Mooks Childcare Center
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About the Provider
MOOKS Childcare Center, LLC mission is to provide a peace of mind to parents and maintain a safe learning environment, that provides positive development, growth, and relationships. To foster a respectful and supportive environment that allows children to meet their full potential.
To foster a respectful and supportive environment that allows children to meet their full potential.
MOOKS’ vision is family, fun and positive growth ! We believe that it still takes a ‘village’ and we want to be apart of yours. To help, value and love your family just as you do.
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 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-05-08 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator, in the blue room, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On a wooden bookcase, right of entrance door was a gray lid on a clear bin with assorted toys was observed to be cracked posing a cutting hazard or pinch point. 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.) Provider removed the bin. |
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| 2025-09-09 | 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 Report(s) for child(ren) #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were/was lacking from the child(ren) file(s). (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.) Child service reports for children 1-5, were added to the enrollment files. |
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| 2025-09-09 | 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 Form for Child File #1 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the missing enrolling parent's work address and phone number have been obtained and added to to the child's emergency contact form. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that each includes the home and work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent or (n/a) for those who do not have one. any incomplete forms were updated. |
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| 2025-09-09 | 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: The written emergency transportation plan was missing from the Blue and Purple Rooms. 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 emergency transportation plan was printed, reviewed and and posted in both blue and purple classrooms. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.182(2)/3270.182(8) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(2)/3270.182(8) Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked a fee agreement form. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the missing fee agreement for child #5's file has been completed and added to the child's file. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the emergency contact form for child #4 was immediately corrected by obtaining the parent's signature for "Consent for minor First-Aid". Alll child files were reviewed to confirm that signed consent is present and compete. |
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| 2025-09-09 | 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: The observed fire drill log contained drills held more than 60 days apart (02.25.2025 - 05.15.2025 79 Days). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure 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 fire drill schedule was reviewed, and a new drill was completed to bring the log current. the fire drill log has been updated to accurately reflect dates and compliance with the 60-day requirements. the director has also reviewed fire drill procedures with assistant director to ensure timely documentati9n and scheduling moving forward. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked a Health Assessment and TB Test. (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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 is scheduled to get their updated tb/ health assessment. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked the PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The Child Abuse and FBI Clearances and the NSOR Certificate in the files for staff #2 were dated after their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). Staff File #1 lacked a Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. 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 # 1--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file #1 has been updated 04.14.2025. Staff #2 file will be update by the 30-day deadline. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 10.25.2024 and 11.27.2024 (33 Days). The test conducted was 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 facility will remain in compliance with the fire alarm testing system by creating a chart to show when a fire drill is required. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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: The toy, play kitchen's oven door's veneer was lifting which poses a cutting hazard for the children in the Purple Room. 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.) Provider corrected this citation by removing it from the classroom and plans to replace it. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In the back of Orange Room, a small, child's, wooden table, with loose screws was causing the table to be unstable posing a toppling or fall hazard. In the front of the Blue Room was a highchair with loose screws was causing the highchair to be unstable posing a fall hazard. 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.) Provider corrected this citation by tightening the screws on the bottom of the wooden table. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator, in the blue room, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the provider plans to correct this citation by adding a thermometer into the mini fridge in the blue room. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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: The Orange Room lacked the required emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space. 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.) Provider plans to correct this citation by adding the missing new enrollments to the emergency binder in the classrooms. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 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 corrected this citation by printing off staff #1's written reference and asking staff #2 to provide proper documentation. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Orange Room, two (2) pair of adult scissors which were located in the unlocked teacher's top right and top left desk drawers was accessible to children posing a cutting hazard. In the Orange Room, a plastic container of push pins located in the unlocked, top left drawer of the teacher's desk was accessible to children posing a puncture and/or cutting hazard. In the Blue Room, a red, Scotch tape dispenser with a metal cutting edge which was located in a plastic, five (5) drawer cabinet near the windows was accessible to children which posed a cutting hazard. In the Blue Room, a staple was observed on the floor, in the back of the room, under the "Schedule" bulletin board was accessible to children which posed a cutting, puncture and/or choking hazard. 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 provider corrected this citation by removing the sharp objects from the desk drawers and putting them on the top shelf in the closet. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection, it was observed that the blue room was being used as childcare space. The blue room was removed from the measured capacity as a usable childcare space in 2023. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider asked inspector to measure and add the blue room back to our certificate. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In an unlocked, janitor's closet in the hallway, the following items were accessible to children and labeled "Keep out of the Reach of Children: a bottle of "Odoban" disinfecting cleaner, "Preempt" Disinfecting wipes, Jasco Lacquer Thinner and a tube of "Loctite Powergrab. In an unlocked, janitor's closet in the hallway was a hammer and drill which was accessible to children poses a crushing and puncture hazard, respectively. In an unlocked, janitor's closet in the hallway was an unlabeled, clear bottle of purple liquid which was accessible to children. In an unlocked, white cabinet in the men's bathroom, was a plastic container of "Preempt" disinfecting wipes which was labeled, "Keep out of the Reach of Children," was 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 planned to correct this citation by sending out staff reminders and adding a sign to remember to keep door locked. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The First aid kit, in the Blue Room was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider corrected this citation by putting the first-aid kit on the 3rd shelf of the closet. