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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The current pediatric first aid/CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after the expiration of the previous first aid training documented and on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.) The training has been completed. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A sleeping bag used as rest equipment in the main/preschool space by an enrolled child was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sleeping bag was labeled wit the child's name. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The original agreements were in the files for children #1, #2 and #4. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreements will be given to the parents. |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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 form on file for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy nuber. 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.) The health insurance policy number was obtained for child #3 |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment for child #4 was complete |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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: Facility Person #3 was supervising children in the infant room with no staff present in that room to supervise them. There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #3 had completed their mandated reporter and health & safety training. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an assistant group supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 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.) A staff person came in to supervise staff person #3 and will remain supervised until the mandated reporting and health & safety basics is complete. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: There were no nonfamily written references on file for Facility Person #3. 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.) Two letters of reference from non family members were obtained for facility person #3 |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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: The most recent fire safety training completed and on file for for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after the prior fire safety training. (Trainings completed on 10/30/25 and 11/4/25.) 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.) Fire safety training had been completed by staff person #1 |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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 criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was incomplete. There was no child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #3, who was also observed caring for children unsupervised. 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 Persons #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed clearances. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new criminal history record had been obtained for facility person #2 and the child abuse clearance was obtained for facility person #3. |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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: Facility Person #3 was serving as an assistant group supervisor, caring for children unsupervised. There was no documentation of education on file for Facility Person #3. 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.) Proof of education level was obtained from facility person #3 and put on file. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a metal bracket on the wall in the boys restroom with sharp corners. 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 metal bracket will be removed and the plaster repaired. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the boys restroom, there was one handwashing sign posted between the urinal and the sink. 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.) A hand washing sign was posted above both the sink and the urinal side by side. |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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 log of smoke detector testing indicates the detectors were tested on 8/8/25 and then again on 9/8/25, more than 30 days apart. 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 smoke detector testing had been completed. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:40 AM, there were two infants in the infant room with no staff in the room to supervise them. After less than a minute, Facility Person #1 returned to the classroom to supervise the children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff person was standing in the doorway supervising the infants. Facility person #1 returned to the room in less than a minute. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:40 AM, there were two infants in the infant room with no staff in the room to supervise them. After less than a minute, Facility Person #1 returned to the classroom to supervise the children. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff person was standing in the doorway supervising the infants. Facility person #1 returned to the room in less than a minute. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:40 AM, there were two infants in the infant room with no staff in the room to supervise them. After less than a minute, Facility Person #1 returned to the classroom to supervise the children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There was a staff person standing in the doorway supervising the infants. Facility person #1 returned to the room in less than a minute. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There were 4 cribs in use in the infant room with less than 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The furniture in the nursery was re-arranged so all cribs are accessible on 3 sides. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: There were two occurrences of an infant observed sleeping in a bouncy seat in the infant room during the inspection. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was taken out of the bouncy seat. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact form in the infant room for one of the children in that room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form was placed in the nursery |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The children's records were not stored in a locked cabinet. The operator stated they are not stored in a locked cabinet during the month of inspection. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's records were placed in a small lock box that can be accessible to the staff in charge |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.193(a) Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The facility persons' records were not stored in a locked cabinet. The operator stated they are not stored in a locked cabinet during the month of inspection. Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility persons' records were placed in a lock box. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of 10 hours of annual required child care training on file for Facility Person #1, completed during the review period of 12/2022-12/2023. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Other hours of training were completed in January 2024 for staff person #1 |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet on power strip on the floor under a table in the preschool room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The computer was plugged back into the outlet. |
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| 2024-11-12 | 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 the preschool room did not include tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: There was no source of running water at the diapering area in the main room. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toddlers will be changed on the changing mat by the bathroom where there is a hands free garbage can and running water. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #3 did not specify the admission date of the child. 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.) Admission date will be put on financial agreement 11/8/2023. |
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| 2023-11-08 | 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 form of child #3 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child. 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.) N/A was put on the emergency contact form for no special needs. |
