Mount Alvernia Day Care And Learning Center
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If you are looking to enroll in this child care facility, you may want to look other places because they are due to close this year. They have been beating around the bush with the parents and staff for several months and now in the new year it seems more evident each week that the center will be closing for good come June.
My daughter was enrolled for one year. I witnessed a four month old baby with his bottle propped with a stuffed animal. He couldn't hold the bottle independently. I brought it to the attention of staff who debated me on why they thought it was ok. So I called the state who followed up on it. This was the worst of about five standout negative experiences.
I have mixed feelings about this daycare--however, our experience has mostly been negative. My son attended for the first year and a half of his life. We liked (did not love) the younger and older baby rooms. The women were kind, but they always seemed overworked and very busy. 1. That's one thing we did not like about this daycare--it's large, so there are a ton of kids. I'm sure they comply with teacher/child ratios, but it's still always chaotic.
2. My son had a stomach virus for months while attending Mt. Alvernia. It would go away and come right back, and it was AWFUL. I know parents of other children who are enrolled here and still having this problem with the stomach virus. Lunches are not provided by the facility, so it can't be the food, but there is something that is causing this virus to spread, and continue to thrive in the daycare.
3. When my son moved to the ones room, the main teacher was NOT as kind as the ones in the baby room--in fact, she was rude to both my husband and I on several occasions, which made me worry that she would take her frustration out on our son, or treat him differently. I have no proof that she did, but the worry was enough.
4. I was informed by another parent of an incident where a shelf fell on a child and broke his arm. That was the last straw--after that, we removed our son.
Nothing major ever happened, just a series of things we didn't like or weren't comfortable with. I don't recommend this daycare due to our experiences.
Both my son and I love this facility. My son was 3 months old when we started. He is now 19 months and in the "ones". What I do love the most is that this day care is far from the busy city street and so green and the air is fresh. It is affordable. I like that we send their lunch so that parents have the control of what their children eat. We send our snacks and drinks although the staff provides some snacks for the kids to share. Overall, we love it there! My child never cried when I was leaving him there and doesn 't want to leave! :) They make a lot of "art projects" and I have a stack of them at home. We have our favorite teachers but I never had anything negative to say about anybody there... I guess we'll see what future years show but so far everything is great!
My child has been in this daycare since she was 4 months old. Not only does she fall in love with the teachers and activities in each room, I find it hard to switch rooms each year with her because the teachers are so wonderful. She just transitioned to the 3 year old room and LOVES it. She is constantly coming home singing new songs and knowing new letters and numbers. She tells me on the weekends that she wants to go to "school".
I can't say enough about this facility. They are great to work with and have done nothing but positive things with my child. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Our child's experience at this care center has been just okay. The first 2yrs with the toddler programs was good, staff is attentive, fun and kids seem happy. The trouble came when he/she entered the preschool program. We have hardly received any projects, parent letters or info on what the children are learning in 7months & the children never seemed to be doing any constructive or group activities. We thought maybe the next class up would be a more positive experience but it seems the 4yr old program wasn't much more successful. Sure, our child LOVES to play, but what about numbers, letters, colors & shapes? Holding a pencil or going to the bathroom? There's not much encouragement in these areas. We are currently searching around for other Pre-K programs because we don't want to take the chance on yet another boring & unsuccessful year. My advice would be to plan to visit these classrooms while in session to see exactly what is being taught & learned.
This is by far a 5 star day care . The cost is reasonable and affordable. I have had my daughter there since she was 8 weeks old (she's now 3) and I have another one on the way, which will also be loved and cared for at this daycare. I have nothing but great things to say and i have peace of mind every day knowing my child is taken care of and being nurtured. She learns something new every day there and there is structured play and learning so there is nothing better you could ask for. It's very close to my home and is just the perfect place.
I also cannot agree with angry parent at all. We started my daughter in the infant room when she was 3 months old and we have had a wonderful experience! We loved every teacher she had in the infant room and couldn't have been happier with our choice to bring her here. Don't listen to angry parent!!
