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| 2026-06-29 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/24/26-7/16/26. During part of the onsite inspection on 7/6/26, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. At that time, there was no health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Any staff member who provides direct care, comes into contact with children, or works in food preparation will undergo a health assessment within 12 months before starting their service in a childcare setting. After that, they will be required to have a health assessment every 24 months. A health assessment remains valid for 24 months from the date it is signed, as long as the individual does not contract a communicable disease or develop any medical issues. |
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| 2026-06-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 6/24/26-7/16/26. It was determined that Child #1 was injured while on a field trip 6/16/26, when another child pushed them from the swing and Child #1 bumped their head. The parent did not receive the incident report or notification of the incident until 6/17/26. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child's record will include reports of any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while the child is in care at the facility. The original report will be provided to the parent on the day of the incident. A second copy of the report will be kept in an accident file at the facility, while a third copy will be stored in the child's individual file. |
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| 2026-06-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted 6/10/26. Through the investigation, it was found that on 6/3/26 Staff Person #1 took a group of 3 preschool children from the playground into the facility to the bathroom and was unsupervised by another staff person during that time. Staff Person #1 was hired as an aide and was not promoted to assistant group supervisor until 6/8/26. This was verified by the offer letter in the staff's file. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An aide or combination of aides will be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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| 2026-05-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, plastic bags were observed on top of a low shelf in the bathroom of the Cranes Room. Plastic bags were observed in the floor level and upper level (24 inches high) cubbies in the Cranes Room. Staff Person #3 stated that the children in the room still place toys and objects in their mouths. The plastic bags were accessible to the children in the room. 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.) Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, as well as items with removable parts under 1 inch in diameter, will not be accessible to children who are still putting objects in their mouths. Additionally, plastic bags and Styrofoam items will also be kept away from these children. The plastic bags were moved so that they were no longer accessible to the children. |
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| 2026-05-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, the birthdate of Child #1 was requested. When staff attempted to look up the child's birthdate in the emergency contact binder, the emergency contact form for Child #1 could not be found. 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.) When children are in the facility, emergency contact information will be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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| 2026-05-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, the files of the newly hired staff were reviewed. The TB test results for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 were not completed until after the staff had begun working with children at the facility. This is evidenced by the TB test results on file for Staff Person #2 being dated 3/16/26 and for Staff Person #3 being dated 4/13/26. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member who directly cares for children or is involved in food preparation will undergo a health assessment within 12 months prior to starting their work in a child care setting. This assessment will be repeated every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment remains valid for 24 months from the date of signature, provided the individual does not contract a communicable disease or develop any medical issues. Additionally, the initial health assessment for adults will include tuberculosis screening using the Mantoux method. |
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| 2026-05-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, Child #1 was observed seating in an inclined infant seat struggling to hold their bottle as they attempted to drink from it. Child #1 is not yet 6 months of age. Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An infant 6 months of age or younger will be held while being bottle-fed. |
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| 2026-05-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, the files of the newly hired staff were reviewed. Staff Person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training (pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation) 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, then 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.) Staff members will complete approved professional development on pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a PQAS approved trainer within 90 days of hire. Staff Person #1 will be supervised by a staff who qualifies to work unsupervised until the training is complete. |
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| 2026-05-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, the files of the newly hired staff were reviewed. Staff Person #3 was observed working unsupervised in the Cranes Room. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include a PA State Police Clearance or a request for the clearance. 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. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA State Police Clearance is on file at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA State Police Clearance is on file at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #4 to register for and attend the existing provider orientation conducted by a Regional Office. The schedule of Existing Provider Orientations can be found https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/for-providers/training-schedule-child-care-group-homes The legal entity shall call the appropriate Regional Office to register for the training. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date when the training is complete. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will adhere to the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) and Chapter 3490, which pertains to protective services. The records for each facility staff member will include the following: a copy of the requests for their 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. 1. 5/11/26 Staff Person #3 will not be allowed to work in a childcare position at the facility until a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance is on file. (Implemented 5/19/26) 2. 8/31/26 Staff member #4 will attend the existing provider orientation in August. Staff Member #4 is no longer employed at the facility as of 6/10/26. (Implemented 6/4/26) |
