Penny Bauer Group Day Care
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During lunch, hotdogs were observed to be served, which were cut into round slices, which are potential choking hazards. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cut hotdogs lengthwise and then again to make smaller pieces for children. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff reported the steps of diapering but omitted washing the child's hands after a diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We wash children's hands after every diaper change and before meals. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a continuity of operations plan was not available in the program's emergency plan. 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.) Wrote up a continuity of operations letter. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: Soap and water were not available in the vehicle first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (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.) Put water and soap in first aid kit in vehicle used to transport children. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. (last documented fire drill dated 4/1/25). Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Conducted a fire drill on 8/21/25. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(b) Description: Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The testing of the fire detection system was not conducted at least every 30 days. (most recent documented date of testing was 4/1/25). Fire detection system was tested on the date of this visit, 8/20/25. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tested the fire detection devices on 8/20/25. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the two Pack and Plays were not labeled for the use of specific children (corrected during inspection). 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.) This was done the day of inspection. Children's names were added to the Pack and Plays. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #5's agreement was not signed by the parent. 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.) Got mother of child #5 to sign the agreement form. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in children's files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gave parents of child #1 through #5 the original agreements. Put copy in children's files. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the transportation first-aid kit did not include scissors (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (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.) Put scissors in the transportation first-aid kit during the inspection. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 did not obtain 12 annual clock hours of child care training (4.5 hours each on record). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #2 took 8 hours of training classes to make up the missing hours. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The time between staff person #1 and #2's clearances exceeded the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (Child Abuse 1/30/20, 2/21/25), (NSOR 1/27/20, 2/20/25). Staff person #1 did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The most recent FBI clearance is dated 2/25/20. Staff person #2's current Child Abuse clearance has a purpose of Household Member. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The time between clearances will not exceed the permitted every 60 months' timeframe. Staff will have the required current clearances on file. We will comply with CPSL. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the children's bathroom, that there was a liquid plug-in air freshener accessible to the children (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed liquid plug-in freshener from bathroom during the inspection. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the basement area was accessible to children from the family room child care space and it contained exposed insulation, rust particles on the floor, and an open cat litter box (corrected during 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.) The basement was made inaccessible to the children during the inspection. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Renewal | 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(b) Description: Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (7/1/24, 8/5/24), (11/4/24, 12/9/24). Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will test the fire detection devices at least every 30 days. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #2's agreement is not signed by the parent. 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.) Parent of child #2 signed the agreement. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: Child #1's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #1 filled in "Designated Pick Up" people. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Child #1's parents did not receive the original agreement. The original is in the child's file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copied child#1's agreement and put in file. Gave original to parent. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the family room (downstairs) 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.) Put a copy of "emergency transportation plan" in family room. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: There was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided feeding schedule for the infant in care. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #2's financial agreement and emergency contact information were not updated at least once in the last 6 months. 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.) Parent of child #2 updated emergency contact and agreement, signed 3/7/24 |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of conducting an annual emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency drill completed 3/8/24. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.69(a) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the water temperature of the sinks in the facility measured 130 degrees F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Turned temp down at water heater day of inspection. Ordered thermom. Check it, down to 100-105 degrees F. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the family room (downstairs) child care space. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copied emergency numbers and posted in all childcare spaces. |
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| 2024-03-05 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid kit in the kitchen did not contain tweezers (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put tweezers in the first aid kit, in the kitchen. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: At the time of enrollment, parents have not received, in writing, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handbook was rewritten to include all of above. Parents have now received, in writing, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #2 did not receive their child's original agreement. The original was in the child's file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Was done day of inspection. Copied child # 2's agreement and gave original to parent and put copy in file. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.124(d) - Excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(d) Description: Excursions Noncompliance Area: The vehicle used for transporting children did not contain emergency contact forms during transportation. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put copy of emergency contact forms for childcare in car used for transporting. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Child #2's health report does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gave parent state's form to have filled out. Parent's form did not have space for statement. Child #2's health report now includes a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(4) Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: Child #3's most current Influenza immunization is dated 10/14/21. Child #4's most current Influenza immunization is dated 11/18/21. Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's parent gave me a waiver letter of exemption for not receiving flu vaccine. Child #4 gave me updated form of vaccine received. Child 4 now has current flu vaccination records on file. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.134(b) - Towels labeled and laundered | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(b) Description: Towels labeled and laundered Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the bathroom the children use, that one hand towel was being shared by all to dry hands after washing them (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed towel at inspection. Added paper towels to the bathroom for use by the children. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not contain a Continuity of Operations plan. Staff person #1 and #2 completed the one-hour Updated Health and Safety training on 2/19/23, after the permitted deadline 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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) . Continuity of operations clause was added to the emergency plan Staff persons will complete required trainings in the appropriate timeframe. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.163(a)(3) - Fruit/vegetable | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.163(a)(3) Description: Fruit/vegetable Noncompliance Area: The lunch menu (for the month), for children of toddler age or older did not contain at least one fruit or vegetable. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one fruit or vegetable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added fruit to menu for remainder of March. The daily lunch menu now contains either a fruit or vegetable choice. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: The vehicle used for transporting children did not contain a first-aid kit or a bottle of water. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (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.) First aid kit put in vehicle with bottle of water |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The records of child #1 and #5 do not contain reviewed and updated emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. 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.) Reviewed for with parent of child #1 and #5 and parent signed and *dated both papers Child #1 and #5's emergency contact forms and agreements are now reviewed and updated. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Was added to emergency plan. The facility's emergency plan now provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not contain a method to contact parents when the emergency arises and when it ends to reunite parents with their children. 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.) Clause added to parent letter. The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures now contains a method to contact parents when the emergency arises and when it ends to reunite parents with their children. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the basement child care space, that the following toxins were accessible to children: bottle of alcohol (cabinet above sink), a bag of shock treatment for a pool, and pool cleaner, in a wooden cabinet on wall perpendicular to the sink (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toxins were removed day of inspection. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first-aid kit in the basement child care space, did not include soap (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap was placed in this first-aid kit the day of inspection. |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the washing machine and dryer are accessible to the children in the bathroom they use. 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.) Locks will be put on washer and dryer doors |
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| 2023-03-15 | Renewal | 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(b) Description: Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: There was no record of proof of purchase of the facility's interconnected fire detection system (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An attestation form with the estimated date of purchase of the fire detection system was completed the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the backyard play space has mulch that is less than 1 inch diameter on the ground, around the playground equipment. Children who are still placing objects in their mouths have access to this mulch. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will not let children in area that are under 3. Baby that is 16 mo old stays in a play yard on the deck. Children who are still placing objects in their mouths no longer have access to the backyard mulch that is less than 1 inch diameter on the ground, around the playground equipment. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: Child #4's agreement did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4's agreement now specifies the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The original agreements were in the files of child #1 through #5. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pull originals, placed copys in children's files, gave originals to parents. The parents of children #1 through #5 have been given the original agreements of the children. Copies of the agreements are now in their files. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address for two of the three listed on this form (corrected during inspection). 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.) Corrected day of inspection. Child #2's emergency contact information now includes the release person's address. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously displayed in the kitchen, the dining room, and the downstairs family room 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 means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is now conspicuously displayed in each child care space. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information 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 parents of child #1, #3, #4, and #5 have now reviewed and updated the emergency contact information and the financial agreement. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the diaper changing area in the main child care space (off of kitchen) did not contain a hands-free covered trash can (corrected during inspection). 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 diaper changing area in the main child care space (off of kitchen) now contains a hands-free covered trash can |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The parent of each child enrolled were not provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Got my current COC emailed to me and have it posted on bulletin board. Posted the information on how to access the regulation electronically during the inspection. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: No emergency drills were conducted and documented in 2021. 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.) Emergency drill was conducted on 6/10/22 and posted on the log sheet. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not include a method to contact parents when an emergency starts and when it ends, accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and that annual emergency drills will be conducted. 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.) The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures now includes a method to contact parents when an emergency starts and when it ends, accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and that annual emergency drills will be conducted. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator has not been sending a copy of the emergency plan updates to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Send a copy of emergency plan updates to the local municipality and the county EMA. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 did not obtain 12 annual hours of child care training (each had 6 hours). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #2 both took additional 6 hours of child care training to make 12 hours of annual training. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Household member #4's record did not contain a completed Disclosure statement (corrected during inspection). 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.) Household member #4 completed a Disclosure statement form on the date of the inspection. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the dining room that 5 outlets were missing protective covers. Children five years of age and younger have access to this space. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective outlet covers were placed in the 5 outlets in the dining room. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the family room child care space bathroom that there were toxins accessible to children on the shelf above the toilet: two deodorant sticks and a tube of acne cleaner. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shelf was removed from bathroom in family room. All toxins in this bathroom were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.69(a) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the water temperature in the kitchen and the bathroom (off of kitchen) used by children measured 120 degrees F. The water temperature in the family room child care space (main sink) measured 121.7 degrees F (all corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tenant changed temperature at water heater day of inspection. This was corrected during the inspection. Water temp is now no more than 110 degrees F. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first-aid kit did not contain scissors (corrected during inspection) and gauze. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Placed gauze in first-aid kit. Scissors were added to the first-aid kit during the inspection. Gauze was then added to this first-aid kit. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the downstairs family room child care space, that an electric cord was running across a portion of the room, creating a tripping hazard (corrected during 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.) Corrected during inspection. Was taped down with gorilla tape. The electric cord running across the floor of the family room was taped down so that it is no longer a tripping hazard. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.80 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.80 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: It was observed that, in the kitchen child care space, there was no visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass sliding doors. 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.) Put visual aid on sliding door glass in the kitchen. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility (not on second floor or finished basement child care space) Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copied evacuation routes and put one on each floor of house. Also put one on the bulletin board. |
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| 2022-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(b) Description: Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: There is no documentation of testing of smoke detectors on file at the facility. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Was tested day of inspection. Was testing each month, just was not posting. Smoke detectors were tested and documented on the day of the inspection, 5/18/22. Will continue to test the smoke detectors every 30 days and keep documentation of this testing on file at the facility. |
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