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The last stall, in the women's restroom, is crumbling concrete which poses a choking hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider plans to correct this citation by locking the bathroom stall and properly covering the crumbled cement. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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: In the back of the blue room, peeling paint was observed on the baseboards. On the lower, right corner of the glass block window in the women's restroom is peeling paint. 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 plans to correct this citation by painting all baseboards in the blue room. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The second stall in men's restroom, lacked handwashing signs above the toilet and three (3) urinals. Two (2) stalls in the women's bathroom lacked handwashing signs above the toilets. 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 corrected this citation by hanging handwashing signs above all toilets. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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: The observed fire drill log contained consecutive drills held more than 60 days apart. [11/07/2023 - 01/08/2024 (62 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.) Provider corrects this by following planned fire drill dates regardless of the daily numbers. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between the following dates: 04/04/2024 - 05/08/2024 (34 Days), 05/09/2024 - 06/13/2024 (35 Days), 06/14/2024 - 07/17/2024 (33 Days), and 07/18/2024 - 08/30/2024 (42 Days). These tests conducted were 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.) Provider plans to correct this citation by following the guidelines. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked written parental consent for "Emergency Medical Care." (See LIS code sheet) Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2 has been updated with proper parent signatures |
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| 2023-09-19 | 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 for Child #2 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number. (See LIS code sheet) 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.) Insurance information for child #2 has been updated and provider will assure its updated within 59 days. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The Health Assessment in the file for Child #1 was dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment. 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. 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.) The director will speak with the parent and see if another physical is available, if not the provider will assure deadlines are met for all new enrollments. |
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| 2023-09-19 | 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 #1 (YT) and Child #2 (OT) lacked yearly Influenza shots (2022 or 2023) with no Letter of Exemptions in their files. (See LIS code sheet). The immunization record in the file for Child #1 was dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment. 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.) Letter of exemption for all necessary kid files have been added. |
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| 2023-09-19 | 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: A Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policies were not available at the time of the inspection. The facilities Emergency Plan lacked an update to the following section: Continuity of Operations. 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.) To remain in compliance with this citation, staff have updated and created a shaken baby policy in accordance to the health and safety guidelines of the state. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The Initial Health Assessment for Staff #2 was dated 09/01/2023 which is dated after Staff #2's hire date. The file for Staff #1 lacked an updated Health Assessment. (See LIS Code Sheet) Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.) Noncompliance has been corrected by updating staff file #1 with an Updated Health Assessment. Staff #2 Initial Health Assessment was cited and corrected with a Health Assessment dated: 09/01/2023. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." (See LIS code sheet) Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff had parents sign all highlighted areas of the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place. 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 has since been posted on the parent board in the main hallway. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility files lacked proof of sending the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality; however, sent it to the Allegheny County Emergency Management Agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plans have been sent to both agencies and documentation has been put in file. |
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| 2023-09-19 | 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 last two fire safety trainings (03/01/2022 - 08/23/2023) in the file for Staff #1 are dated more than one year apart (See LIS code sheet). 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.) To remain in compliance with this citation, this citation was cited and corrected with a new fire safety training dated: 0/23/2023. The director will assure she follows the dates on our training tracker. |
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| 2023-09-19 | 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 #3 --- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. The file for Staff Person #3 contained training for first aid/CPR that was not conducted using the approved curriculum per the requirements of Announcement C-22-01 therefore, Staff Person #3 does not have valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) #3 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #3-- will have until 10/18/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3 --- 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 #3 --, staff persons #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.) Staff #3 updated cpr and first ad on 9/29/23 and has completed required training prior to 90 days. training completed on 10/3/23 |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 did not include hours/years of childcare experience making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as an aide. (See LIS code sheet). Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff updated experience verification form to express experience as a group aid. |
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| 2023-09-19 | 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: The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between: 12/05/2022 - 02/15/2023 (72 Days); 02/16/2023 - 04/30/2023 (73 Days) and 05/01/2023 - 08/21/2023 (112 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart. 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.) Staff have conducted a drill prior to inspection and have scheduled one within 45 days to stay in compliance. Yearly inspection report was given to certification representative. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(a)/3270.54(c) - Two facility persons present in facility/2nd person facility person if ratio allows | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a)/3270.54(c) Description: Two facility persons present in facility/2nd person facility person if ratio allows Noncompliance Area: Through a conversation with the operator, the operator disclosed she only has one staff person in the childcare facility due to another staff person not returning to work. The operator was advised to "suspend" childcare services until another staff person can be hired. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. If the staff-child ratio warrants only one staff person, the second person may be another facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility shut down for 2 days to find proper staffing and will maintain compliance by keeping staff on site. The paperwork was sent to my certification rep. who looked through it and assisted me. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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: In the Orange Room, a yellow bin, with toys, had a chipped corner which posed a cutting hazard. 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 yellow bin has since been removed from the orange room. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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 Form for Child File #1 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work 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.) Emergency contact form for child. #1 has been updated. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked written parental "Consent for Emergency Medical Care." Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #5 has been updated with necessary information |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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 for Child #3 and #5 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA 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.) The emergency contact forms for children #3 & #5 have been updated with health insurance information |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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 form for child file #1 lacked the name, address and phone number of the listed release person. The Emergency Contact form for child files #2 lacked the address of the listed 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.) The emergency contact form for child #1 has been updated with, the address and phone number of the listed release person. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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: The Blue, Orange, Gym and Purple rooms lacked the required emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space. 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.) Provider has updated the gym, orange, blue and purple rooms with emergency contact binders. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The Initial Child Health Report and Immunizations for Children #2, #3 and #4 enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file. 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. 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.) The health reports for child #2,3 &4 have been added to the Children's file. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 and #5 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form for child #1 and #5 have been updated with all necessary signatures. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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 #2 --- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2 -- will have until November 8, 2022 to complete the required 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 available to supervise staff person #2--, staff person #2-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 file has not been updated due to employee not being present at the facility since the last inspection. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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 last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. 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.) Staff #2 file has not been updated due to employee not being present at the facility since the last inspection. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the boy's restroom, an open bottle of "Fabuloso" cleaner labeled, "Labeled Keep Out of the Reach of Children" was found on top of the white cabinet in front of the windows which was not locked and 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.) The bottle of fabulous was put away in the utility closet on the top shelf. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In the Blue Room the first-aid kit 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.) The used soap was replaced in the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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: Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system. 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.) After a conversation with certification representative, I realized what I sent was not a Proof of Purchase. I will sign a letter of attestation until such time the landlord installs a new fire alarm system. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In the Blue Room, loose screws were observed on a child's wooden changing table causing the changing table to be unstable posing a fall hazard. 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 screws were tightened and the changing table is now more secure. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 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 file for Staff #2 lacked a Health Assessment and TB Test. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner/Operator will ensure staff maintain health assessments every two years. TB tests will also be done at the first health assessment. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 lacked two written, non-family 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.) Staff #1 and #2 provided two non-family references to certification representative. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the orange room, a hand crank pencil sharpener that was missing the pencil shavings cover, had exposed sharpening disks which were accessible to children and posed a cutting or finger crushing hazard. 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.) Staff removed the pencil sharpener immediately. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 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 file for Staff #2 lacked the FBI and Child Abuse clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person(s) #2 may not work in the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person(s) #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will apply for both clearances and forward to our certification representative and to me to place in her file. I (owner/operator) understand, through a conversation with my certification representative, Staff #2 is not permitted to work in the child care facility until the clearances are returned and verified. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 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: On the orange room's back wall, next to the heater, the electrical outlet was missing two protective, receptacle covers which were accessible to children five years of age or younger. In the boy's restroom, next to the sink, the electrical outlet was missing two protective, receptacle covers which were accessible to children five years of age or younger. 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 receptacle covers were placed on outlets in the boy's restroom, next to sink and heater in the orange room. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the boy's bathroom, on the floor in front of the shower, was a bottle of "Mean Green" cleaner labeled, "Keep out of the Reach of Children" was 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.) The bottle of cleaner was removed and put in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: The 14, second-floor, classroom windows were able to be opened more than six inches which allowed them to be opened without restrictions. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff put screws on both sides of the window tracks to prevent windows from opening more than six inches. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits were lacking from all childcare spaces within the facility. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner/operator made first-aid kits with all seven items in each and placed, in each room, inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the girl's restroom, in the first stall a vent needed properly secured to the side wall which posed a pinch point or cutting hazard. A wall vent, in the purple room, was observed to be loose posing a pinch point or cutting hazard. In the Orange Room, a large grate/vent was completely detached from the wall, exposing a large hole. 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.) In the girl's restroom and the purple room, the vents were secured with screws to prevent a child injury. In the orange room, a board was placed over the hole where the vent used to be. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 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: In the Playroom, peeling paint on the right wall, to the right of the room entrance door was observed. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The paint was scraped off, plaster was applied and then sanded. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The boy's and girl's restrooms lacked posted handwashing signs at all toilets and sinks. 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 on the back of all stall doors and above the sinks in both restrooms. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Two garbage cans of ceiling tiles, chairs, pieces of wood, boxes and various garbage bags were obstructing the walkway from the gym exit to the parking lot. 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.) The area was cleared of all debris and the walkway is now clear. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Initial review | 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: Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system. 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.) Owner will ensure the Letter of Attestation remains in the facility file. |
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