Penn State Behrend Early Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed peeling, flaking paint and plaster in the following areas: from a small hole under the whiteboard in the Todd 1 Room. From holes in the wall in the left corner of the Twos 2 Room. Near the sink in the K-Prep Room. On several of the fence caps in the outdoor play spaces. 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 hole under the whiteboard in Tods 1 was plastered and painted, in addition a plastic door stop was added to prevent holes in the future. The peeling paint under the paper towel holder in Tods 1 was scraped and repainted. The two holes in Twos 2 were plastered and painted. In K-Prep the wall was plastered, painted, and a plastic doc-u-pocket was hung to prevent the garbage can from rubbing against the wall in the future. The fences caps in the outdoor play space were scraped and painted. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire drill/fire system test log documents one occasion where fire system checks exceeded thirty days between tests: 3/6-4/14. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 4/14/26, a drill was conducted 6 days after the 30 day mark correcting the missed drill while the director was off work. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed food and drink residue on the bottom shelf and the base of the refrigerator in the Toddler 2 Room. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fridge was cleaned in the toddler 2 room. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The most recent Child Service Reports in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between reports. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child service report/portfolio child assessment was signed and corrected prior to the inspection. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/25 at approximately 10:00 AM in the Toddler 1 Room, observed Staff Person #4 lift the lid of the hands-free can, rather than use the foot petal, when disposing a soiled diaper. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The garbage can was moved closer to the changing table for easier reach of the foot pedal. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person had obtained a fire safety training prior to the inspection. |
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| 2025-11-19 | 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: The most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for Staff Person #3, who permanently resides in South Dakota, did not contain the necessary out of state clearances for South Dakota conducted within the past 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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 Staff person #3 is not working at the center while she collects the required out of state clearances. Staff person #1 obtained her state police and child abuse clearances prior to the inspection. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working at the facility for more than one year, did not include an annual written evaluation (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An annual written evaluation has been completed for staff person #2. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed dried food and drink particles on the wall between the sink and the refrigerator in the Toddler 2 Room. Observed a ceiling tile discolored from water damage above the Discovery Learning Area in the Twos 2 Room. 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.) Food was cleaned from the wall and refrigerator in the toddler 2 room and a ceiling tile was replaced in the twos 2 room |
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| 2025-11-19 | 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: Observed flaking paint and plaster from holes in a wall, of which a bulletin board had been removed, across from the diaper changing table in the Toddler 1 Room. 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 holes that created flaking paint were covered with tape as we wait for the new bulletin board to be hung. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff Persons #1 and #2 were observed squirting water in the faces of preschool-age children as a form of discipline, resulting in the children's hair being visibly wet and dripping. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: 1. The legal entity must create a written discipline policy that includes 3270.113(b). The policy should incorporate the staff responsibilities for mandated reporting of child abuse. The written discipline policy must incorporate into the parent handbook. Each staff must review and sign the policy, and a copy of the policy shall be included in the child and staff handbooks. Documentation of staff signatures will be provided to OCDEL representative upon request. 2. The legal entity shall require all staff at the facility to attend 2 hours in person training regarding appropriated discipline techniques by the ELRC within 2 months of the approval of this plan of correction. Documentation of the completed training will be provided to the OCDEL representative upon request. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. 3. The legal entity shall require all staff at the facility to retake mandated reporting training. Documentation of the completed training will be provided to the OCDEL representative. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. 4. The legal entity shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of four months following the acceptance of the plan of correction. Each meeting must follow a structured agenda that promotes a supportive environment, reinforces positive guidance strategies, and eliminates the use of inappropriate discipline or punitive practices. The staff meeting agenda will also include a review of citations made by the Dept in the last 6 months. Provider must keep documentation of a dated agenda along with a signed attendance sheet for each monthly meeting. Documentation of each monthly meeting will be made provided to OCDEL representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 7/17/2025 Staff involved in this incident were terminated on 5/13/25. The Center will print and distribute the Bright Horizons Positive Guidance Policy that contains a statement employees will not use any form of punishment including spanking. All staff will review the Bright Horizons Mandated Reporter Policy and review and sign the Mandated Reporter Acknowledgment form. Employees will review and sign off on both policies on Positive Guidance and Mandated Reporter. The parent handbook known as the Family Guide includes a summary of the Bright Horizons policy on discipline/positive guidance. 2. 9/15/2025 All Center staff will attend a 2 hour in person appropriate discipline training lead by the ELRC within 2 months of completing this plan of correction. 3. 8/30/2025All Center staff will retake the mandated reporter training within 2 months of this plan of correction. 4. 