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| 2023-11-08 | 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 file of child #2 and #3 contained an immunization record which did not include documentation of a current influenza vaccination or documentation of an acceptable exemption. 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.) Exemptions for the influenza vaccine will be obtained. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 contained an immunization record which was submitted within 60 days of their start date (see coded LIS sheet) but lacked documentation of a current influenza vaccination (last was dated 11/17/2021). An updated immunization report dated 11/6/2023 is now on file and contained documentation of a current influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has a current influenza vaccination. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained documentation of 1 training hour completed for their annual training year of 12/2021 to 12/2022. An additional 7 hours were taken after their training year (between 1/2023 and 10/2023), but still facility person #1 still lacked 4 hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 4 more hours on continual education will be completed by staff #1. |
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| 2022-11-16 | 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 posted in the infant classroom. 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.) A written plan of transporting a child to emergency care and provisions in the event of an emergency will be posted 11/23/22. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment of child #1 (see coded LIS sheet) was dated more than 6 months from the prior assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A health assessment had all ready been completed for child #1, but after the 6 months. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #1 was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP, lacking 2 Hep B, 2 Rotavirus, 1 Pneumococcal and a current influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated vaccination record will be obtained by 11/23/22 as well as a letter from the parent stating why child #1 is not current with her vaccines. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Infant Tylenol in the medication box had an expiration date of 3/2022. 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.) The tylenol was discarded |
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| 2022-11-16 | 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 health assessment of facility person #1 exceeded 24 months. 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 person #1 had all ready had a completed health assessment, but was over 24 months from her last health assessment |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: The infant room refrigerator contained 2 bottles which were not labeled with the name of the child for which they were intended. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottles were labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 3/17/2022 but did not have documentation of an emergency drill being conducted between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021. 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.) An emergency drill had been completed, but was done late. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained 12 annual training hours dated 5/29/2022 (8) and 5/30/2022 (4) which is after the annual training year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #! had completed her 12 hrs of training during her fiscal anniversary date, but not the new calendar year regulation. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: When discussing how the infants are to be placed in their crib when they fall asleep, facility person #2 stated they place the infants on their stomach which is not the recommended sleeping position of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 was re-trained on 11/22 on proper placement of infants in their crib for nap. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of child #1 is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated immunization record will be obtained for child #1 by 12/30/21. |
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| 2021-11-22 | 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 of facility person #2 does not have a complete examination for the results of the examination for communicable disease and facility person #3 does not have documentation of an examination for communicable diseases. 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 # 2 shall have a corrected health assessment stating that she does not have any communicable diseases by 12/30/21. Staff #3 will have a physical completed by 12/30/21 stating that she does not have any communicable diseases and is able to work in child care. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3 contains one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, lacking a second reference. 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.) A second written reference was obtained on 12/2/21 for staff #3. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of emergency plan trainings for facility person #1 were dated 3/12/2020 and 6/4/2021 which exceeded 1 year. 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.) The emergency preparedness training was done on 6/4/21. |
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| 2021-11-22 | 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: Documentation of fire drills exceed 60 days on 3/5/2021 to 5/5/2021 and 7/2/2021 to 9/2/2021. 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.) The last fire drill was done on 11/1/21. |
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| 2021-11-22 | 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 facility did not have proof of purchase of their interconnected fire detection system. Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 12/7/2020 to 1/7/2021, 3/6/2021 to 4/6/2021, 7/2/2021 to 8/2/2021 and 8/2/2021 to 9/2/2021. 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 attestation will be completed for the integrated fire detection system by 12/10/21. Testing of the fire detection system is now current. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: In the front outdoor play space, observed a play farm house which had a 4 inch cracked area on the right front of the house. The crack has rough edges and sharp corners. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked piece of plastic was removed from the outdoor farm house by 11/13/2020. In the future all indoor and outdoor equipment will be clean and in good repair and free of sharp edges. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, observed a five foot white storage cabinet which was not secured to the wall and could be pulled over on the children. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The storage cabinet will be secured to the wall by 11/23/2020. In the future all furniture will be kept safe and secure. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the address of all individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The addresses for child #1 were obtained by 11/13/2020. All children's files will include addresses of emergency contact persons. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1. 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 health assessment for staff #! 1 had been completed. All staff shall have a health assessment every 24 months in the future. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's van, which is used to transport the children, lacks manufacturer's instructions for the use of safety restraints. Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The safety restraint instructions were printed out by 11/13/2020. the future all vehicles will have the safety restraint instructions in the vehicle |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 lacks 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.) The two non family references were obtained by 11/13/2020. the future all staff will have 2 non family letters of reference on file before their start date. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/2020, it was observed that there was not an operable fire detection system because a smoke detector in the Toddler room and a smoke detector in the Infant room did not sound when activated.. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health or safety of children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. The provider will demonstrate or document an operable fire detection system to an agent of the department (a more specific directed plan can be added if needed). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Temporary smoke detectors were place in the rooms with inoperable smoke detectors on 11/5. The inoperable interconnected smoke detectors will be replaced by 11/17/2020. In the future all smoke detectors will be operational at all times as not to pose a threat to the health & safety of the children. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #2 and 3 lacked mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Staff #2's hire date is 3/12/20 and mandated reporter training is dated 10/30/20. Staff #3's hire date is 1/6/20 and mandated reporter training is dated 6/4/10. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mandated reporting had been completed. In the future all staff's mandated reporting will be completed within 90 days of their hire da |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and 2 lacked an NSOR by 7/1/20. There is now an NSOR on file and dated as such: Staff #1 - 7/17/20 and Staff #2 - 7/17/20. The file for staff #3, with start date of 1/6/20, lacked an NSOR and State Police clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. There are now clearances on file and dated as such: NSOR - 3/9/20 and State police - 6/2/20. The file for household member #5 lacked an NSOR by 7/1/20 and lacks a State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearance. There is an NSOR on file and dated 7/17/20. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All NSOR's were completed. The state police, child abuse and FBI clearance will be obtained by 12/1/2020 for household member #5. In the future all NSOR and clearances for staff and household members will be in their files. |
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| 2020-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks a high school diploma. There are 2500 hours of child care experience on file. 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.) The high school diploma was obtained for staff member #3 by 11/13/2020. .In the future a proof of level of . education will be in a staff members file before their start date. |
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| 2019-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic basket containing play figurines was cracked and broken exposing children to sharp and rough edges. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked basket was thrown away 11/6/19. In the future all indoor and outdoor play equipment will be clean and in good repair, free of sharp edges. |
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| 2019-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children's Advil, labeled for a child's use, had an expiration date of 9/2019. 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.) The expired medicine was thrown away 11/6/19. In the future all medicine will be kept current in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. |
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| 2019-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The record of facility person #1, with a starting date of 7/16/2019, contained a child a completed child abuse clearance dated 7/17/2019 but did not contain a copy of the request. Facility person #1 now has current clearances. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future all clearances or applications for all clearances will be on file before an employees start date. |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(d)(7) - Immunization record/Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained a health report dated 5/7/2018 which did not contain a review of the child's immunization report or a statement the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A completed health report dated 10/16/2018 is now on file for child #1. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future immunization records will be obtained with each physical |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contained only 1 written non-family reference. 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.) The second letter of reference was obtained. In the future staff members will have 2 letters of reference on file. |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, with a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance which was "under review," was observed to be working alone with children. A completed State Police Clearance was obtained at the renewal inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The state police clearance was obtained. In the future all clearances will be obtained before a staff member is left alone with the children |
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| 2018-05-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool play space, a plastic basketball hoop and watering can were both cracked and broken. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The basketball hoop and watering can were removed from the play space on 5/30/2018. Now and in the future all play equipment will be kept clean and in good repair. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool space, 3 screwdrivers were in the top cabinet of the entertainment center accessible to the children. 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.) The screwdrivers were removed from the area immediately on 5/30/2018. In the future all tools will be kept out of reach of the children as not to pose a threat to the health and safety of the children |
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| 2018-05-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool space, a staff purse containing medication was on the crate accessible to the 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.) The medications were immediately put out of reach of the children on 5/30/2018. In the future all toxic materials will be kept inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool play space, the bottom of a metal fence pole (second pole from the corner on the left) was cracked and broken. 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 fence post was temporarily repaired on 5/30/2018 until it can be replaced. All surfaces will be kept in good repair now and in the future. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the toddler child care space, a foam puzzle was teeth marks was in a low unloocked drawer accessible to children for play. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The puzzle was removed from the play space. In the future all objects with removable parts and styrofoam objects will be kept out of reach of all children who are still putting objects in their mouths. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained a current health assessment which did not contain a statement the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable or contagious disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An authorization from the Dr. stating that child #1 is free of communicable disease and able to participate in child care will be obtained by November 17th. All physicals will state that the child is able to participate in child care and is free of communicable disease in the future. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: "Children's Pain and Fever Reliever" with an expiration date of 5/2017 was in the medication box. 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.) The expired medication was discarded. In the future all medications shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hands-free can in the toddler diapering area was broken and the lid did not open. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hand free garbage can was obtained. All diaper changing areas will have a working hands free garbage can now and in the future. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The electrical outlet below the parent board did not contain 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.) An outlet cover was placed in the outlet. In the future all electrical outlets will be protected with outlet covers. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: "Turtle Wax," "Hot Shot" and other cleaning materials labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were accessible to children behind an unlocked door in the preschool room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door was locked making the cleaning supplies inaccessible to the children. In the future all cleaning supplies will be kept locked up, making them inaccessible to the children. |
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