Patricia Pitus Day Care
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About the Provider
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
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. Child #1's fee agreement did not contain the fee amount or date the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director updated the fee agreement to include the fee amount and the date the fee is paid. |
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain health insurance coverage, policy number, and release person's address. 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. 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 director will have child #1's parents complete the emergency contact form to include the missing information. |
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. Child #1's emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.) The director will contact child #1's parents to obtain written consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. The director reported that she conducted an emergency drill, however, could not find the documentation. The last documented emergency drill on file is dated 6/7/24. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will conduct an emergency drill and document. Will keep documentation on file. |
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| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/26. In the main classroom an uncovered accessible outlet was observed behind the pack and plays. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director placed an outlet cover in the electrical outlet. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Child #1's fee agreement did specify the fee amount or specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will update child #1's fee agreement to include the fee amount and date the fee is to be paid. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) - Services proceeded/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Services proceeded/Admission date Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Child #1's fee agreement did not list the services provided to the family and the child. Child #3's fee agreement did not list the child's date of admission. 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). 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 operator will update child #1's fee agreement to include services provided to the family and will add the date of admission to child #3's fee agreement. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) - Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Description: Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Child #2's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2's initial health assessment is dated 05/15/23. Child #2's health assessment was not updated every 12 months for a preschool child. The health assessment on file is dated 5/15/23. (See code sheet for date of admissions). 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. 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.) The operator will contact the parent of child #2 to obtain an updated health assessment. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Child(ren) #3 and #4's emergency contact form and fee agreements were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact form and fee agreement is dated 01/15/24 and child #4's is dated 02/01/24. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the parents of child #3 & #4 and have them review and update the emergency contact form and fee agreement. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25.Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff or consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.) The operator will contact the parent of child #1 and obtain written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures and written consent for emergency medical care for the child. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Staff person #3's file did not contain 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.) The operator will have staff #3 provide two non-family references. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will add accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions to the emergency plan. |
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| 2025-05-12 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Staff person #3 has completed Basic Life Support CPR training, however, the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and is not Pediatric first aid and CPR training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 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 operator will have staff #3 complete a PQAS approved Pediatric first aid and CPR training and will ensure the trainer is PQAS approved. |
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| 2025-05-12 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/12/25. Staff person #1 had an expired NSOR clearance on file dated 05/08/20. All other clearances were on file. Staff person #2 had an expired PSP clearance on file, dated 06/24/15, and an expired Child Abuse clearance on file, dated 06/22/15. The director acknowledged that staff person #2 had updated PSP and Child Abuse clearances completed, however, could not locate them. All other clearances were on file. Staff person #3 did not have a PSP clearance on file. All other clearances were on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. Tiered LIS: 1. Staff Person #1, 2 & 3 may not be present in a childcare position at the facility. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The operator or person who is responsible for recordkeeping will participate in 3 hours of scheduled technical assistance sessions (1 hour and 30 minutes each) relating to record keeping for the facility. The operator will schedule these sessions with the certification rep. These sessions should occur outside of childcare space, if possible. The operator shall provide a date for when the sessions will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 5/12/25: Staff persons #1-3 will be dismissed from the facility until clearances are received. 2. 6/26/25: The operator will schedule 2 TA sessions with cert rep to over record keeping. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The shed's gutter that is near the playground has a sharp crushed end and presenting rough edges. The gutter is accessible to children. In the bathroom, the changing table shelves contain diapers in plastic bags and is accessible to children. 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic was removed from the diapers. The gutter will be repaired. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(c)/3270.102(e) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing /Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c)/3270.102(e) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing /Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The young toddler outdoor play space contains mulch that is less than 1 inch in diameter and is accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths. The preschool/school age embedded playground slides and under bridge measured between 2-3 inches of mulch. The required depth of mulch is 9 inches. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mulch will be removed from the young toddler playground. The young toddlers will not use the young toddler playground until the mulch is removed. Nine inches of mulch will be added to the preschool/school age playground. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child #1's fee agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Child(ren) #1-3's fee agreement did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will update children #1-3's fee agreement to include the fee amount and date to be paid. The operator will provide the fee agreement to the parents. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #2 and #5's fee agreement did not list a release person. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the parents of child #2 and #5 to add the release person to the fee agreement. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1,3, & 5's fee agreement did not list the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will add the date of admission to the fee agreement for children #1, 3, &5. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1,2,4 &5's emergency contact form did not list the parents work address. Child(ren) #1 &5's emergency contact form did not list the parents work phone number. Child(ren) #2 &4's emergency contact form did not list the release person's address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 operator will contact the parents of children #1,2,4 &5 and have them update their emergency contact forms to include their work address, work phone number and the release person's address. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #5's emergency contact form did not have written consent signed by a parent for the child to receive emergency medical care. 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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the parents of child #1 & #5 and will obtain signed written consent for the child to receive emergency medical care. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 will be removed from care by close of business on 5/15/24 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the parents of child #1. Child #1 will be dismissed from care until either an exemption letter is received or until the child receives their Hep A vaccine. |
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| 2024-05-15 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. the facility's emergency plan does not address 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.) The operator will add continuity of operations to the facility's emergency plan. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1, 3, & 5's fee agreement has not been reviewed and updated in the last six months. Child 1's fee agreement was updated 6/15/22, child #3: 2/8/23, and child #5: 6/6/22. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the parents of child #1, 3, &5 and have them complete new fee agreements. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Child(ren) #1 & #5 do not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: 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.) The operator will contact the parents of child #1 and #5 and obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The childcare regulations (3270) are not posted at the facility or a way to access them electronically with instructions for contacting the Northeast Regional Child Care Office Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will post the childcare regulations and phone number to the Northeast Regional Office in the facility. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(f) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The facility's emergency plan does include information about lockdown procedures during the event of an emergency. The facility's emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will add a lockdown procedure to the facility's emergency plan. The operator will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The facility did not conduct an emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will conduct an emergency drill at the facility and document on the emergency drill log. |
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| 2024-05-15 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. Facility person #1's FBI clearance was not completed within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented FBI clearance on file dated 5/3/19. Facility person #1 is not a provisional hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not be present in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 will be suspended until the FBI clearance is obtained. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.61(e) - Halls, etc. not included | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(e) Description: Halls, etc. not included Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The facility has an operable stove in a childcare space. Correction Required: Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will ensure the stove is inoperable and will not use. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.64/3270.76 - Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.64/3270.76 Description: Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The concreate patio at the entrance of the facility is cracked, creating a tripping hazard. In the bathroom there are water damaged ceiling tiles and the light fixture is cracked. Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. 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 operator will replace and repair the ceiling tiles and light fixture in the bathroom. The operator will have the concreate patio repaired. |
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| 2024-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/15/24. The green painted railing on the wooden playground has chipped paint. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will repaint the railing on the wooden playground. |
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| 2023-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have a supervision policy and dismissal policy to review and give to parents at time of application. 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. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A supervision and dismissal policy will be developed and added to the parent handbook. |
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| 2023-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Designated release persons/Admission date Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for child # 1 did not contain release persons. Fee Agreements for children # 1, # 4 and # 5 did not contain child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Fee Agreements will be updated with release persons and date of admission. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 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 Form for child # 4 did not contain telephone number for 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.) Parent will update form with doctor's phone number. |
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| 2023-05-19 | 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 Forms for children # 3 and # 4 did not contain parents work address and phone number. 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.) Parents will update form with work address and phone number. |
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| 2023-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for children # 2 and # 4 did not contain health insurance 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.) Emergency Contact Forms will be updated with insurance policy number. |
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| 2023-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Immunization records for Child # 1, Child # 2, Child # 4 and Child # 5. did not contain verification of the flu shot. Children were in care during flu season. Immunization record for child # 2 did not contain verification of the rotavirus and the MMR vaccine.. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1, Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/19/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1, Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5, will not return to care until the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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| 2023-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, # 2 and # 3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 6/10/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1, #2 and # 3 will complete the 1-hour training by 6/10/23. |
