Description: ONCE UPON A TIME is a Child Care Center in SHAVERTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 62 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 7/15/20 and a review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL was revised September 2019 to include the need for the NSOR clearance. Any staff that was hired prior to 9/30/19 had until 7/1/2020 to receive the NSOR clearance. Staff # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, and # 5 all had hire dates prior to 9/30/19 and at the time of the inspection, these staff did not have an NSOR clearance in their file. Staff # 2 was working with children at the time of this inspection without having completed the NSOR application. Staff # 4 was hired as a provisional hire on 9/3/19. Staff file # 4 did not contain a disclosure statement, did not apply for the state police clearance until 10/24/19, child abuse clearance until 9/4/19, and did not receive an FBI clearance until 2/7/20. Staff # 4 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, and # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) staff 2 & 5 have NSOR completed & on site. Staff 1, 3, 4 all completed NSOR and haven't worked since 3/16/20. Unknown if will ever return. All staff will have it on file prior to returning. In the future all clearances will be obtained as appropriate to the CPSL and will be updated as appropriate to the CPSL. |
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2020-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 7/15/20 and a physical site review was conducted. The multi-purpose room contains a small sink area with cabinets. In these cabinets, cleaning materials were found. These cabinets were not locked or a gate was not located in the door way that restricted the children from entering this small sink area that contained the cleaning materials in the cabinets. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All supplies were removed and placed in the mini kitchen area. Gate was placed at the entrance of the room. The gate will remain in place at all times in the future to restrict the children from toxic items. |
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2019-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of this renewal inspection, a review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 2 had a child service report in the file dated for 10/12/17 and 2/6/19. Child file # 3 had a child service report in the file dated for 10/17/17 and 1/24/19. Child file # 5 had a child service report in the file dated for 3/20/18 and 2/6/19. These child service reports were not updated every 6 month period. 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.) The director will ensure in the future that all child service reports are completed every 6 months and maintained in the children's files at all times. |
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2019-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of this renewal inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 3 was missing a current health assessment. The last health assessment in this staff's file was dated for 3/23/17. Staff # 3 was working was a group of children at the time of this inspection. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The director will have the listed staff schedule and participate in an updated health assessment. In the future, the director will be sure all staff participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months and copies will be maintained in the file. |
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2019-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of this renewal inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 1 had a date of hire for December 2018. This file did not contain an official state police clearance or an official child abuse clearance. File # 1 was also missing a signed disclosure statement. Staff # 1 was working alone with a group of preschool children and the file only contained a volunteer state police clearance dated for 9/18/18 and a volunteer child abuse clearance dated for 9/25/18. Staff file # 2 had a date of hire of 4/16/19. This file did not contain the Department of Human Service FBI clearance or a signed disclosure statement. The file only contained a Department of Education FBI clearance dated for 9/17/18. Staff # 2 was working with children at the time of this inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility 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.) The director will remove the listed staff from child care until the appropriate clearances are received. The director will have the listed staff apply for and obtain the appropriate clearances to work in child care. In the future the director will be sure to hire all staff with appropriate official clearances per CPSL. |
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2019-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of this renewal inspection, a physical site review was conducted. In the preschool room, a metal piece used to hold the ceiling tile had come lose and this metal piece was hanging from the ceiling. In the outdoor play area, the plastic protective coating on some of the fencing screws had worn off. These screws were on the inside of the children's play space. 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.) The director indicated the metal piece hanging in the preschool room would be appropriately repaired. The screws in the outdoor play space will also be recapped with the plastic coating. The facility will ensure all building surfaces are maintained in good repair at all times in the future. |