I just noticed the review from "Angry Parent" in May. My son is 4 years old now and loves the school. I do not know what they were talking about. I know of no room that has 47 children. Sure, we have our favorite teachers there but we feel happy at how our son has grown since he started there. I pass by the infant room every week and it too is about as nice as you can get without having them at home. Maybe the "Angry Parent" had a bad experience, but we have not.
By far the worst place around, they call it a catholic center, meanwhile teachers are screaming at teachers, and teachers are screaming at kids. Have nearly 47 kids in one room and the infant room is just horrible. No tender loving care like they say. Best advice would be to keep your kid away. This daycare used to be great, but it is going down hill very quick and the adminstrator does not care AT ALL; because she is never there. And not to mention the crazy teacher they have teaching the so called "pre-k program" my advise, look at other centers and stay clear!! The kids here are nothing but numbers, you ask teachers and all they do is cover everything up..
This learning center is wonderful! Our son started less than two months ago. He is three and never was in daycare. He had a few hard weeks, but he loves school now. The teachers are all warm, loving, and wonderful.
It makes me wish that I went to this school when I was younger. I highly recommend this school. The campus, the teachings, the price - all are wonderful. This place is truly a gem that we are happy we discovered.
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About the Provider
A warm, caring and secure environment is provided to children ranging in age from six weeks to 12 years old at the Mt. Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center. The center is located in St. Clare Hall on the Mt. Alvernia campus.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-06-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A large area of peeling paint was observed on the wall above the baseboard in the hallway located between the Infant 1 and Infant 2 rooms. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeled paint has been repaired and no longer visible. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool/SA Play Space, a children's play slide was observed to be cracked and not in good repair. In the Preschool/SA Play Space II, three children's playground structures were observed to be cracked in multiple areas. These conditions expose the children in care to rough edges, sharp corners and pinch points. 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 salvageable playground equipment was repaired and free from rough edges. The pieces that could not be mended were removed from the area. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The two most recent child service reports in the file for child #1 were observed to be dated more than 6 months apart: 5/9/24 and 5/6/25. 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.) The most current child service report for child #1 is now within the 6-month time frame. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A bottle of Equate Pain Reliever, labeled "Keep out of reach of children," was observed in an unlocked drawer of a staff person's desk accessible to children in care in the Older Preschool-2 room. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was immediately removed from the desk in the classroom. This was corrected on-site during inspection visit. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1, who has lived in the state of South Carolina within 5 years of their date of hire (See IS Code Sheet), did not contain documentation of the state's Child Abuse, Sex Offender, and Criminal History clearances as required under CPSL to work in a child care position. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 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.) The staff person was removed from a childcare position and re-applied for the necessary out-of-state clearances. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: In the Main room and the Older Preschool-2 room, soiled tissues were observed contained in a plastic-lined receptacle but did not have a closed lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The receptacle in the Main room is now labeled for 'Recycling Only.' A new hands-free lidded bin has been placed in the Older Preschool 2 room. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the 2's room did not contain tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were placed into the first-aid kit upon inspection. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log lacked the names of the facility persons in attendance during the drills conducted on 5/2/25, 5/29/25, 6/25/25, 7/24/25, 8/21/25, 9/17/25, and 10/14/25. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person's names who were in attendance for latest fire drill, 10/14/25, were recorded. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 9/12/25 to 10/14/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Next manual fire detection testing will be completed on November 12, 2025, which is within 30 day parameter. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor PS/SA Playground II, two children's playhouse equipment were observed to be cracked with rough edges and were not in good repair. 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 playground equipment was immediately repaired and free from rough edges and sharp corners. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The diapering area in the YPS Room had a plastic-lined covered can but 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.) A new hands-free can was ordered for use in the Younger PreSchool room. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file staff person #2, dated 6/27/24, did not include an examination for communicable disease and the results of the examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person requested and received a new, completed form from their doctor. |