10/31/2025The Center currently holds monthly staff meetings, but for the next 4 months we will include and discuss topics that specifically promotes a supportive environment, reinforces positive guidance strategies that eliminates the use of inappropriate discipline or punitive practices, a review of the citations that have been made in the last 6 months. An attendance sheet will be collected at these meetings. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Based on investigation findings, staff #1 has singled children out for ridicule by saying "Stop it you're too old to act like a baby, you're being ridiculous, you're 4." Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility persons will not single out a child for ridicule, threaten harm to a child or a child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade a child or child's family. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Based on investigation findings, staff #1 has used harsh and demeaning language in the presence of children including calling children spoiled, entitled brats, and telling a child they were acting like a baby. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility persons will not use harsh, demanding or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Based on investigation findings, on 4/01/25 staff #1 restrained child #1. While child #1 was in a seated position on the floor, staff #1 stood above them with their hands on the child's shoulders for approximately 2-3 minutes while saying the child was out of control. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility persons will not restrain a child by using bonds, ties, or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet, or locked room. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots for three of the children who were napping in the Twos 2 Room. 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.) The cots were adjusted to meet the regulation of at least 2 feet on 3 sides of each child's cot. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1, 4 and 5 did not include documentation of training in the facility's emergency plan conducted within the past 12 months. 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 Director had the listed staff complete their annual emergency training and sign off on an acknowledgement. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings. 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.) The staff person listed above has completed their mandated reporter training. |
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| 2025-03-26 | 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: The most recent FBI clearances in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The most recent State Police, Child Abuse, FBI Clearances and NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between clearances. 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.) The staff persons listed above completed their clearances prior to our annual inspection. Staff person 1 obtained her FBI clearance prior to our 2025 DHS annual inspection. Staff person 2 completed her FBI clearance prior to the 2024 annual DHS inspection. Staff Person 3 completed her NSOR clearance prior to the 2025 DHS annual inspection. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evaluations were completed on the staff prior to the time of the 2025 DHS annual inspections. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed a golden pothos and philodendron, which were accessible to children, in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Golden pothos and philodendron were removed from the child care facility. |
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| 2025-03-26 | 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: Observed peeling paint on the wall and around the sink in the bathroom between the Preschool and PreK bathroom. 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 peeling paint on the wall and around the sink in the preschool/pre-k bathroom is temporarily covered and will be painted as of 4/18/25. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the windows in the Twos 1 and Preschool Rooms. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Circle dot decals were placed on the twos 1 window and the preschool room door. |
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| 2024-12-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on conversations with staff, it was verified that on 12/18/24 at 11:15 AM, Staff Person #1 was supervising 6 older toddlers in the toddler playground. When staff person opened the door to return with children to the building, Child #1 ran away from Staff Person #1 down the hall. Staff Person #1 chased after Child #1 letting the door shut behind her. The other five older toddlers were outside unsupervised for ten seconds until Staff Person #2 opened the door and Staff Person #1 returned with Staff Person #3 to assist in getting the children inside. 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.) If a teacher is struggling to come in from outside, they will stay on the playground and use their walkie to call for help to prevent situations of children running while other children stay behind. In addition, the Director and Assistant Director will provide trainings and discussions at staff meetings on supervision procedures/policies and coaching on successful transitions. Staff meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month and discussions will be held twice a year. |
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| 2024-12-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Based on conversations with staff, it was verified that on 12/18/24 at 11:15 AM, Staff Person #1 was supervising 6 older toddlers in the toddler playground. When staff person opened the door to return with children to the building, Child #1 ran away from Staff Person #1 down the hall. Staff Person #1 chased after Child #1 letting the door shut behind her. The other five older toddlers were outside unsupervised for ten seconds until Staff Person #2 opened the door and Staff Person #1 returned with Staff Person #3 to assist in getting the children inside. 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.) If a teacher is struggling to come in from outside, they will stay on the playground and use their walkie to call for help to prevent situations of children running while other children stay behind. The Director and Assistant Director will provide trainings and discussions at staff meetings on supervision and transition tracking procedures/policies to ensure compliance. The Director and Assistant Director will also routinely check classrooms to ensure all children are supervised and the staff member knows the names of the children in their assigned group. |