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| 2026-05-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Cranes Room and in the Monkeys Room. Cracked, broken pieces of plastic that appeared to be the lid to storage containers were observed on the preschool playground. Garbage, including candy wrappers, baby wipes, and crushed plastic bottles and cups, were observed on the ground of the preschool playground. 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 ceiling tiles will be replaced. The playground will be cleaned up. All floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, including outdoor play areas, will be kept clean, well-maintained, and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2026-05-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, a handwashing sign was not present at the sink in the Dragons Bathroom or at the sink in the Falcons Room. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff member and a capable child will wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. A sign displaying this requirement will be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area, and sink in the facility. The handwashing signs were posted in the Dragons Bathroom or at the sink in the Falcons Room. |
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| 2026-02-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: A complaint inspection was conducted 2/20/26. On 2/16/26, staff at the center did not properly supervise the school age children. This was evidenced by the video provided by the center. On 2/16/26, from 3:37:47pm - 3:38:37pm, Staff Person #1 is in the Eagles Room, where they cannot see 4 of the children in their primary group, who are in the Dragons Room. The Eagles, Dragons and Falcons rooms are adjoining rooms next to each other but are 3 separate spaces. One of the children is seen walking between the Dragons and Eagles Room during this time. Two children are seen laying on a large pillow just inside the Dragons Room, where they cannot be seen by Staff Person #1 during this time period. Child #1 is seen alone in the Falcons Room retrieving a plastic bag from their cubby at 3:38:12pm and then walking into the Dragons Room. Child #1 places the plastic bag over their head at 3:38:17pm for 6 seconds before removing the bag. Child #1 then places the bag over their head a second time from 3:38:34pm - 3:39:03pm. Staff Person #1 did not go to the threshold between the Eagles and Dragons Rooms where they could see all children, including Child #1, until 3:38:37pm. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 their assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 their assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision of school age children when in the designated school age classrooms. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The policy must address supervision when on field trips. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review the policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The supervision policy must be reviewed with all new staff within one week of their start date. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 2/16/26 Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children will be supervised at all times. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. 2. 3/27/26 The legal entity will create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision of school age children when in the designated school age classrooms. This policy will address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The policy will address supervision when on field trips. The legal entity will receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity will review the policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The supervision policy will be reviewed with all new staff within one week of their start date. (Implemented 4/3/26) |
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| 2026-02-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a) Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 2/20/26. On 2/16/26, staff at the center did not properly supervise the school age children. This was evidenced by the video provided by the center showing that on 2/16/26, from 3:37:47pm - 3:38:37pm, Staff Person #1 is in the Eagles Room, where they cannot see 4 of the children in their primary group. One of the children is seen walking between the Dragons and Eagles Room during this time. The Eagles, Dragons and Falcons rooms are adjoining rooms next to each other but are 3 separate spaces. Two children are seen laying on a large pillow just inside the Dragons Room, where they cannot be seen by Staff Person #1 who is in the Eagles room during this time period. Staff Person #1 stated that Child #1 was upset after an incident with two other children. Child #1 is seen alone in the Falcons Room retrieving a plastic bag from their cubby at 3:38:12pm and then walking into the Dragons Room. Staff Person #2 enters the room and follows behind Child #1 into the Dragons Room. Child #1 places the plastic bag over their head at 3:38:17pm for 6 seconds before removing the bag. Staff Person #2 appears to get down to speak with Child #1. Child #1 then places the bag over their head a second time from 3:38:34pm - 3:39:03pm. Staff Person #2 keeps the child in their line of sight during this time. The staff did not take the plastic bag from Child #1. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. TIERED LIS: 1.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create an addition to the supervision policy. The addition must include steps staff should take when they see a child who is attempting to harm themselves or others. The legal entity must receive approval of the addition to the supervision policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review the policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The supervision policy must be reviewed with all new staff within one week of their start date. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 2/16/26 Conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Children will be supervised at all times. 2. 3/27/26 An addition to the supervision policy will be created. The addition will include steps staff should take when they see a child who is attempting to harm themselves or others. The addition to the supervision policy will be approved by the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the policy will be reviewed with all staff and staff will sign that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The supervision policy will be reviewed with all new staff within one week of their start date. (Implemented 4/3/26) |
