Miss Doreens Playmation Childcare
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will obtain a current valid health assessment, which will be included in their staff record. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(b) Description: No more than 50% aides Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection 7 of the13 staff persons working in childcare positions were documented as aide level in their staff records. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will review and update the records of the staff, adding qualifications for assistant group supervisor to as many of the aides' records that apply. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the staff in the outdoor play space was asked who their primary care group was at that moment, they were unable to identify their group at that time. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will conduct training to emphasizes the importance of knowing ones group. each member will be aware of specific children to prevent future violations. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of child, #1, #2 and #3 all had financial agreements which did not specify the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add the dates of admission to the agreement form. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #2 was lacking in the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure the contact form includes health insurance details to prevent future violations. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assesment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider is to ensure all staff has a current health assessment and communicate importance of timely renewal of assessments to prevent future violations. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(1) Description: Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provide will obtain a current health assessment from Child #2. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, as well as consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain consent signature for Child #1. Then Review all records of compliance. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served the facility over one year) did not have proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will the record of staff person #1 with proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(b) Description: Staff person - 18 yrs. Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was not 18 years old. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person #1 will resume working upon their 18th birthday. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record of staff person #1 will contain a Child Abuse Clearance upon their return to service. |
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| 2024-09-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At the timer of the inspection in the back room of the facility there were a mixed group of infants and younger toddlers in care, a total of 12 children for 2 staff. One primary care group was 4:1 with infants and the other was 7:1 with one year olds. 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.) During the course of the inspection additional staff were brough to the back room and the ratio was restored. |
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| 2024-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #7 was lacking a current valid health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will immediately have the staff member receive a new form from their doctor. so the file is compliant and able to work in childcare facility while maintaining all health regulations in order to comply with state health regulations. |
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| 2024-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update, there was no documentation of the date of a current training kept on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have ever associate sign an updated emergency plan updated emergency plan annually dated at the time of each updated plan. |
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| 2024-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of facility person #3, #2, and #4 all had areas of non-compliance with regards to the CPSL requirements. Specifically #2 and #3 did not have completed state police clearances. and #4 did not have a complete FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3, #2, and #4 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider plans to simplify all associate folders to contain updated clearance in a more efficient way so that compliant clearance is visible initially and cannot be interfered with an expired clearance at the time of inspection. all expired clearance will be replaced by an updated current clearance for inspector to see at the time of inspection. |
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| 2024-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff people #5 and #6 were lacking the verification of child care experience which would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) provider plans to maintain more efficient verification of hours paper which will qualify for the position in which the person is performing. Provider will be sure to have all experience education and training to inspectors specification prior to working in the facility. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) - No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) Description: No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: On 7/14/23, at approximately 11:30am, Staff #1 entered the facility from outdoor water play and lined the children up against the wall to begin using the restroom. While in line, Child #1 hit another child. Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 slap Child #1 with an open handed on the back of his right shoulder, leaving a red handprint. Staff #1 proceeded to say to the child "if you cannot listen then maybe you should be slapped back." Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was terminated immediately after the incident. Childline was notified of the incident. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 7/13/22 in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #-1may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #5 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance required by CPSL. Staff #2 file did not contain an acceptable Criminal Clearance. Staff #3 file did not contain an acceptable Child Abuse clearance. Staff #4 file did not contain an acceptable Pa Criminal and Child Abuse clearance as required by CPSL. (Staff #2, #3 and #4 files contained clearances for Volunteers) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 will be removed from the facility until FBI is obtained. All volunteer clearances have been updated for the purpose of employment and forwarded to cert rep. Staff #2, #3 and #4 have all appropriate clearances required by CPSL to be a staff person. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/23, at time of renewal inspection, 7 wet ceiling tiles in the back infant room childcare space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Leak causing the water damage was corrected previously. Wet ceiling tiles were all replaced to ensure facility does not have active leakage. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 7/19/22, a cracked plastic lid was observed on the lego table located in the Green Room (PK). Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked lid was removed and discarded during the inspection. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/22, staff person reported that during lunchtime on 6/16/22, Child #1 was sitting at the table and pushed self away from the table as Staff #2 was walking behind Child #1 chair. Staff #2 forcibly used her foot to push Child #1 (YT) into the table causing Child #1 to cry. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately counseled Staff #1 on the importance of knowing the power of a forcible movement even if using a foot to move a child's chair. Staff #1 was written up putting a strong reprimand in her permanent file and was told to complete a mandatory counsel course on Better Kid Care "Dealing with Anger - The children and yours" (Copy was sent to cert rep) |
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| 2022-06-21 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment including the results of tuberculosis skin test. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will obtain initial health assessment including results from tb skin test for Staff #1. |
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| 2022-05-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-04-29 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-03-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/22, at approximately 3:40pm, Child #1 was observed asleep in a classroom swing. Child #1 file does not contain documentation of a medical reason signed by a physician for being placed in a sleeping position other than the one recommended by the AAP. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will re-train staff in the infant room on the importance of moving a sleeping baby from the swing. |
