Mt Ararat Community Activity Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-17 | Swimming | 3270.115(a)(5) - Staff:child ratios while swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(5) Description: Staff:child ratios while swimming Noncompliance Area: At the Kingsley Pool, Staff #1 was supervising four (4) preschool children and two (2) young school-age children, which exceeded the staff:child ratio of 1:5. Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that one staff person supervised four preschool children and two young school-age children in the swimming pool, exceeding the applicable swimming ratio. Swimming group assignments have been revised to ensure that the following ratios are maintained at all times: Infant: one staff person for each child Young or older toddler: one staff person for every two children Preschool: one staff person for every five children Young school-age: one staff person for every six children Older school-age: one staff person for every eight children When children from different age groups swim together, the facility will organize the children into clearly assigned supervision groups and apply the ratio appropriate to the children assigned to each staff person. The certified lifeguard will not be counted as one of the staff persons needed to meet the swimming ratios. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Swimming | 3270.115(a)(6) - Lifeguard training/supervision | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(6) Description: Lifeguard training/supervision Noncompliance Area: No file was available or produced for the lifeguard, facility person #3. Therefore, it was unable to be determined if the person is certified in lifeguard training. Correction Required: When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that documentation of current lifeguard certification was not available or produced for Facility Person #3. The facility obtained and reviewed documentation verifying the lifeguard's current certification and placed a copy in the appropriate staff or credential file. The facility also recorded the certification's issue date and expiration date. Facility Person #3 will not be assigned to serve as the required lifeguard if the certification is expired, unavailable, or cannot be verified. A copy of the current lifeguard certification will also be included in the swimming excursion documentation maintained by the facility. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Swimming | 3270.115(a)(8) - Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(8) Description: Included in ratio/annual training Noncompliance Area: The facility, who had Staff #2 supervising and counted in ratio for children in the swimming pool, did not have or provide proof of current water safety training. Correction Required: A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that proof of current annual water-safety instruction was not available for Staff #2, who was supervising children and counted in the swimming ratio. Staff #2 was removed from being counted in the staff-to-child swimming ratio until current water-safety instruction was completed and documented. Upon completion, a copy of the water-safety training certificate was placed in the staff member's file, and the training completion and expiration dates were entered into the facility's staff-training record. All other staff members who may supervise children during swimming activities have also been reviewed to ensure that current water-safety training documentation is on file before they are counted in the swimming ratio. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Swimming | 3270.124(d) - Excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(d) Description: Excursions Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact forms were not available for any of the fourteen (14) children at the pool on 7.17.26. The facility provided the Emergency Contact forms on 7.21.26. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that emergency contact forms for the fourteen children attending the swimming excursion on July 17, 2026, were not available at the pool. The emergency contact forms for all fourteen children were provided to the Department on July 21, 2026. The facility also assembled an excursion emergency-information binder containing current emergency contact information for each child participating in off-site activities. A designated staff person is now responsible for carrying the emergency-information binder during transportation, swimming activities, walking excursions, field trips, and all other activities away from the facility. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Swimming | 3270.172(a)/3270.182(6) - Written parental consent/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.172(a)/3270.182(6) Description: Written parental consent/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: Parental consent for transportation and swimming was not available for the fourteen (14) children who were transported to/from the pool or the eleven (11) children who were swimming on 7.17.26. The signed parental consents were provided on 7.21.26. Correction Required: Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that signed parental consent for transportation and swimming was not available at the swimming excursion for the fourteen children transported to and from the pool and the eleven children who participated in swimming on July 17, 2026. The signed parental consent forms were collected, reviewed, and provided to the Department on July 21, 2026. Copies of the signed consent forms have been placed in each child's record. The facility also created a consent-verification roster identifying the children who have current written permission for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading. |
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| 2026-07-17 | Swimming | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d) Description: On excursions Noncompliance Area: First-aid kits were not produced by either group at the swimming pool excursion. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that a first-aid kit was not produced for either child care group during the swimming excursion. The facility has assembled and assigned one fully stocked first-aid kit to each child care group participating in an excursion. Each excursion first-aid kit contains soap, assorted adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors, disposable nonporous gloves, and a bottle of water. Staff responsible for supervising each group have been instructed that the group's first-aid kit must remain with the group during transportation, swimming activities, field trips, and all other excursions away from the facility. |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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: Observed two wobbly toy shelves, which create a potential toppling hazard, near the entrance of Room #108. 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.) rearranged furniture to create a safer play space |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: Daily activity schedules were not posted in the computer lab or School Age Room #1. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written plans of daily schedules posted are every classroom. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements in the files for Child #3, 7, 8 and 9 were not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreement was signed by provider and families |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements in the files for Child #3 and 9 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Files for children 3 and 9 specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements in the files for Child #3, 7, 8 and 9 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child 3,7,8, and 9 have specified dated that fee is to be paid in file |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements in the files for Child #3, 7 and 9 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider's plan of correction includes making sure the agreement form specifies the date of the child's admission. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #7 and 8 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. It was observed that only a digital version (ProCare App) of emergency contact information was present in the school age classrooms. This app does not include a field for physician's information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 7,8 include phone number address, name of child's physician or medical source. To maintain compliance, the provider will make sure there are physical copies of the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 forms in the files for Child #4, 6 and 9 did not include the enrolling parents work address and telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 4,6,9 include the parents work address phone number. |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 in the file for Child #9 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 9 has updated information on child's special needs. |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 forms in the files for Child #5, 6, 8 and 9 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers. It was observed that only a digital version (ProCare App) of emergency contact information was present in the school age classrooms. This app does not include a field for health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 5,6,8 and 9 files include health insurance or policy number. To maintain compliance, the provider will make sure there are physical copies of the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 forms in the files for Child #3, 5, 6, 8 and 10 did not include the release persons addresses. It was observed that only a digital version (ProCare App) of emergency contact information was present in the school age classrooms. This app does not include a field for release persons' addresses. 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.) Child 3,5,6,8,and 10 file includes release persons' address. Provider's plan to maintain compliance is to have physical paper copies of Emergency contact information for every child in the program. |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 emergency transportation plan was not posted in School Age Room #1 or Room #225. 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.) In the future the provider will have 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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| 2025-08-01 | 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 files for Child #3, 7 and 8, who have been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report. 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.) In files are updated health reports child number three, seven, and eight. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the file for Child #4, an older toddler, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #6, a preschool child, lacks an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health reports are on file for child 4,6. |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 for Child #3 did not include an immunization record. 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). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/5/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 3 has an immunization record on file. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The most current health report in the file for Child #2 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable 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.) Child 2 has a health report that they can be in care and appears to be free from disease. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Observed antibiotic ointments and aspirin, which were not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended, in the first aid kits in Room #222 and #223. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ointment and aspirin have been removed from first aid kits in rooms 222 and 223. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed teacher's medications in an unlocked diaper changing table in Room #221. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers medication was removed from the changing table . |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, 9, 11 and 15 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2, 9, 11 and 15 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Staff Person #2, #9, #15: Pediatric CPR/First Aid in an approved curriculum from a licensed PQAS instructor. Staff Person #11: Health and 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 #2, 9, 11 and 15 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS or higher 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 #2, 9, 11 and 15, staff person #2, 9, 11, and 15 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 2,11 no longer employed. Staff 9,15 have all necessary pre-service training to supervise children |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 did not include an initial health assessment. The file for Staff Person #8 does not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #4, exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #14, 27 and 30 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in childcare. (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 4,5 14, 27,30 all have current health clearances on file, The other staff no longer are employed. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact forms in the files for Child #4, 5, 6 and 9 exceeded 6 months between updates. The fee agreements in the files for Child #4, 5, 6 and 9 have not been updated by the parents in the past 6 months. The emergency contact forms and fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 7 and 10 have not been updated by the parents in the past 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated fee agreements are in the files for Child #4, 5, 6 and 9. Updated fee agreement and emergency contact form for child1,2,3,7 and 10 done by parents and on file |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form contain signed parental consent for emergency care or first aid by facility |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 did not include two written letters of 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.) Staff 5 has 2 letters of reference on file the rest of the staff no longer work here. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #15, 27 and 30 who have been working for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of initial emergency plan training. The file for Staff Person #17 did not include documentation of emergency plan training conducted within the past 12 months. (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 15,27,30 has emergency plan training on file. Staff 17 has annual emergency plan training on file |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #11 was acquired after the previous certificate had expired. Staff person #4 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 6/9/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS or higher 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 #4, staff person #4 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 11, no longer works here. Staff 4 has completed Ped//first aid/CPR training |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 files for Staff Person #4, 8, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months. 