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| 2025-10-14 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. On 10/14/25, a cracked toy bin with a potential pinch point was observed on the preschool playground. Many uncovered bolts were observed along the fencing of the preschool playground, toddler 1 playground, and toddler 2 playground. 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.) Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children will be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/14/25. The fee agreement for Child #2 did not include the designated release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement will specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2025-10-14 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/14/25. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the father. 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.) Emergency contact information will include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2025-10-14 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/14/25. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the address and phone number of the release person. 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.) Emergency contact information will 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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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. On 10/14/25, cooked rice was observed in a lunch box in the Monkeys Room and was not refrigerated. A peeled mandarin was observed in a lunch box in the Cubs Room that was not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility will be refrigerated. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. The file for Staff Person #2 was reviewed on 10/14/25. At that time, the file only contained one written, nonfamily letter of reference. 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.) A facility person's record will include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2025-10-14 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. The file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed on 10/14/25. At that time, it was reported that Staff Person #1 has lived in NY in the past five years. Neither a NY SOR nor NY CARI were on file for Staff Person #1. Staff Person #1 was hired and allowed to work without the NY Clearances. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a current NY SOR and NY CARI are on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record will include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until a current NY SOR and NY CARI are on file at the facility. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.34(b) - Each staff person meets quals/Director qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.34(b) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Director qualifications Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. The file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed on 10/14/25. Staff Person #1, the director, has not attained a bachelor's or associate's degree to qualify them for the position. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff person or a substitute staff person will meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A director will have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A new director who meets the qualifications has been appointed until such time that Staff Person #1 qualifies for the position. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. On 10/14/25, Swiffer Wet Jet cleaner was observed in a Swiffer Wet Jet mop in the Cranes bathroom where it was accessible to the preschool children in the room. The cleaner was labeled "keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. On 10/14/25, the foam covering on three of the poles on the playground was ripped. Garbage was observed on the Toddler 2 playground. 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.) Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2025-10-14 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. On 10/14/25, chipping paint was observed along the back wall of the Cranes Room. 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.) Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Swimming | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A swimming inspection was conducted on 7/7/25. The lifeguard files were reviewed at the facility prior to the inspection at the swimming location. The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not include two written letters of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will not work as the Lifeguard/childcare position until 2 written, nonfamily letters of reference are on file. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Swimming | 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: A swimming inspection was conducted on 7/7/25. The lifeguard files were reviewed at the facility prior to the inspection at the swimming location. The file for Staff Person #1 included a Department of Education FBI Clearance, but did not include a DHS FBI Clearance. The file for Staff Person #2 included a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance and not a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance is on file. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will not work as the Lifeguard/child care position until DHS FBI clearance is on file. Staff Person #2 will not work as the Lifeguard/child care position until Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file. |
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| 2025-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: An inspection was conducted at the facility on 5/16/25. At that time, video footage from 5/14/25 was observed. On 5/14/25, Staff Person #1 was observed picking up Child #1 and smacking the child on the right leg with an open hand. Staff Person #1 was terminated from employment 5/15/25. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review the policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when this will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 5/14/25: No staff person will use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The staff member was terminated 5/15/25. 6/30/25: A discipline policy has been created for all current and new staff including what to do if a staff member observes another staff member not following the discipline policy. |
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| 2025-01-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 1/31/25. At that time, Aquaphor-fast diaper relief diaper cream was observed in a cubby approximate 24 inches high, where it was accessible to the young toddlers in the room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Aquaphor diaper cream was removed from cubby immediately. |
