New Kensington Early Care And Education Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-09-18 | 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 form for Child #2 lacked the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider wrote in fee amount. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and Child #3 contained the original fee agreement form signed by the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider made copy of the agreement ,and sent home original. This was corrected on site. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #3, a preschooler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 9/10/25 more than 12 months after the previous health report dated 6/4/24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physical on file was out compliance due to back up for COVID catch ups during the pandemic |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter lacked a method to contact parents and inform parents how to safely reunite with their children, as well as providing information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider printed out the correct letter and gave it representative. There is also a copy of it on the parent board in the hallway. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacked a valid PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff #2 was still pending review and lacked a dissemination date. The file for Staff #3 lacked a valid PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff #3 was still pending review and lacked a dissemination date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #2 and Staff #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.) Provider maintained a new copy or existing copy with the find finalized with a complete search for both with the dissemination date on it. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4, identified as a Group Supervisor (GS), lacked verification of the staff's education. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. 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.) Provider researched facilities of where classes were taken and corrected the labeling on the staff data sheet. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisors (AGS), lacked verification of the staff's experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.) Provider updated the staff's information and corrected labeling. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the gym around the base boards and the blue register. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider painted over spots to ensure no more peeling. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The middle stall in the first floor ladies' room lacked a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider corrected on the spot and put up a wash your hands sign. |
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| 2025-09-18 | 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: Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (1/17/25 and 2/17/25; 3/14/25 and 4/14/25; 7/6/25 and 8/6/25) Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider corrected it for September and made sure it was within 30 days. |
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| 2025-08-19 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff person #1 lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 went to the doctors to get a correct physical form with all boxes checked. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In Room 12, an electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger lacked a receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Electrical outlet in Room 12 has a receptacle cover on it, cover will be maintained on the outlet moving forward |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: There was a pothos plant in Room 11, and a Chinese evergreen plant in Room12 which are both considered toxic to children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pothos Plant and Chinese Evergreen plant were taken out of Room 12 and Room 11. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: In Room 16, there were paint daubers labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on a toy shelf containing art supplies. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) "Keep out of reach of children" paint daubers were thrown away and replaced with non-toxic paint daubers. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In Room 16, the first aid kit was placed on the floor making it accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aide bag will be placed up in area that is not accessible to children. . |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room 18 lacked tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room 18 has put tape in the first aide book bag. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In Room 18, there is peeling paint on the wooden chalkboard ledge and there is a hole in the plaster wall next to the shelf with dramatic play items on it. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room 18 has corrected the peeling paint on the wooden chalkboard ledge and has repaired the hole in the wall next to the dramatic play shelf |
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| 2024-09-04 | 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: In the upstairs restroom, the three toilet seats are not secure and slide from side to side. 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.) Toilet seats have been tightened and do not move side to side. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing stations in Rooms 14 and 15 lacked handwashing signs. 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.) Room 14 and 15 have placed signs in diaper changing area. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Documentation of fire alarm testing exceeded 30 days between (12/18/23 and 1/26/24) and (3/7/24 and 4/8/24). 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create calendar to remind of fire alarm testing every 30 days |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a white cracked bin and foam blocks with teeth marks in room # 16. There was a red cracked bin in room #17. There was a cracked clear bin in room # 12. There was a net basket with two holes in the gym. There was a highchair with missing straps in room #15. 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 white cracked bin from room 16 was removed and foam blocks with teeth marks were thrown away. The red cracked bin in room #17 was tapped over and the cracked clear bin in room 12 was removed. The net basket in the gym was removed and the highchair in room #15 was discarded immediately. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: There was a highchair with missing straps in room #15. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The highchair in room #15 was discarded immediately. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Around 9:00 am in room #12, there were 2 staff with 10 children. CR asked staff #2 and staff #7 to identify the children assigned to them. After three attempts the staff were unable to correctly identify which group each child was assigned. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director asked the staff members to please look at their name cards and to listen to each other as they counted their children and named their kids in their group. Once the staff members were calm and talking with each other, they were able to identify who their groups were. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 is missing a dose of the varicella vaccine. 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 9/25/23and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child file for child #1 has a written statement from his mother stating that he will get caught up on his vaccines. |
