Precious Stones Childcare Llc
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) was hired as an assistant group supervisor. The record for staff person #1 contains a document from the State of New Jersey Senate and General Assembly Citation, giving commendations and praise upon graduation from high school however, this is strictly an honorary award and holds no academic weight. Documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate is not included in staff person #1's record. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admin/Management will obtain and place a copy of Staff Person #1's high school diploma, GED certificate, or other acceptable educational documentation in the personnel file. The employee's qualifications will also be reviewed to ensure they meet all applicable Department of Human Services (DOH) requirements for the Assistant Group Supervisor position. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The library seating area in the toddler room was observed to be dirty. Each side of the seating area contained book racks, and the dirt particles and dust were located within these book racks. Corrected on site by cleaning the 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.) The seating racks were cleaned and dusted immediately. Library furniture will be included in the regular cleaning schedule, and staff will check and clean seating racks routinely. Bottle with bleach and water solution will be made readily available daily for ease in cleaning all areas daily. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing table and pad in the two-year-old room was observed to contain dust and small particles of dirt. Corrected on site by cleaning the pad and the area under the diaper changing pad. 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 diaper changing table and pad were cleaned and sanitized immediately. Diaper changing areas will be cleaned and sanitized daily and checked during routine classroom inspections. Staff will be reminded to clean the area after each use. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, teachers in the three-year-old classroom were observed to miss naming a child who was present during the check of primary care groups. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers will write out with updated lists of their primary care groups daily based on daily attendance and reviewed the assignments with director and assistant director. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an approved assessment or Child Service Report was not available for child #1. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing report was completed immediately and filed appropriately. The director and assistant supervisor reviewed the child's record to ensure no other reports were missing. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The parent's employer, work address, and work phone number was not available on the emergency contact form for child #3 and child #4. Both forms corrected on site. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing information was collected from parents/guardians and updated immediately. Forms from emergency bags have been reviewed to ensure completeness. Supervisors will verify forms for accuracy and follow up on any missing information. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Health insurance name and policy number were not available on the emergency contact form for child #3 and child #4. Both forms corrected on site. 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.) All current emergency contact forms were reviewed, and missing insurance information was collected and updated immediately. All staff were reminded of the requirement to complete all health insurance fields on emergency contact forms. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, complete and up-to-date emergency contact forms were not available in classrooms for child #3, #4, #5, and #6. This was corrected on site by placing complete emergency contact forms into the classrooms. At the time of inspection, an emergency contact form was not available in the child care space for child #7. Corrected on site by placing a copy of the emergency contact form in the classroom. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All missing forms were immediately located, updated if needed, and placed in the emergency bag. Emergency contact forms were looked over and assessed fully before placing correct and full forms back into the emergency bags and to be in the space the children are. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(1) - Health information/Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(1) Description: Health information/Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months Noncompliance Area: The date of the initial health assessment was not available on the health assessment document for child #4. See LIS for child's first date of enrollment. 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. The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All documentation has been request from parents. A letter will be provided by physician's office stating when previous child health report was completed. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #2 had an incomplete immunization record. It was reported that some of the immunizations were declined to strong personal beliefs and others were missing due to an altered schedule of immunizations. Letters of exemption from the parent and medical provider were not available. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All documentation has been request from parents. They are to provide one letter stating personal beliefs and vaccinations. Provider has explained to parent that child is within window to receive vaccine and they will be providing new updated immunization record after vaccine is given . Parents stated all documents are to be presented to facility 02/13/26. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, an outlet cover was observed to be missing from the dramatic play area in the three-year-old room. Corrected on site by placing an outlet cover into the outlet. 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.) The outlet cover was replaced immediately. All outlets will be checked during routine safety inspections throughout the day, and staff will report any missing or damaged covers to administration. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in the following areas: - In the corner of the circle time area in the three-year-old room. - Near the bottom of the pillar in the toddler room - Near the trim on the wall with the door to the gross motor space in the toddler room. Damage to the paint and plaster was observed in the toddler room to the right of the entryway door (when entering the room). Damage to the paint and plaster was observed in the preschool gross motor space on the wall opposite the entry gate. All instances of paint and plaster damage were corrected on site by covering the areas with tape. 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.) Items had been corrected on site. To ensure continues compliance the affected areas will be repaired and repainted using child-safe, non-toxic plaster and paint to be done on 02/13/2026. |
