Bright Horizons At Mount Joy
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First off, this center is a Bright Horizons center and goes by the name Mount Joy Early Learning Center. Please update this info. More recently two emplyeea have been suspended and fired for ‘not following center policy regarding positive reinforcement’. I do know there is an open investigation but no other info has been provided.
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About the Provider
is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
has been designated with a STAR 4 rating by the Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Program
features substantial age appropriate outdoor spaces
employs educators with degrees in Early Childhood Education
utilizes a curriculum that supports academic learning to enhance school readiness
provides meals that are prepared on site by the Career and Technology Center Dining Services which are developed in conjunction with the HLC’s registered dietitian
Meals and snack are included in the center’s tuition for all children including infant baby food, cereal, and formula
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-24 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-06-24 | 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: Staff persons #1 and #2 were present with a group of 17 preschoolers. When the staff were asked to identify the names and whereabouts of the children in their care groups, only 16 of the 17 children were accounted for. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for staff persons #1 and #2 to receive a DHS approved 2 hour training on supervision. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to completion of the training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date within 14 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #2 will receive two hours of additional training in supervision through Better Kid Care offerings. The DHS approved trainings for Staff persons #1 and #2 are: (1) Supervision: Teamwork and (2) Supervision: Counting Children. These trainings will be completed on July 2, 2026. |
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| 2026-05-26 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported the following incident: Staff persons #1 and #2 were caring for a group of preschoolers on the afternoon of Thursday, May 21st. Child #1 was able to exit the room without staff supervision, following along with a large group of other families that were picking up their children at the end of the day. Once they exited the building, a parent realized child #1 was not with a parent and returned child #1 to the office staff. Staff estimated that the child was without staff supervision for less than 2 minutes. 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. 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 center conducted a full investigation of the incident and followed our company protocol by including HR in progressive counseling, up to and including termination of Staff number 1. |
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| 2026-04-22 | 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: Staff persons #7 and #8 were present with a group of 20 preschoolers. When the staff were asked to identify the names and whereabouts of the children in their care groups, only 16 of the 20 children were accounted for. 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 persons #7 and #8 were immediately retrained on active supervision and the requirement to know the names and whereabouts of every child in their care at all times. All classroom staff will conduct and document regular name-to-face attendance checks during transitions, outdoor play, and throughout the day to ensure accurate accountability of all children. Any time a new child enters the classrooms, the staff will conduct a new name to face check to ensure all children are accounted for. When doing the name to face they will verbally out loud name all children. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #7 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #7 will provide an updated health assessment including examination results for communicable diseases. It will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for facility person #11 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #11, who served as a volunteer through our business partner program, will not be permitted to have contact with children until a completed health assessment, including the physician's determination of suitability to provide child care, is obtained and placed on file. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #4 completed fire safety trainings in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in April of 2026. Staff persons #2, #3, and #9 completed fire safety trainings in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2026. Staff persons #5, #8, #10 completed fire safety trainings in March of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in April of 2026. Staff person #6 completed fire safety trainings in August of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in April of 2026. 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.) A training tracking system in the form of both an excel sheet and calendar reminders have been implemented to monitor all staff training expirations dates. All fire safety trainings will be scheduled at least 30 days prior to expiration. |
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| 2026-04-22 | 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 #7 complete mandated reporter training 3/3/2020 and subsequently more than 60 months later on 8/15/25. The disclosure statements on file for facility persons #11 and #12 were incomplete as they each were not signed by a witness. 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 have been retrained on the requirement to complete mandated reporter trainings at minimum every 60 months to ensure they stay within compliance. Facility persons #11 and #12 are no longer volunteering at the facility. A centralized staff compliance tracking system has been implemented to monitor mandated reported training expiration dates which will be completed by the Center Director and reviewed on a monthly basis. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: K-prep - Hand sanitizer was observed on a child's bag in an area accessible to the children in the room. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was immediately removed from the child's bag upon discovery during the inspection. The item was relocated to a staff only storage area that is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: The kitchen contained a working stove, which was accessible to the children that use the neighboring hallway / play area. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection the door was shut but not locked to the kitchen. On April 27th, a child protective lock was placed on the door to restrict immediate child access. The kitchen was secured with the child lock so children did not have access to opening the door if they were in the hallway. The kitchen will remain a staff only area at all times. A sign was placed on the door stating "Staff Only-No Child Access". Staff have been retrained on supervision requirements and the importance of preventing child access to the kitchen appliances and cooking equipment. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: An area of the fence on the preschool playground was cracked, creating a sharp edge. 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 damaged section of fencing was repaired. The cracked/sharp portion of the fence was cut off and smoothed to eliminate the sharp edge and restored it to a safe condition. Staff will conduct routine playground safety inspections to monitor fencing and playground equipment for damage or hazards. |
