Description: Mt Top Kids is a Child Care Center in MOUNTAIN TOP PA, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Book shelf in the School Age area was observed to be broken, the back was coming off the frame. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider repaired the book shelf in the School Age area. Provider will ensure that all facility furniture is safe and durable. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain Child Service Reports completed every 6-months. Child # 1 last one was dated 6/19/19. Child # 2 has one in the file that does not contain a date, child began on 8/27/17. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will have a Child Service Report completed and reviewed by parent for Children # 1 and # 3. Provider will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed every 6-months. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 3 did not contain an updated health assessment, last one was dated 1/23/18. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 1 will obtain an updated Health assessment and provide verification for file. Provider will ensure that staff obtain an updated health assessment every 24-months. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain verification of child care experience, staff began on 8/15/19. Correction Required: 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 will obtain verification of child care experience for file. Provider will ensure that staff provide child care experience for file. Provider will ensure that all files are complete. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 2 contained Volunteer clearances for State Police and Child Abuse clearances. Staff began on 2/5/19. File for Staff # 2 contained an FBI Clearance dated 3/26/19, staff began on 2/5/19. File for Staff # 4 contained a Dept. of Ed FBI Clearance, dated 3/29/18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 2 and # 4 will not work in child care until all clearances are complete. Provider will ensure that all CPSL requirements are followed and all files are complete and up to date. |
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| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the One Year Old Room was missing tape. 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.) Facility added tape to the first-aid kit in the One Year Old Room. Provider will ensure that all facility first-aid kits contain all required items. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 does not have a updated Child Service Report. Child # 1 started at facility on 2/14/18, only one Child Service Report in file, not dated. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will complete a Child Service Report and review with parents. Provider will ensure that a Child Service Report is complete and reviewed with parents every 6-months. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 1 did not contain an updated Health Assessment, last on in file is dated 10/18/17. 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.) Provider will obtain an updated health assessment from parents. Provider will ensure that a health assessment is provided by parents at least every 12-months for toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Diaper area in the Infant and Toddler Rooms did not contain a hands-free covered can. 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.) Provider placed a hands-free covered can in the diaper area in the Infant and Toddler Rooms. Provider will ensure that diaper areas contain a hands-free lidded can. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 1 was not updated every 6-months, last update was 6/29/18. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will have parents review and sign the Fee Agreement. Provider will ensure that the Fee Agreement is reviewed and updated every 6-months. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain a valid FBI clearance. Staff # 1 has a Department of Justice clearance. File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of being fingerprinted at start date, Staff # 2 started on 2/11/19. Staff # 2 was not fingerprinted at time of inspection, staff is a volunteer. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 1 will not work in child care until she obtains a DHS FBI clearance. File for Staff # 2 will not work in child care until she obtains a complete FBI clearance. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed. |
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| 2018-06-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 began at facility on 6/11/18 did not receive Emergency Plan Training. Staff # 2 began at facility on 6/5/18 did not receive Emergency Plan Training. 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 # 1 and Staff # 2 will receive Emergency Plan Training and verification will be placed in their files. Provider will ensure that all new staff receive Emergency Plan Training at time of initial employment. |
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| 2018-06-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain an FBI Clearance. File contains a receipt for fingerprinting dated 9/7/17. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider placed Staff # 1 on suspension until Staff #1 obtains a complete FBI Clearance. Verification of clearance will be placed in file. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed and files are complete. |
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| 2018-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Beige and blue soft stages in the Young Toddler Room was observed to have a rip in the fabric. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider covered the rip in the soft stages in the Young Toddler Room. Provider will ensure that all play equipment are in good repair and free of visible hazards. |
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| 2018-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed under the sink in the School Age Room bathroom. All facility children use this bathroom. 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.) Provider removed the plastic bags from under the sink in the School Age Room bathroom. Provider will ensure that all plastic bags and choking hazards are inaccessible to children. |
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