Precious Tots Family Daycare Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: 2nd Citation According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 12/23/25 to 1/23/26. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plans for correction is set a reminder on the calendar to conduct a fire drill within 30 calendar days. |
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| 2026-02-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.64 - Outside Walkways | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.64 Description: Outside Walkways Noncompliance Area: Based on observation, photographs and staff statements on 2/5/26, a thick layer of ice formed from the porch roof, down the right side of the front door and covered the front porch and stairs. The ice had formed due to a water leak and the cold temperature. On 2/24/26, a patch of ice was observed on the front steps. Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The leak was fixed on February 7th once it was discovered. The plan of correction is to remove the ice on the stairway to keep the walkway free and clear of any snow. |
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| 2026-02-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Based on observation, photographs and staff statements on 2/5/26, a thick layer of ice formed from the porch roof, down the right side of the front door and covered the front porch and stairs. The ice had formed due to a water leak and the cold temperature. On 2/24/26, a patch of ice was observed on the front steps. 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.) The leak was fixed on February 7th once it was discovered. The provider plans to always remove any ice and snow from walkways. |
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| 2026-02-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 12/23/25 to 1/23/26. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider fix the citation by conducting a fire drill within 30 calendar days. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 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 emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the telephone number for the child's physician/medical care. 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.) The provider plan of correction is to have the parent update the emergency contact information. |
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| 2025-11-17 | 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 emergency contact form for child #3 does not include the parent's work telephone number. 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.) The provider plan of correction is to ask the parent to update all missing information on the emergency contact information. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for child #2 and child #3 do not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to ask the parent to provide the missing information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the address and phone number of the release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to ask the parent to provide the missing information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for child #1 is dated 10/3/23, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to ask the parent for a current health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The documentation of immunizations for child #1, which is attached to the initial health assessment, is dated 10/3/23, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet) Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider's plan of correction is that child #1 currently has documentation of immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has a current health assessment dated 3/17/23, which is more than 24 months ago. Staff person # 6 has a current health assessment dated 2/12/23, which is more than 24 months ago. Staff person #7 has a current health assessment dated 4/13/23, which is more than 24 months ago. 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.) The provider plan of correction is to have the staff get an updated health assessment. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has 7 hours of annual PD: 1-hour fire-safety training and 6-hour Application of Act 13 of 2020: Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness in Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms. Staff person #4 has 1 hour of annual PD: 1-hour fire-safety training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to attend 12 hours of training. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #6 has current pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 3/22/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous training that is dated 2/24/23. Staff #7 has current pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 8/10/23, which is more than 24 months ago. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to have the staff attend the pediatric first aid and CPR training before the expiration date of the current CPR certificate. The staff person #7 attended CPR training on 11/18/25. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has current fire-safety training dated 11/18/25 which is more than 1 year after the previous training that is dated 10/30/24. Staff person #3 has current fire-safety training dated 11/17/25, which is more than 1 year after the previous training that is dated 1/22/24. Staff person #5 has fire-safety training dated 11/18/25, which is more than 1 year after the previous training that is dated 1/19/24. Staff person #7 has current fire-safety training dated 3/11/25, which is more than 1 year after the previous training that is dated 1/21/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to view staff files to check for the dates on the fire safety training to ensure that staff training are current. |
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| 2025-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bottle of spray sunscreen labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children. It was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the small downstairs bathroom. 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.) The provider plan of correction is to dispose of the sunscreen spray bottle. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #3 did not include child service reports completed every 6 months from the date of enrollment to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The most recent service report for child #1 was dated 3/24 and the most recent service report for child #3 was dated 9/27/23. 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.) Child #1 and #3 service reports are completed and have been shared with families. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #3 were not updated or signed by parent once in a 6-month period. The most recent update was signed 9/27/23. 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 provider had the family review the file and update any new information. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Child #2, a young toddler, had an initial health assessment dated 3/5/24. They did not have an updated health assessment on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family was asked for an updated health assessment, and the family made an appointment to have it done on 12/6/24. The updated assessment placed in the child's file. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person#3 did not renew certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR on or before the expiration of the prior certification. The dates on which the prior certification expired for staff persons #1 and #2 was 9/5/24. Staff person #3 had training that expired 8/24. The current certification for staff #1, #2, and #3 was obtained on 10/29/24. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 have current CPR certification. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 had current mandated reporter training that was dated more than 60 months after the previous training was obtained. The previous training was obtained on 3/26/19 and the current training was obtained 10/29/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 has current mandated reporter training. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the school-age space did not include scissors. 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.) Provider placed a pair of scissors in the first-aid kit at the time of inspection. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Bolts were exposed on the toilet in the school-age space and the toilet in the pre-school space. 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 bolts on the toilet have been covered so that they are not exposed. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in the bathroom located next to the infant room. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider hung up a handwashing sign in the bathroom |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Infant Room lacked a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider purchased a thermometer and placed inside the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the names of 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.) The provider had the parent provide the names of the designated person who the child can be released and added them to the form. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact form that lacked the addresses of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Provider had parent update the emergency contact form with the addresses of the designated person to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to lack an updated health report once every 6 months; the most recent health report on file is dated 4/18/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider asked the parent if the child went to the 18 months check-up and obtained the updated health report from the parent. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: A Children's Tylenol and Children's Motrin were observed to not be labeled with the name of Child #3 whom the medication is intended for. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff labeled the medication with the child's name on the medication bottle. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: A Children's Tylenol and Children's Motrin were observed to be inside Child #3's bag that was zipped up and sitting on the floor in the hallway outside of the Toddler Room and accessible to the children who use the hallway to get to and from their rooms. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff put the medication in a area out of reach of children. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked signed parental consent to administer Children's Tylenol and Children's Motrin to Child #3. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed a consent for administration of medication log at pick up that day. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Staff in the Toddler Room self-disclosed that Child #3 was administered medication earlier today and it was not documented on a medication log. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff documented on the medication log the amount of medication that was administrated to the child. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.134(c) - Paper towels discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(c) Description: Paper towels discarded Noncompliance Area: The school age restroom upstairs was observed to lack paper towels for hand drying. Correction Required: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider placed paper towels in the bathroom. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 self-disclosed that during a diaper change soiled diapers are placed in a plastic bag first before being discarded into the hands free lidded can. 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 provider retrained staff on the proper diapering procedure according to the regulation. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked a current health assessment; the last health assessment on file is dated 2/4/21 which is more than 24 months old. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 now has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked one non family reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 obtained a non family reference and was placed in the staff file. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked documentation of having participated in annual emergency plan training for 2024; Staff person #2 last participated in emergency plan training on 1/27/23. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 now has current emergency plan training on file. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 1/6/23 and 2/5/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has current fire safety training completed and on file. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked a written staff evaluation every 12 months; the last staff evaluation on file is dated 1/9/23. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 did have a staff evaluation done in January of 2024 and a copy was placed in their file at this location. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 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: The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education. 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.) Staff person #2's file at this location now contains a copy of their education. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: ****3rd CITATION: At approximately 10:08am, during the assessment of supervision and ratio in the Toddler Room, Staff person #5 was observed to be inside of the adjoining storage area and is not measured childcare space, as it is less than 50% of the adjacent wall. Four older toddlers were observed inside of the Toddler Room alone with no other staff present for the duration that staff was inside the storage area, Staff person #5 was not physically present with the four children in their assigned group. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 7/31/23 and 8/25/23 Correction Required: ***The director shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of two months from the acceptance of the plan of correction, which shall include all staff persons to discuss supervision, ratio, and grouping requirements and any current and previous violations under this regulation. Provider must keep documentation of a dated agenda along with a signed attendance sheet for each monthly meeting. Documentation of each monthly meeting will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director plans to have two staff meetings one meeting on 1/26/24 and the second one on 2/2/24. The topics to be discussed in both staff meetings will be ratio, supervision and grouping requirements. The Director also plans to discuss with the staff any current and previous violations under the regulation. The Director will find resources to help staff with this regulation. These meetings with a dated agenda will be documented along with a signed attendance sheet for each meeting. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATIAON: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 10/6/23 to 11/6/23 (31 days). PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10/5/23 Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plans to conduct a fire testing within every 30 days. The provider will set a reminder on her cell phone to alert the director that a fire test is due to stay within 30 calendar days. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 10/5/2023, at approximately 8:37 am, staff #1 was observed to be working alone in the infant room supervising a group of children of mixed age levels, including 1 infant and 5 younger toddlers; and staff #2 was observed to be working alone in the toddler room supervising a group of children of mixed age levels, including 7 older toddlers and 5 preschool children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director plans to have staff adjust their schedule to come into work 1 hour early to ensure that the infant is in ratio at all times. Also, toddler teacher comes in 1 hour early to ensure ratio as well. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: On 10/5/2023, at approximately 8:37 am, 12 children were observed in care in the toddler room, which only has a capacity for 7 children. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director plans to adjust staff work schedule so that the preschool children can go upstairs into their classroom to maintain capacity. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: A fire drill has not been conducted at least once in the last 60 days. A fire drill was last conducted on 7/3/2023. Correction Required: The Director 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.) The Director plans to conduct a fire drill at the facility. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system has not been tested in the last 30 days. It was last tested on 7/31/2023. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director plans to set off the fire alarms to ensure that the system is working. |
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| 2023-08-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:08am, during the assessment of supervision and ratio in the Toddler Room, Staff person #5 was observed to be inside of the adjoining storage area and is not measured childcare space, as it is less than 50% of the adjacent wall. Four older toddlers were observed inside of the Toddler Room alone with no other staff present therefore, the four children who were in the Toddler Room were unsupervised as Staff Person #5 was not present in the childcare space to properly supervise those children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction was the staff person came out of the storage area and supervised the children inside the classroom at all times. The provider plan of correction is give the staff a walkie talkie to use to alert the Director when in need of help with the children or with something outside of the classroom so that they can remain in the classroom and in compliance with supervision. |