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| 2025-01-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 1/31/25. At that time, the new staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a PA Child Abuse Clearance. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was removed from the classroom. Staff #1 will not return until a PA Child Abuse Clearance is on file. |
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| 2025-01-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 1/31/25. At that time, the new staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an aide, did not include verification of education or experience. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was removed from the classroom. Staff #1 will not return until proof of 8th grade education and 2 years' experience with children is on file. |
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| 2024-10-07 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/24. At that time, two water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Eagles Room. Exposed bolts were observed along the chain link fence of the playground. A cracked and dirty step stool used for handwashing was observed in the Monkeys Room by the sink. Dirty step stools and dirty squatty potties were observed in both bathrooms in the Monkeys Room. A cracked and dirty step stool used for handwashing was observed in the Cubs Room by the sink. A fish tank, posing a crush hazard, was observed on a shelf in the Cubs Room where it was not secured to the shelf. 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.) Ceiling tiles were changed in Eagles Classroom. Exposed bolts were covered on playground fence. Cracked step stool was replaced and other step stools and squatty potties wiped down. Fish tank removed from shelf and put in closet. |
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| 2024-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed in cubbies where they were accessible to the children in the Cranes Room. A preschool child was observed putting toys in their mouth in the Cranes Room. Zip lock bags were observed in a cubby in the Cubs Room where the toddler children had access to them. Construction paper in plastic packaging was observed on a shelf in the Cubs Room where the toddler children had access to it. Plastic diaper bags and gloves were observed on low shelves in the bathroom of the Cubs Room where the toddler children had access to them. 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.) All plastic bags/items were removed immediately from within reach of the children in Cubs and Cranes rooms. A storage cabinet was put into Cranes as added storage for pull ups. Cabinet will remain locked at all times. |
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| 2024-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/24. At that time, A&D Ointment was observed on a low shelf in the Cubs Bathroom where it was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ointments were removed immediately and put into a locked cabinet. A shelf has been added in the bathroom to hold ointment bin and gloves to ensure these remain out of reach of children at all times. |
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| 2024-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/24. At that time, hand sanitizer was observed in a cubby about 12 inches high in the infant room where it was accessible to the mobile infants in the room. The hand sanitizer was labeled "keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was removed immediately and put away in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2024-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/24. At that time, a heat lamp was observed on top of a gecko tank in the Monkey Room, where it was accessible to the children in the room. The heat lamp reached a temperature of 150° F. 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.) The gecko tank was moved out of reach of children to the top of the cubbies. |
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| 2024-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/24. At that time, the diaper changing area in the infant room was not equipped with a source of running water for handwashing. The diaper changing table was behind a baby gate in the napping area of the infant room. Staff have to walk through the gate and across the room to reach the sink for handwashing. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rearrange classroom in order to have changing table closer to sink area. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-06-07 | 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: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/7/24. At that time, the preservice trainings for all staff present were reviewed. Staff Person #1 completed AHA Heartsaver CPR AED, which did not include the pediatric first aid component, and is therefore not an acceptable pediatric first aid/cpr training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 6/26/24 to complete the required pediatric first aid/cpr 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, then 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.) Staff Person #1 will complete First Aid/CPR training by a PQAS certified instructor on Thursday 6/13/24. All onboarding staff will complete First Aid/CPR training within their first 30 days of hire. All staff will be supervised by an AGS/GS in the classroom until training certificate is on file. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/7/24. At that time, cockroaches were observed in the toddler room bathrooms. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ehrlich treated classrooms on Saturday 6/8/24. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit on the facility van has no gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were added to the first aid kit on the van. |
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| 2023-10-27 | 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 facility interconnected fire alarm was not inspected in over 12 months from 8/3/22 to 10/18/23 by Protect Alarms. 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.) The facility fire alarm system was inspected and passed on 10/18/23. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(b)/3270.181(c) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b)/3270.181(c) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child # 1 was not updated in over 6 months from 1/13/23 to 10/5/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child # 1 was updated 10/5/23. |
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| 2022-12-29 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-09-20 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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