Precious Tots Daycare
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About the Provider
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-02-03 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include health insurance coverage or policy number. The emergency contact for child #2 does not include 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.) Emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 has been updated to include the health insurance coverage and policy numbers. |
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| 2026-02-03 | 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 name, address, or phone number of release person(s). 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.) Emergency contact information for child #1 has been updated to include the name, address, and phone number of release person(s). |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The initial health report for child #1 is dated 12/1/25, which is more than 60 days after the child's 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.) Child #1 has a current health assessment. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Noncompliance Area: The initial health report for child #2 lacked a date. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to ask the parent of child #2 to provide a current health report with the physician signature and date on the report. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The health report for child #2 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to ask the parent of child #2 for a current health report with a physician signature on the report. |
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| 2026-02-03 | 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 written verification of immunizations for child #1 is attached to the initial health report that is dated, 12/1/25, which is more than 60 days after the child's 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 plan of correction is that child #1 currently has written verification of immunizations. |
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| 2026-02-03 | 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: The current health assessment for staff #1 is dated 1/31/24, which is more than 24 months ago. The current health assessment for staff #3 is dated 10/16/23, which is more than 24 months ago. The current health assessment for staff #5 is dated 2/3/22, 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.) Staff #1 and #3 will obtain current health assessments. Staff #5 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2026-02-03 | 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: The current pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff #2 is dated 1/29/26, which is more than 24 months after the previous training that is dated 1/22/24. 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.) The provider plan of correction is to schedule staff CPR before the expiration date. |
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| 2026-02-03 | 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: Current fire-safety training for staff #5 is dated 1/20/26, which is more than one year after the previous fire-safety training dated 2/8/24. Fire-safety training for staff #7 is dated 1/26/26, which is more than one year after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Fire-safety training for staff #8 is dated 2/1/26, which is more than one year after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) 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.) Staff #5 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff #7 and staff #8 have current fire safety training. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The current PA State Police clearance for staff #3 is dated 1/17/26, which is more than 60 months after the date of the previous PA State clearance that is dated 12/21/20. The current NSOR certificate for staff #4 is dated 2/11/25, which is more than 60 months after the date of the previous NSOR certificate that is dated 1/9/20. The current mandated reporter training for staff #6 is dated 12/30/20, which is more than 60 months ago. 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 #3, staff #4, and staff #6 have current clearances. |
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| 2026-02-03 | 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 preschool classroom did not include tweezers. 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.) The provider plan of correction is to replace the tweezers in the first aid kit. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #3 and #4 will have until 9/13/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3 and #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 persons #3 and #4, staff persons #3 and #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 plan of correction is to have all newly hired staff complete the required pre-service training within 90 days of date of hire. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has current mandated reporter training dated 6/24/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training dated 6/14/20. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/3/20. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/20/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff persons #1 and #2 will have until 9/13/25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #2must 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 persons #1 and #2, staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to have the staff complete the mandate training and in the future check staff files every 6 months to ensure that all staff trainings are current. |
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| 2025-02-06 | 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 information for child #2 and child #3 did 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 plans to ask the parents to update their child's emergency contact information to ensure that all the information is correct and accurate. |
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| 2025-02-06 | 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 8/6/2024, 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 plans to request a child health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2025-02-06 | 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: The most recent health assessment for child #3, a young toddler, is dated 7/29/24. 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 provider plans to ask the parent for an current child assessment to have on file. |
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| 2025-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 did not include documentation that a parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact information and financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plans to have the parent review and update the child's file and have the parent sign off on the file. |
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| 2025-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. (See LIS code sheet) 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.) The director plans to train new staff on emergency planning on the first day of employment. |
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| 2025-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation showing the annual completion of 12 clock hours of child care 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 plans to have the staff complete 12 hours of child care training |
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| 2025-02-06 | Renewal | 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 did not include a disclosure statement. The file for staff person #3 did not include updated Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearances. The date on both clearances included in the file is 6/20/19. 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 Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the updated clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plans to have staff #1 sign an disclosure statement. Staff#3 has been removed from a position at the childcare facility. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: Staff person #3's health assessment dated 3/15/24, which was provided as part of a citation correction, had question #2 marked off as 'Yes' to having a communicable disease and additional information describing the condition and the risk it might pose was not provided. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 2/14/24. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider plan of correction is to have the employee take the form back to the Doctor office and have the Doctor review the form and correct the error made on the form. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #2 a blue vinyl toddler couch was observed to have part of the fabric on the front left armrest become detached from couch causing it to not be in good repair. 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.) Repaired the fabric on the armrest of the couch. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider signed the financial agreement form. |
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| 2024-02-14 | 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 #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the 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.) Provided the fee amount on the financial agreement form. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the name(s) of the person(s) designated by the 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.) Parents filled in the names of the designated persons that the child may be released. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider filled in the child's admission date. |
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| 2024-02-14 | 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 #1 and Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy name and/or 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.) Parents provided the health insurance policy and name/number of the provider. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the address and/or phone numbers for the designated release persons listed. 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.) Parents provided the missing information of the designated release persons that they want listed on the form. |
