New School Montessori At Manheim Twp
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The time between health assessments on record for child #3 exceeded the permitted every 6 months' timeframe required for a child of this age. (See Code Sheet) ( 6/23/25, 1/6/26) Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family was due on December, and did not get an appointment until January due to holidays. The family has since updated their Health form in January. Children's health assessments will be obtained and on file in the required time frame. |
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| 2026-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The agreements of child #1 through #5 were not updated within the last 6 months. The most recent updates are dated: 8/2025, 6/17/25, 2/11/25, 2/11/25, and 2/12/25 respectively. 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.) Mid Year agreements and updates were sent to parents on the day of inspection. It should be noted that parents accept their child's program and cost every month digitally in the FACTS Billing system. Parent pay monthly and are required to review the the billing each month. Children's agreements will be updated at least every 6 months. |
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| 2026-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has been working in classrooms without the required out-of-state clearances on file. Staff person #2's current Child Abuse Clearance results were not on file during the inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSM did request the required documents, and did have all the documents as per PA and SC accordance. The required documents have been obtained and on file. We will comply with CPSL |
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| 2025-09-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record did not include acceptable verification of education. Staff person #1's education is from another country and there is no US equivalency and translation of the education documents. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSM will have the records of staff person #1 education equivalency/translation in the file. |
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| 2025-09-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSM will collect two written non family references of Staff Person #1 attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Toddler room, that small pom-poms and plastic hearts (less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children in a drawer to the left of the sink (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Inspector had to remove dust pan/broom and chair to open the drawer herself. The drawer was not accessible to a Toddler. However, teacher removed items from drawer that were less than 1 inch diameter. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not two feet of space on three sides of cribs in use (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected during inspection-cribs were moved apart so there was 2 feet on 3 sides. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #1's Child Service Report (providing information to the family about the child's growth and development) was not completed on our department's form or a form approved by our department. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSM will use an approved Service Report for children's growth and development. The AMS child service report is much more detailed and provides the exact referenced materials as the service report the State department has provided. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Health information/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Description: Health information/Immunization record Noncompliance Area: It is unknown if child #1's initial health report and immunizations were obtained by the facility within the child's first 60 days of attendance due to the health report not being dated. See Code Sheet 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 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.) NSM will request updated health form to prove the health forms (child #1) were collected in a timely manner prior to the child starting. Going forward, we will continue to collect these health forms prior to the first day of school. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: Child #1's initial health report was not signed by a physician, PA, or a CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSM will obtain and keep health records for children in accordance to DHS regulations. Health reports will be signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The time between staff person #3's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (5/19/22, 8/8/24). 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.) Provider disagrees with this violation--as staff person was on maternity leave during the required time for her to get an updated health form. Staff person did get health form completed prior to returning to work. NSM will collect a health assessment every 24 months with a date and signature from staff. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of obtaining 12 annual clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person is completing Montessori Training credits and was not able to give explanation of courses in the amount of time requested. We will make sure this is in her file. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's PA State Police Clearance on file was for the purpose of Volunteering, and this person is not a volunteer (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site- Employee submitted and obtain Working instead of Volunteer clearance. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the outdoor play area is located right by the facility parking lot. Toddlers could easily run into the parking lot. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSM will move playground equipment towards the building and away from the unused parking area. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not two feet of space on three sides of a crib that was in use (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected during inspection. The cribs that were in use, in the Infant room, were moved so that there was 2 feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(c) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(c) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment of child #2 was not dated or signed by a medical professional. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on day of inspection. Parent of child #2 sent form with note that child has been seen and the are faxing form. Child #2's record now contains a signed and dated health assessment. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room, that child #1's bottles were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requesting Parents to label all bottles prior to sending in to school. Checking to make sure all bottles are labeled with children's names as they are brought into school. child #1's bottle is now labeled with child's name. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record does not contain the proof of child care experience required to be an AGS (unsupervised). Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 does not work at this facility location anymore. Staff person #1 was designated as an aide and was not unsupervised. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid and CPR (has completed only online portion) Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10),) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1will have until 3/9/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person one has completed the entire pediatric first aid- CPR training. Staff person one is no longer working at facility. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has State Police and Child Abuse clearances which are for Volunteer purpose rather than for Employment, as is required. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person one had the incorrect Child Abuse clearance as they had the "volunteer" status rather than the School clearance. Staff Person has completed the correct clearances. Staff person #1 now has the correct State Police and Child Abuse clearances on record. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (9/25/23, 10/31/23). Correction Required: 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.) Retired fireman works at facility and maintains records. Retired fireman will maintain accurate records. Fire detection devices will be tested at least every 30 days. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(4) Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: Child #1's most current Influenza immunization on record was dated 10/7/21. Child #2's record contained only two of the three required HIB immunizations for the child's age 5/13/22 and 7/14/22 (See code sheet). Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents have been contacted and submitted form of updated vaccine record. Child #1 and #2's records now contain updated immunization records with the required immunizations for their ages included. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that the surface under the diaper changing pad contained dirt/debris (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected during inspection The diaper changing area (under the changing pad) was cleaned/sanitized during the inspection. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 completed the required one hour, PA Health and Safety Update 2022 on 2/20/23, which was after the permitted deadline of 12/30/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person completed Health and Safety Update. There is no plan for correction needed. Back dating violations seems counter intuitive. All staff trainings will be completed in the required timeframe. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record does not contain a current health assessment (most current on record dated 7/14/20). Correction Required: 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.) Corrected on 3/20/23 by going to appointment. Staff person #1's record now contains a current health assessment. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3 and #4 did not have Fire Safety training on record for 2022. Staff #3's previous training was 10/1/21. Staff #4's previous training was 10/8/21. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have 2023 Fire Safety Training. All staff will complete annual fire safety training. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that toxins were accessible to children on the counter beside the sink: Clean Smart Disinfectant spray and Disinfectant wipes (corrected during inspection). 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.) New School Montessori will continue to keep toxic materials out of reach from children and behind closed doors. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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: It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that there was peeling paint (approx 1 1/2" long) on the same wall the the classroom door is on (above guinea pig cage) (Corrected during inspection). 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.) Corrected during Inspection: New School Montessori placed a picture over the chipped paint until we are able to hire a painter to come and sand/repaint. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing, the facility's supervision policy (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A supervision policy was added to the parent handbook during the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the Infant and the Toddler rooms (corrected during inspection). 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.) Completed during inspection. Director did print and hang emergency care and staffing provisions plan in each classroom as outlined by DHS inspector. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Toddler room, that a hands-free covered can is available for discarding soiled diapers, but staff person #1 used hand to open the trashcan, rather than the hands-free option, to dispose of soiled diapers. 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.) Review policies regarding hands-free diaper disposing. Suggest that child lock is switched off before diaper changing process and then placed back on after diaper changing process. Staff will use the hands-free feature of the hands-free covered can to discard soiled diapers. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not contain a Continuity Of Operations plan. Staff person #1 has no record of Mandated Reporter training and Health and Safety training on file. Staff person #5's pediatric first-aid and CPR training expired on 9/12/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.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.) Provided time for staff person 1 to complete the Health and Safety training along with the Mandated Reporter training. Provided time for staff person 5 to update their pediatric first-aid and CPR training by a PQAS certified instructor. A continuity of operations plan has been added to the facility's emergency plan. Staff person #1's file now contains current Health and Safety and Mandated Reporter training. Staff person #5's file now contains current Pediatric-first aid and CPR training documentation. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Toddler room, that the children's lunch, brought from home, was not refrigerated (were in individual lunch bags with ice packs). Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ordering a refrigerator for the Toddler classroom to keep student lunches. Will have lunches delivered by director from office refrigerator until new refrigerator is obtained. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room, that two of the four written statements (by parents) giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant, were not signed or dated. 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.) Developed digital form for infant parents to share feeding schedule. Added digital and date request to form. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have on record, the annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities including the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Did provide written notice to local safety authorities on 8/15/22. Provided updated documents to local safety authorities on 10/17/22 by mail. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record does not contain acceptable verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Made copy of staff #1's high school diploma and placed in staff folder. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's file contained only one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested second letter of reference by a non-family member for Staff Person #3. Staff Person #3 did confirm this letter was submitted to be added to the DHS file folder. Staff person #3's file now contains two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2022-09-21 | 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 facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to contact the appropriate regional child care office (both corrected during inspection). Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. 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.) Posted current certificate of compliance on wall in parent lounge during the inspection. Cross checked the correct phone number on sheet with QR code that gives the regulations and website information. Information was provided to the parents on how to contact the appropriate regional child care office during the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated the emergency plan to explicitly explain what accommodations will be made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has no record of emergency plan training on file. 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.) First emergency plan training was in file but was not observed by inspector. Emergency plan training documentation will be in all staff files. Added this year's training (8/29/22) documentation to staff #1 file. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #6, and #7 have current pediatric first aid/CPR training from an approved curriculum, but there is no documentation that the instructor is PQAS certified to provide this training (all taken prior to 4/29/22). 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.) NSM has already complied with this 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.31(f). When inspector visited, NSM did not have both sides of CPR card available (as they were photo copied and placed in folder). On the back side of each CPR card, there is a completion date, name, and PQAS certified instructor documentation. Staff files for staff #1,2,4, 6, and 7 now contain documentation that the pediatric first-aid and CPR trainer was PQAS certified. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 did not have a current evaluation that was within the every 12 months permitted timeframe (most recent Feb 2021). Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provide staff #4 with evaluation and place in file. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed that 7 tubes of diaper cream were accessible to children on a shelf (corrected during inspection). 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.) As stated, this was corrected during inspection. Going forward, the cleaning/toxic materials will remain higher up on shelves or behind closed cabinets that are not in reach of students. Shelves will be labeled for ease of knowing where to locate and store the items. These tubes of diaper cream were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the water temperature of the Infant room sink measured 118.5 degrees F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scheduled plumber to fix hot water temperature gauge on 10/18/22. Appointment was scheduled on 10/17/22. Water temperature of the infant room sink now does not exceed 110 degrees F. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the office, which is the facility's telephone ( corrected during inspection). 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.) Corrected during inspection, the telephone numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center will be placed by the telephone in the parent lounge/office. In addition to this, the emergency phone numbers to Directors were placed near the phone too. Phone numbers are also in Emergency Binders in each emergency bag, in each classroom. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The facility's first-aid kit has not been in the emergency bag when children are on the facility's outside play space. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First-aid kits for each classroom were placed in emergency bag for ease of transport and storing in the classroom. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The hypothetical locations of the fire, listed on the fire drill log, were not rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete a fire drill with a different hypothetical location aside from the one I used, for the next drill. No two consecutive fire drills will have the same hypothetical location. |
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| 2022-09-21 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(7) - Participation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(7) Description: Participation Noncompliance Area: All facility persons in attendance and participating in the fire drill were not listed on the fire drill log. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that facility persons and children in attendance participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Completed the fire drill log to demonstrate who was part of the fire drill. Use the template that was suggested by DHS during inspection, so all things are present when completing the form. All facility persons in attendance and participating in the fire drill will be listed on the fire drill log. |
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| 2022-03-22 | Initial review | 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 record for facility person 1 did not include an NSOR certificate as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete clearances are on file. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 will not work in a child care position until the NSOR certificate is obtained and on file. |
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