Munchkin University Childcare Center South LLC
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 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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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement was amended to include the fee amount to be paid by the parent. (Attached) |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, includes 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). ·Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10.9.25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 received her hepatitis A vaccine before returning to care. (Attached) |
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| 2025-10-09 | 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 for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will submit documentation that their health assessment is completed before returning to work. (Attached) |
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| 2025-10-09 | 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 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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.) Staff person #1 completed a new criminal history clearance that includes the dissemination date. (Attached) |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 submitted an updated verification of their grade level (high school senior). (Attached) |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The cupboard under the changing table in the infant room containing toxics labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was not latched, making the toxics accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cupboard was immediately latched during the inspection. Staff will ensure that cabinets are locked at all times. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a hole in the flooring in the preschool room, posing a potential tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A covering was placed on the small chip in the floor. |
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| 2025-10-09 | 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 two most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports are dated 9.20.24 and 9.30.25, more than 12 months apart and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days. 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.) We will continue to try to get the landlord to test the fire detection system and provide the inspection report no more than 12 months apart |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Tylenol in the young toddler area that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication bottle was verified and labeled. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: There was teething gel in the Infant classroom which did not have written parental permission to administer. 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.) The infant teething gel was returned to the family of the child as it was no longer needed. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 2.17.25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 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.) PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: Staff person #2 did not return to a child care position until her criminal clearance was completed. Staff person #2 completed her criminal history clearance with a disseminated date of 5/30/2025. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: There was no lidded trashcan in the Preschool room where children were observed throwing away disposable cups after drinking water and where food remains were observed. 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.) We shall meet with all staff and review the garbage can regulation ensuring that lids of cans are always kept on. We will also inspect all garbage cans and replace any that might be loose or not secure enough to stay on. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A staff person in the toddler area, where no source of running water is located for handwashing stated she uses hand sanitizer to clean the children's hands before eating and after diapering. 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.) We will review with staff that hand sanitizer is not an appropriate way to clean child/staff hands and the complete correct changing procedure and before eating. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room where infant bottles are stored. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in the infant room at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2024-10-22 | 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: There were emergency contact forms in the Main childcare space for 3 children that could not be read, as the copies were too faint. 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.) We will recopy all Emergency Contact forms located in the main child care space and ensure they are legible. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: While observing diaper changes in the Main childcare space, in the toddler diaper changing area, a staff person was observed opening the hands free can for diaper disposal with their hands. 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.) We reviewed proper Diaper Procedures with all staff, including the requirement to use the hands-free garbage can correctly. |
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| 2024-10-22 | 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 did not include a Criminal History clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and state Sex Offender registry search from Washington DC, where Staff person #1 resided in the 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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.) Staff Person #1 was removed from caring from children, applied for all clearances required by Washington DC, and will not return until all the clearance certificates are received. |
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| 2024-10-22 | 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 #2 included documentation of application for an NSOR certificate following the first date working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; The application is dated 4.6.24 and the NSOR certificate is dated 5.8.24. 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.) We will ensure to call and check the status of every applicants NSOR application 14 days after their application was submitted to ensure it is processed and we receive it on time. In addition, if we do not receive a NSOR certificate for a staff member within the 45 day probation period, that staff person will be removed from caring for children until it is received. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: The sink used for handwashing in the Main childcare space, in the young toddler area, did not include a stool for the children to utilize when washing their hands, but rather, a staff person was observed holding a young toddler over the sink to wash their hands. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Instead of storing a stool under the sink, we will move our larger stool from the Preschool room to the Toddler Room so it permanently stays at the sink and utilize a smaller stool in the Preschool room. We reviewed with all staff the proper diapering procedures that included having the children utilize the stool and not holding them over the sink for hand washing. |
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| 2024-10-22 | 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 two most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports are dated 9.15.23 and 9.20.24, more than 1 year apart and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days. 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.) We will continue to contact both the landlord and the Security System Administrator months before the Fire detection devices or systems are due to be tested to ensure it is completed on time. |
