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Child Care Center

Mikaylas Place

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
914 S 13th St, Harrisburg, PA 17104
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257 children
Subsidized Program
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📞 (717) 234-4442
914 S 13th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
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Historical licensing information
Previous license status
License Not Renewed
License Number
CER-00149831
Expired
Aug 9, 2020
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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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.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Needs Verification

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.

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.
2020-10-28 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Needs Verification

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.

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.
2020-10-28 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Needs Verification

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.

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.
2020-08-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-08-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-08-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-07-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-07-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-07-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a)/3270.25(b) - Post the certificate of compliance/Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-07-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52/3270.53(a) - Mixed Age Level/Counted in staff:child ratio Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-07-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-02-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints Compliant - Finalized

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).

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.
2020-02-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.175(b) - Used by all occupants Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2020-02-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

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).

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.
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

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.

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.
2019-12-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection (6:40am), 3 staff persons were observed supervising 40 children in care. The breakdown of children to staff is as follows:1 staff person supervising 1 infant, 1 staff person supervising 12 school age children in cafeteria, 1 staff person supervising 27 children in main room. This group consisted of mostly school age children with at least one 2yo.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff schedule has been worked on and updated to meet the staff: child ratio requirements. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, we will go by the age of the youngest child in the group and assign staff as needed.
2019-09-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed at 7 am on 9/12/2019 there were 12 children ages 1 year - 12 years of age in the sitting area of the lobby with 2 staff members; with the mixed age group the ratio should have been 1:5. It was observed at 7:05 am there were 12 children ages 4 years - 12 years of age in the school-age room with 1 staff member. The 4 year old has not entered kindergarten yet; therefore the ratio with the mixed age group should have been 1:10. It was observed at 7:50 am on 9/12/2019 there were 38 school-age children (grades kindergarten - 5th grade) in the school-age room with 3 staff members. The ratio should have been 1:12. (All 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 required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Central Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our center will maintain staff:child ratios at all times. Staff:child ratios will be determined by the youngest child in the group at all times. We will submit documentation approved by our DHS rep weekly for the next 3 months to show out continued compliance.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed two (2) toy bins in the Brown University classroom, one (1) blue toy bin in the Temple University classroom, one (1) clear toy bin in the Princeton University classroom, and two (2) clear toys bins in the Howard University classroom were broken and not in good repair. It was observed a foam basketball in the Brown University (2 year old room) classroom had several pieces missing from it which appear to be from bite marks and the lid on a sensory bottle in the Temple University classroom was broken and not in good repair. (ALL CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection duct tape was placed on the toy bins that were able to be repaired and the others were thrown away, tape was placed on the lid of the sensory bottle to cover the broken pieces, and the foam basketball was thrown away. In the future all toys and equipment will be kept in good repair at all times. Staff will be told to notify administrative staff when toy bins and toys are not in good repair and a determination will be made to either repair the item or dispose of it.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Temple University classroom (2 & 3 years olds)plastic bags in a drawer by the sink and several small objects (caps to plastic bottles and hair beads) with a diameter of less than 1 inch were on a manipulative table that was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (ALL 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the plastic bags and small items that were on the manipulative table were moved to a storage cabinet that is inaccessible to children. in the future all plastic bags and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch will be kept inaccessible to children under the age of 3 years or children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child # 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8,9 &10 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of child #1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9 & 10 designated release persons. In the future all agreements will specify persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released and new forms will be used that requests that information. Administrative staff will ensure that information is included on the agreement prior to filing.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child # 6, does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care, emergency contact form for child # 3 does not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care, emergency contact form for child #10 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care, emergency contact form for child #1,2 & 5 does not include a complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of child #6 wrote the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician on the emergency contact form. Parents of child #3 wrote the address and telephone number of the child's physician on the emergency contact form. Parents of child #10 wrote the address of the child's physician on the emergency contact form. Parents of child #1,2 and 5 wrote the complete address of the child's physician on the emergency contact forms. In the future administrative staff will review the emergency contact forms at time of enrollment and updates to ensure the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician is included on the emergency contact form before filing.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child # 4 & 7 does not include the home and work addresses and the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent, emergency contact information for child # 1,2,3, 6 & 10 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent, emergency contact information for child #9 does not include the home address of the enrolling parent, and emergency contact information for child #5 does not include a complete home address for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of child # 4 & 7 wrote their home and work addresses and the work telephone numbers on the emergency contact form, parents of child # 1,2,3, 6 & 10 wrote their work address and telephone number on the emergency contact form, parent of child #9 wrote their home address on the emergency contact form, and the parent of child #5 wrote a complete address on the emergency contact form. In the future administrative staff will review all emergency contact forms at time of enrollment and updates to ensure that a complete home and work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent are included on the form.