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.) Staff 4,8,12,13,,16,17,18,19,20,21 all have fire safety training documentation |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 #15 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a licensed PQAS instructor. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #15 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS or higher 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 #15, staff person #15 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 15 has completed Ped/First-aid/CPR |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Facility Person #27, a volunteer, was conducted more than 90 days after the facility person's first day working in childcare. The file for Facility Person #30, a volunteer who has been working in childcare for more than 90 days, did not include documentation on Mandated Reporter Training. (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person 27, and 30 both have Mandated Reporter on file |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 files for Staff Person #27, 28, 29 and 30 lacked disclosure statements. The FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #10 were acquired after the staff person's first day working in childcare. The most recent FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #13 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #14 was acquired after the staff person's first day working in childcare. The Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #28 was after the staff person's first day working in childcare. The file for Staff Person #2 included a DOE FBI Clearance, which is not valid. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an NSOR Certificate. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include an FBI Clearance. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include a State Police Clearance. The file for Staff Person #7 did not include a State Police or Child Abuse Clearance. The file for Staff Person #9 included a DOE FBI Clearance, which is not valid. The files for Staff Person #12 and #16 do not contain an NSOR Certificate within the past 60 months. The files for Staff Person #22 and 25 lacked disclosure statements, FBI clearances and NSOR certificates. The files for Staff Person #23, 24 and 26 lacked disclosure statements, Child Abuse, FBI clearances and NSOR certificates. (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 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 10 no longer works here. Staff 27,28,29,30 all have disclosure statements on file Staff 5,9,16,12, have completed clearance. Staff 2,6,7,22,23,24,26 No longer are employed at facility |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11 did not include documentation of education and experience. 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 1,2,3,6,10.11 No longer employed by facility Staff 5 have employment documentation |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 8/1/25 at 11:00 AM, Staff Person #9 was observed supervising a mixed group of 8 younger school age and 3 preschool children en route from 5 year old room to the playground. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The youngest child was removed from group in order to maintain ratio |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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: Observed four electric outlets on a surge strip and one behind the butterflies in Room #109 that lacked protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers were place in all outlets in room 109 that lacked them |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed toxics, which were accessible to children, in the following areas: a bottle of weedkiller in the outdoor grassy field. Cleaning products in the staff lounge and laundry room, which were not locked, and it was confirmed that children walk by these rooms during transitions to bathrooms and playgrounds. 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.) Weedkiller and other toxins were made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxins are placed in an inaccessible place, locked and stored out of the reach of children. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: Observed cleaning products stored next to Capris Suns in the cupboard in Room #222. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning products were removed from room |
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| 2025-08-01 | 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 kits in Room #308 and 309 lacked scissors, tweezers and soap. The first aid kit in Room #224 lacked tweezers and 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.) First aid kits contain all the necessary items for childcare |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed stakes protruding from the framework, which create a potential trip hazard, in the preschool playground. Observed ceiling tiles, discolored from water damage, near the second light from the entrance in Room #109 and in the middle of Room #108. The baseboard was separating from the wall on the left side of the room in Room #109. Observed cracked outlet plates, which creates sharp edges, near the entrances to Room #108 and #109. Observed holes in the ceiling tile between two toilets in the downstairs girls restroom. Observed flaking rust, which creates a sharp edge, on the partitions between the toilets in the main floor men's restroom. 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.) Maintenace issues were addressed by the maintenance team. The maintenance team fixed and replaced items such as stakes protruding from the framework, the ceiling tiles, cracked outlet plates, flaking rust, and baseboards. Creating and maintaining a regular facilities check list to assure issues are addressed and attended to in an expeditious manner. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted at one of the toilets in the downstairs boys restroom. 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 sign was posted at boys restroom |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The waste receptacle in the main floor men's restroom was not lidded. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lid was placed on the garbage in boys bathroom |