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| 2026-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.78 - Lighting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78 Description: Lighting Noncompliance Area: The light bulb in the bathroom of the Pre-K room was observed to be burnt out. Corrected on site by replacing the light bulb. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The light bulb was replaced immediately. Bathrooms and classrooms will be checked during routine facility inspections, and staff will report burnt-out bulbs to admin right away. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: After an investigation, it was confirmed that roaches have been observed in the facility. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon discovery of roaches, the facility contacted a licensed pest control company on 11/28/2025 to perform an immediate treatment. Contract for treatments to begin on 1/9/26 . All affected areas are cleaned, sanitized, and decluttered everyday. Food items are inspected; contaminated or open items are discarded. All trash is removed and placed in sealed containers. The roach activity is documented and reported to the director/owner. |
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| 2025-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that personal messages sent by staff #1 contained photos of children who were not related to the recipient. 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.) The staff member involved has been instructed to stop taking photographs with external device at the facility. Only use of the center tablet is to be used to document any information for child. Was asked to immediately remove and/or delete all photos on external device to continue protecting children's privacy. A review meeting was held to clarify existing policies on photographs, privacy, and all acceptable devices. Warning was given and filed for staff member. |
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| 2025-10-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: During a verification visit, teachers from the two-year-old room were observed to repeatedly and solely use the word "no" with the children. During the observation period (approximately 20 minutes), statements of guidance, redirection, or conversation were not used. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. VERIFIED 1/30/26 All staff will participate in a positive environments training provided by the ELRC. VERIFIED 1/20/26 The director will participate in Existing Provider training provided by OCDEL. VERIFIED 1/15/26 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members have been spoken to immediately about the concern and were instructed to use redirection and a more positive approach for practicing guidance and change of behavior. Change of staff was also implemented and a more intentional language is being practiced in the two-year-old room. Positive guidance strategies have been put up on the bulletin of the room. All staff will participate in Positive Environments training provided by the ELRC. The director will participate in an upcoming existing provider training session. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care was not available for child #1 and child #2. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Name, address, and phone number of child's physician or medical source obtained for child #1 and child #2. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care was not available for child #1 and child #2. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written consent for emergency medical care obtained for child #1 and child #2. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits was not available for child #1 and child #2. 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.) Health insurance coverage and policy number was obtained for child #1 and child #2. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was not available for child #1 or child #2. Correction Required: A child's record shall 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.) Signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid administered by facility staff was obtained for child#1 and child #2. |
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| 2025-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a) Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was reported and confirmed that a child climbed the changing table stairs and sat on top of the changing table without teacher knowledge. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Program put new, more effective lock on changing table stairs so children cannot gain easy access to them. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(c) - Include 6 categories of development | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(c) Description: Include 6 categories of development Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an adequate amount of dramatic play materials was not available in the two-year-old classroom. It was observed that an adequate number of books and literacy materials were not available in the two-year-old classroom. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dramatic play materials and additional books will be added to the learning environment |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a small piece of plastic (less than 1 inch in diameter) with sharp edges was found on the floor of the two-year-old classroom. COS 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.) The small item was removed from the classroom. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, 2 shelving units and a tall cabinet in the infant room were observed to be unstable when lightly pushed, creating the potential for injury due to crushing. 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.) Shelving units were secured to the wall to ensure safety. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(c)/3270.113(a) - Promote development/Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c)/3270.113(a) Description: Promote development/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the children in the twos classroom were observed running in circles around the furniture in the room. The children were allowed to continue to run and not redirected by staff to engage in appropriate play. Children collided and pushed each other several times, many of them were crying. One staff was cleaning the table area, one teacher was standing on the other side of the room watching the children run. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of 4 hours of training regarding child development and classroom management strategies. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity and the staff working in the two-year-old room will participate in technical assistance, provided by the ELRC, for a minimum of 4 visits. Verified correction of this citation will include active participation in technical assistance, as well as intentional and sustained implementation of recommended strategies. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers will plan daily activities that promote development and ensure the social and emotional well-being of children. Children will be supervised at all times. Provider will identify training options related to child development and classroom management. These training options will be submitted to DHS for approval. Once approved, all staff will complete 4 hours of training and provide proof of completion for staff files. Confirmed complete 10/1/25 Provider agrees to actively participate in technical assistance provided by the ELRC focused on the two-year-old room for a minimum of 4 visits. Proof of intentional and sustained implementation of recommended strategies is required. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff #2 was unable to list the children in their primary care group when asked by the CR. COS Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) With help from coworkers, staff #2 named the children in their primary care group. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c)/3270.181(a) - Each child care space/Each child | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.181(a) Description: Each child care space/Each child Noncompliance Area: At the time if inspection, an emergency contact form for child #3 was not available in the classroom. COS At the time of inspection, no enrollment paperwork, including emergency contact forms, was available for child #1 and child #2. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 were obtained from the parent and added to the classroom binders. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the file review, documentation on the heath assessment that the employee is suitable to provide child care was not available for staff#1. Documentation of a current NSOR clearance was not available for staff #1 at the time of file review. COS Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSOR documentation was obtained 5/27/25. Health assessment documentation was obtained 6/1/25. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.163(a)(4) - Grain | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(4) Description: Grain Noncompliance Area: It was observed that lunch was served without a grain. Only potatoes, sausage, pineapple, and green beans were served. COS by serving rolls. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bread was provided to children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training and provided the training completion certificate for the staff file. Staff will not work unsupervised until all required training has been completed. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Documentation of experience was not available for staff #1. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of experience for staff #1 was obtained and added to the staff file. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Protective outlet covers were not available in the three-year-old classroom outlet plugs. COS 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.) Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the twos classroom, the diaper changing station cabinet doors were not secured, allowing access to diaper creams and wipes. COS with a child safety lock. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child safety lock was installed on the changing table making the toxins inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a shelf was observed to be positioned in front of one of the exit doors of the 4-year-old classroom. An exit door in the gross motor space was observed to be blocked by a partial wall that had recently been installed. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bookshelf was moved away from the means of egress. Wall was rebuilt in a way that no longer blocks the means of egress. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During an off-site walk to an open field, reports confirm that supervision was not properly maintained. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: It was reported that, while on an off-site excursion, it was necessary to restrain 3 children who were eloping from the designated area. It was also reported that children who passed the designated invisible boundaries at the field, would be restrained with the straps of the walking lead. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not use the walking lead as a restraint as a form of punishment. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: It was reported that contact information for the center, owner, or director was not available during an off-site excursion. 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.) Contents of Emergency bag was placed in bag. Emergency bag will always contain pertinent contact information for children, the facility, and the director's personal number. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Based on the findings of an investigation, a child was placed in a highchair without being properly strapped in with the safety strap, resulting in an injury to the child. 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.) Teachers double-check that straps are properly secured when children are using highchairs. Staff clean the buckles to ensure proper buckling. Lower highchairs are now in use. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: It was reported that teachers took children on a walk to an off-site field that provided direct access to a steep fall into deep water; the Swatara Creek, near the Susquehanna River. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our facility will no longer be going to parks and will provide a list of designated routes they can go. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was discovered that staff #1 had an NSOR clearance that was obtained (12/26/24) after the expiration of the previous NSOR, which was dated 11/19/19. This exceeded the 60-month requirement by one month and one week. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until valid clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1's clearance documentation has been obtained and noted as late. |
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