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| 2026-04-22 | 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: The proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system was not on file with the facility's fire drill logs. 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)). A child care center shall keep the proof and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system with the facility's fire drill logs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have contacted our business partner from which the facility rents from to obtain documentation showing proof and date of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system. If we are unable to obtain the proof of purchase, we will complete the attestation form. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the date of the health assessment was not available for facility person #2. The initial health assessment for facility person #7 was observed to have been obtained after the person's start date with the program as evidenced by a health assessment dated 9/8/23 - see LIS for first date working with children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Individual #2's file was obtained for the program's files, including a health appraisal, which was housed at the CTC since they were a student participant in the CTC program. The health assessment for facility person #7 is on file and noted as late. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation of the date of TB test results was not available for facility person #2, #4, and #5. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.) Individuals #2, #4, and #5 had complete TB tests however the results were housed at the CTC since they were students in the CTC program. Individual #2, #4 and #5 concluded their volunteer services at the end of the academic year and are no longer in the Center. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that the annual emergency plan training for staff occurred beyond the 12-month requirement as evidenced by the fact that a majority of existing staff completed emergency plan training 9/18/23 and again 10/14/24. 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.) Emergency plan was conducted 10/14/25 and is noted as late. |
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| 2025-04-21 | 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: Valid PA State Police Clearance documents were not available for facility person #1 and #3. The clearance document for #1 did not contain the top portion of the form containing the identifying information. The clearance document for #3 did not contain the bottom portion of the form containing the disseminated date information. It was observed that disclosure forms were not obtained from CTC volunteers at time of hire as evidenced by a uniform start date of 10/1/24 and disclosure signature dates of 5/1/25 and 5/2/25. Child abuse clearance for facility person #8 was observed to be late as evidenced by a previous clearance dated 2/20/20 and a new clearance dated 2/26/25. 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, #3, #6, and #7 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.) Valid PA State Police Clearance documents for facility persons #1 and #3 were obtained. Disclosure forms were on file and noted as late. Child abuse clearance for facility person # 8 is on file and noted as late. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool 1 room, tweezers were observed to be missing from the first aid kit. In the Two's room, tape was observed to be missing from the first aid kit. BOTH CORRECTED ON SITE. 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 added to the Preschool 1 first aid kit and tape was added to the Twos first aid kit during the licensing visit. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Ceiling tiles in the K Prep, Pre-K 2, and Infant 1 rooms contained water stains, reportedly from the HVAC system pipes above the tiles. 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.) Ceiling tiles in K Prep, Pre-K 2, and Infant 1 rooms will be replaced by June 20th. |
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| 2024-05-03 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a sensory bottle was observed to be unsecured, allowing children access to pumpkin seeds inside the bottle. 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 sensory bottle was removed from the classroom immediately and discarded. |
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| 2023-04-21 | 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 Young Toddler room, a blue foam pad was observed to have a ripped corner, allowing children access to the foam inside the pad. Corrected on site by removing the seat pad. 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.) Foam pad was removed from classroom while representative was on site. Staff checked all other foam pads, and furniture for potential hazards. |
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| 2023-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Medication log for child #1 was missing the dates for which the medication can be administered. Medication log for child #2 was missing the dates for which the medication can be administered. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dates were added to the medication logs immediately during site visit. |
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| 2023-04-21 | 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: Health Assessment for Staff #1 was dated 10/13/20 and updated on 11/15/22, which is greater than 24 months. Health Assessment for Staff #2 was dated 9/28/20 and updated on 11/11/22, which is greater than 24 months. Health Assessment for Staff #3 was dated 9/24/20 and updated on 11/9/22, which is greater than 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.) Reviewed health assessment policy and regulation with staff during May 2023 staff meeting on 5/15/23. Reminded staff that health assessments must be completed upon hire (within the year), and with every 24 months with no gap in between appraisal dates. |
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| 2023-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan on file did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. 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 following text was added to our Emergency Plan: Special Medical, Physical or Behavioral Needs · The child care facility will maintain a current listing of any children or staff who have a condition that may require special accomodations or action to allow that person to take appropriate protective measures during an emergency (See Supporting Documents, Attachment 12.) The special accomodations listing will include infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. · A staff member will be assigned responsibility to ensure that those individuals take the appropriate protective measures (evacuate or shelter in place.) · If special needs include medications or any physical equipment, a staff member will be assigned responsibility to ensure that the medications or equipment accompany the individual with special needs. · If the necessary specialized equipment requires batteries or supplies, those will be stocked and moved as well. · The listing of special needs personnel and medicine/equipment will be provided to local and county EMA along with the annual plan review. |
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| 2023-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool 1 room, the window frame was observed to be dusty. In the K-Prep room, the window frames were observed to be dusty. 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.) Window ledge was dusted same day of the inspection and cleaning company was contacted same day to ensure that this will no longer occur. We reviewed our cleaning checklist with the manager of the cleaning company to ensure checklist and expectations are met. |
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| 2022-04-29 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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