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| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/10/25 a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 3/7/25. On 6/2/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #2 still has not completed the following required pre- service training: Pediatric First Aid and CPR Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Providers plan of correction is to place employee #2 on leave effective 06/02/2025. Employee #2 is suspended from working in the facility until the required Pediatric CPR & First Aid is satisfied. The employee has until 06/16/2025 to produce adequate proof of completion of the training or it will result in termination due to the staff remaining out of compliance even after the provider has hosted trainings within the last 60 days. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, Staff person #2 has been on her phone while caring for children yelling and using curse words. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has set strict rules and regulations concerning facility staff persons use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements and personal observation on 2/26/25 at approximately 515pm, Staff person #2 and 4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and 4 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: required health and safety training and pediatric first aid and CPR 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 #2 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS 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 #2 and 4, staff person #2 and 4 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.) In the future the site will operate 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 #2 and 4 will be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS 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 #2 and 4, staff person #2 and 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non 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 person #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 3/27/23 which is more than 12 months prior to their date of hire(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.) In the future the provider will assure that the 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 childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained an initial TB test dated3/24/23 which is more than 12 months prior to their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.) In the future, all staff hired by the provide will have a health assessment that must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4's file only contained 1 written nonfamily reference letter. 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.) In the future a facility person's record shall include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serveas a facility person. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 and #4's files did not have proof of emergency plan training within 90 days of their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) In the future, the operator will 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 allfacility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 and 4 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR and Health and Safety Training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS 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 #2 and 4, staff person #2 and 4 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.) In the future the provider's staff persons will complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS 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 #2 and 4, staff person #2 and 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non 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 person #2 contained a Department of Justice FBI fingerprint clearance dated 9/11/24 which is not an acceptable DHS FBI clearance. The file for staff #4, who is past 45 day provisional hire date(See LIS Code Sheet), did not contain a State Police Clearance or a signed, dated, and witnessed disclosure statement. The file for staff person #1 did not contain a signed, dated, and witnessed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1, 2, and 4 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.) In the future the provider will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-02-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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 person #4, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.) In the future, as the provider will assure staff persons or a substitute staff persons 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 childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements and personal observation on 2/26/25 at approximately 5:15pm, Staff persons #2 and 3, classified as aides, were observed caring for child unsupervised. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, the provider will make sure an aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log contained the following dates 9/5/24-11/12/24, which is more than 60 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.) In the future 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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| 2024-10-08 | 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: There was a base to a child-size basketball hoop in the Toddler outdoor play space, where the hoop was removed, the edges around the top of the base were rough with some sharper points. There was a broken blue bin in room 323 with sharp 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 basketball hoop in our toddler outdoor space and broken blue bin in Room 323 were removed and thrown away. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There was a toy mini vacuum in the Young Toddler room (222) with a piece that was removed that was less than an inch in diameter accessible to toddlers in care. 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 toy mini vacuum in the young toddler room was removed. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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: There was a shelf from a shelving unit propped up next to the dart game in Room 322 with a splintered edge. 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 shelf was removed from Room 322. The shelf was from the dart board case but was never properly fixed. The facility removed the shelf to prevent the risk if injury. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cots used by the children in the Toddler 1 room (221) were not labeled with the names of children who used them. 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 cot used by the children in the toddler room were labeled with the name of the children who use them. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: There was no thermometer in the fridge in the Preschool room (108). 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.) Provider placed a thermometer placed in the fridge in the Pre-school Room. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: There was no agreement on file for child #6. The agreements on file for children #7, #8 and #9 were not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider issued a signed agreement for children 6,7, and 9 , providing the parents with the originals. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The fee amount was not specified on the agreement on file for child #7. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has since updated the agreement form to reflect the fee amount for child #7. Giving the parent the original and filing the signed copy. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: There were no child service reports completed, or a copy given to parents on file for children #1-#5. 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.) A Child service report was completed, and a copy was given to the parent on file for children #1 and 5 |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The admission date was not specified on the agreements on file for children #7, #8, and #9. 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.) The admission date was specified on the agreements on file for children #7,8, and 9. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #3, #4, #7, #8, and #9 were the originals 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.) Parents received the original agreement form while the provider kept copies in student¿s file. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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 health insurance information was not included on the emergency contact form on file for child #4. 