Mon Valley Ymca
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreements for child #1 and child #6 did not include the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the parents of the children update their emergency contacts, with the correct information. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 does not include the name, address, or telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #4 does not include the address or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #6 does not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the parents of the children update their emergency contact form to include all required information. |
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| 2025-07-15 | 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 for child #2 and child #3 does not include the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. The emergency contact information for child $4 does not include the enrolling parent's work 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.) Provider will have the parents of the children update their emergency contact information to include all required information. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 does not include information on the child's special needs or disability. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the parents of the children update their emergency contacts forms to include all required information. |
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| 2025-07-15 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #2 does not include the child's health insurance policy number. The emergency contact information for child #3 and child #6 does not include the health insurance coverage or policy number. 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 have the parents of the children update their emergency contact forms to include all required information. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 does not include the address for the release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the parents of the children update their emergency contact forms to include all required information. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and fee agreements for child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not reviewed, updated, and signed once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provide will have families review and update children's emergency contact form and fee agreement. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for child #3 is dated 2/20/23, which is more than 60 days after the child's date of admission (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all children submit a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: An Albuterol Sulfate inhaler belonging to child #7 and stored in the locked medication box in Room 1 was expired. The expiration date was 2/8/25. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed the expired inhaler from the room and returned it to the family. |
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| 2025-07-15 | 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: The current health assessment for staff #1 is dated 6/17/23, which is more than 24 months ago. The current health assessment for staff #6 is dated 3/16/23, which is more than 24 months ago. The current health assessment for staff #15 is dated 6/22/23, which is more than 24 months ago. The health assessment for staff #14 is dated 3/5/25, which is after the date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The current health assessment for staff #18 is dated 4/28/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 12/14/22. The current health assessment for staff #16 is dated 11/4/24, which is more than 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 6/10/22. The health assessment for staff #17 is dated 9/24/24, which is after the date they began providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet). The health assessment for staff #10 is dated 12/21/23, which is after the date they began providing initial service in a child care setting (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 1, 6, and 15 will complete and turn in their health assessment. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The tuberculosis screening for staff #10 is dated 12/11/23, which is after the date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The tuberculosis screening for staff #14 is dated 3/5/25, which is after the date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #10 and #14 have documentation of negative tuberculosis tests on file. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.31(f) - General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.31(f) Description: General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #14 has Health and Safety training dated 2/23/25, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff persons #10, #17, #19, #23, and #25 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #10, #17, #19, #23, and #25 will have until 8/25/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons, #10, #17, #19, #23, and #25 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 #10, #17, #19, #23, and #25, staff persons #10, #17, #19, #23, and #25 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 will ensure staff complete trainings in the 90 day window. Staff persons needing the training will complete it by 10/6/25. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #2, #3, #11, #19, and #20 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and CPR on or before the expiration of the previous certification. Staff #2 had previous training 8/22 and current 10/1/24; Staff #3 had previous training 6/1/23 and current 6/5/25; Staff #11 had previous training 7/22 and current 10/1/24; Staff #19 had previous training 6/7/22 and current 10/1/24. Staff #20 had previous training 7/22 and 10/1/24. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure staff receive proper CPR training before their certification expires in the future. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff #10 does not have annual fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #10 will complete annual fire safety training by 8/25/25. |
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| 2025-07-15 | 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 person #21 has pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 10/21/24, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: 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 #21 has current CPR training. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The current State Police clearance for staff #3 is dated 6/20/23, which is more than 60 months after the previous State Police clearance dated 4/12/18. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff #3 is dated 6/27/23, which is more than 60 months after the previous Child Abuse clearance dated 4/20/18. The current DHS FBI clearance for staff #3 is dated 3/8/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous DHS FBI clearance dated 11/19/18. The current NSOR clearance for staff #4 is dated 6/27/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearance dated 4/24/20. The current NSOR clearance for staff #5 is dated 7/1/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearance dated 3/24/20. The current NSOR for staff #7 is dated 6/27/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearance dated 4/3/20. The current NSOR for staff #8 is dated 6/28/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearance dated 4/3/20. The current Child Abuse Clearance for staff #11 is dated 2/23/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous Child Abuse clearance dated 9/5/19. The current DHS FBI clearance for staff #11 is dated 2/27/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous DHS FBI clearance dated 9/4/19. The current State Police clearance for staff #12 is dated 2/20/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous State Police clearance dated 2/15/29. The current DHS FBI clearance for staff #12 is dated 2/20/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous DHS FBI clearance dated 2/15/19. The NSOR clearance for staff #12 is dated 6/27/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearance dated 4/24/20. The current State Police clearance for staff #13 is dated 5/15/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous State Police clearance dated 4/25/20. The current NSOR clearance for staff #9 is dated 7/2/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearance dated 3/4/20. The current NSOR for staff #10 is dated 2/22/24, which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #6 has DHS FBI clearance dated 6/5/20, which is more than 60 months ago. The current mandated reporter training for staff #9 is dated 6/12/23, which is more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training dated 6/10/18. The current mandated reporter training for staff #22 is dated 3/27/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training dated 3/26/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . Facility Person #6 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 #6 will complete and turn in the proper FBI clearance. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Annual evaluations were not present for staff #19 and #23. Staff #20 had one evaluation dated 10/2/23, which is more than 12 months ago. Staff #13 and #25 have current evaluations dated 10/1/24, which is more than 12 months after the previous evaluations dated 9/22/23. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete annual evaluations for all staff that need one. |
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| 2025-07-15 | 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: An outlet on the far wall of the gym lacked 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.) Outlet cover was placed at the time of renewal inspection. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle containing liquid was observed hanging from a shelf above the sink in the kitchen area of Room 5. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff labeled the bottle at the time of renewal inspection. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: An exposed bolt was observed on the toilet in the bathroom in Room 2. 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 exposed toilet bolt was covered at the time of inspection. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were not present in the following areas: The sink in the kitchen area of Room 5, the sink by the diapering area in the infant room, and toilet stalls 1 and 4 in the women's bathroom at the entrance of the facility. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were placed in all spots that were lacking them. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: In the infant room (Room 6), a crib was blocking the farthest door on the right that exits into the hallway. 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.) Crib was moved so that it was no longer blocking exit at the time of renewal inspection. |
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| 2024-07-17 | 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: Cracked magnetic tiles were observed in Room 5. 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.) Cracked tiles were disposed of. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The agreements for child #1 -- child #10 were not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will sign agreements. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements for child #1-child#10 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will attach a copy of the fees to all childcare paperwork. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The child service reports for child #9 and #10 exceeded six months between them. The reports for child #9 were dated 9/30/22 and 10/13/23. The report for child #10 was dated 6/1/24 and the child's date of admission was (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff fill out updated CSR for both children. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #6 did not include the date of the child's 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 update child's form with their date of admission |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #10 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #8 and child #10 did not include the address or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have families update their EC forms to ensure any missing material is added. |
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| 2024-07-17 | 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 for child #1, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact information for child #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not include the enrolling 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.) Provider will have families update their EC forms to ensure any missing material is added. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2, #3, #7, #8, and #10 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have families complete this section of their EC form. |
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| 2024-07-17 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #6 and child #8 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number. 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 have parents update their EC with health insurance information. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 was missing the address of one of the individuals to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have family update child's EC form. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2, #3, #9, and #10 exceeded six months between review and update. Correction Required: 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will be sure to conduct a review with these families. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The records for Child #9 did not contain an initial health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure all new enrollees have a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The updated health assessments for child #3 and child #10, both infants, were dated more than six months after the initial health assessment. The health assessments for child #3 are dated 9/27/23 and 5/30/24.The health assessments for child #10 are dated 8/18/23 and 6/12/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ask families to provide copies of their child's health assessments. |
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| 2024-07-17 | 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: The immunization records for Child #9 indicated that the child has only received 3 of the 4 pneumococcal immunizations as recommended by the ACIP. 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 child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ask family to provide an up-to-date health assessment. |
