Munchkin Patch Daycare
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About the Provider
Hello, my name is Myranda Miller and I run an in-home daycare in Grove City, Pa. Let our home be your child's place place of learning and fun while, you the parents, are hard at work. Just so you parents have some piece of mind, I am certified as an EMT, have the educational certifications required by state and we are state certified. We have an area indoors for play, reading time, and learning activities. We have a fenced in area for outside play. Our hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6am to 6pm.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 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.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 both contained Pediatric first aid and CPR that was not renewed on or before the other on expired. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) make sure all staff are certified in CPR and first aide within the time frame before expiration date |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There was exposed foam due to a tear in the seat of a chair in the child care space, accessible to toddlers in care. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the tear in the chair was covered with duct tape to eliminate the exposure of foam. |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: There were no complete child service report forms completed, shared with the parent, and on file within the previous 6 months for children #1, #3, and #4. The forms on file did not include any information in the third of the three sections on the form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) files were completed and shared with parents of the children. |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the child's health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child's health information has been updated and completed |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the address of all release persons listed. 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.) information for the release of persons has been added to child's contact form |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Noncompliance Area: The health and safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #1 and #3 were completed after the due date of 12/30/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) training was completed by staff |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file. 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.) health assessment was obtained for staff person |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The program's emergency plan was not posted at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) emergency plan was posted in a conspicuous location |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of 4 hours of child care training on file for the most recent review year for Facility Person #1. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff acquired remaining 8 hours needed of training |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.34(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #3 was classified as a primary staff person with only documentation of high school graduation on file. There was no documentation of any child care experience, required for the classification based on the education level, on file for Facility Person #3. Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person's file was updated to contain the necessary child care experience classification records |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: According to information recorded on the facility's fire drill log, the hypothetical location of the fire for two consecutive fire drills was the same. ("Back room" on 7/10/23 and 8/4/23) Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) continue to have fire drills recorded but in different locations |
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| 2023-10-12 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: More than 30 days passed between documented tests of the facility's smoke detectors, as the testing were recorded as 1/12/23 & 2/13/23, 5/11/23 & 6/12/23, and 9/1/23 and 10/2/23. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) smoke detectors will be tested and recorded every 30 days |
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| 2022-12-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:45 PM, Facility Person #1 was supervising 6 preschoolers and 2 young toddlers in the main child care space. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person who was in the back room moved to the front main room to also supervise children along with Facility Person #1. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A packnplay in use by one child was labeled with the name of another child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) correct name was added to pack n play, this was witnessed by the state inspector day of inspection |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30 PM, Facility Person #4 left a back storage room behind the childcare space and retrieved items from the childcare space. When Facility Person #4 returned to the storage room it was observed that there was a young toddler (Child #1) in a packnplay in that room with no other staff present in the room to supervise the child. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At no time was the staff unable to see, hear, direct, or assess the child, no more than 15 ft away. the director at the time did not know who had entered the building during naptime and stepped out to verify safety of the other children and staff member. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30 PM, Facility Person #4 left a back storage room behind the childcare space and retrieved items from the childcare space. When Facility Person #4 returned to the storage room it was observed that there was a young toddler (Child #1) in a packnplay in that room with no other staff present in the room to supervise the child. 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.) At no time was the staff unable to see, hear, direct, or assess the child, no more than 15 ft away. the director at the time did not know who had entered the building during naptime and stepped out to verify safety of the other children and staff member. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#5 did not specify the services provided. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) agreement forms were updated with the services provided |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #4 did not specify the release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) agreement form was updated with the approved release persons |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) parents received the original |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) health insurance information was added |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.124(d) - Excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(d) Description: Excursions Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, when transporting a preschooler, staff do not take the child's emergency contact form with them in the vehicle. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child is no longer transported by the facility, unless in an emergency situation. in that case the emergency pack will be transported as well, which has children's emergency info. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted conspicuously in the child care space. 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.) medical emergency transportation plan was posted |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for child#1 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the last 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) forms and agreements were updated |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of a current flu vaccine on file for child #3. The written parental exemption on file for the flu vaccine was not dated. 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) form was dated by parent |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: A young toddler did not wash their hands after their diaper was changed by Facility Person #3, who stated that hand sanitizer was used on the child after diapering rather than handwashing. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We purchased a stool for smaller children to stand on so after a diaper change they are able to reach the sink and with staff assistance wash hands after diapering and toileting and before eating. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file. 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.) unable to correct past violations when it comes to such things like doctor appointments, will make sure appointments are made in advance of the 24-month period |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were not posted. 