Peas in a Pod Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Saturday 6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Sunday 6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Description: Name, address, and phone/Age Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/14/25 while reviewing the file for staff person #2 certification staff observed that the file did not include verification of the staff person's age or address. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MAKE SURE THAT STAFF PERSON HAS A VERIFICATION OF AGE. THIS WAS PROVIDED TO OCDEL'S INSPECTOR ON SITE AFTER REQUESTED. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/14/25 while reviewing the file for staff person #2, certification staff observed that the file did not include two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) STAFF PERSON #4 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/14/25 while reviewing the file for staff person #2, identified as an aide, the file did not contain verification of education to qualify for this position. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OUTLINED IN CHAPTER 55 PA CODE AND SUBSEQUENT SECTIONS. PEAS IN A POD LEARNING CENTER LLC WILL GUARANTEE THAT EVERY STAFF MEMBER HAS IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO A COPY OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS TO SUPPORT THAT THEY QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/14/25, there were two staff caring for two separate groups of children in the large childcare space near the refrigerator. Staff person #1 left their group to answer the door leaving staff person #2 alone with 11 children, the youngest child in the group was 1 year old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the event that administrative staff are unavailable, staff members will merge groups if conducive and ratios would satisfy being compliance with regulations. Additionally, if necessary, staff member will accompany a group of children to the door. |
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| 2025-09-02 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection while reviewing staff files, Certification Supervisor observed that the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment dated 7/3/2024. This health assessment had not been completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service at the facility. 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.) I will ensure that Nadia Akkoul gets an updated health assessment. |
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| 2025-09-02 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)/3270.34(b) - Director responsibilities/Director qualifications | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.34(b) Description: Director responsibilities/Director qualifications Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection, Certification supervisor observed staff person #1, identified by the legal entity as the facility Director, caring for children in the childcare space. After discussion with legal entity it was determined that staff person #1 was not responsible for the entirety of minimum duties required of a director. Additionally, after reviewing the file for staff person #1 it was determined based on evaluation documentation contained in the file that staff person #1 has a degree in a field that does not meet the qualifications for the position of Director. Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In facilities with 45 or fewer individuals, it is permissible for a director to also serve as a Group Supervisor. According to the regulations outlined in § 3270.34, directors must meet specific qualifications and are tasked with certain responsibilities. They are accountable for the overall management of the facility, which includes, IN 3270.34 At time this can mean working directly with the children. Wouldn't it be plausible for a director to prioritize working directly with the children over any administrative tasks if necessary? It supersedes anything else to ensure the safety of the children first. Additionally, most of the work is performed are through our apps, my accountant and all teachers collaboratively. Our meals are planned through CBS food program, However, Terra Banks has suggested that my director should be involved in these tasks at all times. Fortunately, technology has simplified the completion of tasks outlined in 3270.34, allowing them to be addressed as needed. I WILL HIRE A DIRECTOR WHO COMPLIES WITH THE REGULATIONS IN 55 Pa. Code§ 3270.34. Additionally, I will seek a director capable of fulfilling the duties outlined in 55 Pa. Code§ 3270.34 an who can perform these tasks when required. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 and staff member #2 did not contain verification of annual fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 and staff member #2 will immediately be scheduled to complete the annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Once completed, the certificate verifying staff member #1 and staff member #2 will be maintained in each individual's facility file. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained an expired Mandated Report Training certificate dated 12/23/2019. Under the CPSL the training must be updated every 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 will immediately complete the Mandated Report Training to obtain a valid certificate dated less than 60 months from the date of completion. The certificate verifying completion of an updated Mandated Report Training will be maintained in the individual's facility file. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a child was observed napping in a "Pack in Play" not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff will ensure the "Pack in Play" is labeled with the child's name and only used by that child. The provider and staff will ensure rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the child care area. 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.) The provider will develop a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and indicating staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The completed emergency transportation plan will be posted in every child care space. The written emergency transportation plan will also accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not contain an updated health assessment dated within the last 12 months. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will contact the parent of child #1 to obtain the child's updated health assessment completed by a medical professional, within the last 12 months. Once submitted, the completed updated health assessment will be maintained in the child's file at the facility. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain verification of completion of Pediatric first aid/ CPR training required within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will ensure that staff member #1 is immediately scheduled to complete the Pediatric first aid/ CPR training. Staff member #1 will complete the Pediatric first aid/ CPR training, as soon as possible. The certificate of completion verifying staff member # has completed the Pediatric first aid/ CPR training will be maintained in the facility file for the individual. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain verification of completion of annual fire safety training. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will ensure that staff member #2 immediately completed fire safety training via the DHS Fire Safety training online. Staff member will complete the fire safety training and submit the certificate verifying completion of annual fire safety training. The fire safety training certificate verify completion will be maintained in the individual's file at the facility. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a qualified director employed a minimum of 30 hours per week. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner will hire a qualified director to work at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. The facility will be staffed with an employed qualified director responsible for general management of the facility. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were no first aid kits in the child care space. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner will direct the facility staff to place a first aid kit containing the required seven items in the child care space. The first aid kit will be stored somewhere in the care space, but it will be inaccessible to kids. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the base board in the middle child care space. The air vent in the middle of the ceiling was observed with dust on the surface. A piece of metal baseboard was observed protruding from the wall near the kitchen area. 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. 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 provider will ensure all areas of peeling paint are repaired to good condition so that there is no peeling or damaged paint in the facility. The air vent will be cleaned off, so the surface is dust and dirt free. The metal-based board will be repaired to good condition to remove the hazard to children. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the provider failed to demonstrate the facility's fire detection device or system was operable. The provider was unaware of who to contact to place the system on test in order to sound off the fire alarm without triggering the fire department to arrive. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If the fire detection device can't be sound off due to location, the provider will verify operability of the fire detection system by supplying the department with the annual fire detection inspection document from a fire professional indicating the system is in compliance. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(b)(2) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(2) Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as the director; did not include verification of 30 hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. The transcripts observed verified that staff member #1 had a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in law but it did not reflect the 30 credit hours in the fields of study previously listed. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will hire a qualified director, as soon as possible; if staff member #1 can't verify the necessary qualification. Staff member #1 will need to verify 30 credit hours in the field of education and/or human service from an accredited college or university. Also, staff member #1 will verify two years (2500 hrs.) of experience working with children. If staff member #1 is unable to verify the necessary qualifications for the position, then the provider will hire someone with the qualifications to be the center director. All documents verifying staffer #1's required qualification for the position of director must be maintained in the individual's file at the facility. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the addresses of the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will contact the parent of children listed to obtain the missing release persons information. The missing information will be added to the child's emergency form and the parent will sign the form indicating the date of the update. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in every child care space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every 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.) The director will establish a written emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The director and staff will ensure that the written emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care with staffing provisions is posted in every child care space in the facility. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include the 1-hour Health and Safety Update Training. 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.) Staff member #1 will immediately provide verification of completion of the 1-hour Health & Safety Update Training, as soon as possible. The untrained child care staff member will be supervised at all times by a trained, qualified child care staff person (at a minimum assistant group supervisor). |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contain a health assessment date 7/19/2021 which isn't valid after 24 months following the date of signature. The file for recently hired staff member #4, did not contain an initial health assessment with TB results. 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 staff members listed will be given the Child Care Staff Health Assessment form to have completed, as soon as possible; by a medical professional. The completed health assessments will be reviewed by the provider for accutracy of information and compliance with the regulations. The completed health assessment forms will be maintained in each staffer's file at the facility. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate observed in the file for staff member #1 expired February of 2024. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staffer #1 will renew her pediatric first aid/ CPR training and provide a valid certificate from a PQAS trainer. The renewed pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate will be maintained in the staffer's facility file. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain verification of completion of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 will need to complete 5 credit hours of professional development training to reach the 12 annual credit hours required. The verification of completion of the 12 hours of professional development training will be maintained in the staff file for staffer #2. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 included a PA State Police clearance and a PA Child Abuse clearance both completed for the purpose of volunteering, not employment. Staff member #3's file did not include a receipt verifying a request for a PA State Police clearance for the purpose of employment nor a receipt verifying a request for a PA Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #3 will not work in a child care position until the necessary completed clearances are on file at the facility. Staff member #3 will immediately apply for a PA State Police clearance under the purpose of employment and immediately apply for a PA Child Abuse clearance under the purpose of employment. The completed clearances requested for employment will be in the staffer's facility file before returning to work in a child care position at the facility. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as the director; did not include verification of 30 hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. The transcripts observed verified that staff member #1 had a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in law but it did not reflect the 30 credit hours in the fields of study previously listed. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 will need to verify 30 credit hours in the field of education and/or human service from an accredited college or university. Also, staff member #1 will verify two years (2500 hrs.) of experience working with children. If staff member #1 is unable to verify the necessary qualifications for the position, then the provider will hire someone with the qualifications to be the center director. All documents verifying staffer #1's required qualification for the position of director must be maintained in the individual's file at the facility. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a cleaning product was observed accessible to the children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the kitchen area. 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.) A child proof lock will be placed on the cabinet doors, under the sink; to ensure cleaning products/ toxins are inaccessible to children. All staff will ensure that the cabinet under the sink is locked after each use, if cleaning products or toxic substances are being stored in the cabinet. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the carpet area along the tile flooring near the kitchen was lifting up from the surface and the vinyl edging trim meant to hold the carpet down was dislocated or in disrepair. Small areas of chipped paint were observed on the wall in the middle section of the classroom area. Also, the uncut grass in the outdoor play space was too high to see if the area was free from visible hazards. 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 carpet and the rubber border around the carpet will be repaired to good condition, so it isn't a tripping hazard. The chipped or peeling paint will be removed, and the surfaces will be repainted to good condition. The grass outside on the outdoor play space will be cut and maintained to be kept cut low to ensure the area is free from visible hazards |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The financial agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 had not been signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will sign all financial agreements. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(d)/3270.178 - Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(d)/3270.178 Description: Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. the vehicle used to transport children to school did not include a first aid kit or emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create a first aid kit (and include emergency contact information) to use on excursions when transporting children. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include a health assessment. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the child's parent bring in health assessment. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were unlabeled milk bottles and located on the kitchen countertop. (Corrected on site). Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection, the names were added to the baby bottles. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #3 did include a health assessments or results of subsequent tuberculin skin tests. Correction Required: 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.) Provider will have staff person complete health assessment and TB test. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2 and #4 did include two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff person bring in nonfamily references. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add a lock-down plan to the current emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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.) Provider will add the required accommodations into the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2 did not have an emergency plan training on file. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will review and complete the emergency plan training for staff and keep documentation on file. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did include 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff complete 12 clock hours of childcare training. |
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| 2023-03-16 | 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: On March 16, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #2, #3 and #4 did not include an NSOR clearance. In addition, the record for staff person #4 did not include an FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff complete required clearances. |
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| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 1/25/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification that staff have completed the one-hour health and safety training update. 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.) Staff person # 2 and # 3 will complete the one-hour health and safety update and place verification in staff files. |
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| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On 1/25/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 did not contain a health assessment and TB test results conducted in the last 12 months. 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. 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.) Provider will obtain a health assessment and TB test results for staff person # 4 that are less than 12 months old. Staff person no longer employed at facility as of 1/26/23. |
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| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 1/25/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 did not contain 2 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.) Provider will obtain 2 written, nonfamily references for staff person # 4. Staff person no longer employed at facility as of 1/26/23. |
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| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 1/25/23 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance, not an employee clearance as required by the CPSL. 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.) Provider will obtain a child abuse clearance for an employee for staff person # 1. Staff person # 1 may not work in a childcare position in the facility until the correct child abuse clearance is on file at the facility as required by the CPSL. |
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| 2022-06-30 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Parent's work address and work phone number were not present on the Emergency Confirmation for Child # 1,3 or #4 at the time of the renewal inspection. 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.) Provider will ensure that all forms are completed in their entirety at enrollment by parents and guardians. All forms will be reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #2 and #5 did not have their health assessment on file or their verification of freedom from communicable diseases at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.) Provider will have all staff submit their health assessments and their verification of freedom from communicable disease. Provider will review files ongoing to ensure staff have all documentation required to maintain compliance. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of files it was observed that Staff # 1,3 , 4 and 5 did not have verification of their annual child care training hours at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will retrieve their child care training in accordance with the regulations and the verification will be kept on file to maintain compliance. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was only one staff -Staff #3 that had first aid training which had expired in March 2019. Staff 1,2,4 and 5 did not have first aid training present and verifiable at the facility during the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have all staff complete first aid training in order to be in compliance at all times. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff # 3,#4, #5 did not have their Disclosure statements on file at the facility during the renewal inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.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.) Provider will have all staff complete their Disclosure statements and the verification will be kept on file at facility to maintain compliance . |