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| 2024-12-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on conversations with staff, it was verified that on 12/18/24 at 11:15 AM, Staff Person #1 was supervising 6 older toddlers in the toddler playground. When staff person opened the door to return with children to the building, Child #1 ran away from Staff Person #1 down the hall. Staff Person #1 chased after Child #1 letting the door shut behind her. The other five older toddlers were outside unsupervised for ten seconds until Staff Person #2 opened the door and Staff Person #1 returned with Staff Person #3 to assist in getting the children inside. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If a teacher is struggling to come in from outside, they will stay on the playground and use their walkie to call for help to prevent situations of children running while other children stay behind. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: * On 7/9/24, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 15 Preschool children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #1 and #2 took 14 of the children to the outdoor play area at 10:35 am, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the Preschool Classroom for three to four minutes: 10:35-10:38. Staff were unaware they had left the child in the classroom. Correction Required: * The Legal Entity shall require all staff persons at the facility, including the director and a representative of the legal entity to attend a minimum 2-hour in-person training regarding supervision of children presented by the ELRC within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff attended a 3 hour supervision training presented by the ELRC and held on 9/14/24. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/24, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 15 Preschool children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #1 and #2 took 14 of the children to the outdoor play area at 10:35 am, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the Preschool Classroom for three to four minutes: 10:35-10:38. Staff were unaware they had left the child in the classroom. 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.) The child was brought to the teachers and will be supervised by a staff person at all times. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/24, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 15 Preschool children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #1 and #2 took 14 of the children to the outdoor play area at 10:35 am, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the Preschool Classroom for three to four minutes: 10:35-10:38. Staff were unaware they had left the child in the classroom. 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.) The child was taken to the assigned teachers to be in sight, sound, direct, and accessible care of the child. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a PQAS Instructor. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7/30/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff 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.) The staff was supervised with children by an ASG or GS once it was discovered that her CPR was not correct. Her last day with us was on 8/2/24. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/24, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 15 Preschool children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #1 and #2 took 14 of the children to the outdoor play area at 10:35 am, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the Preschool Classroom for three to four minutes: 10:35-10:38. Staff were unaware they had left the child in the classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was returned to the group with the teachers and a supervision counting of numbers and matching of faces to pictures was completed when the child was returned to the teachers. |
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| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:15am on 4/10/24, staff #1 and #2 were observed supervising 9 older toddlers in the 2's Room #1. When asked to identify the children in their primary care groups, staff #1 named 5 children. Staff #2 named 2 of the 4 children assigned to them. Upon the second attempt, staff #1 again named 5 children and staff #2 was again only able to name 2 of the 4 children in their group. In the PS Prep room, staff #3 and #4 were observed with 20 preschoolers. When asked to identify the children in their primary care groups, staff #3 named 10 children. Staff #4 was unable to name all 10 children in their group. Upon the second attempt, staff #3 again named 10 children and staff #4 was again unable to name all 10 children in their group. 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.) The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group using the child ID tags and the name to face process in the MyBrightDay App. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed dirt and debris under the diaper changing mat in the Toddler 2 Room. Observed chairs placed on tabletops, which creates a potential toppling hazard, in the Twos 1 Room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers immediately cleaned the debris from under the changing mat and removed chairs from the tops of the table on 3/25/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 did not include the address for the release person. 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 emergency contact form for child #5 was updated with the address for the release person on 3/29/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact binders in the Toddler 1, Twos 1, Twos 2 and K-Prep Rooms did not contain emergency contact forms for Child #1, 3, 4 and 5, who were receiving care in these spaces. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contacts for Children #1, 3, 4, and 5 were added to the emergency binders in their respective classrooms on 3/29/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The initial and subsequent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 do not include an initial TB Screening. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 went to get a TB Screening immediately on 3/29/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: The most recent parental updates for the emergency contact information in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates. 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 parental update for the emergency contact was updated. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a letter on file to be provided to the parents explaining the emergency procedures pertaining to PA Chapter 3270.27(a) 1-5. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See attached letter sent to families explaining the emergency procedures. This letter was found in the emergency binder after the visit. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings. 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.) Staff member #2 completed fire safety training on 3/7/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings. 