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.) safe routes were posted |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.173(a)/3280.173(b) - Ratios apply/Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.173(a)/3280.173(b) Description: Ratios apply/Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, child #2 is routinely transported to and from a Head Start program by the child care program. When driving the child, the only facility person in the vehicle is the driver. There is no staff person present in the vehicle to supervise the child. Correction Required: The staff-child ratios specified in §3280.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported. The maximum group size requirements at § 3280.52 do not apply during transportation. The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child is no longer transported to and from school by the facility. in case an emergency transport is required a secondary staff will be in the same vehicle. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: There was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form on file for child #2. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) parent of child #2 signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Persons #1-#4. 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.) written non-family references added to staff 1-4 |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not specify accommodations for toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added the word toddler in to the part of the emergency plan where we already specified accommodations for younger chidlren in an emergency. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The only documented emergency drill on file was conducted on 9/7/22, more than 12 months after the effective date of the regulation (12/19/20). Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) has been corrected as of 9/7/22, will be kept up to date. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The date of the most recent emergency plan review was not documented. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) it was updated annually then required to be updated again because the term "lockdown" wasn't previously added. the emergency plan is up to date. We notated the date of the most recent review on the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of initial emergency plan training on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Persons #1 and #2 were previously trained on the emergency plan. We documented this training and the dates and the documentation is now in the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.26(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not posted. 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.) the emergency plan was posted the day of inspection. State inspector witnessed the plan being posted on the wall. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of any training hours completed in the most recent review year (12/19/20-12/19/21) on file for Facility Person #4. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #4 has since completed a total of 12 hours of training to count for 2021. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation indicating Facility Person #2 has completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet): Health and Safety training Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3280.31(f) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 12/3/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3 staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) training was completed for staff #2, staff #2 will continue to be supervised as they are a secondary staff member |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The current criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for Facility Person #3 were completed more than 60 months after the previous criminal history and child abuse clearance on file. 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.) unable to correct past violations when it comes to paperwork such as clearances or doctor appointments. will make sure clearances are within 60 months. clearances were only 4 days past due date. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of the education required to serve as a secondary staff person on file for Facility Person #2, classified as a secondary staff person. Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff 2 retrieved transcripts from prior school showing education level and acquired proof of child care experience. The documentation was added to the staff file. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.52(a)(2) - Two facility persons on excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(a)(2) Description: Two facility persons on excursions Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, child #2 is routinely transported to and from a Head Start program by the child care program. When driving the child, the only facility person in the vehicle is the driver. There is no staff person present in the vehicle to supervise the child. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child is no longer transported to and from school by the facility. in case an emergency transport is required a secondary staff will be in the same vehicle. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(b) Description: Similar age levels Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30 PM, Facility Person #4 left a back storage room behind the childcare space and retrieved items from the childcare space. When Facility Person #4 returned to the storage room it was observed that there was a young toddler (Child #1) in a packnplay in that room with no other staff present in the room to supervise the child. 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At no time was the staff unable to see, hear, direct, or assess the child, no more than 15 ft away. the director at the time did not know who had entered the building during naptime and stepped out to verify safety of the other children and staff member. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #4 was observed caring for child #1, a young toddler in a storage room behind the child care space. This room had not been previously inspected, measured, assigned a capacity and designated as licensed child care space. Child #1 was awake in a packnplay. Facility Person #4 stated they brought the child into the unmeasured room to prevent Child #1 from disrupting the napping children in the child care space. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child was only in that area during naptime and safe in a pack n play for sleeping only, the child woke up because naptime was disturbed. the child is a light sleeper and requires uninterrupted nap schedules to get her needed rest. the child was transferred to child care space for naps. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit did not include tape or gloves. 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.) tape and gloves were added to first aid kit |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1)/3280.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)/3280.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: There were no fire drills recorded between 10/6/21 and 1/10/22. Correction Required: The primary staff person 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. The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that 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.) drills were completed, just not added to written records. we will be more prudent on written reports. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The last smoke detector test date documented was conducted on 9/7/22, more than 30 days prior. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Smoke detector was tested and the test was documented. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a school aged child in care for more than 90 days, did not contain a health assessment. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new health assessment will be obtained. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed assessment was dated more than 12 months ago. 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 has a current health assessment. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked the identification of a lock down location within the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will add a section to my plan that identifies a lock down location. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include the accommodations to be made during an emergency to assist infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions during an emergency. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will add a section to my plan that identifies how I will assist infants, toddlers, and children with special needs during an emergency. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contains documentation of emergency plan training completed more than 12 months ago. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure that Chuck receives emergency plan training. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation that establishes that the emergency plan was sent to their local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will send our emergency plan to Grove City Borough. |
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