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| 2024-10-09 | 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 in the file for staff person #1 are dated 6/8/23 and 9/3/24, which are more than one year apart. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was on leave when the yearly fire safety was due. Upon return to employment at our center, the training was completed. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the two-year-old room did not include tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were immediately returned to the first-aid kit in the two-year-old room. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #3 did not contain the signature of 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.) Agreement form is now signed by the director. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file of child #5 contained documentation of providing information to the family about the child's growth and development on an approved form dated 5/2022 but did not contain documentation of a current reports in the past 12 months. 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 created by the child's current teacher. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain 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.) Admission date was immediately written on the child's form. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. 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.) Missing information was obtained from the parent. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the phone number of one of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing information was obtained from the parent. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Based on the immunization records, the administered immunizations of child #2 were not accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP and an acceptable exemption was not on file. 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.) Received updated immunization history. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessments of facility persons #3 and #4 were updated more than 24 months from the prior. 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 health assessments were obtained after the due date. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contained documentation their pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR expired 3/3023 and was updated on 4/6/2023, after the expiration of the prior. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member received Pediatric First Aid/CPR during the group training at the facility. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, a recent hire (see coded LIS sheet), contained a completed disclosure statement, however it was not on the current form. 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.) Staff person is currently on leave. The current approved form will be signed upon return (if applicable.) |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Sections of the surfacing in the outdoor toddler play space is pulling apart and not secured to the ground and could cause a child to trip and fall. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Toddler outdoor playground is now closed for the season and will remain closed until repaired. Research and compiling bids to complete the resurfacing of the area are being done at this time. Toddlers will use their indoor play space for gross motor activities until restoration is complete. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A toilet in the restroom by the large preschool/school-age classroom did not have a posted handwashing sign. 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.) Replaced missing handwashing sign immediately. |
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| 2023-01-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Child #1 sustained injuries to the face, head and elbow on 1/4/2023 and an incident report was not provided to explain the injuries to the child. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The incident report was completed after the injury and has not been given to the parent since they have not returned, but the incident was discussed with the parent after. |
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| 2023-01-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the last fire drill was dated 11/3/2021, which exceeded 60 days from the day of the on-site visit (1/9/2023). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill will be conducted and documented. |
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| 2023-01-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the annual inspection report of the fire detection system was dated 11/19/2021 and a current report was not present. The facility activated the fire detection system on 1/11/2023 and it was operable at that time. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Fire System testing verification paperwork could not be retrieved from the property owners in a timely manner. We were able to demonstrate operability by manually pulling the fire alarm in the presence of the certification representative. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Older Toddler classroom, a play kitchen was missing the water faucet leaving the sharp end of the screw exposed, which was in reach of the children in care. 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 play kitchen was removed from the area and disposed of immediately. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 4:00 pm, a child was observed to come out of the restroom make a right and walk down the hall to the Main Activity room unsupervised as the staff were in the classroom at the time. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child rejoined the group after using the restroom. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1, 3 and 4 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were asked to complete the Emergency Contact Form that afternoon or the next day. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #5 did not contain the policy number of the child's health insurance coverage. 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.) Parents were asked to complete the Emergency Contact Form that afternoon or the next day. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #2 and 5 did not contain the addresses and telephone numbers of all the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of child #5 were asked to complete the Emergency Contact Form that afternoon or the next day. Child #2 previously withdrew. |
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| 2022-10-18 | 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 Older Preschool 1 room did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the classroom. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing written plan was found and immediately reattached to the wall. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the last review and/or update to the emergency contact information of child #1 was dated 3/17/2022, which was more than 6 months ago. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact Form was signed within a 6-month period, however both parents dated it for the previous year which preceded the birth of the child. The parents were asked to correct the date and initial. |