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| 2019-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is no director present at facility per the observation and provider's statement at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will locate and secure a Director to serve a minimum 30 hours per week for facility in order to obtain and maintain compliance. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hand washing sign present in bathroom and the kitchen did not state when or the frequency of hand washing or that all staff and children should wash their hands after toileting and before eating at the time of the renewal inspection. 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.) Provider will ensure that all postings are reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance. |
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| 2018-12-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were numerous children at the facility that were napping on cots that did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. 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.) Provider will ensure that all children are positioned on there rest equipment with at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use to maintain compliance. |
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| 2018-12-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The safe route letter that was posted was dated 2016 indicating that it may not have been submitted annually as required. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure all postings are updated as required to maintain compliance. |
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| 2018-12-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The contact information for OCDEL was not posted and available for parent at the time of the unannounced monitoring. 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.) Provider will ensure that the OCDEL contact information is posted and all postings will be reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance. |
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| 2018-12-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan that was posted was dated 2015 at the time on the unannounced monitoring in December 2018. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all postings are updated in accordance with the regulations to maintain compliance. |
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| 2018-12-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were several stained ceiling tiles present at the facility during the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection. 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.) Provider will replace ceiling tiles and ensure that all ceiling tiles and other building surfaces are kept clean. Facility will be monitored ongoing to ensure that compliance is maintained. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 15, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A COMPLETED 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.) THE FILE OF STAFF #2 WILL BE UPDATED WITH AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 24 MONTHS THEREAFTER. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 15, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE FILE OF STAFF #2 WILL BE UPDATED WITH TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD, TUBERCULOSIS SCREENINGS WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 15, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVEIDENCE OF TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES ATTESTING TPO THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON. 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 FILE OF STAFF #2 WILL BE UPDATED WITH TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES, WRITTEN REFERENCES WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 15, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE FILE OF STAFF #2 WILL BE UPDATED WITH EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING, EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) - Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 15, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 9:45AM STAFF #1 WAS OBSERVED WITH THE OLDER TODDLER GROUP WITH 7 CHILDREN BY HERSELF. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3270.51--3270.55. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE STAFF:CHILD RATIOS WILL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES, STAFF WILL NOTIFY DIRECTOR AND/ OR OWNER WHEN THE GROUPS BECOME OUT OF RATIO, THE DIRECTOR AND/OR OWNER WILL CHECK PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. |
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| 2017-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 17, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 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.) Insurance policy has been added to CHILD #3. Will make sure to check for insurance policy numbers of all children enrolled in program. |
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| 2017-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 17, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT OF CHILD #1, CHILD #2, CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT CONTAIN RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS 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.) Will add and include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the individual(s) designated as emergency contacts to whom the child may be released to, all children files will be reviewed and updated every six months. |
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| 2017-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 17, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF AGE. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 did not return to work after March 17, 2017. However will maintain a check of all staff age verification and maintain it. |
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| 2017-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 17, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A HOLE OBSERVED ON THE GREEN WALL NEAR THE BACK DOOR IN THE INFANT AREA, IN THE PRESCHOOL AREA CHIPPED PAINT WAS OBSERVED ON THE GREEN WALL. 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.) Seal up and fix hole and re-paint the chipped paint on wall. Make sure to maintain and inspect for holes and chipped paint. |
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