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| 2023-08-25 | 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: **2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:08am, during the assessment of supervision and ratio in the Toddler Room, Staff person #5 was observed to be inside of the adjoining storage area and is not measured childcare space, as it is less than 50% of the adjacent wall. Four older toddlers were observed inside of the Toddler Room alone with no other staff present for the duration that staff was inside the storage area, Staff person #5 was not physically present with the four children in their assigned group. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 7/31/23. Correction Required: **The legal entity will work on creating a written policy, to include in their employee handbook, for when staff need to obtain items from outside the licensed childcare spaces so to ensure supervision and ratio are maintained at all times. The policy will be submitted to the regional office upon completion and available upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plans of corrections is to created a written policy for staff about maintaining in ratio and supervision at all times when items are needed outside of the childcare space so that staff can remain present with their assigned group of children and supervise them at all times. |
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| 2023-08-25 | 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: ****2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:08am, during the assessment of supervision and ratio in the Toddler Room, Staff person #5 was observed to be inside of the adjoining storage area and is not measured childcare space, as it is less than 50% of the adjacent wall. Four older toddlers were observed inside of the Toddler Room alone with no other staff present for the duration that staff was inside the storage area, Staff person #5 was not physically present with the four children in their assigned group. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 7/31/23. Correction Required: ***The director shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of three months from the acceptance of the plan of correction, which shall include all staff persons to discuss supervision, ratio, and grouping requirements and any current and previous violations under this regulation. Provider must keep documentation of a dated agenda along with a signed attendance sheet for each monthly meeting. Documentation of each monthly meeting will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to hold monthly staff meetings for a period of three months to discuss ratio, supervision and grouping to ensure staff understands the regulation and their responsibility for the children in their care. |
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| 2023-08-25 | 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: *2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:08am, during the assessment of supervision and ratio in the Toddler Room, Staff person #5 was observed to be inside of the adjoining storage area and is not measured childcare space, as it is less than 50% of the adjacent wall. Four older toddlers were observed inside of the Toddler Room alone with no other staff present for the duration that staff was inside the storage area, Staff person #5 was not physically present with the four children in their assigned group. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 7/31/23. 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.) Staff person came out of the storage area and resumed compliance with supervision by being in the classroom with their assigned group of children. Staff were given walkie talkies to use to alert the Director when they are in need of help with the children or need assistance with getting items from outside the childcare room so that they can remain present with their assigned group of children and supervise them at all times. |
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| 2023-08-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:08am, during the assessment of supervision and ratio in the Toddler Room, Staff person #5 was observed to be inside of the adjoining storage area and is not measured childcare space, as it is less than 50% of the adjacent wall. Four older toddlers were observed inside of the Toddler Room alone with no other staff present therefore staff: child ratio was 0:4 for the duration that staff was inside the storage area. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person came out of the storage area, back into the classroom, and resumed compliance with ratio. The provider plan of correction is give the staff a walkie talkie to use to alert the Director when in need of help with the children or if they need help with something outside of the classroom so that they can remain in the classroom and in compliance with ratio. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Room, an infant was observed asleep in a Pack N Play Playard that did not have at least 2 feet on three sides while in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider rearranged the Pack N Play to have at least 2 feet on three sides while in use. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The Preschool Room 2, School Age Room, and School Age 2 Room were observed to lack a daily activity schedule. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider created a daily activity schedule and posted in the rooms. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 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: In the Preschool Room, at approximately 9:40am, one staff and six preschool aged children were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #4 identified and named 3 preschool age children thus leaving 3 children unaccounted for. Staff person #6 was observed coming out of the restroom and claimed responsibility for the 3 remaining preschool age children allowing all children to be accounted for. Staff person #6 was observed to not be physically present with their assigned group of children. 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.) Staff #6 returned to the classroom and resumed responsibility for their group of children. Staff #4 and Staff #6 were retrained on supervision/grouping. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement form that was observed to lack a fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider asked the parent to sign the financial agreement at pick up time. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the health insurance policy number. 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 asked the parent for the health insurance policy number. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The Preschool Room 2 was observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. 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 provider posted the written emergency transportation inside the classroom. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, was observed to not contain documentation of an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment (See IS CODE SHEET). An initial health report dated 6/8/23 is on file. The child file for Child #3, was observed to not contain documentation of an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment (See IS CODE SHEET). An initial health report dated 6/9/23 is on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #3 now have initial health reports on file. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 6/9/22 which is more than 12 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider asked the parent to obtain a current health assessment form for the enrolled child. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3, contained a health report dated 6/9/22 which was observed to lack a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and is free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include 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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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider requested the parents to obtain a current health assessment and use the DHS paperwork to obtain the correct information needed on the form. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff person #4, Staff person #4 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 provider plans to have staff take the Pediatric First Aid/CPR training and be supervised at all times while working with children. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for Staff person #1 is dated 3/25/23. 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 health assessment on file. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 was observed to not contain a tuberculosis screening and the results completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The tuberculosis screening and the results on file for Staff person #1 is dated 3/23/23. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current TB screening on file. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: 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.) The provider asked the parents for the information at drop off or pick up time. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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.) The provider asked the parents at pick-up to update their child's file. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff file #4 was observed to lack two nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider had staff #4 obtain two non-family reference to be placed in their file. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until 8/22/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff person #4, Staff person #4 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 director scheduled Pediatric First Aid/CPR training for staff #4 and they completed it. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #4 completed mandated reporter training on 7/23/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 completed mandated reported training. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 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: The file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack a valid Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL); A Child Abuse clearance dated 4/3/23 is on file. Staff person #1 was also observed not to contain proof of having been fingerprinted for a DHS FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; A valid DHS FBI clearance dated 4/28/23 is on file. The file for Staff person #3 was observed to lack a valid Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required under the CPSL; A Child Abuse clearance dated 7/19/23 is on file. The file for Staff person #3 was also observed not to contain documentation of having applied for a State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; A valid State Police clearance dated 3/29/23 is on file. The staff file for Staff person #5 lacked a valid FBI clearance; The FBI clearance on file is a PDE FBI clearance which is no longer considered an acceptable clearance per the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #5 may not work in the childcare facility. 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in the childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and Staff #3 have current clearances on file. The staff #5 was removed until the FBI clearance was obtained. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 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: The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, Staff person #4, and Staff person #5, who are functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of two years' experience working with children. 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.) The provider requested verification of employment from previous employers. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Room, chipping paint was observed in the lower left-hand corner of the main windowsill. 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 provider painted the peeled paint area. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Room the diapering area was observed to lack a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider posted a handwashing sign above the sink. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a valid health assessment; the health assessment on file was dated 12/2/21 which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will ask Staff #1 to obtain a current health assessment. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a valid tuberculosis (TB) screening and the results; the TB test on file was dated 12/2/21 which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.) Will ask Staff #1 to obtain a current TB and results. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 was observed to lack two non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 Staff person #2 will be removed from work until they can provide two non-family references. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room the window that faces the main street was observed to be broken causing approximately two linear cracks along the bottom right half of the window. 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.) We will repair and replace the window that is in the preschool room. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 was observed to lack a valid State Police clearance. The file for Staff person #2 was also observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 -- may not work at the facility. 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. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 -- may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 have been removed and will not work until they receive their proper clearances. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2, who presented as being hired as a director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience working with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of 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.) I requested Staff #2 provide me documentation of one year of childcare experience. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 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: The file for Staff person #1, who presented as being hired as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma and 2 years of experience with children. 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.) I requested Staff #1 provide me with their high school diploma and proof of two years of childcare experience. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 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: A dryer electrical outlet located to the left of the water fountain in the Preschool Room, which is used by children 5 years of age or younger, was observed to lack a protective receptacle covering. 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 has been made inaccessible until a protective outlet covering can be purchased and installed. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: The Preschool Room, which is located on the second floor of the facility, was observed to have one window near the reading area that lacked a modification or adaptation to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. The two windows in the Preschool 2 Room, also located on the second floor of the facility were observed to lack a modification or adaptation to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We installed window locks to prevent windows from opening more than 6 inches. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit located in the Infant Room and Toddler Room lacked gloves. 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.) Gloves were placed in the first-aid kits. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The wooden fence surrounding the Infant/Toddler Playground and the Preschool Age/School Age Playground were observed to have numerous areas of splintering wood as well as a couple of tiny protruding screws on the entry gates with the sharp end facing inside the playground. In the Preschool Room the cove base located along the wall surrounding the dress up area was observed to be detached from the wall causing it not to be in good repair. 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.) We sanded down the areas of the fence that were splintering and reattached the cove base to the wall in the Preschool Room. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 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: In the Infant Room a small patch of peeling paint was observed on the wall near the baseboard located to the right of the two electrical outlets. In Preschool room 2, damage plaster was observed on the wall near the baseboard located to the left of the window that faces the main street. 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.) Peeling paint and damaged plaster was repaired and will be repainted. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Both restrooms on the second floor were observed to lack handwashing signs at each toilet and sink. The kitchen area, which is located off of the School Age room, was observed to lack a handwashing sign at the sink. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were posted beside every toilet and sink. |
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