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| 2022-10-18 | 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 file of child #3, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain an initial health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) Parents were notified and reminded of the Health Assessment regulations. We asked them to provide documentation as soon as possible. |
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| 2022-10-18 | 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 file of facility person #1 did not have a health assessment on file prior to their initial service in the child care setting and facility person #2 contained a current health assessment which was dated more than 24 months from the previous health assessment (6/24/2020 and 7/5/2022). 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.) We contacted our volunteer and relayed and explained the new requirements. They will complete all requirements before resuming their volunteer position. Staff person #2 submitted a health assessment 11 days past the due date. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 did not have 2 written non-family references attesting to their 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.) We contacted our volunteer and relayed and explained the new requirements. They will complete all requirements before resuming their volunteer position. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors, which can cause a puncture wound, were observed on desks, accessible to children in the Main Activity and Older Preschool 2 classroom. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scissors were immediately moved to an area that is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files of facility person #3, 4 and 5, all hired prior to 12/19/2020, did not have documentation of 12 annual training hours dated between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021. Facility person #3: 6 hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021, 1 hour 1/25/2022, 1 hour 1/26/2022, 3 hours 5/11/2022 and 1 hour 7/23/2022. Facility person #4: 10 hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and 2 hours 1/2/2022. Facility person #5: 9 hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021, 1 hour 1/25/2022 and 2 hours 7/7/2022. Facilty person #3, 4 and 5 are now current with annual training hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were not aware of the regulation changes regarding staff training year dates. Because it changed from their date of hire to December 19th annually, some staff were unintentionally short on hours. Once it became known, all staff began completing their missing hours in addition to their current year requirements. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter training of facility person #6 exceeded 60 months but is now current (12/28/2016 and 1/19/2022). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person/volunteer #1 will have until 11/22/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility person/volunteer #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person/volunteer #1, facility person/volunteer #1 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.) We contacted our volunteer and relayed and explained the new requirements. They will complete all requirements before resuming their volunteer position. Facility person #6 completed mandated reporter training as soon as it was realized that it was beyond the due date. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person/volunteer #1 did not contain documentation of submission, or a completed FBI clearance within 45 days of hire (see coded LIS sheet) and had a completed disclosure statement, but it was not the current disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contacted our volunteer and relayed and explained the new requirements. They will complete all requirements before resuming their volunteer position |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Cleaning materials and other toxics were accessible to children in the Main Activity room in an unlocked drawer in the teacher desk (hand sanitizer and Frebreze), on the desk hutch (hand sanitizer), on a shelf by the storage room door (Clorox Wipes) and in a cabinet below the sink with a broken child lock (Ajax, Comet, and bleach solution). Liquid White-Out was on a teacher desk in the Older Preschool 2 room accessible to children. Cleaning materials and toxics were labeled "keep out of the 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 cleaning materials and toxics were immediately moved to an area that is inaccessible to children. Broken child locks were replaced with new ones. |
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| 2022-10-18 | 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: Lysol Wipes and Lysol Spray were stored on a shelf directly above diapers/pull-ups in the Preschool Building causing a hazard to children if the product leaks and drips onto the diapers/pull-ups. 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.) Lysol Wipes and Spray were immediately placed into a bin to prevent spillage if the products were to leak. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Main Activity room was on a storage tote, next to the refrigerator, accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The First-Aid kit was immediately moved to an area that was inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Conference room did not contain an assortment of adhesive bandages. 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.) Band-aids were immediately added to the First-Aid kit in the Conference Room. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The hallway by the Infant rooms had a cork board which was pulling and tearing from the wall and could be accessed by the children. 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.) All loose material was removed. The Bulletin Board was covered to eliminate the possibility of further tearing of the corkboard material. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: The hallway by the Infant rooms had green paint peeling from the wall. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Damaged paint was removed, and wall was repainted the next day. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Toilets in the Preschool building, Younger Preschool room, and Older Toddler room contained bolts protruding from the base of the toilets which could cause a puncture if stepped upon. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bolt covers were purchased and installed. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log documented a fire drill was conducted on 6/16/2022 with the next on 8/22/2022, exceeding 60 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted as soon as we realized we were overdue. |