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.) Staff member #3 completed mandated reporter training on 2/19/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: The NSOR application in the file for Staff Person #4 was submitted after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #4 was acquired more than 45 days after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). 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 members NSOR was completed at the time of visit on 3/25/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed bolts, which create a sharp point, protruding from the toilet mounts on one of the toilets between the Twos 1 and Twos 2 Rooms and on two of the toilets in the Preschool 1 Room. 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 Center Director placed a work order 3-27-24 to the Maintenance Department and this was fixed on 4/1/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: Observed peeling, flaking paint along the tops of the poles of the green fence in the outdoor play areas. 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.) Center Director placed a work order on 3-27-24 for the chipped paint to be covered. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass exit doors to the outdoor play spaces. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Visual identification was placed on all glass exit doors on 3/29/24. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Toddler 1 Room, Staff Person #1 held Child #1 in arms to wash child's hands after a diaper change. Observed in the Toddler 2 Room, Staff Person #5 held Child #2 in arms to wash child's hands after a diaper change. Neither of the rooms had a platform or steps for the sinks at the diaper changing tables where children had been changed. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers have been instructed that they cannot hold a child in their arms to wash the child's hands. Step stools have been ordered. Until step stools arrive, children will wash their own hands at the other sink in the room. Moving forward, teachers will have children either use a platform or step stool when washing their hands. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire drill/fire system check log documented three times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 7/7/23-8/25/23, 9/22/23-10/23/23 and 1/29/24-2/29/24. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire system check was conducted during the inspection on 3/25/24, which was timely for the current month. The center scheduled their upcoming fire drill within 30 days of the previous drill. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The classroom teachers removed the diaper changing mats and cleaned the tables to ensure that the dirt and debris was cleared. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 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: The one-hour Health and Safety Update in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22. 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 file for Staff #2 was updated and has a current Health and Safety Training. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent updated health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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 files for staff members #1 and #3 were updated with new and current health assessments. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 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: The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 6 months between updates. 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 child files for #1, #2, and #3 were updated with new emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency drill log for the facility did not include a section for Special Accommodations the Facility uses for Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Special Needs. 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.) Special Accommodations for Infants/Toddlers/Special Needs was added to the second page of the fire drill log to include evacuation cribs, strollers, and lifesaving medications. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #2 and #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings. 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.) The file for Staff #2 and #5 was updated and has a current Fire Safety Training. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 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: The most recent State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances. 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.) The file for Staff #4 was updated and has current State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The first written evaluation in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff #2 was updated with a current written evaluation. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire drill/fire system check log documents one occasion when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between checks: 2/24/23-3/29/23. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The following month's alarm/drill was completed. |
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| 2019-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #2, both preschool aged, do not contain verification of a flu vaccination received during the previous 12 month period as recommended for preschoolers according to the ACIP schedule. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all children will have updated written verification from a physician for all vaccines. If vaccines are not completed according to schedule, an exemption form will be completed by the family highlighted the vaccine not given and why. All vaccines will be entered into a computer system and verified monthly for compliance. |
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| 2019-09-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ***It was self-reported and verified that Child #1, an older toddler, was left in the older toddler room unsupervised for 12 minutes. Staff persons #1 and #2 who were responsible for supervising child #1 were unaware that the child was missing. Correction Required: ***Following certification staff approval of the developed supervision improvement plan, the legal entity will include on the monthly staff meeting agenda for the next 3 months a time to evaluate the plan including feedback from classroom staff and any changes to the plan.. The written documentation from the discussion will be submitted to certification staff within 5 days following each of the 3 monthly meetings. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As referenced above, Center leadership will work with the STARS Quality Coach on the development of a supervision improvement plan and include such plan in the agenda of staff meetings for the next three months. Feedback from staff of such plan will be written and submitted to the certification staff with 5 days of the staff meeting. Going forward, center leadership is reviewing supervision requirements at orientation as well as monthly at staff meetings, highlighting that 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. Additionally, the Center Director has added Transition Tracking as a topic for the next three months' staff meetings. Center Leadership will also do "mock" transition tracking scenarios during these staff meetings with staff highlighting what was done correctly, what was done incorrectly, and have staff do training exercises on how they would talk to their co-worker about the mistake. |
