Description: OUR BUDDYS PLACE is a Child Care Center in SCOTTDALE PA, with a maximum capacity of 117 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-07-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cots in the older toddler room where not placed 2 ft apart while children where napping. 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.) Pieces of furniture were moved so that all children would be spaced 2 ft. apart on 3 sides. |
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| 2020-07-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The new restroom in the older toddler room lacked hand-washing signs hung at the toilet and sink. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posters were printed off with toileting procedures and pictures printed on them for the staff and children to follow. They were placed above the commode, diapering area and sink. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room a tall stack of wooden chairs which was a fall hazard and a torn diaper changing pad. Observed in the older toddler room a white shelf which was not securely anchored. Observed the cubbies used by children in the school age area were not securely anchored and a loose support screw on the doll house. Observed in the toddler play area a detached slide support brace, broken plastic piece on the front of the blue cuddy cruiser. Observed in the preschool play area a blue tricycle with a damaged tire with rough edges and a bouncy horse with exposed springs creating a pinch point. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stacking chairs were removed from the classroom to prevent a fall hazard. They were placed in another room where the children had no access to them.The changing pad on the diaper changing table was replaced. The white shelf was anchored to the wall. Cubbies in the school age room were attached to the wall for safety. The screw on the dollhouse was fixed. Slide in the toddler play area was removed as well as other broken or cracked toys. The blue tricycle from the large playground was disposed of as well as the bouncy horse. The play area will be monitored more closely to prevent any harm to the children. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older toddler room, a wooden shelf on wheels which could easily be tipped over. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wooden shelf in the older toddler room was taken off the wheels to prevent tipping. All furniture will be inspected to be certain that it does not present a danger to the children. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no written daily schedule posted in the older toddler room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers were advised that the daily written schedule must be posted in the classroom where it can be seen by the parents and necessary individuals. Director will check to be certain the schedule is posted. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3, 4, and 7 did not contain a copy of a completed agreement. Observed child file #1and 6 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Every child's file will have a copy of the completed agreement with the original being given to the parent when the child is enrolled. All files will be checked to be certain that it is completed correctly. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #6 did not contain emergency contact information or information of who shall be contacted in an emergency. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information must have all areas completed when returned. If there are areas where N/A applies it must be on the form. The name of the person listed on the form must be completed with proper phone number so they can be contacted if parents cannot be reached. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #5 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All areas of the emergency contact form must be completed and if N/A is listed it will be accepted. The parent must sign for emergency medical permission must be given to the childcare to seek emergency care if necessary until the parent arrives and for staff to administer minor first aid procedures. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 and #6 did not include the health insurance coverage and/or the policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health insurance coverage and policy number were obtained for child #4 and #6. Once returned to the upstairs supervisor she will check the form. If any corrections are necessary she will inform the parents. Once it is returned to the parents it will then be given to the director to be checked. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #2, 5, and 6 did not contain the address for 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.) Release person address was obtained for child #2, 5, and 6. Once a child's file is returned it will first be reviewed by the upstairs supervisor. If any corrections need to be made she will inform the parent. Once the parent returns the form the director will check the file and give final approval that all areas have been completed. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the older toddler room, the younger toddler room, the infant room, and the preschool room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency transportation plans have been posted in all the required rooms according to DHS regs. We will be certain it is updated yearly and posted properly in each room. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3, who has been in attendance for more than 60 did not contain an initial health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment for child #3 was obtained. Child health reports must be completed and in the child's file no later than 60 days of enrollment. This will be monitored closely to be certain that it is done and done on time. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #5, a preschool age child, contained an updated health report which was dated more than 18 months after the previous valid health report. Observed child file #6, an older toddler, contained a most recent health report which was dated more than 15 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 has a current valid health assessment. Child #6 will obtain an updated health assessment. Child health reports will be checked 60 days prior to the due date and given to the parent to be completed by the doctor. The health appraisal must be signed, dated and the license # must be on the form. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an EpiPen in the older toddler room which did not have the prescription label or written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written instructions will be obtained for the epi pen. Any medication that is brought in to a childcare facility must be in the original container with the date of the prescription, doctors name, child's name, and the directions to administer the medication. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an EpiPen in the older toddler room and orajel in the young toddler room which did not have completed medication logs for the administration of the medication. 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.) A written medication log for each child will be given to the parent for their signature and date when any medication is to administered to a child. Medication will be in a locked cabinet at all time out of the reach of the children. |
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I would like to say that Our Buddys Place is like a second family. I am so happy that they have become an important part of me and my granddaughters life. They have gone above and beyond to help her grow. I feel like I am part of the family every time I walk in there. The staff are the very best and Gram and Flo rock. Also aunt dodo makes homemade food that is out of this world. Our experience has been awesome.
This facility is very disoranized and keep the age groups all in one room separated by bookshelves. The staff do not seem invested in the children and suggested my daughter lay on the floor (no mat) whenever she was tired and had a headache. The owner is incredibly hard to get a hold of and bills are not sent out or receipts given but you are expected to pay weekly. Leaving my children here gave me a very uneasy feeling and I am happy to say I have found another provider in our area.