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| 2022-04-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Staff stated that an accident/injury report was not completed on 3/23/22, when they found out about a child hitting another child. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Incident report was filled out but on 3/24/22. |
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| 2021-10-19 | 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: It was observed in the younger preschool playground, that rocks on the Step 2 climbing wall were cracked along the tops and the Step 2 bridge was cracked exposing the children to pinch points. In the fenced in playground, it was observed that the oven door on the play kitchen was broken off, having sharp edges exposed. The Little Tikes picnic table had holes on each corner on the benches and was cracked along the bench edges, causing it to have pinch points. 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.) Rocks on the climbing wall and the picnic table were removed and disposed. All exposed pinch points on the bridge and the play kitchen were repaired. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The room off of the preschool room and the bike room lacked a daily activities schedule. 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.) The daily schedule was posted immediately in these two rooms. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1, #2, and #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number. The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All missing information was obtained. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the release person's address. 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.) All missing information was obtained. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The room off of the preschool room and the bike room lacked emergency contact forms. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact books were placed immediately in both rooms. |
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| 2021-10-19 | 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 room off of the preschool room and the bike room lacked the emergency transportation plan. 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 transportation information signs were immediately posted in both rooms. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for child #4 lacked DTAP, Influenza, and Hepatitis A in accordance with the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were notified of missing immunization record. Child will be suspended from the center if updated Health Report is not obtained by 11/09/2021. Child can return once all required forms are submitted. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older preschool room that prescription Auvi-Q was present with no instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Prescription was obtained in the original box. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrections were made immediately to the center's Emergency Plan. New wording was added to all existing printed copies and also the electronic copy for future printing. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrections were made immediately to the center's Emergency Plan. New wording was added to all existing printed copies and also the electronic copy for future printing. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1, with a start date of 8/9/21, completed emergency plan training on 8/23/21, which is not at initial hire. 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 person was given Emergency Plan training at the time of initial employment, however the verification signature was not acquired before the due date. After the center's annual week-long closure, all paperwork was completed. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The bike room lacked a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first-aid kit was immediately placed in the bike room. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the conference room, it was observed the wall behind the shelves, the plaster and paint were peeling. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plaster and paint were immediately repaired. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Pre-k classroom that 1 toilet in the boys and girls bathroom was missing a handwashing sign. 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 immediately placed where required. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-k classroom, it was observed the doors at the end of the classroom were blocked by a chair and boxes. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chairs and boxes were immediately moved. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarms. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An attestation was written. All other maintenance and testing paperwork is up to date and on site. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outside play area, it was observed that 1 of the Little Tikes picnic tables had holes in the corners on the benches and the other one was cracked along the benches, causing the children to be exposed to pinch points. 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.) Little Tikes picnic tables were removed and put in the trash. Staff will be re-trained to inspect for damaged toys and play equipment to ensure that it is in good repair. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The large preschool room lacked a posted written plan of daily activities. 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.) Schedule was posted.In the future, all Group Supervisors will make sure their written plan of daily activities is posted in their group space. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Policy number was obtained and added to the Emergency Contact Form. In the future, all forms will be inspected more closely for all required information. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 and #7 lacked the release person's address. 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.) Missing addresses were obtained and written on the Emergency Contact Form. In the future, all forms will be inspected more closely for all required information. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, with a birthdate of 1/15/18, had health assessments dated for 1/25/19 and 8/29/19, which is more than 6 months apart. 