Description: PINEY GROVE GROUP DAY CARE is a Group Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the agreement form for child #1 was not signed and dated to indicate the parent has reviewed or updated the form 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.) The staff will contact the parents of the child listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their agreement forms with date and signature. The staff members will review all enrolled children's emergency contact and financial agreement forms to ensure parents have the reviewed and/or updated the at least every 6 months or as soon as there is a change in the information. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations. |
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| 2019-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.) Staff will contact the child's parent to obtain signatures on the emergency contact form for emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures. The staff will review the files for all enrolled children to ensure parents' signatures are present for consent of emergency medical and minor first aide. The operator ensure written consent is signed prior to admission and when the form is updated. |
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| 2019-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the following areas of the facility were unclean. The ceiling and ceiling fan on the first floor in the front room was observed with dust and debris. 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 unclean areas of the facility that were cited will be cleaned. The operator and staff will ensure floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces are kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazard. The operator will ensure all regulations are in compliance. |
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| 2019-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection , peeling and chipped paint was observed on the surfaces of the porch which leads to the entrance of the facility. 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 damaged and peeling paint on the front porch of the facility will be repaired to good condition. The operator and staff will not permit peeled or damaged paint or plaster on indoor or outdoor surfaces of the child care facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2018-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIX HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE SIX HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE A MINIMUM OF SIX HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING COMPLETED ANNUALLY |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, children's furniture and other furnishing items were observed unclean. The small white plastic children's table on the first level was discolored. The colored plastic children's chairs upstairs and downstairs were observed dirty with areas of rust on the metal legs. The metal file cabinets in the basement were unclean and rusty on the surfaces. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will have all areas of disrepair and uncleanliness repaired to good condition. The children's plastic chairs and other furnishing will be cleaned or discarded for new items if they can't be cleaned. The rust will be removed from all surfaces or items will be discarded. The operator will ensure furniture is durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a child service report for child #1 dated within the last 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.) The provider will ensure that a child service report is immediately completed for child #1 and reviewed with the family of the child to inform them of the child's growth and development. The provider will ensure the enrolled children have child service reports completed every 6 month and provide to the children's families. The provider will ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 were missing health insurance coverage and/or policy number for a child under a family policy of or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.) The provider will contact the parents of the children to obtain the missing health insurance coverage information. The provider and staff will review all enrolled children's emergency contact forms to ensure all regulated information is completed on the forms. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, documentation of current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage was not available on file at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The provider will obtain documentation of current general liability insurance which covers the persons who are on the premises. The provider will maintain a current copy of the insurance coverage on file at the facility, at all times. The provider will ensure coverage with all regulations. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The provider will establish a written notification of safe routes (drop-off/pick-up policy) and post the information in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. The provider will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will immediately review or update the emergency plan and document in writing when completed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan to have on file at the facility. The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #1's PA State Clearance dated 10/5/12 was not in compliance with CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff member #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility. Once staff member #1 has the current completed PA Criminal History clearance in compliance with the CPSL she will return to her position as a child care staff member. The provider will instruct the staff member to get all three clearances renewed to be in compliance with CPSL. The provider will ensure compliance with the CPSL, at all times. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3280.76/3280.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were several areas of the facility which were either unclean or in disrepair. The ceiling fan and ceiling area around the fan, on the 1st floor; were observed with dirt and debris. The white metal radiator cover in the middle room on the first floor was unclean and rusty. A light cover on the first floor was broken. Downstairs in the lower level several surfaces were unclean. The ledges and floor area through out the lower level were observed with dust and debris. Spider webs were observed in the lower level. A ceiling tile was missing for the ceiling near the exit door, on the lower level. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will have all areas of disrepair and uncleanliness repaired to good condition, as soon as possible . The rust will be removed from all surfaces or items will be discarded. The operator will ensure 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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