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| 2024-07-17 | 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: Staff person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Update. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have all employees complete all required pre-service trainings within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2024-07-17 | 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: Staff person #16 does not have a health assessment on file. Staff #5 had a health report dated 7/6/22 but did not have a subsequent report. Staff #12 had a health report dated 6/2/22 but did not have a subsequent report. Staff #14 and #15 had health reports that exceeded 2 years between them. Health report dates for staff #14 are dated 3/24/21 and 7/17/23. Dates for staff #15 are dated 1/21/20 and 7/26/23. 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.) Provider will ensure all staff, seasonal or year-round get the health assessments updated regularly. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: A Bento-style lunch box in Room 4 was not refrigerated and it contained macaroni and cheese, which contains dairy, making it a potentially hazardous food. 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.) Staff placed item in the fridge upon inspection date. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: The records for child #2, #3, #6, #7, #8, and #10 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have families sign and update these sections of their forms. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #15 does not include two written non-family references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 15 does not work for facility anymore. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The following staff did not renew pediatric first aid and CPR prior to the expiration of the previous training: #12, #14, #17. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure all staff are up to date with their pediatric first aid and CPR requirements and ensure they will not lapse. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 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 #13 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. Staff persons #10 and #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. . Staff person #13 and staff person #10 will have until September 3, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #13 and staff person #10 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 #13 and #10, staff person #13 and #10 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 10 and 13 will complete their necessary trainings to ensure they can work in facility. |
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| 2024-07-17 | 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: Staff #4 did not have DHS FBI clearance prior to working with children, nor was there documentation that the clearance had been applied for prior to working with children (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #4 currently has a DHS FBI clearance dated 7/5/24. Staff #11 has the following expired clearances: State Police, Child Abuse, and DHS FBI. Staff #13 did not have NSOR clearance prior to working with children, nor was there documentation that the clearance had been applied for prior to working with children (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #13 currently has an NSOR dated 6/27/24. Staff #16 did not have State Police clearance prior to working with children, nor was there documentation that clearance had been applied for prior to working with children (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #16 currently has State Police clearance dated 7/8/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #11 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.) Provider will ensure that all staff persons have their required clearances on file prior to working in child care. Provider will have staff members submit any missing clearances in order to work in the facility. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The records for staff persons #15, #17, and #18 did not include staff evaluations completed every 12 months of employment. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete a staff evaluation for staff members missing them. |
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| 2024-07-17 | 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: One outlet in the Main Hall space and one outlet by the water fountain in the hallway were missing protective receptacle covers. 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.) Provider will place outlet covers on the two outlets. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer was accessible to children in Room 2 and in the Main Hall. The Main Hall had an unlocked closet in which bottles of disinfectant spray were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure children to not have access to hand sanitizer in room 2 and the Main Hall. Provider will make sure closet in the Main Hall remains locked. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A cabinet above the sink in Room 1 contained two unlabeled spray bottles of cleaning solution. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles of cleaning solution in Room 1 will be labeled. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room 4 did not contain soap. 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.) Provider will place soap in the first aid kit in room 4. |
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| 2024-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A vinyl safety mat on the wall in the gym has torn vinyl. In Room 4, holes were observed in a window screen. In the men's restroom by the front desk, toilet bolts were exposed on one of the toilets. 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.) Provider alerted maintenance crew of the mat in the gym and it was covered up. Bolts in men's restroom were also covered. The holes in the screen of room 4 are going to be fixed as well. |
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| 2023-08-25 | 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: Based on video footage recorded on 8/24/2023, there were 2 staff present with a group of 14 children. Staff #1 and #2 were each assigned a supervision group of 7 children. Staff #1 was observed repeatedly attempting to physically force child #1 to participate in a group activity. Staff #1 used her knee to make child #1 sit down and when child #1 refused to pay attention to the presentation, staff #1 forcibly turned child #1's head towards the screen and slapped child #1's hand down. 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.) A staff meeting was held with all daycare employees to remind them of the policies and procedures of our center. Staff were reminded that we are in no way to place our hands on children in a harmful way or restrain a child. We also told staff they cannot force a child to partake in activity if they do not want to. Staff member # 1 was not present for the meeting as she resigned when the incident was brought to light. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in room #8. 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.) Provider posted the daily activity schedules in room. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided has not been completed for child #2. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff do evaluation for child #2. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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: Emergency contact information for child #6 did not include health insurance 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.) Child #6 is no longer under our care. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 has not been reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents review their childs file. Child #6 and #7 are no longer enrolled. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not contain a current health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) Provider will have parents provide a current health report. Child #6 and #7 are no longer enrolled. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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: As per C-22-06, all current staff were required to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 in the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL, which was by December 30, 2022. Staff #3, #6, #9, #11, #13, #15, #16, #17, #19, #20, #22, and #26 did not complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. Staff #12 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 1/2/2023 and staff #14 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 1/1/2023. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All year round staff completed the training or had the training completed, but their certificate was not on file. We have added their certificate to files. Staff #9, 11, 13, 16, 20, and 26 have completed the H&S update. Staff #3, 6, 15, 17, 19, and 22 will complete the H&S before returning to their seasonal position for the summer. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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: The record for staff #1, #3, #9, #10, #14, #16, #17, #19, #21 and #22 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #23 and #24 included an initial health assessment dated after their first day working in child care. The record for staff #7 and #26 lacked a health assessment. The health assessment for staff #28 did not include the results of results of a tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. 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.) The record for staff #1, #3, #9, #10, #14, #16, #17, #19, #21, #22, #23 and #24 include a current health assessment. Staff number 26 turned in a health report. Staff 7 and 28 were seasonal and will not return to work until they provide a health assessment. The health assessment for staff #28 will include the results of results of a tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #29 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 29 was seasonal and will not return to work until a proper health assessment is provided. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #29 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number #29 was seasonal and will not return to work until a proper health assessment is provided. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post safe routes. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 has not been reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents review child's file. Child #6 and #7 are no longer enrolled. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #23, #27 and #29 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff members turn in their letters of reference. Staff number 27 and 29 were seasonal and will not return to work until a proper health assessment is provided. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Sharp adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer accessible to children in room #7. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scissors were removed and store out of reach of children. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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 operator did not 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. 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.) Provider was unaware this had to made public. Inspectors sent provider the correct form and it was displayed for parents to see. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff #27 received training regarding the emergency plan on 6/1/2023, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care. 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.) Staff will be trained on emergency plan as part of onboarding process. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility. 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.) Emergency Plan was posted at childcare entrance. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of enrolled children will be given a letter explaining the emergency procedures. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #3, #5, #8, #9, #10, #14, and #18 included current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which was renewed following the expiration of their previous certification. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now that we have a PQAS certified trainer, we will ensure all staff have the proper training before it expires. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: All staff who have worked at the facility for more than 1 year have not participated, at least annually, in fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff who have worked at the facility for more than 1 year have completed the fire safety training. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 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 #4 completed the Health and Safety Basics course on 3/26/19, which does not count toward the health and safety professional development requirement. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person number 4 will complete the proper training. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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: The record for staff #2 included a current child abuse clearance dated 6/27/2023, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance dated on 4/20/2023 and a current state police clearance dated 6/21/2023, which was dated more than 60 months following their previous clearance dated 4/12/2023. The record for staff #6 and #7 lacked a valid disclosure statement. The record for staff#24, who was hired on a provisional basis without proof of fingerprinting, lacked a FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate. The record for staff#29 included a PDE FBI clearance, which is an invalid for child care employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #24 and #29 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for staff #2 included a current child abuse clearance dated 6/27/2023 and a current state police clearance dated 6/21/2023. The record for staff #6 and #7 include a valid disclosure statement. Staff#24 was removed from facility and will obtain a FBI clearance and NSOR verification certificate prior to returning to work. Staff#29 was removed from facility and will obtain a DHS FBI clearance for DHS prior to returning to work. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The director has not completed a minimum of one written evaluation of staff persons #3, #6, #9, #10, #14, #15, #16, #19 and #21 in the previous 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director completed a evaluation for staff members 9, 14, 16, and 21. Staff member 10 is currently on administrative leave and the Director will complete it upon her return. The Director will complete an evaluation for staff members 3, 6, 15, and 19 before they return to work in the summer. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #23 lacked verification of education and experience required to work in current position as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had staff person #23 turn in a copy of her transcripts and verification forms to ensure she could be considered an ASG. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in room #2 lacked sterile gauze pads and in room #8 lacked soap. 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.) Provider gave rooms 2 and 8 the items they needed in their first aid kits. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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 was a small section of damaged plaster on the wall behind the door in room #9 that appeared to be caused by the door handle. 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.) Provider alerted maintenance staff of the damaged wall and they are going to patch the hole. |