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.) Updated health report was received on 08/29/2019.: We will continue to give multiple reminders throughout the year for when health reports are due. We will continue to give specific due dates to families. We will add additional methods of contact to send out reminders. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for child #1, #2, #4, and #7 all lacked an influenzas vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. The immunization record for child #5, lacked Pneumococcal, Polio, and Varicella vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. The immunization record for child #6, lacked Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio in accordance with the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proof of influenza vaccine was obtained for child #1, #4, and #7. Child #2's parent has signed an influenza vaccine waiver. Child #5's parent has submitted a signed Exemption from Immunization form and also an influenza vaccine waiver. Child #6's updated immunization record was obtained, showing proof of given vaccines.In the future, administrators will be more vigilant in verifying that children's immunization records are in accordance with the ACIP. We will also be requesting that we receive paperwork each time a new vaccination is acquired by the child, not just when their Health Report Form is due. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, with a hire date of 11/11/19, had National Sex Offender Registry dated for 1/9/20, which is after the hire date. 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.) NSOR clearance was received on 01/09/2020. In the future, all clearances will be received and verified prior to hire. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 all contained staff assessments completed in November of 2018 and December of 2019, which is more than 12months apart. 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.) Staff evaluations were completed in December 2019. In the future, all staff evaluations will be completed within 12 months of their previous evaluation. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older preschool room, a power strip was observed to have 4 outlets without protective receptacle covers that was accessible to the children that were in care. 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.) Receptacle covers were placed in the four outlets.Staff will be re-trained to check for outlet covers as part of the daily routine. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the 1 year old room, a trash receptacle containing soiled tissues was observed without a lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two small trash cans with lids were purchased for this purpose. Staff will only use closed, plastic-lined receptacles for contaminated trash in the future. |
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| 2020-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the conference room, it was observed that the paint was chipping by the window above the shelf. In the preschool room, the plaster was damaged and crumbling underneath the air conditioner in the boys bathroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Damaged paint and plaster were repaired. Staff will be re-trained to inspect for damaged paint and/or plaster and report it to the director for repair as soon as possible. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Young Preschool Room, peeling plastic trim was observed on the bottom shelf of a wooden book shelf, exposing children to rough edges. in the 1's Room, a blue plastic bin was observed with cracks in the plastic, exposing children to pinch points. 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 rough edge was taped over to prevent harm. The blue plastic bin was discarded. In the future, more care will be given to inspect the children's play space in a routine matter. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the 1's Room, foam climbing blocks were observed with tears in the seams, exposing the foam stuffing inside to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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 exposed areas were taped to prevent the children from contacting the foam. In the future, more care will be given to inspect the children's play space in a routine matter. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked a Child Service Report completed within the last six months; the last Child Service Report on file was dated 05/01/2018. 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.) Original Child Service Report was located and filed correctly. In the future we plan to file paperwork correctly and in a timely manner |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked documentation of flu vaccinations within the last 12 months, in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had the parents sign a waiver for the flu vaccination. In the future all families will either have a waiver or proof of the flu vaccine within the previous 12 months. This will be routinely checked as we receive the child's health report. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the School Age Room, acetaminophen was observed in the locked medication cabinet with no medication log or consent from a parent to administer the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was sent home that afternoon. In the future we will carefully check the medicine areas in each classroom for current medication logs. No medication will be kept on site without a current, valid log signed by the parent. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A copy of the pick up and drop off procedures was not posted near the pick up and drop off location or in a conspicuous location for the parents. 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.) The sign that previously was posted in our entryway was found and re-posted. In the future, we will make sure the sign is not missing from its current location. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A copy of the emergency plan was not posted near the pick up and drop off location or in a conspicuous location for the parents. 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.) A copy of the emergency plan was immediately place in the entryway shelf. In the future, we will periodically verify that a copy of the emergency plan book is in its correct location. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 contained Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearances dated 10/04/2013 and 01/04/2019; more than five years passed between clearances being obtained. 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's clearance was mailed before the due date, however a processing problem caused it to be severely late. When the mistake was realized, steps were immediately taken to remedy the error. In the future we will be more vigilant in making sure due dates are met. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The doors from the hallway to two laundry rooms were unlocked. Open buckets of powder laundry detergent and containers of laundry detergent were observed inside the laundry room, accessible to children using the hallway. 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.) A child-proof door knob was installed to prevent accessibility to the children. In the future, all doors will have child-proof devices to prevent them from opening. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool room, a trash receptacle containing soiled tissues was observed without a lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded trash container was provided. In the future we will equip all classroom spaces with plastic-lined closed receptacles for trash containing soiled tissues. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the 1's Room, a baseboard heater was observed to have sharp edges and exposed screws, exposing the children to potential pinch and cut hazards. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physical hazards were repaired at once. In the future, more care will be given to inspect the children's play space in a routine matter. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Young Preschool Room, peeling paint was observed along the electrical strip on the wall on the right side of the room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The area of peeling paint was scraped and re-painted. In the future, we will inspect walls more closely and repair at the first sign of peeling paint. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the 1's play area, there is a large stuffed blue climbing block that is fraying on all visible sides. The red Volkswagon in the two year old play yard had sharp edges where the headrest would have been. In the two year old play yard, the Little Tikes yellow and orange slide have exposed bolts. Outside the two year old play yard there is a train that has sharp edges on the broken steering wheel and a faded red fire truck. In the young pre-school play yard, the Little Tikes - 2 slide combo (colors; gray, red and blue) bottom right anchor made of plastic, was cracked and had exposed sharp edges. Also in the young pre-school play yard, there was a brown and red slide where the bottom step was caved in and sharp edges could injure a child attempting to climb the ladder. And lastly, in the young pre-school play yard, the lid to the sand box was splintering and had many 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 blue block was removed from the play area and will be repaired. The red Volkswagon will be repaired and the sharp edges removed. The bolts will be covered on both slides in the two year old play yard. The red fire truck and the train will be thrown away. In the young pre-school play yard, the gray, red and blue 2 slide combo will be repaired. The brown and red slide will be thrown away. The sandbox lid will be replaced. All play equipment will be maintained and kept in good repair. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The loose fill in the older pre-school play yard, there was insufficient fill underneath some of the embedded equipment. There was only 3-4" of mulch to the left hand fall side of the large slide and there was only 3-4" of mulch to all of the fall sides of the large yellow, blue and red metal apparatus. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mulch will be gathered and placed under the fall sides of the large red, blue and yellow apparatus and to the left side of the large slide or new mulch will be purchased. Loose fill will be at 9" in all fall areas. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the white refrigerator was measuring 28 degrees F, yet none of the food or liquids were frozen. he thermometer in the 1's room measured 54 degrees F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The thermometer that was not working correctly will be replaced. The temperature gauge in the refrigerator n the 1's room was turned to the coldest setting. After an hour had passed, he temperature of that refrigerator measured 45 degrees F. Temperatures of the refrigerators will be monitored more closely. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the infant room, the certification representative found 2 infants asleep in the swings. One infant was moved immediately and the other was not moved until the certification representative said something. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two infants were moved into heir own cribs. Staff will be retrained on the center's Safe Sleep policy. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3, #4, and #5 lacked the child service report. 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.) The reports will be done. Child service reports will be completed every 6 months. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6 lacked the birthdate on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The birthdate will be placed on the form. All forms will be checked for completeness. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children # 1 , and #3 lacked addresses of release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents will be contacted for the addresses. All forms will be checked for completeness. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The regulations were not in a conspicuous place frequented by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The regulation book was put back in the slt on the desk where parents can see it. The regulation book will stay there at all times. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked proof of fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The assistant director will arrange for a training with the fire safety professional. All staff will participate in fire safety training when it is offered. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:15pm on the 2nd day of the inspection, the certification representative was in the process of leaving the facility to walk the outdoor grounds with the assistant director. To get to the outdoors, they had to walk through the preschool room. n the preschool room were 22 preschoolers being supervised by 1 staff member. The ratio violation was corrected within minutes when a second and a third staff member re entered the room . Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be retrained on why it is important to stay in ratio. The rooms will remain in ratio at all times. |
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