New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-06-02 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the 2 years old room, an almost empty cereal bag was observed on top of the changing table. ***Corrected upon cite*** 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.) Upon cite, the bag was thrown away. |
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| 2025-05-08 | 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 preschool and pre-k classrooms that children on nap mats did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the nap mats. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the classrooms have been rearranged to accommodate at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the nap mats. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.111(c)/3270.112 - Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c)/3270.112 Description: Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection that infants in care were not being spoken to in a positive manner by staff person #1. It was also observed that infants were being given Baby Puff snacks to keep them content in their feeding chairs while staff persons #1 and #2 talked with cert rep rather than being provided a choice of activities to promote developmental skills. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A conversation was had with Staff #1 discussing proper tone to be used with children at all times. In addition, during a discussion with Staff #1 and #2 following inspection about the citations received, a list of alternatives was created by Director, Staff #1 and #2 to use when staff is needed to answer questions from a cert rep or others during mealtimes. As an alternative to offering developmentally appropriate activities on the floor, sensory and other type of activities will be offered using the highchairs only for limited periods of time as well. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection, infants sitting in feeding chairs for an extended period of time after completing their meals. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After inspection, Director spoke to staff regarding the appropriate amount of time children should be in all types of chairs, bouncers, jumpers etc. in the infant room. These times will be adhered to by the staff carrying for the infant children. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact on file for child #2 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Work addresses have been provided by parent for the emergency contact sheet and is in the child's file and classroom clipboard. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact on file for child #1 does not include the address of the 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 "Persons the child may be released to" addresses have been provided by parent for the emergency contact sheet and is in the child's file and classroom clipboard. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 does not contain an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) The child will be receiving a physical on June 11th and the health report will be completed and turned in to the director in a timely manner. |
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| 2025-05-08 | 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 preschool and pre-k classrooms that a plastic bin containing sunscreens were stored on the top of the cubbies and accessible to children. It was also observed in the preschool classroom a bottle of hand lotion labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on a desk shelf and accessible to children. (corrected on site) It was observed in the preschool classroom cleaning sprays stored in an unlocked cabinet above the sink and accessible to preschool children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic bins containing sunscreen have been moved to an area that is inaccessible to children., The bottle of lotion was placed on top of a new locked cabinet and out of reach of children. A new locked cabinet, just for toxins has been hung in the preschool bathroom. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler classroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning solution that was not labeled with the content. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spray bottle has been relabeled with an extreme permanent maker. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler classroom an area rug in the reading corner that was worn having curled edges causing a potential tripping hazard. It was observed in the infant classroom, a foam playmat on the floor used by infants contained tears exposing the foam causing a potential choking hazard. It was observed in the pre-k classroom, a stereo plugged into an outlet with a hanging cord accessible to children. (corrected on site) It was observed that the door to the staff supply room and bathroom was open giving children access to a paper cutter, scissors, Expo Board cleaning spray, and cleaning sprays. 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.) Immediately following inspection, the book area in the older toddler classroom was re -configured and a shelving unit was placed on the end of the carpet to prevent further causes for tripping hazards. Also corrected following inspection, the foam playmat in the infant room was removed and replaced with interlocking foam tiles (like those used on the floor) The cords from the stereo used for graduation practice were continued to be corrected until the stereo was removed from the classroom upon completion of Pre K graduation. A baby gate was installed on the door way to the copier room and teacher bathroom. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 admitted to leaving the classroom which resulted in older toddlers being left alone and unsupervised during nap time. It was also indicated by many staff members that staff persons #1, #2 and #3 leave the classrooms during nap time to go into the office with the director, leaving children alone and unsupervised. 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. The legal entity must arrange for staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 to receive a minimum of two hour in person training regarding supervision. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has been contacted by the ELRC representative and a DHS approved training, Supervision Module, has been set for January 23rd at 5:45 for Staff person #3, #4 and all current staff that are able to attend. In addition, a coaching session has been established with the ELRC representative. During this coaching session, he will observe and speak to the staff persons individually. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During an on-site visit it was observed that staff person #1 who was assigned to the infant classroom, was in the preschool classroom leaving the infant classroom out of ratio with staff person #2 and six infants. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was counseled on keeping cognizant of ratios/supervision standards before leaving the classroom. |
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| 2024-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the two-year-old classroom that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. There is also not enough play materials to prevent long waits for use. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have held a meeting the two-year-old/young preschool teachers to discuss the importance of meeting the regulations 3270.101 and 111. After the meeting and much discussion, the classroom was rearranged and a variety of play materials that will promote child development have been added to the classroom to prevent long wait times for use. |
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| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool and Pre-K classrooms that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff. 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 the day of visit, Teaching Staff was spoken to by representative and explained the rules of naptime and observing all children. We have since examined each classroom and a naptime system has been implemented making visual sight of all children at all times during naptime. (this includes moving furniture and nap spots) |
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| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Staff persons #1 and #2 were not assigned a primary care group for the supervision of specific children. 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.) Staff persons are aware of the necessity of a primary care groups. Each teacher has an assigned group of children from the enrollment list in their classroom as their primary care group. At any time, they can name and identify their particular group. |
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| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill documented was to have occurred 6/20/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After this visit, I designate a staff member to be In Charge of surprise fire drills/log book from this point forward. A fire drill was conducted and documented on 9/6/24. |