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| 2019-09-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was self-reported and verified that Child #1, an older toddler, was left in the older toddler room unsupervised for 12 minutes. Staff persons #1 and #2 who were responsible for supervising child #1 were unaware that the child was missing. 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.) As referenced above, the Center has developed a comprehensive plan in response to this supervision incident and reminded Center staff that all children on the facility premises must always be supervised by a specific staff member at all times. All teachers are always required to follow the Supervision in Centers/Schools Policy and Transition Tracking as it is vital to the health and safety of the children in our care. Staff were retrained on the Supervision Policy. Center Leadership are reviewing supervision requirements at orientation as well as monthly at staff meetings, highlighting that each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Of course, we are mandating that 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. The Center Director and her administrative team are overseeing and monitoring supervision groups, both indoors and outdoors, on a weekly basis. |
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| 2019-09-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was self-reported and verified that Child #1, an older toddler, was left in the older toddler room unsupervised for 12 minutes. Staff persons #1 and #2 who were responsible for supervising child #1 were unaware that the child was missing. 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 required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On August 22, 2019, the Center returned both Teacher A and Teacher B to the program and individually retrained each on the Center's Transition Tracking Policy and Procedure. The Center Director also met with all Center staff on August 23, 2019, and reviewed these policies and expectations in detail. From August 22, 2019 to September 27, 2019, the two teachers at fault here were observed daily by the Director and Assistant Director to ensure the Transition Tracking policy was being completed accurately and provided guidance and mentorship to ensure best practices are followed. Additionally, all classrooms were observed by Director and Assistant Director during transitions and their compliance was documented. We also note that all Center staff are required to follow the Center's supervision and transition tracking policies as these requirements are vital to the children in our care. Initially, all teachers were re-trained on the Transition Tracking and Supervision of Children policy and procedure on August 23, 2019. The Center Director placed red "stop" signs on every door to remind staff of the Transition Tracking Procedure. The Center Director and her administrative team oversee transition tracking and monitor classroom transition tracking sheets daily, including providing in-the-moment feedback and coaching. Going forward, the Center Director will review supervision requirements at orientation as well as monthly at staff meetings. 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. The Center has also started the implementation of a new transition tracking system. Transition tracking is now completed on a classroom IPAD, with a specifically designed child tracking app. The implementation process is a three week cycle with regular feedback from staff on what works and what needs improvement. Guidelines during implementation are: Leadership is required to review Transitions reports and Name-to-Face reports intermittently during the day for accuracy and compliance. Teachers are to know the names and the number of children in their care at all times; Teachers conduct a Name-to-Face Roll Call with Child Count, at the following times: when leaving a location or entering a new location through a door or gate; when a teacher leaves the room for a lunch break; at the end of the day; and at least every 2 hours. |
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| 2019-02-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was reported and verified that a preschool aged child, who was under the supervision of staff person #1 and staff person #2, was left alone unsupervised in a small room used for breastfeeding for approximately 4 minutes. 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.) Going forward, all children on the facility premises must be supervised by a staff member at all times. All teachers must follow the Supervision in Centers/Schools Policy, and Transition Tracking at all times as it is vital to the health and safety of the children in our care. The two staff members involved were place on Administrative Leave so that a review could be done. The two staff members were returned to the Center two days later with appropriate written progressive counseling. Upon their return to the center and prior to caring for children again, the two staff members were retrained on the following policies: Review of the Supervision in Centers, with signed acknowledgement. Review of the Transition Tracking Policy, with signed acknowledgement. Review of Job Description, with signed acknowledgement. All teachers will have regular training on these policies and ongoing formal and informal observations of the procedures. In the future, all children will be supervised on the facility premises, on facility excursions, as well as in the outdoor play space. |
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| 2019-02-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was reported and verified that a preschool aged child, who was under the supervision of staff person #1 and staff person #2, was left alone unsupervised in a small room used for breastfeeding for approximately 4 minutes. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all children on the facility premises must be supervised by a staff member at all times. All teachers must follow the Supervision in Centers/Schools Policy, and Transition Tracking at all times as it is vital to the health and safety of the children in our care. The two staff members involved were place on Administrative Leave so that a review could be done. The two staff members were returned to the Center two days later with appropriate written progressive counseling. Upon their return to the center and prior to caring for children again, the two staff members were retrained on the following policies: Review of the Supervision in Centers, with signed acknowledgement. Review of the Transition Tracking Policy, with signed acknowledgement. Review of Job Description, with signed acknowledgement. All teachers will have regular training on these policies and ongoing formal and informal observations of the procedures. In the future, all children will be supervised on the facility premises, on facility excursions, as well as in the outdoor play space. |
