Penny Berkebiles Group Child Care
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Hours of Operation
- Monday4:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday4:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday4:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday4:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday4:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(5) Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i will make sure that all information is signed and dated on emergency contact forms. i will double check it to make sure it is all filled in for future forms. Will obtain the required signatures from the parent. |
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| 2026-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Observed the documented fire alarm testing log revealed that one time in the previous 12 months (12/5/25-1/30/26) the fire alarm testing was documented more than 30 days apart. 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 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.) In the future i will make sure that when the smoke detector is tested that i will have proper documentation with it dated every 29 days. Alarm was tested on the day of inspection and is operable. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of damaged drywall behind the door in the bathroom used by the children. 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 hole will be covered with a protective cover. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed plastic bags accessible to toddlers who receive care at the facility, on the inside door handle for the bathroom used by the children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will keep plastic bags locked in a secure area. I moved and no longer will have bags accessible to children. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact form for child files #1 and #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure that all information is on emergency information form and that includes health insurance information. I had parent fill out missing information. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle which was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I labeled bottles with each child's name. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure each child's file has signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid. I had parent fill out that information. |
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| 2024-08-07 | 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: Observed disinfecting wipes accessible to children on the sink in the bathroom used by the children. 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.) I will keep disinfecting wipes in a locked and secure area. I no longer keep wipes in the bathroom but in a locked area not accessible to children in care. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.66(c) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(c) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed poison ivy encroaching and starting to grow under the fence of the outdoor play area. 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.) I will spray and weed eat area, so poison ivy doesn't come near the fence area or outdoor play area. I sprayed area with poison ivy killer and weeded the fence area to keep it away. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not contain a statement that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training. Staff persons #1 and #2 did not complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022, as evidenced by a certificate of completion for Staff person #1 dated 06/15/2023, and a certification of completion for staff person #2 dated 06/19/2023 present in their files. Correction Required: 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.) i wrote out a plan for volunteers and put it in my emergency plan. i sent a copy to emergency 911 in somerset pa 15501. staff person one and two completed the pa health and safety. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility person to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parent 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 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.) i have written a plan of what we will do to contact parents after an emergency is over. |
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| 2022-08-04 | 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: The agreement on file for child #1 was observed not to contain complete documentation of the person's whom child #1 is authorized to be released to. 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.) I had the parent put the designated people to whom the child may be released on the form. I will also make sure that from now on I check that this information is written on the form. |
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| 2022-08-04 | 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: The facility was observed not to have in place a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment. Additionally, the emergency plan on file at the facility was observed not to contain a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency at the facility. 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.) i wrote a policy and submitted it to my inspector. i have a signed copy on file from every parent and gave every parent a copy. i have signed copies from all employees including myself. |
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| 2022-08-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file at the facility was observed not to contain information that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i wrote a plan and sent it to my inspector. i will practice drills every 30 days. i have appropriate car seats and vehicle transportation if needed. i sent a copy to my local municipality and to the local emergency services. |
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| 2022-08-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of an emergency drill being conducted at the facility annually since December 2019 was not on file at the facility. 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.) i will have an emergency drill every 30 days and document it. we had a drill and i documented it the following day after inspection. a copy has been sent to my inspector. |
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| 2022-08-04 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person's #1 - #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3280.31(f) (10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person's #1 - #3 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) pediatric cpr and first aid was retaken and the instructor applied for a pqua certificate. all employees and myself took it again to be pqua approved. instructor applied for the pqua on aug. 30,2022 and the email was forwarded to my inspector. |
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| 2022-08-04 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Review of the fire drill log and fire detection log showed that the fire detection system was being tested more than every 30 days. 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 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 have a fire drill every 30 days and test smoke detectors every 30 days and document it. |
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| 2020-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the facilities emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the 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 emergency transportation plan was posted in a conspicuous location in the child care space where it will remain. |
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| 2020-08-07 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the file for child #1 did not contain documentation of the initial health assessment required to be obtained within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child file #1 contains a valid health assessment at this time. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current valid health assessment in the file at this time. In the future, all submitted initial and subsequent health assessments will be retained in the file as required. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, a preschool age child, did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 6 months. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I wrote a child service report for child #2 and had the parent sign and date it and I signed it. From now on I will do a report even on preschool children at least every 6 months. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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.) Documentation of ongoing vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for child file #1 will be obtained unless the parent has written an exemption from the vaccine. Future immunization records will be reviewed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. I will have on file either a letter from the parent stating why they do not have the flu shot or I will have a copy of their immunizations on file with the date that the flu shot was administered. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3280.183 - Confidentiality of Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the facilities incident report file revealed 2 incident reports, which contained information for more than one child, on copies of the reports which were given to the parents. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I corrected both reports with 3 copies for each child. one for my file, one for the child's file and one for the parent. I gave a copy of the new form to the parent and had them sign it. The new form stated only that child's name on that child's report, correcting by stating the other child involved, as the other child and not the child's actual name which is how they will be written in the future. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3280.34(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have received documentation of the proper amount of hours and years of experience working with children and caring for them. I received 2 letters of documentation stating this from whom the staff person provided care for their child or children. I have 2 letters from the person the service was provided to by the caregiver which are placed in the staff file where they will remain. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection while reviewing the incident report file, it was determined that the operator was responsible for 8 children in a mixed age group of children which included 1 young toddler at the time of an incident. 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff returned from getting the mail and the facility was back to correct ratio. I will make sure I have the proper staff for the child to staff ratios from now on. Having another person working for the group size of 8 when it includes young toddlers. . |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the outdoor play area, a broken plastic bucket with rough edges. 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.) Plastic bucket was removed and thrown away. Staff to continue to monitor the toys and equipment to make sure they remain in good repair. |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed plastic bags accessible to toddlers in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by the children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic bags were removed and placed into a locked closet where they will remain. |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previously valid health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current valid health assessment. The operator to monitor the staff files and obtain updated health assessments as required by regulation. |
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| 2017-08-09 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed several house keeping toys which had cracks or rough edges. Observed a hole with a pinch point on the little tykes house in the outdoor play area. 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.) House was repaired and cracked toys were removed. Staff to continue to monitor the toys and equipment to make sure they remain in good repair. |
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| 2017-08-09 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained a disclosure statement which was signed after the date of initial hire. Observed staff file #1 contained volunteer child abuse and criminal background clearances which are not valid for child care employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #-1- may not work in a child care position at the facility until valid child abuse and criminal background clearances are obtained. |
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| 2017-08-09 | Renewal | 3280.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit for the facility was located in an unlocked low drawer in the bathroom used by children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First-aid kit was made inaccessible to children and will remain inaccessible to children. |
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