Description: Mikaylas Place is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 257 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Multiple facility staff members confirmed at time of investigation child #1 (DOB 2/28/2014) was left unsupervised on a facility vehicle on 1/9/2020 and staff members #1 & #2 did not know his whereabouts for approximately 15-20 minutes. The child was found on the facility vehicle by staff person #3 when the child's father arrived to pick him up. The outside temperature on the day of the incident was 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Continued deficiency: As of October 28, 2020 the legal entity has not submitted documentation of the facility procedure for counting children embarking and disembarking facility transportation, and performing a sweep to verify no children are left on vehicles is followed at all times to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS documenting the facility procedure for counting children embarking and disembarking facility transportation, and performing a sweep to verify no children are left on vehicles is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. No transportation provided at this time. If transportation resumes the legal entity will submit documentation in a format approved by DHS documenting the facility procedures for counting children embarking and disembarking facility transportation and performing a sweep to verify no children are left on the vehicle is followed at all times e.g. checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format before and only if transportation is resumed. |
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| 2020-10-28 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/28/2020 in the Howard Classroom a can of Lysol spray was on a windowsill and was accessible to children. (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.) During the inspection the can of Lysol spray was moved on top of a supply cabinet and was made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxics will be kept out of reach and made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2020-10-28 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/28/2020 in the Howard Classroom as section of baseboard was missing from the wall. 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 baseboard in Howard was fixed by replacing the rubber piece. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play will be kept clean and in good repair. |
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| 2020-08-31 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 8/31/2020 indoor play equipment for climbing was not installed or used over a protective surface covering. Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Indoor climbing equipment was removed from the indoor play area. Foam padding was placed under the fire truck steps. In the future indoor play equipment for climbing will be installed over protective surface covering. |
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| 2020-08-31 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 8/31/2020 the carpet in the indoor play space was ripped and separating at the seam creating a tripping hazard for children. It was observed on 8/31/2020 weeds are growing in through the fencing around the outdoor playground area and are accessible to the children. One of the weeds/plants was observed to have numerous berries growing on it and were accessible to children. The operator was not able to identify the weed/plant; therefore, it is unknown if the berries are toxic to children. It was observed on 8/31/2020 an exterior wall of the facility has a white PVC pipe protruding from the cinder block wall which was dripping water creating a large black patch of mold on the cinder block wall that is accessible to children in the large outdoor playground area.. 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.) Carpet in the indoor play space was taped at the seams. The weeds were cut down and spray with weed killer. The cinder block was covered til we get a permanent fix. Moving forward 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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| 2020-08-31 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 8/31/2020 there were several areas of peeling paint on the cinder block exterior walls that are accessible to children in the large outdoor playground area. 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.) Outdoor play shed was placed in front of the peeling paint to make it inaccessible to children until we can permanent fix the wall. Moving forward peeled or damaged paint will not be permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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| 2020-07-31 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 7/31/2020 in the Clarion classroom plastic bags were being stored in a lower cabinet and were accessible to 1 year olds who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the plastic bags were removed from the lower cabinet and made inaccessible to children. In the future all plastic bags will be made inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2020-07-31 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 7/31/2020 in the Duke classroom (infant room) four (4) bottles were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After the inspection all bottles were labeled with the child's name on it. Moving forward all disposable nursers and bottles will be labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2020-07-31 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a)/3270.25(b) - Post the certificate of compliance/Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 7/31/2020 the negative sanction letter and each inspection summary issued by the Department on March 9, 2020 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the negative sanction letter and attached inspection summaries issued by the Department on 3/9/2020 was placed under the parent information board and will remain there as long as it is required to be. |
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| 2020-07-31 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.53(a) - Mixed Age Level/Counted in staff:child ratio | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed upon entry to the Duke classroom (infant room) on 7/31/2020 at approximately 10:15 am the ratio was observed to be 1:5. Staff person #1 had her 2 year old child in the classroom with her while she was providing child care to four (4) other children, ages 10 months, 11 months, and two (2) 1 year olds. Because children were grouped in mixed age levels the youngest child (10 months) determined the required ratio of 1:4. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection Staff person #1's child was removed from the Duke classroom and taken to another classroom. Staff were explained that their children are to be counted in ratio and may not be in their own classroom if it puts them out of ratio. Staff were told in the future to not receive any children if it will put them out of ratio. They are to stay up front with office staff or the extra floater will join the classroom so ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2020-07-31 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 7/31/2020 in the School-Age classroom a face plate to an electrical outlet was missing and electrical wires were visible. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection a shelf was moved in front of the electrical outlet to make it inaccessible to children until a face plate can be installed on the electrical outlet. In the future all electrical outlets will have a face plate on them. All building surfaces will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2020-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A child 7 years of age was observed on 2/6/2020 to have been transported on the facility's maroon van and was not transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). The child was not in an age appropriate restraint system. Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To make sure we are transporting in accordance to the requirements in 75 Pa. C.S we have added 3 booster seats to the maroon van at our facility. In the future all children 7 years of age or younger will use age appropriate restraint systems, such as a booster seat while being transported in a facility van. |
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| 2020-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.175(b) - Used by all occupants | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 who is the bus driver responsible for transporting children who attend the Head start programs at Downey and Foose Elementary School stated she typically transports 17 children on the small white bus that has 14 passenger seat belts; 7 passenger seats with 2 seat belts per seat. Staff person #2 stated that 3 children will sit in a seat and share seat belts when there are not enough seats and/or seat belts for each child to have their own. This statement was verified via a digital video that was sent to the certification representative which shows 3 children sharing a seat on the small white bus. Correction Required: Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new bus driver has been assigned to do the Head Start run. From now on and for the past week and a half the Head Start bus run has and will consist of two runs. This is to assure every child is transported as required by requirements for transportation of children. In the future safety restraints installed in the vehicle will be used by all occupants. Each child will have their own safety restraint and seat belts will not be shared. |
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| 2020-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 2/4/2020 at 7:27 am Staff Person #1 was responsible for the supervision of 8 children ranging in age from older toddler - school-age. As the children were grouped in mixed age levels, the youngest child who was 2 years old determined the staff:child ratio which should have been 1:6, not 1:8 that was observed until 7:29 am when another staff member arrived. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff schedule has been revised and corrected to meet the ratio requirements adding an extra staff in the mornings to help were needed. More reliable staff members have been assigned the 1st shift to assure the arrival times are "on time" and to minimize call offs. Ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Multiple facility staff members confirmed at time of investigation child #1 (DOB 2/28/2014) was left unsupervised on a facility vehicle on 1/9/2020 and staff members #1 & #2 did not know his whereabouts for approximately 15-20 minutes. The child was found on the facility vehicle by staff person #3 when the child's father arrived to pick him up. The outside temperature on the day of the incident was 30 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS documenting the facility procedure for counting children embarking and disembarking facility transportation, and performing a sweep to verify no children are left on vehicles is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will be using our Child Inspection Checklist on vehicles and walkers to keep track of the staff members that visually swept the vehicles and counted the walkers, to ensure all children are accounted for and no one was left behind. An example is provided to DHS. Also we will be using the bus run rosters to track attendance as each child boards and exits a facility vehicle to ensure everyone is accounted for and no one was left behind. Checklists will be sent to DHS on a weekly basis for a period of 3 months. Children will be supervised at all times. |
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