3270.34(a) and (b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hire new staff person to cover preschool room. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that there was peeling paint in the Young Toddler room on the far wall from the door near the base of the wall. 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.) Room walls will be repaired to meet requirements. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that one child use toilet had no toilet set installed. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toilet seat will be installed. |
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| 2023-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site area, it was found that there was no lidded waste receptacle in one of the child-use restrooms. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded waste was added to restroom. |
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| 2022-05-03 | 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 performance of an unannounced inspection of the facility, it was found that a policy and procedure for the identification and the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not developed. It was also found that staff person #1 completed the Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 1.8.19 AND staff person #2 completed the Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 9.15.16 AND also that staff person #2 had last completed Mandated Reporter Training on 12.12.14. 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.) Both Samira and Marisol completed required 10-hour health and safety training and mandated reporter training. A section about baby shaken syndrome was included into the handbook. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each of the childcare spaces within the facility, it was directly observed within the 1 year old space that plastic shopping bags were present and within accessibility to the children in care. 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 bags were removed immediately. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #2 did not have an initial health report written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP on file. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child brought in health report that was signed by physician. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that child #1 had a influenza vaccination last recorded in 2020 AND child #3, #4 and #5 had no record of having been administered an influenza vaccination. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated vaccination records or a written/signed exemption form has been placed on file for each individual. Since the inspection period is outside that when influenza vaccination are available, the provider will work with all parents beginning September 1, 2022 to ensure that all preschool and younger children have either gotten the vaccination or provided an exemption. |
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| 2022-03-16 | 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: Upon inspection of the facility's posted documents, it was found that a copy of the expired Certificate of Compliance was posted inside the entry way to the facility. An updated copy was not found. 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.) We have posted the current certificate as required. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down situation were not developed. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was updated to include accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lockdown. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a method of contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises was not included. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was updated to include method of contact for an emergency. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that 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 was not included. Correction Required: 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.) The emergency plan was updated to include the method to contact parents after an emergency ends to safely reunite with children. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not included. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was updated to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the staff files for facility person #1, #2 and #3, it was found that a first aid/CPR course had been completed on 2.25.22, but it was not classified as pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Every employee attended pediatric cpr and first aid training on 4/7/22. Each employee file includes up to date CPR and first aid training. Employee #3 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the staff files, it was found that facility person #1 and #2 did not have a record of the completion of fire safety training within the first year of employment. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff person was trained on fire safety. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that drills were conducted on the following dates: 1.21.21, 3.22.21, 5.17.21, 7.20.21, 9.27.21, 11.17.21, 1.21.22. As evidenced by these dates, greater than 60 days elapsed between multiple drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) From now on the dates and times will be before the 60 days are up. I will set an alarm to remind me. |
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| 2022-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the documentation of testing of the fire detection system, it was found that testing occurred on 1.21.21, 2.26.21, 3.1.21, 4.8.21, 5.17.21, 6.15.21, 7.19.21, 8.26.21, 9.26.21, 10.14.21, 11.17.21, 12.17.21, 1.17.22, 2.24.22. As evidenced by these dates, greater than 30 days elapsed between multiple tests. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarms will be checked every 30 days. |
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