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| 2023-10-11 | 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 room, a red Lego roof piece with a broken corner was observed. The break created sharp edges on the plastic. 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 Lego was disposed of at the time of the citation. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Three nap mats stored in the PS restrooms were observed to have cracks and tears which exposed the inner foam filling. 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. 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 nap mats were disposed of at the time of the citation |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, child #2 was observed asleep in crib that was labeled for child #3. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cribs were properly labeled at the time of the citation |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Two cribs in use by children in the infant room lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides. An inclined chair was observed between the two cribs. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inclined chair was moved to a new spot. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's physician's phone number was recorded at the time of the citation. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Motrin observed in the infant room was not labeled with the name of the child it was intended for. The medication was in a baggy, which was labeled for child #3, but the medication bottle itself was not labeled. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's medication bottle was labeled at the time of the citation. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(d) Description: Liquid or powdered soap Noncompliance Area: One restroom in the lobby area lacked soap. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand soap was put at the sink at the time of citation. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not complete the 1 hour training titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by 12/30/22, the deadline set forth in Announcement C-22-06. Current training dated 10/09/23 is now on file. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 already completed the training, but past the due date. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a written policy addressing the recognition and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and maltreatment of children as required by Announcement C-22-03. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated the center's written policy addressing the recognition and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive trauma and maltreatment as required by Announcement C-22-03 ( |
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| 2023-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained results from a TB screening conducted more than 12 months before their date of rehire. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will no longer be employed at the facility as of 10/31/2023. If staff #2 remains in employment after this date, they will be required to submit a new TB test before they return to work after 10/31/2023. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A broken child size couch was observed in the right hand PS area. The fabric seat was ripped where it supports weight and the right arm was not attached to the frame. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Munchkin University removed the broken child size couch from the center. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of business operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Munchkin University will add a statement regarding continuity of business operations to the emergency plan and resend it to the appropriate agencies. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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 for staff #4 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current. 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.) The file for staff #4 includes a current Health Assessment. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5 contained a health assessment which did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 will have the doctor fill out the correct form or she will have a new Health Assessment completed. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: An emergency drill has not been conducted. The deadline for an initial drill was 12/19/21. 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.) Munchkin University will conduct an emergency drill by 12/5/2022 and ensure it is done annually. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 contained consecutive fire safety trainings conducted more than 12 months apart. The training certificates were dated 3/27/21 and 5/23/22. 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.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.) The file for staff #4 is already corrected. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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: Based on documentation on file, staff #1 completed 2 of the 12 hours of training annually., however 10 hours were completed late. The training on file for staff #1 is now current. 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.) The file for staff #1 is now current. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and safety training topics 1-9. The certificate on file was titled Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification and was dated 1/22/19 which is after the validity date of 6/30/18. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. : Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 10/29/22 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 an AGS 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.) Munchkin University will have staff #3 complete the correct Health & Safety training. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained clearances which were not updated within 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the previous state police clearance being dated 1/25/17 and the updated state police clearance being dated 2/6/22. The previous child abuse clearance being dated 1/27/17 and the updated child abuse clearance being dated 2/17/22. And the previous FBI clearance being dated 2/07/17 and the updated FBI clearance being dated 2/21/22. The clearances on file for staff #2 are now current. The file for staff #6 contained a state police clearance and a child abuse clearance obtained for the purpose of volunteering. Staff #6 was observed alone with children on the day of the inspection. 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. Staff Person #6 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 file for staff #2 is already corrected. The file for staff #6 was corrected the same day as the inspection. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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: The faucets on two sinks in the toddler area were not fully attached to the sink creating pinch points. Cracked porcelain with sharp edges was observed in the basin of the rear sink in the corner of the room. 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.) Munchkin University will secure the loose faucets so they do not create a pinch point and fix/replace the porcelain on the sink base. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's annual inspections of the fire alarm system were conducted more than 12 months apart. The reports are dated 8/26/21 and 9/30/22. 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 annual inspection of the fire alarm system is up-to-date. |
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| 2021-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacks current first aid and CPR training. Correction Required: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.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.) Staff will obtain current first aid and cpr training. Numerous attempts have been made to schedule with the PAKEYS/ELRC recommended phone number/contact. The classes on the PD registry were full through 1/2022. |
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