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1,2,and 6 does not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, emergency contact information for child # 3,4,5,7 & 9 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, and emergency contact information for child #8 does not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1,2,and 6 wrote the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Parents of child # 3,4,5,7 & 9 wrote the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, and parent of child #8 wrote the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. In the future administrative staff will review all emergency contact forms at time of enrollment and updates to ensure the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released is included on the form before filing.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not require the parent of child # 8 to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility; the child's first day of attendance was 8/13/2016 and the initial health report is dated 6/23/2017, which is longer than 60 days.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future the operator will require all enrolled children to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance or child care services will be denied until one is provided. A tracking system will be put into place and reminders will be sent to parents.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #5 who comes into contact with children started 9/24/18 and has on file a TB test dated 6/20/16, which was conducted longer than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and is no longer valid.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #5 will get a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method redone. In the future administrative staff will not accept a TB test that was administered longer than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and will require new staff members to submit the results of a valid TB screening.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The adult health assessment for staff person #5 dated 1/17/19 does 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 will get a health assessment that includes an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination. In the future all staff members will be required to submit an adult health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination prior to initial employment.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The adult health assessment for staff person #5 dated 1/17/19 does 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #5 will obtain a health assessment that includes the physicians or CRNP's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. In the future administrative staff will require all staff members to submit an adult health assessment that includes the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 3's record included two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person; however, one written reference was from a family member.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person # 3 will submit another written reference from an individual who is a nonrelative attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. In the future administrative staff will review all written references to ensure they are from a nonfamily member. All staff members will be required to have at least two non family written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on record at time of initial employment.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has a hire date of 6/25/19 but submitted a request for the State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance on 7/5/2019, which was after the start date and does not have proof of submitting a FBI clearance. Facility person #2 has a FBI clearance on file with a last name that does not match the name on the State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance or the photo identification that is on file. Documentation of a legal change of name is not on file either. Facility person #3 has a start date of 11/26/2018 and was not fingerprinted for a FBI clearance until 7/29/2019. Results of the FBI clearance are not on file. Facility person #4 has a start date of 12/18/18 and was not fingerprinted for a FBI clearance until 1/25/2019. FBI clearance results are not on file. Facility person #4 requested a State Police clearance on 12/9/18 and a Child Abuse Clearance on 12/26/18; which was after the start date. Facility person #5 (start date of 9/24/18) has an incomplete FBI clearance. Facility person #6 (start date 7/16/19) requested a State Police clearance on 7/17/19 and does not have proof of requests for a Child Abuse clearance or FBI clearance. Facility person #7 (start date 3/11/19) requested a State Police clearance 3/22/19, fingerprints for a FBI clearance was submitted on 7/29/19 (no results on file) and the Child Abuse clearance is dated 7/25/19 but documentation was not on file it was requested prior to that date. All requests for clearances was after the start date. Facility person #8 (start date 5/13/19) requested a State Police clearance on 7/8/19, which was after employment began. Facility person #9 (start date 4/26/2018) requested a State Police clearance 5/1/18, Child Abuse clearance is dated 1/15/19 with no documentation it was requested prior to that and FBI clearance is dated 3/23/2019 with no documentation it was requested prior to that. Facility person #10 (start date 7/29/2019) does not have a complete clearance on file for the still valid State Police clearance (10/8/2015) and FBI clearance (11/3/2015) that was used for their file at time of initial employment. Facility person #12 (start date 3/28/2019) has a State Police clearance dated 5/24/2019, a Child Abuse clearance dated 5/24/2019 and a FBI clearance dated 7/16/2019, which are all later than the start date. Documentation of prior submission was not on file. Facility person #13 (start date 5/6/19) requested a State Police clearance 5/23/19, has results for a Child Abuse clearance dated 5/23/19 and submitted fingerprints for a FBI clearance on 7/29/2019; all of which are later than the start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1,2, 3,4,5,6 and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 will submit fingerprints to obtain a FBI clearance. Facility #1 has been suspended until that occurs. Facility person #2 will obtain documentation of a legal name change and a FBI clearance to match their legal name. Facility person #2 has been suspended until that is received. Facility person #3 has been suspended until the results of the FBI clearance have been received. Facility person #4 has been suspended until the results of the FBI clearance have been received. Facility person #5 has been suspended until a complete FBI clearance is on file. Facility person #6 has been suspended until proof of submission of the Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance are on file. Facility person #7 has been suspended until the results of the FBI clearance have been received and are on file. . Facility person #10 is still on their provisional hire period until 10/29/19 and will be required to submit complete State Police and FBI clearances prior to that date in order for employment to continue. Facility person #13 is on provisional hire status until 8/6/19 and will be required to submit the results of the FBI clearance prior to that in order for employment to continue. In the future all facility persons will be required to have proof all 3 clearances (State Police, Child Abuse and FBI) have been requested prior to their initial start date in a child care setting. Proof of such requests will be kept on file. Provisional hire periods will be tracked and if the results of all 3 clearances have not been received by 90 days, the employee will be suspended until they are received, reviewed and placed in the employee's file. If a clearance indicates a record exists a rap sheet will be required in order for the clearance to be considered complete. An employee will not be permitted to work until that is received.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility has more than 50% of the staff persons in the facility who are of aide qualification level; 10 of the 19 staff members in the facility are qualified as an aide.