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| 2022-03-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.37(c) - Each staff person meets quals/Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.37(c) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: On 3/4/22 and 3/18/22, during unannounced inspections, Staff #1 was observed in the Infant Room working alone in the Infant Room in the capacity of an assistant group supervisor. Staff #1 is qualified as an aide. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider plan of correction would be to ensure that the staff member in charge of a group of children is qualified as an AGS or present as an aide with an AGS. |
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| 2022-03-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) - Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room. Correction Required: The Legal Entity must maintain at the facility 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 maintaining a record of the documentation at the facility for a period of 90 days after the form has been approved. The forms will be made available to the Regional Office of OCDEL for review during unannounced visits. Verification of compliance with ratio and/or supervision will be completed by more than one on site visit at the facility over a three month period of time. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete Staff:Child Ratio Form for each room for a period of 90 days and made available to Regional Office of OCDEL during unannounced visits. Provider will make arrangement changes so back rooms are not for sleep time. |
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| 2022-03-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) - Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room. Correction Required: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will enact a training with Assistant Director and Lead on a plan to maintain ratios when call outs occur. Provider has rearranged room sleeping mats to be in center room approved for 10 children keeping children to 10 or less so all children are supervised consistently. |
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| 2022-03-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) - Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room. Correction Required: The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children with an emphasis on staff:child ratios through the ELRC. SE Regional Office of OCDEL will make the referral to the ELRC. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will arrange two hour trainings regarding supervision of children emphasizing staff/child ratios and supervision with the ELRC. |
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| 2022-03-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) - Each child care space/Updated every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) Description: Each child care space/Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, updated emergency contact information was not observed in the child care space (backpacks) where children were receiving care. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection dated 2/16/22) Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child emergency contact were updated, copied and placed in childcare space (backpacks). |
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| 2022-03-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #2 was observed changing a diaper in the OT room. Staff #2 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after diapering. Additionally, Staff #2 did not wash own hands after diapering (Staff #2 was observed using hand sanitizer). Continued non-compliance from inspection dated 2/16/22. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has reviewed with every staff member, especially #2, the handwashing policy. Hand sanitizer will not be used in replacement of soap and water after diaper changing. Children will wash hands after toileting or being diapered. |
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| 2022-03-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) - Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: On 3/4/22 at approximately 10:30am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 13 Preschool children on the outdoor front porch. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 13 Older Toddlers. Staff #4 was observed out of ratio with 7 Young Toddlers. At 10:55am, Staff #5 arrived at the facility and moved children to meet all ratio requirements. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 2/16/22) Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider plans to manage class age groups accordingly to be in compliance with staff to child ratios. Provider will have plan of action ready prior to the day. |
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| 2022-03-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, a highchair was observed in front of the back exit door located in the infant room. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection dated 2/16/22) Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately the item was removed. Provider has mentioned other areas in the room acceptable for items to be in front of other than emergency exits. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, an open container of plastic bags were observed accessible to children under the diaper changing table located in the Young Toddler Room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person removed the container of plastic bags during the inspection. The bags were placed in a locked cabinet under the sink, inaccessible to young toddlers. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, 5 torn rest mats exposing the inside stuffing were observed in the back right PK classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All torn mats have been thrown away immediately following inspection. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator located in the infant room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will place a thermometer in the infant room refrigerator to ensure it is capable of maintaining perishables at 45 degrees F or less. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) - Each child care space/Updated every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) Description: Each child care space/Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, emergency contact information located in the child care space/outdoor backpacks were not updated in writing by the parent once in a 6 month period. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had all outdated emergency contact information removed, evaluated and replaced in addition to review with parent to update the information and bring current. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 was observed changing a diaper in the Young Toddler Room. Staff #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after diapering. Staff #1 did not wash hands after diapering the child. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will re-train staff regarding diapering procedures and hand washing. Director will ensure staff wash child's hands and own hands after diapering. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) - Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, at approximately 10:30am, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 14 Older Toddlers for approximately 15 minutes. Additionally, Staff #4 was observed leaving Staff #2 and Staff #3 out of ratio with 14 Older Toddlers to use the rest room located in the infant room. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: 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 -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members will be counseled on the correct protocol for leaving the classroom to use the restroom. Staff members will understand that another staff must replace in order to stay in ratio. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, the exit door located in the back of the infant room was obstructed by two floor high chairs. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had staff move high chairs from exit doors so there was no longer an obstruction of items impede the ability to exit the facility in an emergency. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, the fire detection system was not tested in a 30 day period as required by Act 62 of 2020, Fire & Panic Act. The last test date of the fire detection system was dated 1/6/22. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection system was tested during the inspection. The test will be logged on the 30 day alarm test log located in the binder. Fire detection system will be tested at least once every 30 days and logged. |
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