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2018-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) - No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of the facility's daily activities was conducted. During this time Staff # 1 was viewed working with Child # 1 in the 3-year old section. Child # 1 would often act out or attempt to walk away from the group. Staff # 1 would then grab Child # 1 by the arm and would pull the child back to the group on at least 2 occasions. Child # 1 was also viewed on at least 3 occasions being held on Staff # 1's lap and child was visibly trying to get out of the arm grip of the staff person. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to participate in an in-person PQAS approved training on the topics of appropriate discipline and redirection of children and ways of working with children with special needs. The training shall be a minimum of 2-hours. The legal entity will submit training content to the Northeast Daycare Regional Office for approval before scheduling the training for staff. The legal entity will submit completion of the training to the Northeast Daycare Regional Office and keep a copy in the staff files. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Training Strategies for Discipline' to be held at the facility on May 15, 2018 Staff will use other methods to control this child & others who have difficulties. Director advised staff that physical discipline or restraining of a child is never allowed for purposes of discipline. Staff now understands that they will never restrain a child or use physical discipline under any circumstances. |
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2018-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of the facility's diaper changing procedure was conducted. At this time, Staff # 3 was viewed changing diapers but did not wash the children's hands or the staff hands after every diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Training session was held with all staff at the facility reviewing proper diaper changing & hand washing. Will complete session with all new hires going forward & yearly with others. |
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2018-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 2 contained a health assessment dated 9/21/15. Staff file # 2 is missing an updated 24 month health assessment. 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 member received updated physical from Dr. on 4-6-18. All staff will have current health assessments on file going forward. |
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2018-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a physical site review was conducted. The fencing in the outdoor play area contained bolts that were exposed on the inside play area that was accessible to the children. 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.) Bolt covers were purchased & placed over the exposed bolts in the outdoor play yard. Bolts will remain covered at all times in the future. |
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2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 1 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE UNTIL 2/6/17 WHICH IS OVER 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF CHILD'S ENROLLMENT ON 10/24/16. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A HEALTH ASSESSMENT IS ON FILE FOR CHILD # 1 SINCE 2/6/17. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL NEW ENROLLMENTS HAVE A CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE BY 60 DAYS FROM TIME OF ENROLLMENT. |
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2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.161(a)/3270.165 - Wholesome/Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: THERE IS EXPIRED KETCHUP AND MILK IN THE REFRIGERATOR. THERE IS NO MENU CREATED OR POSTED FOR THE PARENTS. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE KETCHUP AND MILK WILL BE DISCARDED. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL REMIND STAFF TO CHECK EXPIRATION DATES DAILY ON ALL FOOD ITEMS. A MENU WILL BE DEVELOPED AND POSTED SHOWING THE WEEKLY MENU AT LEAST A WEEK IN ADVANCE AND ALL 4 FOOD GROUPS WILL BE ON THE MENU OF WHAT IS BEING SERVED DAILY TO THE CHILDREN. tHE MENU WILL REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES AND IT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PARENTS, |
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2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: FACILITIES REGULATIONS WERE NOT POSTED FOR PARENTS TO ACCESS AND CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE CURRENT CERTIFICATE WILL BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE STATE REGULATIONS. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THE CERTIFICATE IS CURRENT AND THE CERTIFICATE AND CURRENT REGULATIONS REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. |
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2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: THE KITCHEN INDUCTION BURNER IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN AND IS A SOURCE OF HEAT THAT EXCEEDS 110 DEGREES. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE KITCHEN BREAKROOM DOOR WILL REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES DURING CHILD CARE. IN THE FUTURE STAFF WILL ENSURE THE BREAK ROOM DOOR REMAINS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES WHILE CHILD CARE IS TAKING PLACE. |
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2017-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.82(h)/3270.134(b) - Handwashing signs/Towels labeled and laundered | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: BOTH BATHROOMS IN THE FACILITY HAVE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED. WASHCLOTHS USED TO DRY THE CHILDREN'S HANDS ARE NOT LABELED FOR EACH CHILD AT FACILITY. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child`s name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE CHILDREN WILL MAKE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND THEY WILL BE POSTED IN BIOTH BATHROOMS AND REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. THE FACILITY WILL NO LONGER USE WASH CLOTHS FOR THE CHILDREN, THEY WILL USE PAPERTOWELS TO DRY CHILDRENS HANDS AND THEY WILL BE DISCARDED AFTER USE. IN THE FUTURE THE FACILITY WILL USE PAPERTOWELS AT ALL TIMES TO DRY THE CHILDREN'S HANDS. |
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