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| 2018-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, where child #1 was observed receiving care, there was not complete emergency contact information available in the child care space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward all emergency contact forms will be copied and placed in the evacuation bags. The bags will be present in the space where the child is receiving care. |
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| 2018-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date 12/7/17, contains a volunteer criminal history clearance and a volunteer child abuse clearance which are not acceptable for employment in child care under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the correct clearances for the purpose of employment are obtained.. 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 obtain employment clearances. All staff will have a copy of their child abuse history clearance with the certification purpose stating Employment. Each record will comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 compliance. |
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| 2018-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the younger preschool classroom it was observed that the window screens that were in the open windows near the exit door were damaged and had holes with sharp wires protruding. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have removed the screens that were damaged. All screen will be checked daily and removed if damaged. Damaged screens will be fixed. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment identifying a communicable disease but there was no information available regarding any risk that may be posed. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Here is the corrected health assessment. Going forward, our plan of action will be to review all health assessment prior to starting work to ensure proper documentation of communicable diseases. |
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| 2017-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written plan of activities was not posted in the Movement Matters child care space. 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.) Corrective Action: A written plan of activities was posted in the Movement Matters Room. Maintaining Corrective Action: Moving forward, a written plan of daily activities will be posted in every group space. |
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| 2017-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Movement Matters 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.) Corrective Action: A written emergency plan was place in the Movement Matters Room. Maintaining Corrective Action: Moving forward, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be displayed conspicuously in every child care space. |
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| 2017-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In a first-aid kit in the preschool bathroom there was a packet of antibiotic ointment not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrective Action: The first aid kit, containing the packet of antibiotic ointment, was removed from the bathroom Maintaining Corrective Action: Moving forward, all first aid kits purchased will be checked for antibiotic ointment. If found, the ointment will be removed from the kit before being placed in the classrooms. In addition, all medications shall have a label with the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. |
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| 2017-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, soiled diapers were being disposed of in a plastic-lined, covered trash can that was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrective Action: The trash can in the Infant room was switched with the hands free one. A bigger hands free trash can was purchased. Maintaining Corrective Action: Moving forward, all diapers will be place in a plastic-lined, hands free covered can |
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| 2017-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #6 contained a current health assessment that stated that the person had a communicable disease but an explanation of the possible risks was not attached. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrective Action: The file for staff #6 now contains a health assessment highlighting no communicable diseases. Maintaining Corrective Action: Moving forward, all health assessments, highlighting a communicable disease, will have written explanation of the possible risks. This form and explanation will be placed in the staff members licensing file. |
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| 2017-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1, #2 and #5, contained child abuse training that was not PA approved for mandated reporters. Staff #1, #2 and #5 have all been employed for greater than 90 days. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) Corrective Action: Staff #1, #2, #5 took the iLook Out For Child Abuse Training on October 19th, 2017. See attached certificates. Maintaining Corrective Action: Moving forward, all staff within their first 90 days, will take the iLook Out for Child Abuse Training or other approved mandated reporter training. Training certificates will be kept in their licensing files. |
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| 2017-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were tomato plants growing in the toddler play space accessible to the children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrective Action: Tomato plants were removed from the playground and thrown away. Maintaining Corrective Action: Moving forward, staff shall review the toxic plant list to ensure no toxic plants are within the child care space. |
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| 2017-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the preschool play space, near the shade structure, there was a metal tent stake protruding from the ground causing a possible hazard. 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.) Corrective Action: The metal tent stake was removed from the preschool playground Maintaining Corrective Action: Moving forward, the facilities outdoor space shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Daily, staff shall visually sweep the playground for any hazards. If a hazard is seen, the hazard will be removed. If help is required, Administration will notify Penn State to remove the hazard. |
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