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administrative staff will work on obtaining documentation of past child care experience to qualify some of the existing aides as an assistant group supervisor or higher. In the future administrative staff will ensure that at least 50% of the staff persons in the facility will be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assisting group supervisors.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3) - 8th grade + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #9, who is functioning as an aide, does not have documentation of having attained a minimum of an 8th grade education.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #9 is no longer employed at the facility. In the future all aides will provide proof of education and child care experience before they begin employment.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed protective receptacle covers were not placed in three (3) electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the Clarion University (1 year old) classroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection protective receptacle covers were placed in the electrical outlets in the Clarion University classroom. In the future all electrical outlets that are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger will have protective covers or will otherwise be made inaccessible to children.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection it was observed a spray can of moisturizer that is labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and is therefore considered a toxic material 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the can of moisturizer was disposed of. In the future all toxic materials will be kept in a locked container or made inaccessible to children.
2019-07-30 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Penn State University classroom a sign with the written requirement that a facility person and able children shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating was not posted by the sink. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection a hand washing sign stating that all staff and able children must wash their hands after toileting and before eating was posted by the sink in the Penn State university classroom and will remain there.
2019-06-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a)/3270.25(b) - Post the certificate of compliance/Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed the facility's current certificate of compliance and negative sanction letter 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the current certificate of compliance and the negative sanction letter were posted on a bulletin board located in an area used by parents and will remain there until another certificate of compliance is issued to the facility.
2019-06-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the yellow bus used to transport children three (3) seats had foam exposed.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The yellow bus is currently in the shop for repairs. The seats with exposed foam are being covered with vinyl and taped over so that children cannot pull it apart or expose foam. All surfaces indoor and outdoor will be kept clean and in good repair according to daily maintenance schedules by designated maintenance staff.
2018-11-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 11/14/2018 two (2) infants were sleeping in a bouncy seat and a swing, which are not considered appropriate rest equipment. Infants were observed sleeping in a slightly upright position and not flat on their backs which is the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection the sleeping infants were removed from the bouncy seat and swing and were placed on their backs in their cribs. In the future if an infant falls asleep in a swing or bouncy set they will be removed and placed on their back in their crib for the remainder of their nap.
2018-11-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 11/14/2018 Styrofoam cups were being used by a group of thirty (30) preschool aged children at lunch time.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Styrofoam cups will not be used in any area of the facility for eating or drinking. Plastic cups are provided. Styrofoam plates will not be used for any food/meals. Plastic plates will be used throughout. All staff have been informed accordingly.
2018-11-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1's record does not include acceptable verification of education such as a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the educational entity.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Letter from Hbg Sch District validating facility person #1's graduation attached. In the future acceptable verification of education will be in each facility person's record.
2018-10-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 stated on 10/17/2018 she transported child #1 (DOB 9/20/2014) in a facility vehicle to Foose Elementary School where the child attends Head Start and dropped the child off at the main entrance instead of walking the child to her Head Start classroom, as is procedure. The child was left unsupervised by day care staff and was found by school personnel crying and wandering around the school building because she did not know where to go.

