Miss Ellies Education Center
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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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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The arrival and departure times were added to the agreement. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include a parent's work telephone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 parent added work telephone number. The address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was added to the emergency contact was added to Child #5. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Cut fresh fruit, such as strawberries and cantaloupe, were observed in a child's blue dinosaur bookbag on a black shelf in the Older Toddler Room. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cut fresh fruit was put in the refrigerator. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Relaxing lavender room and body mist spray, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a drawer in the Preschool Room. This spray was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Relaxing lavender room and body mist spray was thrown away. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: The facility's front entrance door had chipped wood near its base. Also, the girls' restroom, which was located near the Multi-purpose Room, had a door with chipped wood. In addition, a black lamp post along the walkway to the Outdoor Play Area had peeling paint. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The church (landlord) is working to repair and or replace those areas needing attention. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The toilet in the Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts. The Girls' Preschool Restroom had a toilet with two exposed bolts and a radiator with a rough, rusted cover. The Boys' Preschool Restroom had a radiator with a rough, rusted cover. A black chair in the Multipurpose Room was observed to have a tear in the seat. 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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic caps were installed over the exposed bolts in both the Toddler and Girl's Preschool Restroom toilets. The radiators in both the boys and girls preschool restrooms were sanded smoothly and painted with a rust protection paint. Duct tape was placed over the chair with a tear in the Multipurpose room. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 did not include a parent's work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 's parent work phone number was added to the Emergency Contact form. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: The temperature of the radiator in the Preschool 3 Room was observed to be 119°F. This radiator, which was not insulated or equipped with protective guards, was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff in Preschool 3 Room immediately turned down the heat so the radiator's temperature was below 110° F. The radiator will be equipped with protective guards at all times. Lock boxes were installed over thermostat so staff do not have access to prevent the heater from being 110° F or higher. The radiator will not exceed 110° F. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a Health and Safety training on file dated 2/18/19, but it was taken outside of the acceptable timeframe for that training. This training was no longer acceptable to meet this requirement if taken after 6/30/18. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 10/1/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will supervise Staff person #1 until required Health and Safety training is completed by 10/1/2024. If Staff person #1 does not complete the Health and Safety training by the required date of 10/1/2024, then Staff person #1 will not be permitted to work in a child care position at the facility until they obtain the required training. |
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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: Staff #5 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a NSOR Certificate or DHS FBI Clearance on file, and they have been employed for more than 45 days. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all completed paperwork is on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 was temporarily removed from childcare position until NSOR certificate was obtained as well as DHS FBI clearance. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Two electrical outlets that were on the wall, by the blue door, in the Multipurpose Room were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. These electrical outlets were accessible to the preschool children who were present in that room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director replaced the missing receptacle covers in the two electrical outlets. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Diaper rash ointment, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a bookbag on a table in the Multipurpose Room. The diaper rash ointment was accessible to the preschool aged children that were present in that room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director removed diaper rash ointment from bookbag and placed on the shelf inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The Preschool 2 Room was observed to be missing a first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director located the missing first aid kit and took it back to Preschool 2 room. This first aid kit contains all of the required items. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: One ceiling tile with a brown stain on it was observed in Preschool Rooms 1 and 3. Preschool Room 1 was also observed to have one cracked ceiling tile. The plastic wall plate for the electrical outlet, that was on the wall next to the television in the Preschool 3 Room, was observed to be cracked. 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.) Director had ceiling tiles replaced that were damaged and stained. Electrical wall plate was replaced. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. "young toddler" room, for two consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 4/18/24 and 6/17/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will change the hypothetical location each time during fire drills from now on. Facility is currently compliant. The most recent fire drill log has a different hypothetical location of the fire then what was previously documented. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | 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: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 6/14/24 to 7/15/24 and 7/15/24 to 8/16/24. 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.) Director will make sure to have no more than 30 days between each fire alarm test. A fire detection system test will be conducted within 30 days of the last documented fire detection system test. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. In the infant room, cert observed plastic bags and a box of plastic gloves on the infant changing table. Under the infant changing table, is open, exposed shelves that contained plastic bags of diapers and plastic wipes. All items are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director removed the plastic bags and placed them in a separate container that is hung on the wall that is inaccessible to the children. The wipes were taken out of the plastic bags and placed in hard containers with lids. The diapers and plastic gloves were removed from the changing table and placed out of the reach of the children. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. Child #1 and #2's emergency contact form did not list the parents work address and phone number. Child #1's emergency contact form did not list the father's home address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director contacted the parents of child #1 and Child #2 to add their work address and work phone numbers to the emergency contact forms. Child #1's emergency contact form was updated to include the father's home address. The emergency contact forms were placed in the children's file. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. In the older toddler classroom refrigerator, a baby bottle was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A label was added to the baby bottle with the child's name. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. The emergency plan did not provide information for accommodations for infants and toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator added accommodations for infants and toddlers to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/11/24. The first aid kit located in preschool room 1 did not contain tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator immediately placed tweezers in the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the small childcare space located in the 2nd building (2nd room on the left in the basement) did not have a written plan of daily activities posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written plan of daily activities was posted in the small childcare space of the second building. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the emergency contact information forms were not present in the Infant room for the children receiving care in the space at this time. Cert. Rep. was informed that the emergency contact information forms were kept in the Infant/Toddler room next to the Infant room for both groups of children. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contacts for Infants were placed in the Infant Room. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in any of the childcare spaces in the facility. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in an emergency were posted in all childcare spaces. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(4) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(4) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Acute or chronic health problem Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/2023, Child #1, a young toddler did not have a health report on file that was completed within the previous 6 months. In addition, the most recent health report on file for Child #1 did not have the boxes checked to include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem health or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 returned a health report stating last physical was on 2/7/23. Appropriate boxes were checked with doctor's signature. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/2023, the files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not have documentation of the up-to-date annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 and Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/24/2023 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 returned signed and dated statement by child's parent fir exemption of annual influenza immunization. Child #2 returned child health report form with date 3/28/23 showing that the child had the annual influenza immunization in 2022 and doctor's signature. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/2023, the hands-free trash cans that were in the infant and toddler classrooms used for discarding soiled diapers were not working properly; thus, they were not consistently hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hands free trash cans were replaced in infant and toddler classrooms. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the updated emergency plan for the facility did not address continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director added volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations sections to the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/2023, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #4 was dated 2/25/2021. See LIS code sheet. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 completed health assessment. Doctor's signature was noted. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the facility did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for Child #3, an infant that was obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written statement was obtained from parent for Child #3 regarding formula and feeding schedule. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated emergency plan was sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #2 will have until 4/19/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #2 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 persons #1 and #2, staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #2 were trained in Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 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: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the current FBI clearance on file for Staff #3 was from the Department of Education. FBI clearances for childcare staff are required to be completed through the Department of Human Services (DHS). See LIS code sheet. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare 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 #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 received eligible status of FBI clearance through Department of Human Services. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, Staff #3 was observed supervising a mixed age group of 6 children that included older toddlers and preschool children, and 1 young toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 5 children. 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 develop or update a written procedure to be implemented in the facility regarding maintaining staff:child ratios at all times. The written procedures must address procedures for parent drop off when the classroom is already at the maximum ratio for the size of the group. The legal entity will submit their procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy and procedure and it must be documented in their files. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director developed policies and procedures regarding keeping ratio and procedures to follow when a staff member becomes ill or unable to work and ratio is not able to be kept. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, Staff #3 was observed supervising a mixed age group of 6 children that included older toddlers and preschool children, and 1 young toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 5 children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Older toddler that was in incorrect room was moved to his regular older toddler room and then all rooms were in ratio. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, Staff #3 was observed supervising a mixed age group of 6 children that included older toddlers and preschool children, and 1 young toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 5 children. 