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| 2022-05-13 | 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: Files for Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not contain Pediatric First aid/CPR from an approved curriculum and were unsupervised. 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. Staff # 1 to # 4 will have 15 days from the date of the accepted plan to complete acceptable Pediatric First-aid/CPR . Staff #1 - # 4 will be supervised by at least an AGS who has completed an approved Pediatric First-aid/CPR by a PQAS instructor or the facility will close. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be trained in Pediatric First aid/CPR from an approved curriculum, by an approved trainer. |
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| 2022-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Health assessments for Staff # 1 and # 4 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. 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 # 1 and # 4 will have a TB test completed and results put in files. |
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| 2022-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility's Emergency Plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Facility did not conduct an emergency drill annually. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the Emergency Plan with accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with medical conditions. Provider will complete an emergency drill. |
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| 2022-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility's Emergency Plan has not been sent to the EMA and local police. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the Emergency plan and send it to the proper authorities. |
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| 2022-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not contain Pediatric First aid/CPR from an approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff # 1 to # 4 will have 15 days from the date of the accepted plan to complete acceptable Pediatric First-aid/CPR . Staff #1 - # 4 will be supervised by at least an AGS who has completed an approved Pediatric First-aid/CPR by a PQAS instructor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will close until all staff are trained in an approved Pediatric First aid/CPR, as there are no staff able to supervise. Staff will be trained in Pediatric First aid/CPR from an approved curriculum, by an approved trainer. |
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| 2022-05-13 | 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: File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the PA State Police Clearance or the Mandated Reporter Training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 will not work in child care until clearance and mandated reporter training are on file. |
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| 2018-09-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/19/18, an Agent of the Department entered the facility and was able to see child number 2 alone in the room to the left of the entrance. The child was observed for 2 minutes and then staff number 1 was located in the room to the right of the entrance. Staff number 1 stated that child number 2 was assigned to her. The child could not be seen from were the staff was located, the child was behind a wall. 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.) This plan of correction was discussed at a staff meeting and all staff were advised that all off the children enrolled at this facility must be in view and supervised by assigned stall at all times. Children outdoors are considered to be part of the observation as well. Hover ever I must state that children outside are never out of sight. Never.: Also all staff are aware that all children should be supervised at all times with no exceptions |
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| 2018-09-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/19/18, an Agent of the Department entered the facility and was able to see child number 2 alone in the room to the left of the entrance. The child was observed for 2 minutes and then staff number 1 was located in the room to the right of the entrance. Staff number 1 stated that child number 2 was assigned to her. The child could not be seen from were the staff was located, the child was behind a wall. 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.) At the staff meeting all staff were assigned the children they were to be supervised- these children must be in view of the staff person at all times.: Also all staff are aware that all children should be supervised at all times with no exceptions |
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| 2018-09-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Interviews and record review on 9/19/18 revealed that the parent of child number 1 was not given the original reports of accident & injury that accrued to child number 1 on September 5, 2018 and September 7, 2018 Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future all injury, incident, and illness reports will be written in time to be given to the child's parent the same day the problems occurred. Also all staff are aware that all children should be supervised at all times with no exceptions. Although the injury/accident repot were not completed by the time the parent came the day of the injury and accident occurred they were completed later on the same day. Parents were offered the original but refused to take them. They are on file in the accident file as well as in the child file. They are included here. |
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| 2018-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 working as a Director does not have a valid child abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1- 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.) To whom it may concern: If my child abuse clearance is not received by the end of today I will have Allison Puirzga replace me at work. She will be a volunteer and not inn the ratio. I will not return to work until that clearance is received and faxed to Michael Gatto. |
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| 2017-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A box of rubber gloves was observed on the bathroom sink, accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed the rubber gloves to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all items that may pose a threat to children are inaccessible. |
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| 2017-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a daily schedule posted. 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.) Provider posted a daily schedule. Provider will ensure that a written plan of daily activities is posted in child care space. |
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| 2017-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 2 did not specify to amount to be paid or the day on which fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the Fee Agreement and review with parents. Provider will ensure that all forms are filled out completely and up to date. |
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| 2017-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.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.) Provider will have parent sign consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid by facility staff. Provider will ensure that all forms are complete and up to date. |
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| 2017-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility has not had fire safety training since 6/7/16. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility`s fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will contact the local fire department and schedule fire safety training. Provider will ensure that fire safety training is conducted annualy by a fire protection professional. |
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