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| 2023-09-25 | 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 #3 contained a TB test dated 6/10/20. The staff stat day was 1/3/23. 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.) All staff now and in the future will have their proper TB tests done before entering a classroom. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the pick- up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pick-up and drop-off notification for safe routes was posted on our information board and shown to DHS rep before leaving. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 contained a current emergency plan training, that was obtained after 90 days of initial employment. Staff start date was 1/3/23, the training certificate is dated 6/12/23. The file for staff # 5 contained a current emergency plan training, that was obtained after 90 days of initial employment. Staff start date was 1/3/23, the training certificate is dated 6/12/23. The file for staff # 6 contained a current emergency plan training, that was obtained after 90 days of initial employment. Staff start date was 2/13/23, the training certificate is dated 6/12/23. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff files will be reviewed and maintained from the beginning of when an employee starts throughout the year to make sure that all emergency plans are done correctly. |
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| 2023-09-25 | 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: The files for staff # 1 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 1 is date 2/28/22. 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.) All staff now and in the future will be up-to-date with their Pediatric CPR/First-Aid. |
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| 2023-09-25 | 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 a current FBI clearance dated 6/11/21, that was that was obtained after staff # 2 first day caring for children. Staff # 2 start date was 5/17/21. There was no proof of application in file. The file for staff # 2 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 5/21/21, that was that was obtained after staff # 2 first day caring for children. Staff # 2 start date was 5/17/21. There was no proof of application in file. The file for staff # 3 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 1/4/23, that was that was obtained after staff # 3 first day caring for children. Staff # 3 start date was 1/3/23. There was no proof of application in file. The file for staff # 4 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 8/8/23, that was that was obtained after staff # 4 first day caring for children. Staff # 4 start date was 5/2/23. There was an application dated 5/23/23. 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.) All staff files will be reviewed periodically to make sure that all clearances are within the appropriate timeframe for a new hire to start. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in room # 12 lacked soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All first-aid kits now and in the future will have a list of what's needed in the first-aid bags. The PA regulation from § 3270.75. First-aid kit has been shared with all staff. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The countertop laminate edge in room # 16 was peeling off. 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.) Tape was placed over the laminate edge that was peeling off in room #16. |
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| 2023-01-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision. 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.) On 12/22/22 the Director was notified that staff person #1 left the room unattended and the Director reached out to his supervisor, the Director of Programs immediately. Once this was discussed with the Director of Programs, it was brought to the attention of the HR Director, and staff person #1 was immediately relieved of her duties and the incident was self-reported. The Director sent out an email to all staff about ratio/supervision and gave the staff different scenarios to look at for meeting appropriate scenarios. During a staff meeting on 2-21-23, the Director had staff watch a video about supervision and ratio training and then discussed the training afterwards with staff. |
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| 2023-01-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision. 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.) On 12/22/22 the Director was notified that staff person #1 left the room unattended and the Director reached out to his supervisor, the Director of Programs immediately. Once this was discussed with the Director of Programs, it was brought to the attention of the HR Director, and staff person #1 was immediately relieved of her duties and the incident was self-reported. The Director sent out an email to all staff about ratio/supervision and gave the staff different scenarios to look at for meeting appropriate scenarios. During a staff meeting on 2-21-23, the Director had staff watch a video about supervision and ratio training and then discussed the training afterwards with staff. |
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| 2023-01-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision. During the time that the children were left alone in the room, the staff:child ratio was 0:1. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/22/22 the Director was notified that staff person #1 left the room unattended and the Director reached out to his supervisor, the Director of Programs immediately. Once this was discussed with the Director of Programs, it was brought to the attention of the HR Director, and staff person #1 was immediately relieved of her duties and the incident was self-reported. The Director sent out an email to all staff about ratio/supervision and gave the staff different scenarios to look at for meeting appropriate scenarios. During a staff meeting on 2-21-23, the Director had staff watch a video about supervision and ratio training and then discussed the training afterwards with staff. |
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| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 10-1-22 to 11-1-22 and lacked documentation of a current test conducted within the last 30 days as of 1-5-23. 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 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 Director or person in charge will maintain a Fire Drill log that has the fire detection testing done every 30 days or sooner. This will be uploaded to our companies share drive and reviewed every 30 days by our Program Support Specialist. The most current manual fire detection testing was done 2-6-23 and 2-28-23. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was broken green basket with sharp edges in room 17. There a foam block with teeth marks in room 12. There was a shelf with the back board coming off in room 12. There was a green bin, green magnet tile, and blue bin cracked in room 12. There was a net basket with holes in the preschool gym. There was a white board table with a chipped corner in room 18. 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 broken basket was fixed with tape to make sure that no sharp edges are present. The foam block in room 12 was discarded and the shelf in room 12 was taped to keep the board from falling off. The magnet tile and bin in room 12 were also discarded immediately. The net in the gym was removed and the while board table in room 18 had tape placed over the chip. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The rest mats in room 12 were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified 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.) The mat chart was updated to have the names of the children on them instead of just numbers. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 lacked the home addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child¿s home address and work telephone number were updated on the emergency contact once the parent was notified that they did not provide this information. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #1 had the address updated and placed on the emergency contact form of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 4/21/22 that was not updated within 12 months. The previous report was dated 3/26/21. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #2 has a current health report in his file. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff # 4 did not wash the child's hands after diapering . 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.) Staff #4 was shown how to wash a child¿s hands directly after diapering |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 was shown how to dispose a diaper properly. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: The Infant room lacked feeding schedule obtained from the parent for the infants in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All infant feeding schedules have been obtained from parents. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 contained an initial Emergency plan training that was not conducted within a week of the start date. Staff # start date was 6/1/21 her initial Emergency plan was dated 7/1/21. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff files will be reviewed and maintained from the beginning of when an employee starts throughout the year to make sure that all emergency plans are done correctly. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 2/15/21-2/15/23.The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 11/21/18-11/21/20. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff now and in the future will be up-to-date with their CPR/First-Aid. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2 contained a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/5/20 that was renewed beyond 60 months after the previous clearance dated 5/4/15. 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.) All staff files will be reviewed periodically to make sure that all clearances are within the appropriate timeframe of 60 months. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There were 3 uncovered outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger by the refrigerator in room 18. There was an uncovered outlet in the preschool gym accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All outlets have been covered with a protective receptacle cover in Room 18. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first - aid kit in room 17 lacked soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All first-aid kits now and in the future will have a list of what¿s needed in the first-aid bags. The PA regulation from § 3270.75. First-aid kit has been shared with all staff. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a damage ceiling tile in bathroom # 2. There were two areas in the preschool gym with a hole between the blue wall and the floor. 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 maintenance request was submitted for the bathroom ceiling tile and tape was placed over the holes between the wall and floor in the gym. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was chipped paint by the vent in room 15. There was chipped plaster on the door frame in room 12. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tape was placed over the chipped paint in Room 15 and the chipped plaster in Room 12 |
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| 2022-09-12 | 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: There was a metal rusted toilet paper holder in bathroom # 1. 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.) The metal rusted toilet paper holder was immediately removed and the holes tapped over. A maintenance request was filed to get the toilet paper holder replaced. |
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| 2021-12-30 | 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 #1 had had a state police clearance date of 12-14-2015 and 12-22-2020 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearance. 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.) All staff files will be monitored and reviewed by the Director to make sure that all clearances are within their 60 month renewal window. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Counts Room and in the Head Start Room, the daily activities schedule was not posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The daily activities schedule was revised and posted in the Pre-K and Head Start Classroom. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(2) - Parent receives original/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(2) Description: Parent receives original/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 did not contain an initial fee agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 no longer attends the program. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(a)/3270.182(7) - Each child emergency contact person/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a)/3270.182(7) Description: Each child emergency contact person/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 with an admission date of 9-1-2020 did not contain an initial emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 no longer attends the program. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Child #1 with an admission date of 9-1-2020 did not have an initial health assessment within 90 days of enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 no longer attends the program. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 had an exemption letter for the Influenza vaccine that did not state a religious reason or a strong personal objection to the vaccine. Therefore, child #2 with an admission date of 2-16-21 did not receive the required Influenza Vaccine. 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.) Child #2s Declination of Influenza Vaccination Form has been updated to read that the mother¿s strong belief against the Influenza Vaccination is why her son was not vaccinated. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: In the Head Start Room, the first aid kit contained 22 packets of antiseptic towelettes. In the indoor play space, a first aid kit contained 18 packets of alcohol wipes. In the AM/PM Childcare Area, a first aid kit contained 1 box of antiseptic towelettes, 10 alcohol wipes, and 2 boxes of "3 in one antibiotic ointment." None of which were labeled with a specific child's name. 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 first-aid kits were updated to have the 18 packets of alcohol wipes, 1 box of antiseptic towelettes, 10 alcohol wipes, and 2 boxes of ¿3 in one antibiotic ointment¿ removed from the Head Start Classroom and AM/PM Childcare Area. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Early Head Start Room, there were two packages of accessible, sharp tacks on a low wooden bookshelf. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff materials will be locked up and out of reach of children and kept in a safe area where only adults can access them. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in 55 PA CODE Chapter 3270 electronically. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated regulations of 55 PA CODE Chapter 3270 was updated and posted in the hallway for parents and staff to see. There is a QR Code and a link for parents and staff to access whenever needed. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained an emergency plan training with a date of 6-15-2020 and therefore has exceeded the allowable training which should be initiated on an annual basis.The file for staff #2 contained an emergency plan training with a date of 7-21-2020 and therefore has exceeded the allowable training which should be initiated on an annual basis. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated emergency plan training was in the back of the file that was not observed, but was completed. Staff #1 training was complete on 6/14/21. Staff #2 training was complete on 7/1/21 |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a fire safety training with a date of 6-15-2020 and therefore has exceeded the allowable training which should be initiated on an annual basis. The file for staff #2 contained a fire safety training with a date of 7-21-2020 and therefore has exceeded the allowable training which should be initiated on an annual basis. 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 prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire safety course was held by ABCO Protection Inc. for all current staff. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3, identified as an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma but no experience with children which is needed to meet the qualifications of the assigned title. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children .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 #3 has been updated as a Food Service Worker on the Staff Data sheet and an Employ Verification Form has been completed to provide proof of previous experience. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Counts Room, 5 outlets were missing a protective receptacle cover and were accessible to children under the age of 5. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All outlets have been covered with a protective receptacle cover in the Pre-K Counts Room. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Early Head Start Room, one spray bottle of disinfectant was observed on a shelf and was 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.) All spray bottles of disinfectant are and will be in the future placed in locked cabinets that are locked and out of reach from all children. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Counts Room, the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone. In the AM/PM Childcare Area, the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency telephones have been hung up in the Pre-K Counts Classroom and in the AM/PM Childcare Area. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In the Head Start Room, the first aid kit was missing tweezers and soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All first-aid kits now and in the future will have a list of what¿s needed in the first-aid bags. The PA regulation from § 3270.75. First-aid kit has been shared with all staff. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the AM/PM Childcare Area located on the lower left side of the wall, a brown baseboard had come off the wall and was lying on the carpet. 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 maintenance request was submitted for the brown baseboard to get put back onto the wall properly. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 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: In the downstairs restroom, the toilets located in the first stall and the middle stall were missing a cover on the bolt. 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.) All toilets will be properly maintained and in good repair now and in the future. The missing bolt cover has been covered with tape and a maintenance request has been submitted to have a cap placed on the bolt. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: The log for the fire drill had a date of 12-31-19 and 2-26-21 which exceeded the allowable 60 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.The Director 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.) Fire drills are ran every 30 days so the children and staff are aware of what to do in case of an emergency. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent Agreement for Child #4 lacks the operator signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form was signed immediately. In the future, Family Resource Specialist will make sure all agreements are signed in the proper spots. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #5 lacks the fee due date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form was corrected immediately. In the future, the family resource specialist will make sure all agreements include fee dates correctly. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current Agreement Child #3 lacks the names of persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Parent completed the form correctly. In the future, the facility family resource specialist will make sure all areas of agreement forms are complete. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #4 lacks the telephone number of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents corrected the form at pick up. In the future, family resource specialist will make sure all areas of Emergency Contact forms are complete. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Initial health assessments for Child #1, 3 & 5 were all submitted after the first 60 days of attendance and were all due prior to the statement emergency proclamation. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, the family resource specialist will make sure all Health Assessments are submitted within the first 60 days of attendance. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current immunization reports submitted for the following children lack the corresponding vaccines: Child #1- varicella; Child #3- influenza (none); Child #4- DTAP (2 doses), HiB (1 dose), pneumococcal (2 doses), influenza (none), Hep A (2nd dose was due prior to statewide emergency declaration); Child #5- influenza (none), Hep A (2nd dose was due prior to statewide emergency declaration). No waivers are included in any file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility family resource specialist spoke with parents and asked them to call their doctor and follow up with the vaccine recommendations, produce updated immunization log, or complete a waiver. In the future, FRS will make sure all immunization reports are up to date or a waiver is signed. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most current child health report for Child #5 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family resource specialist spoke with parents about getting the contagious or communicable disease statement completed and will obtain. In the future, FRS will make sure all health appraisals are returned with contagious or communicable disease statement signed. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Immunizations for enrolled Child #3 & 5 were all submitted after the first 60 days of attendance. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, the facility family resource specialist will make sure all immunizations are submitted within the first 60 days. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two most current health assessments for Staff #1, 2 & 4 are dated more than 24 months apart. 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.) Now and in the future, staff will make sure to have a physical within the 2 year period. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two signed parental reviews of the Agreement for Child #2 were dated more than six months apart. The review was due prior to the statewide emergency declaration. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, the facility Family Resource Specialist will make sure all Agreements are dated within 6 months of each other. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked a copy of the FBI clearance, which was complete & timely once produced. Correction Required: 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.) Now and in the future, the Center director will make sure all paperwork is turned into human resources by staff. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's COVID health & safety plan lacks specific information about child drop-off and pick up procedures. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I wrote a plan for pick up and drop off and placed it with our COVID plan. In the future, I will make sure the drop off and pick up plan is up to date and placed with the COVID plan. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.72(b) - Screened | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 17, two propped open windows lacked screens. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The windows were closed immediately. In the future, staff will make sure all windows without screens are closed. We have also looked into getting screens for the classroom windows. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The middle stall of the left-hand children's restroom lacked a handwashing sign. The stalls in the staff restroom downstairs lacked handwashing signs. 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.) Signs were hung in the restrooms immediately. In the future, staff will make sure all proper signs for handwashing are hung in the proper places. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 14, used for child care, lacks a daily activity schedule. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A daily activity schedule was posted immediately. In the future, an activity schedule will be posted in all childcare spaces. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #1 lacks the birth date of the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will be asked to write in Child#1's birthday to the form. Since the child has not returned, she was withdrawn from care. In the future, all fields on the emergency contact forms will be checked for completion upon submission. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 lacks the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff asked parent for health insurance policy number. Since the child has not returned, she has been withdrawn from care. In the future, staff will make sure all insurance information is on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 14, used for child care, lacks a posting of the facility's emergency transportation plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff immediately hung the emergency transportation plan. In the future, staff will make sure the emergency transportation plan is hung in the open. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacks a child health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 will be withdrawn and not permitted to re-enroll unless a completed health report is submitted. In the future, all newly-enrolled children will be required to provide a health assessment within the first 60 days of care. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A review of the children's vaccines shows that Child #4, a preschooler, lacks any influenza vaccines. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will talk to parents of Child #4 to determine reasons for lack of influenza vaccine and the appropriate documentation will be requested accordingly. In the future, immunizations records will be reviewed in conjunction with the ACIP chart and required documentation will be collected at time of submission. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the right restroom used by the children, a soiled pull-up was observed in a trash can that did not operate in a hands-free manner. 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.) Staff hung signs on the pull up hands free can immediately. In the future, staff will make sure all pull ups and diapers are disposed in the proper hands free can. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Staff #4 lacks the results of TB test. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 had her health assessment signed by the doctor, as the doctor had not provided staff with the results. In the future, staff will double-check all staff health appraisals to make sure the TB test results are included. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #3 had been updated more than six months apart but is now current. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and In the future, staff will make sure all agreements are updated every 6 months. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff files lack evidence that Emergency Plan training has been conducted prior to this year. The file for Staff #1, listed as a Group Supervisor, lacks evidence of experiential hours. Correction Required: 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 conducted Emergency Plan Training on October 3rd. In the future, staff will be sure to have documentation of emergency plan training on file. Staff #1 was changed to Aide. In the future, staff will make sure all staff is properly assigned on pre visit paperwork. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for permanent Staff #3 lacks the rap sheet to accompany a PA State Police Clearance. This file was reviewed multiple times in the past and the rap sheet was present. Correction Required: 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 #--- 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 #3 obtained a duplicate copy of the rap sheet. In the future, clerical staff will make sure rap sheets are on file at point of hire. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: *On the date of inspection, it was observed that there was not an operable fire detection system because the interconnected smoke alarms in the facility did not set off the alarms in the gymnasium where children are receiving care. It was determined that the gymnasium system is on a separate line to the church instead of the child care facility. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The agent of the Department will file a complaint with the appropriate municipal office to request an additional fire safety inspection by the appropriate agency to verify compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 and per Chapter 20.35(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) *A fire system repair company was scheduled, came and assessed the fire detection system at the facility and will make recommendations for repair. In the future, all smoke and fire detection devices in the child care remain operable and tested at least semi-annually. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility files lacked written verification that the Emergency Plan had been reviewed and/ or updated. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director signed, dated, and reviewed the Emergency Plan. In the future, director will review, date and sign the plan annually. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, hired on 12/26/18, had Emergency Plan training as documented on 2/21/18, more than one year 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 and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff attended an Emergency Plan Training on 10/3/19. In the future, staff will make sure Emergency Plan Training is current. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 contained evidence of attainment of only 4.5 hours of training during her anniversary year of 3/29/18- 3/29/19. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 has attained enough training hours for the next anniversary year that 1.5 hours will be borrowed back, with the understanding that those hours will not count towards the 6 hour training requirement for the next year. In the future, all staff will attain six hours of annual training. |
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