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 arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children while being transported in a facility vehicle. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at Mikayla's Place: received counseling. 2. All staff having involvement in transportation activities have been given instruction/refresher training on proper procedures for dropping off children at Head Start programs - ie: children are to be walked to their Head Start classroom by Mikayla's Place staff. They must be supervised at all times and never left at the door of the building. 3. Mikayla's Place is continuing to coordinate a two hour supervision course with the focus on transportation. This will hopefully be scheduled by the end of February. We will continue to keep DHS informed of our process on this issue. Staff will adhere to established procedures for supervision of children at all times.
2018-10-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 stated that they check a child's diaper every 3 hours, which is longer than the requirement of at least every 2 hours.

Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Staff was immediately instructed to check diapers at least every two hours and document same on daily sheet. 2. Asst. Directors are conducting unannounced check in classrooms to ensure diaper checks are documented-indicating change time/reason for change or dry.
2018-10-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.173(a)/3270.173(b) - Ratios apply/Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/25/2018 eleven (11) preschool children were transported in a facility van with two (2) staff members present. The driver, staff person #2, was being considered part of the staff-child ratio when preschool children were transported, thus making the facility out of compliance with the 1:10 ratio as the driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio.

Correction Required: The staff-child ratios specified in 3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported.The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff responsible for transportation/transportation assignments have been given instructions on appropriate staff-student ratio when transporting preschool and younger children. Additionally, drivers are not counted in ratio on transport of preschool age children/younger than school age children. Mikayla's Place will have enough staff members on any vehicle so that ratios will be adhered to at all times.
2018-10-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/25/2018 eleven (11) preschool children all under the age of 7 years were not being transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). All eleven (11) children were observed using a seat belt and were not in an age appropriate restraint system such as a booster seat. It was observed two (2) of the children were sharing one (1) seat belt.

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). The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for securing children in the age appropriate restraint system while transporting children in a facility vehicle is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three (3) months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All transportation staff and mgmt. have been instructed/refreshed on guidelines. The majority of children under the age of 8 are transported on a bus. Those who are transported on a van are secured in booster seats. Booster seats are available on all vans in the event one is needed. To provide documentation of compliance, Mikayla's Place will provide a roster of students transported and bus/van numbers to document how the students were transported and what type of safety restraint was used. All staff responsible for transportation are being trained on used of new approved Transportation Monitoring process/use of tracking sheets. Tracking forms will be monitored by management staff for three months February 8, 2019 - May 8, 2019. Tracking forms will be sent to DHS on a weekly basis as documentation. In all instances, when seat belts are used, there will be one student per seat belt. Age appropriate safety restraints will be used at all times.
2018-10-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on October 25, 2018 the facility was transporting eleven (11) preschool aged children on a 13 passenger van. It was also observed the facility had a 12 passenger van parked at the facility. Staff stated the 12 passenger van was used to transport children to and from school.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Transportation with identified vehicles stopped immediately. New vehicles were purchased that complied with regulations. DHS representative has seen the vehicle but did not physically inspect it as yet. Only vehicles compliant with regulations are in use/will be used by the facility.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.102(b) - Clean and good repair/Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a soiled toy bus in childcare space.