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| 2024-09-05 | 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: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 6/8/24. 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)). 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.) In addition to having our system serviced by both the fire alarm company bi-annually and the fire department annually, I understand the need to check the fire alarm system monthly. I have designated a closing teacher to test the fire alarm system the first of every month from this point further as part of her closing procedures. The fire system was tested and documented on 9/6/24. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a) Description: Review policies and procedures Noncompliance Area: The facility's Parent Handbook does not include supervision policies. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, 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.) The parent handbook has been updated to include information stated in regulation 3270.113. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 does not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent completed her missing information on the emergency contact sheet on the evening of 5/14/2024 at pick up time. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: A medication log for child #2 has not been established by the operator. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the medication log was filled out and completed by parent of child #2. |
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| 2024-05-14 | 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: File for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment. The current completed health assessment is dated 4/2/24 and the previous health assessment is dated 11/18/21. 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.) physical for staff member #1 was completed on 4/2/24. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for staff persons #2, #3, and #4 do not include the dates in which the results of the tuberculosis screening were determined. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person # 2, 3, and 4 have received documentation of dates when their tuberculosis screenings were determined. |
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| 2024-05-14 | 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 person #1 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate is dated 4/30/24 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 2/24/22. 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.) The staff person #1 pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate was made current as soon as a trainer was available. |
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| 2024-05-14 | 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 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The current first aid and CPR training certificate is dated 12/20/23. 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.) After making the importance of completing the training as part of hiring process clear to staff person #1, the Director was able to get the staff person #1 to complete preservice training by January 20,2022. |
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| 2024-05-14 | 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 person #1 included a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 9/19/23 and the previous was dated 9/17/18. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 9/20/23 and the previous was dated 8/16/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 9/26/23 and the previous was dated 9/28/18. Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 9/26/23 and the previous training was completed on 8/6/18. 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.) After confusion of dates, Director was able to stress the importance of clearance renewals and mandated reporter training prior to Staff person #1. All clearances renewals and mandated reporter training certificates were completed by 9/26/23 |
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| 2024-05-14 | 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: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 7/8/23-8/10/23, 9/9/23-10/14/23, 12/7/23-1/13/24, 3/9/24-4/13/24 and 4/13/24-5/14/24. 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)). 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 previous use of the exterminators monthly visits to test the fire alarm system has been replaced with a monthly date to avoid any further gaps in testing larger then 30 days. The Fire system was tested on 5/14/2024. |
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| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom there is not a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials accessible to children. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After extensive conversation with the Certification Rep, the director and the preschool teacher have a better understanding of the expectations expected by the Certification Rep. We spoke about the center's curriculum and how to incorporate with the Representative's expectations. A sufficient amount and variety of play equipment has been added to the classroom and made accessible to the children. |
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| 2023-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the two-year-old, Preschool, and Pre-k classrooms do not contain a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials accessible to children. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As a result of inspection, additional toys have been added to areas of concern in the two-year-old room, preschool and pre-k rooms. I have taken pictures of the areas to email as proof of change. |
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| 2023-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child #2 does not include a telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has parent complete the missing information form Child #2 emergency contact sheet. A copy of the emergency contact sheet will be emailed to my representative following completing this summary. |
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| 2023-05-04 | 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: Emergency contact form for child #2 does not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. 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.) Director has parent complete the missing information form Child #2 emergency contact sheet. A copy of the emergency contact sheet will be emailed to my representative following completing this summary. |
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| 2023-05-04 | 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: Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to. 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.) Director has parent complete the missing information form Child #1 emergency contact sheet. A copy of the emergency contact sheet will be emailed to my representative following completing this summary. |
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| 2023-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child health forms on file for children #1 and #3 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director reached out to both parents of Child #1 and Child # 3 regarding their flu vaccinations. Both parents have returned the necessary documentation and will be forwarded to the certification representative following completion of this summary. Child #1 had received a flu shot in the Fall and Child #3 has a completed exception form. |
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| 2023-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning. 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 have created and included a business continuity plan onto the emergency plan for New Beginnings Enhanced Learning Center, LLC |
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| 2023-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: It was observed that left front room 6, measured childcare space was being utilized as storage space. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the left front room 6 will be removed from the certificate of compliance by sending a request in writing on letterhead to my certification representative. |
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| 2023-05-04 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 4/12/22-5/25/22, 8/4/22-9/8/22, 11/3/22-12/8/22-1/10/23, and 2/6/23-3/16/23. 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.) Starting from the testing date of May 4,2023, all testing of the system will be conducted within 30 days of the prior test date. I was misunderstanding that the testing of the system by the alarm company and fire department counted as my testing along with using my fire drills as my additional testing, therefore I was not testing the system every 30 days. |
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| 2023-01-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 used curse words directed to Child #1, a young infant. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On November 18th, I was made aware of Staff #1 speaking inappropriately to a child in the infant program. I immediately watched the camera and spoke to the fellow teacher in the classroom for confirmation. I then called Staff #1 into the office and asked what happened between her and Child #1 during lunchtime. Staff #1 started to deny the words she used and quickly decided it was best to admit she spoke using obscenities to Child #1. I then explained to Staff #1 the situation at hand, regulations, and terminated her effective immediately. |
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| 2022-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the three year old classroom that there was a bottle of Zyrtec that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Zyrtec medication now has the child's name written on it. |
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| 2022-05-10 | 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: It was observed that the facility director did not document that the fire alarm system has been tested every 30 days. 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.) Alarm was tested on the day of inspection and will be tested every 30 days moving forward. The alarm testing will be documented on the new fire drill log form. |
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