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| 2026-07-20 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-07-23 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 7/23/25, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We updated our emergency plan to include the continuity of operations procedures. |
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| 2025-07-23 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 7/23/25, the written evaluation reviewed for staff #1 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 7-1-24 with an expiration date of 6/30/25. 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.) An updated written staff evaluation was completed for the staff. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not Include a place for the operator's signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement form was immediately edited to allow a space for operator's signature. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement form was immediately edited to allow a space for the student's date of admission. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include extra service information. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our enrollment form was immediately edited to include the extra service information. |
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| 2024-07-24 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the home and work addresses 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.) Our enrollment form was immediately edited to include the emergency contact's home and work address. |
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| 2024-07-24 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in every childcare space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare 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.) Our emergency plan was updated to reflect the transportation procedures in the event A student needs to be taken to the ER, as well as a clear procedure for the staff that would stay behind to cover the program. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the health report reviewed for child #4 did not include a copy of the child's immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our program director has reached out to the parent requesting the updated information. The parent was given a deadline to submit the requested information. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the health report reviewed for child #1, #4 and #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our program director has reached out to the parent requesting the updated information. The parent was given a deadline to submit the requested information. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #3, did not included a health assessment that was updated within a 24month period. The health assessment reviewed was dated 6/7/2022. The record reviewed for staff #2, did not include a health assessment. (TB results were available). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 submitted an updated Health Assessment dated 7/29/24. Staff #2 Has submitted a copy their TB test results dated 3/28/24, and it has been placed in the employee' file. |
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| 2024-07-24 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, upon request there was no annual verification presented verifying the operator notified local traffic safety authorities of their location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare 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 childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A notice was sent in writing to the city of Philadelphia informing them of the program, including the address and the adjacent streets used as pedestrian and vehicular routes. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, safe routes were not established or posted at the facility. Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Safe routes were immediately established and posted though out the facility. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the facility presented electronic files that were not individually organized for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff electronic files have been organized and labeled accordingly. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(1) - Name, address, and phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1) Description: Name, address, and phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not Include verification of their name, address and telephone number. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This information is collected and stored in the staff's electronic file at the time of hire. We will make the employee's hire packet documents available at the time of future audits. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i) Description: Age Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include verification of age. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This information is collected and stored in the staff's virtual file at the time of hire. We will make the employee's hire packet available at the time of future audits. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #2, #4 and #5 did not include two written nonfamily references. 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.) This information is collected and stored in the staff's electronic file at the time of hire. We will make the employee's hire packet documents available at the time of future audits. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The method of contact was added to the existing Emergency plan. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on July 24, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a method to contact parents when an emergency situation has ended. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The method of contact was added to the existing Emergency Plan. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, there was no verification presented confirming staff persons #2, #3, #4 and #5 received emergency plan training. 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.) The program director made sure to document staff's completion of their emergency plan training. An emergency plan training certificate was issued and filed in the staff's folders. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, 12 hours of childcare training was not presented for Staff #1. (See hire date on code sheet) 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.) The staff has been given a deadline to complete the 12 hours of mandatory training. All 12 hours will be completed before the beginning of the program for the school year. |
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| 2024-07-24 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the first aid and CPR reviewed for staff #1 was an online training and did not specify pediatric. (online training not acceptable) 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 has enrolled in a Pediatric & CPR course and will receive her certification before the beginning of program for the school year. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, the record reviewed for staff #4 and #5 did not include verification of education or childcare experience to qualify staff for the position performing. The record reviewed for staff persons #2 and #3 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor). Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff's files were updated with their diplomas and proof of childcare experience. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/24/24, staff #2 was observed with 16 young school age children alone in the cafeteria. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following ratios of staff persons apply: 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 The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the visit we brough in an additional staff to split the group and allow us to be in compliance in terms of ratio. |
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| 2023-11-28 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection all staff did not have proof of emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have proof of emergency plan training. |
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| 2022-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1, 3, 5, and 6. did not have proof of 12 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.) All staff will have proof of 12 hours of child care training. |
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| 2022-11-17 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 1, 4, 5, and 6 did not have proof of Health & Safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete mandatory health & safety training and any required updates. |
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| 2022-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 is missing a state police clearance, staff #3 is missing a child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate, staff #4 is missing a child abuse clearance and disclosure statement, staff #5 and #6 are missing a disclosure statement, staff #7 is missing a disclosure statement, child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons# 2, 3, 4, and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have all required clearances and disclosure statements. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 2 (Hired 1/22/19) contained an invalid health assessment dated 1/24/19. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2 will provide an updated health assessment. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 1 (Hired 11/21/12) did not include the results of initial tuberculin skin test or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 has provided an updated copy of the TB test result date which is now available in staff file |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Insurance policy listing Pan American Academy Charter is now available onsite. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, none of the 27 YSA children in attendance had a file. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child files have been updated to placed in both the coordinator and safety monitor binders. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 (Hired 11/21/12) did not include verification of education to qualify for the position the person is performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of educcation has been provided by staff. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the fire drill log was blank and the Director did not have documentation that fire drills have been conducted every 60 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Coordinator has provided the correct version of the fire drill log which is now located in both coordinator and safety monitor's binder. |
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