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. Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toy was removed from childcare space and cleaned. Mikayla's Place staff will routinely check toys and clean them as needed.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed stuffed animal in crib with a child while they were sleeping.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infant room staff removed toys from cribs and will ensure that toys are kept out of cribs while children are down for sleeping.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have a Child Service Report signed by a parent on file.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child service report was completed for child #1. The center's teachers will complete a child service report for each child every 6 months.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file. Last health assessment was dated 3/16/16.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has an up to date physical. All Mikayla's Place staff will have health assessment every two years.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have infant feeding schedules obtained from parents.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A form for current and future infant parents to complete will be used as of correction date. It will include formula type and feeding schedule.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documented traffic notification to local traffic authority on file. Previous letter was from 2015.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center director will notified local traffic safety authority in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. Center director will notify local traffic safety authority annually.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact information in child care space was not updated with parent signature and date.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information was updated in child care space with signature and dates. As of correction date, when emergency contact information is updated in a master file it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records and the edited copy with signatures.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 did not have two complete written references on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
References for the staff were obtained. All Mikayla's Place hires will have two written, non-family references in their file.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a copy of the regulations posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the Central Region OCDEL posted at the same location.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of correction date out center's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified posted on the bulletin board next to the director's office with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have 6 hours of annual training documented within the previous year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 and #4 completed trainings and the record was added to their files moving forward staff will obtain an annual minimum of 6 hrs of child care training.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 and #4 did not have a staff evaluation done within the previous year.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will receive evaluations. Mikayla's Place director will write evaluations for each staff person at least 1 every 12 months.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Lysol wipes on a desk, accessible to children in the 3's room. Corrected at time of inspection.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mikayla's Place staff removed the wipes and will always return cleaning products to their proper place, out of reach of children.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit accessible to children in the 3's room.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Mikayla's Plae first aid kits will be inaccessible to children on their designated hooks out of reach.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: First aid kit in older 2's room tweezers, First aid kit in young 2's room did not contain scissors, First aid kit in infant room did not contain bandages or gauze.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mikayla's Place teachers restocked the first aid kits and will maintain the supplies in their first aid kits.
2018-04-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged paint and plaster in the Pre-school room. Observed a cabinet that had been damaged with exposed screws.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Paint chipping was sanded and repaired floor walls and all surfaces will be repaired as needed.
2017-09-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 WAS LEFT IN A FACILITY VAN BY STAFF #1 FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR BETWEEN 16:30 AND 17:30 ON 9/25/17.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Children will be supervised at all times.
2017-09-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 WAS LEFT IN A FACILITY VAN BY STAFF #1 FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR BETWEEN 16:30 AND 17:30 ON 9/25/17.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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 assigned to his group The staff person will be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The children have been broken down assigned to individual groups.
2017-02-15 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the 1 yo room was observed to have no thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately placed a thermometer in the refrigerator at time of inspection.
2017-02-15 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff Files for Staff #1, #11 were found to not contain any proof of education.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #11 proof of education was placed in staff files. Staff records will include acceptable verification of experience, education or training in a transcript, diploma or letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity at time of hire.
2017-02-15 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff records for Staff #8 and #14 contained no evidence of Mandated Reporter training.

Correction Required: 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #8 and #14 Mandated Training was placed in their file. All staff will receive mandated reporter training during their first week of training and will be kept in their DHS file as well as their STARS file.
2017-02-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff files for Staff #8 and #12 contained no evidence of firesafety training in the last year.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility`s fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #8 and #12 will recieve fire safety training on 4/24/17 and in the future will be held 3x a year to make sure all staff are fully trained.
2017-02-15 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Damage to walls in the form of peeling paint and gouges were observed in the 1 yo room, 2 yo rooms (Brown and Temple), 3 yo room (Penn State), 4 & 5 yo room (Howard), downstairs SACC space, and the indoor play area. Rust was observed on the walls in the public bathroom. Diaper pads were observed to be torn in the infant room, 1 yo room, and 2 yo rooms (Brown and Temple). In the indoor play space, wall edges were observed to have no molding and rough edges at child level.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Walls in Brown, Temple and Penn State, Howard, SACC and indoor play area were repaired. Rust in public bathroom was repaired. Maintenance will check building for repair 2x a month. Diaper pads in infant room, Brown and Temple were thrown out. We are no longer using diaper pads. Molding was placed on walls in indoor play space.

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