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 operator must post the required staff:child ratios and the age-level breakdown of children under 3270.4 in each classroom. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff: child ratios and the age-level breakdown were posted in all classrooms and common areas |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, one of the electrical outlets to the right of the sink in young toddler classroom was missing a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Receptacle cover was immediately replaced. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the small childcare space located in the 2nd building (2nd room on the left in the basement) did not have a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a childcare space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first aid kit was placed in the childcare space. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, one of the glass windows in the multi-purpose room located in the 2nd building had a crack in it with sharp edges exposed. There were also stained damaged ceiling tiles in the small childcare space in the basement and the hallway leading to this classroom. Some of these damaged ceiling tiles were hanging down. 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.) Tape and cardboard covered the crack in the window. Ceiling tiles were ordered by the landlord and are awaiting delivery. They will be replaced as soon as they arrive. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/24/2023, the fire drill was up to date. However, fire drills had not been conducted at least once every 60 days. The most recent fire drills were documented on 9/19/2022, 11/24/2022 and 1/27/2023. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. If the 60 days falls on a weekend, the fire drill must be conducted before the weekend and not after. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director and designated staff person were reminded that fire drills must be conducted once every 60 days. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit to facility on 5/9/22 Cert Rep. observed a group of 6 children that included 5 young toddlers and 1 older toddler being supervised by facility person #1. Five of the children were on mats and one child was in a high chair having a snack so nap-time ratios did not apply. Cert rep. also observed one young toddler and 4 infants being supervised by facility person #2 in the infant/toddler room. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff to 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will go over ratios with staff so they know how to move children when necessary to meet the ratios. Was off on the date the day care was out of ratio. Will make sure to hire enough staff so that ratios are always followed even when someone calls off. |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There is a tube of diaper ointment located in the infant room that is being used for child #1 but is not labeled with child #1's name Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper ointment was labeled with child's name. |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The operator states that permission slips with parental written consent have not been signed for the children's diaper ointments Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication logs were completed by parents of children who need diaper ointment. |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The child care regulations (3270) are not posted at the facility or way to access them electronically with instructions for contacting the Northeast Regional Child Care Office Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Northeast Regional Child Care Office phone number was posted in parent drop off location along with website to access regulations. Current Certificate of Compliance was also posted in this parent drop-off location. |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan is not posted in a conspicuous location Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent letter for emergency plan was posted in parent drop off location |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There are two outlet covers missing from the outlet located by the sink in the infant room. Outlet covers are missing from the outlet located both under the table and under the stage in the toddler room that is located in Building II. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Receptacle covers were installed in outlets where they were missing. |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There is a ceiling tile missing from the ceiling in the lower level Preschool 3 Room. In the toddler room there is a rack that holds metal chairs that is accessible to children. The chairs hang from the rack on two levels and are not secured to the rack. If a child bumps into the rack a chair could fall from the rack creating a potential safety hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing ceiling tile in Preschool Room 3 will be replaced. Will place a barrier in front of the metal rack in the Toddler Room so that it is not accessible to children. |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There are areas of blue peeling paint located on the walls in the toddler room located in Building II Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The walls in Toddler Room II will be repaired and re-painted. |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The trash cans located in the lower level boys and girls bathrooms are not lidded Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash cans with lids were placed in the lower level boys and girls bathrooms |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | 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: During the renewal inspection the operator placed the fire alarm system in test mode but the smoke detectors located in Building II did not work and the system was not fully operational. The facility fire drill log is up to date but the operator said that they did not test the fire alarm every 30 days because they had an annual fire inspection report. They did not realize that they needed to complete and document testing of the fire alarm system every 30 days. 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.) The Code Enforcement Official came to the facility and determined the smoke detectors did not all have sound modems attached. The fire alarm company added the modems to the alarms and Code Enforcement verified the alarms were in compliance. Fire alarms will be tested no longer than every 30 days. This will be documented on the updated facility fire drill log. |
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| 2022-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | 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: During the renewal inspection the operator placed the fire alarm system in test mode but the smoke detectors located in Building II did not work and the system was not fully operational. 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.) Will buy individual smoke detectors to use on each level of the facility until the interconnected alarm system is working in Building II. Will face-time with Certification Rep. once the detectors are placed on each level to verify that they can be heard in the child care rooms with doors closed before the end of today. |
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