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 provider gave the families with missing information, their forms for correction. Families are asked to complete every section of every form. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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 addresses for all releasee persons were not included on the emergency contact forms on file for children #6 and #7. There was no release person information listed on the agreement on file for child #8. 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.) Facility reissued new emergency contact forms to parents asking parents to list all information the form requests. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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: There was no medical emergency transportation plan posted in the STEM room. 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.) The provider will post an emergency Transportation Plan in STEM Room. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #2-#5 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months. The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months. The current emergency contact form on file for child #1 was reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous review. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact for children #2-5 have been reviewed and updated by parents. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: There were no health assessments on file for children #7 and #9, in attendance for more than 60 days. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The healthy assessments for children #7 and #9 were received and are now on file. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: There was no health assessment from the previous 6 months on file for child #4, a young toddler. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Health report was provided to Child #4 |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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: There were no health assessments from the previous 12 months on file for children #1, #2, #3, and #5. 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.) Health assessments were provided for children 1, 2, 3 and 5 |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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 immunization record on file for child #3 did not indicate the child had sufficient doses of the following immunizations, as per ACIP recommendations based on the child's age: DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal, MMR, and varicella. The immunization record on file for child #5 did not indicate the child had sufficient doses of the following immunizations, as per ACIP recommendations based on the child's age: DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal, MMR, and varicella. 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.) The provider has requested completed health assessments for child(ren) listed. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There was an albuterol inhaler in a desk drawer in Room 321 not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider removed the the inhaler from the desk in room 321 that was not labeled. The provider properly discarded the inhaler by sending it to our local pharmacy. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: There was an albuterol inhaler in a desk drawer in Room 321 that was expired 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 provider removed the expired inhaler from desk drawer in room 321. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.134(e) - Labeled toothbrush | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(e) Description: Labeled toothbrush Noncompliance Area: The toothbrushes used by the children in the Toddler 1 room (221) were not labeled with the children's names. Correction Required: A child shall have a labeled toothbrush if brushing teeth is a program activity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider has labeled all tooth bushes with children's name in toddler room 1 (221). |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The trash can used for diaper disposal in the Toddler 1 room (221) was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider changed the type of trash can used in room 221, has been changed to a hands free trash can. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #9 did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file. 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.) Review Emergency Training with the staff who is/are listed. During the review, we will go over the exits, which doors to use, which classrooms to support, and the plan for an emergency evacuation & transportation plan. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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 most recent health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 3/7/24 with no previous health assessment on file (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) making it over 24 months since their last health assessment. The health assessment on file for staff person #5 is dated 8/12/24, after their current start date (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 were dated 3/2/22 and 8/8/24, more than 24 months apart. Staff person #12 has no health assessment on file. 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.) The health assessments from previous years for staff persons #2 will be attained by director, along with staff person #12 attaining their health assessment. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #9 had a note of receiving a chest x-ray without documentation of a Tuberculosis screening and the box was not checked on whether or not they tested negative for TB. The file for staff person #11 had no box checked for whether or not they tested negative for TB and there was no documentation on file for proof of a TB test. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) : Provider had reached out to both staff person #9 & #11 to get new health assessments to have completed by a certified medical professional reflecting TB result with supporting dates. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked proof of notifying local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider drafted a letter notifying local authorities of the location of the facility's programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes around the facility was not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) : Provider has written notification of safe routes around the facility posted in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: The second vehicle was missing a transportation first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first aid kit was placed int he second vehicle. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: There was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care on file for children #1 and #6. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signed parental consent for emergency medical care for children #1 and #6 are now on file. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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: There was no signed parental consent for minor first aid administration by facility staff on file for children #1, #5 and #6 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.) A signed parental consent was placed in the fi9le for children #1,5, and 6 for minor first aid adminstraion. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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 for staff person #6 did not contain two appropriate 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.) Two appropriate written nonfamily references were obtained for staff person #6 and placed in her file. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The parent letter portion of the emergency plan on site was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent letter portion of the emergency plan is now on site and consist of the accommodations for infants, toddler children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have checked all rooms that are used to provide care to children. All rooms have a facility emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 did not have the required 12 hours of PD training on file. 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.) Staff person completed the 12 hrs. of training. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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 two most recent fire safety trainings on file for staff person #11 were dated 3/22/22 and 3/22/23, with no annual updated fire safety training on file. 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.) Provider obtained staff person #11 fire safety training dated for 03/07/2024. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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 #7 did not have the following required pre-service training on file, which was required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per the updates to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20: Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. Only the one-hour update was on file dated 12/29/22. Staff person #12 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality, the training was completed 10/2/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are asking staff to turn in existing training certificates and clearances so that we are in compliance with PA DHS. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had no documentation of mandated reporter training on file. Staff person #9 had no documentation of mandated reporter training on file. Staff person #13 had no documentation of mandated reporter training on file. Staff person #6 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was competed on 7/31/24. The state police clearance on file for staff person #6 is dated 8/2/24, more than 45 days after hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The only State police Clearance (3/22/22), Child abuse clearance (3/28/22), and FBI clearance (2/9/24) on file for Staff person #4 are dated more than 45 days after hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The disclosure statement on file for staff person #10 was dated 8/14/2024, after their start date (SEE LIS CODE SHEE) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The FBI clearance on file for staff person #12 was for the department of education and not DHS. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are asking staff to turn in existing training certificates and clearances so that we are in compliance with PA DHS. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff person #2 is dated 12/23, with no previous staff evaluation 12 months prior. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will a copy of person #2 previous staff evaluation from 2022. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(b) - Director qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b) Description: Director qualifications Noncompliance Area: Staff person #10 does not have the required qualifications including a human services degree, to qualify them as a director. Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ashley Smith will not be listed as a director but as an assistant group supervisor. Based on education background not meeting the requirements to be listed as a director with PA DHS. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.35(b) - Group sup qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b) Description: Group sup qualifications Noncompliance Area: The education and experience on file for staff person #2 does not qualify them as a group supervisor. The education and experience on file for staff person #3 does not qualify them as a group supervisor. The education and experience on file for staff person #6 does not qualify them as a group supervisor. The education and experience on file for staff person #8 does not qualify them as a group supervisor. The education and experience on file for staff person #11 does not qualify them as a group supervisor. The file for staff person #12 did not have any verification of experience or education to qualify them as a GS. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Effective 10/9/2024 the following staff will be listed as assistant group supervisor for our facility: staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #8, staff person #11, and staff person #12. |
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| 2024-10-08 | 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: Uncovered outlets were observed accessible to children ages 5 and younger in the following locations: In Room 320 on a power strip on the floor; in Room 321 on the wall below and to the left of the window; in room 310 on a power strip on the wall; in Room 324 on the wall below the telephone; on an extension cord on the floor, and on a power strip on the floor. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has switched out most extension cords and covered all outlets. Facility removed the extension cord from room 320 (room mentioned is an OST room for children 5+ years) We made sure every outlet not in use is covered. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The following toxics were observed accessible to children: In an unlocked janitor's closet in the hallway outside of the Toddler 1 room, various cleaning products including disinfectant, glass cleaner, and floor cleaner; in Room 320 hand sanitizer and a bottle of Dayquil in an unlocked desk drawer; in Room 322 glass cleaner in an unlocked desk drawer and hand sanitizer in the first aid kit in a bag on the floor; in the STEM room, "Mineral Blend" labeled "keep out of reach of children." and in room 224 dawn ultra was observed on the children's hand washing sink labeled "keep out of reach of 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.) All items listed in violation 12 has been removed, labeled and stored in locked closet on shelves. The medication mentioned was returned to owner(s) and we reviewed the rules and expectations in regards to storing medication properly. Staff was also reminded to use breakroom for all personal belongings, including medications and OTC medicine. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of a disinfectant in the closet in the Pre-K room not labeled with the contents. There was a bottle of a cleaning supply in the unlocked janitor's closet not labeled with the contents. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has labeled all bottles. The janitor's closet has all bottles of cleaning solution marked and labeled with the contents. The janitor's closest is checked at the closing of each day and check every morning to assure it is locked when not is use. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: Multiple disinfectants were observed above the diapers, which could cause a hazard to the diapers and therefore the children if a leak occurred. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will make sure the cleaning products above the diapers were removed from above the diaper area to prevent hazard to the diaper and the diaper changing area. |
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