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| 2023-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink and at the toilet in the bathroom in room #9. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider made sure staff in room 9 hung the proper signage. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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: Fire drills were not conducted at least every 60 days. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted and documented within the last 60 days. |
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| 2023-07-11 | 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: The fire detection system was tested by a fire safety professional on 7/15/2022, which was more than 1 year following the date of the previous test conducted on 6/28/2021. 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 fire detection system was tested by a fire safety professional on 7/15/2022. Provider let CEO know that the fire detection system needs to be tested with a year of the previous test. |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in room #8. 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 child care 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.) Child Care Director hung a copy of the emergency transportation plan in room #8. |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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: The requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations was not included in the child care facility's emergency plan in compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). Operator did not develop and implement a policy and procedure that addresses how to identify and prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will update the emergency plan to address requirements for volunteers. Director will include and create a policy for shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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: The record for staff #1, #6, #10 and #11 included a current health assessment dated following the staff person's first day working in child care. The record for staff #3, #4 and #7 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous 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.) Director will be sure that employees have a current health assessment before they are employed. Director will also make sure that all staff are up-to-date with their health assessments. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will contact local traffic authorities and let them know, in writing, the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes, in regards to child care facility. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) - Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Description: Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility were not retained at the facility in an accident file. Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director started a new filing system for Incident reports. A copy of every incident report will be kept in a file in the Directors office. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills were not conducted annually. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will conduct an emergency drill. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The operator did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director reviewed and updated the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The operator did not assure that each facility person received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. 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.) Each facility person has received training regarding the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility. 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.) Director posted a sign letting parents know that they can have access to the emergency plan at any time. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #9 included their current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) renewed on 3/14/2022, following the expiration of their previous certification on 2/28/2020. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure that all staff are up-to-date with their required trainings. All staff will have their trainings re-done before they expire. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff persons did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training during the period between 5/22/2021 and 6/29/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure Fire Safety training is held annually for staff. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #3 included a certificate of completion for mandated reporter training completed on 3/2/2022, which was more than 60 months following their previous training completed on 2/9/2017. Staff person person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/13/2017. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).Staff person #2 will have until 9/15/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 staff 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.) Staff person #3 is not a year round employee so this may explain the gap in the training; nonetheless, we will be sure all staff are up-to-date on their trainings. Staff Person 2 completed a Mandated reporter training on 9/27/17, but this was not in the staff book. Staff #2 is completing her Mandated Reporter training before 9/27/2022. |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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: The record for staff person #3 included a current state police clearance dated 9/25/2020, which was more than 60 months following their previous state police clearance dated 9/2/2015. The record for staff person #5 included an invoice for their state police clearance and a PDE FBI clearance which are not accepted as valid clearances. The record for staff #6 included a child abuse clearance for volunteer purposes which is not accepted as a valid clearance. The record for staff person #8 included a PDE FBI clearance which is not accepted as a valid clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff person #5, #6 and #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is not a year round employee so this may explain the gap in the clearances; nonetheless, we will be sure all staff are up-to-date. Staff #5 provided us with a copy of her State Police Clearance and corrected her FBI Fingerprint clearance. Staff Number 6 provided us with the correct clearance. Staff #8 provided us with the correct clearance. Director will ensure that all staff have proper clearances and they are up-to-date |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months for staff persons. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will complete written evaluation for all staff persons. |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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: The operator was unable to present the proof of purchase for the fire detection system installed at the facility. 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.) An Act 62 Attestation Statement was signed. |
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