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| 2024-02-14 | 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 and Child #3 contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment. The child file for Child #4 lacked a valid initial health report 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 Child #3 have a current health report on file. Child #4 will obtain an initial health assessment. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 6/22/22 and 9/8/21. 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.) Child #2 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2024-02-14 | 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 #1 lacked an updated health report; two health reports are on file, one is dated 12/8/22 and the other lacked a date therefore it cannot be determined if the health report was obtained timely. The child file for Child #3 lacked an updated health report, the most recent health report on file is dated 11/14/22 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 plan of correction is to ask the family to take a health assessment to child's physician to obtain a current health assessment. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The hands-free covered can that staff self-reported was used for disposing of soiled diapers was observed to lack a plastic lining inside. 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.) Provider placed a plastic lining inside the hands-free can. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non 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 #1, contained a current health assessment dated 3/3/22 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 2/3/20 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked an updated health assessment; the most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/11/21 which is more than 24 months old. The staff file for Staff person #7 lacked an updated health assessment; the most recent 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 #1 and Staff #7 have a current health assessment on file. Staff person #3 will provide an updated health assessment. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider plan of correction is to have staff obtain an current health assessment with all the information is current on the form. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, one bottle used by an infant in care, was observed to not be labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider labeled the bottle used by infants in care. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #5 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the date of the last review was on 7/31/23. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will review the child's files and updated the file. |
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| 2024-02-14 | 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 #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care. 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.) Parent signed consent for medical care. |
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| 2024-02-14 | 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 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked 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.) Parents signed the emergency contact form for minor first aid. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility had not participated in an annual emergency drill for 2023; the last documented emergency drill on file was dated 6/15/22. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff and children participated in an emergency drill. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was observed to have not been reviewed annually; the last two reviews were dated 1/28/23 and 2/1/24. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been reviewed and documented in writing, |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked documentation of having received emergency plan training in 2023; training for 2024 is on file. 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 #3 was trained on the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 through Staff person #8 contained current fire safety training that was not completed annually; the two most recent fire safety trainings were completed in January 2023 and February 2024. 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 are current with fire safety. |
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| 2024-02-14 | 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 #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour Health and Safety training. 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 #2 will have until 3/6/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 completed the 10-hour pre-service training. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 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 Preschool/School Age room disinfectant wipes labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on the top shelf of a children's small wooden dress up unit accessible to the preschool age children in care. 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 disinfect wipes were moved on a top shelve inaccessible to children, |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: The left window in Classroom #2, which is located on the second floor of the facility, was observed to contain modifications to limit the window from opening 6 or fewer inches, however at time of inspection those modifications were positioned to allow the window to open up more than 6 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.) Moved the modification down so that the window is unable to open no more than 6 inches. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Infant room lacked soap. The first-aid kit in Classroom #1 lacked soap and 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.) Placed soap and gloves inside the first aid kits. |
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| 2024-02-14 | Renewal | 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: 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: 3/10/23 - 4/10/23 (31 days), 6/9/23 - 7/10/23 (31 days), and 9/8/23 - 10/10/23 (32 days). Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The 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.) Since 10/10/23 fire testing has been done every 30 calendar days. The testing is current on file. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 contained a current health report that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 2/9/23 Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I contacted the parents again and told them an updated health report that contains a statement that their child is able to participate in childcare and is free of communicable diseases needs to be submitted by 4/21/23. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 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 #1 and Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number. The child file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked 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 facility plans to update the children's files with the correct information and include the health insurance name and policy number. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked addresses for two of the designated release persons listed. The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked addresses for five of the designated release persons listed and lacked two phone numbers for the designated release persons listed. 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 facility plans to obtain the required information for the children's file from the parent. The Director will have the parents update their child's file with this information. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: 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). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director informed the parent that the child could not return until the health assessment was performed by their child's physician. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 lacked a flu shot for 2022. The child file for Child #3 lacked an immunization record. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 and Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/9/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will ask the parent to provide a hand written statement for the child who lacks the flu shot and for the child #3 the parent was notified that the child could not return until the immunization record was obtained. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 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 #2 and Child #4 contained a current health report that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director has asked the families to use the DHS health form in the future and also has requested that the family obtain a note for their child's Doctor stating the child is free from contagious or communicable diseases. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, a prescription bottle of ADHD medication for Child #5 was observed to be expired as of March 2022. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director asked the parent to provide the facility with an updated prescription bottle with all the correct information printed on the medication bottle. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non 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 #1 lacked an updated health assessment; the last health assessment on file is dated 12/29/20 and is more than 24 months old. The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 3/10/22 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/9/20 health assessment on file. 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.) The Director will check the staff files every 6 months to ensure that the health assessments are within the 24 month period. The staff lacking a health assessment will get an updated assessment to update their staff file. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the most recent review was 2/23/22. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will ask parents to update their child's files every 6 months with the current information to be kept in the child's file. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non 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 was observed to lack 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.) The facility plans to correct the violation by purchasing a new pair of scissors for the first aid kit. the scissors were placed inside the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 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: 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: 2/11/22 - 3/16/22 (33 days), 5/13/22 - 6/15/22 (33 days), 8/12/22 - 9/14/22 (33 days), 10/14/22 - 11/14/22 (31 days). Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The 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 conducted a fire testing on the day of inspection and it was documented. |
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| 2022-02-22 | 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: In Classroom #1 the backing on the top and bottom right side of the white cubby was coming apart and could cause a pinch point. 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.) In the future staff will check all equipment to make sure that all equipment is in good condition. The cubby was replaced with a new shelve to ensure that all equipment is in good condition. |
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| 2022-02-22 | 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: In the Preschool Room, there was no emergency contact form for child #1 who was being cared for in the room. 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.) In the future the classroom teacher will make sure that all children emergency contact forms are present in the classroom. The missing emergency form was copied and placed inside the emergency contact folder. |
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| 2022-02-22 | 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 file for child #2 whose enrollment date was 8-31-2020 contained a health assessment date of 9-14-2020 and an updated health assessment was not observed in the 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 toddlerA child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the Director will make sure that the health assessment is current in the children file. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) - Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) Description: Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 whose enrollment date was 8-31-2020 contained a review of the child's immunized status, but has not been updated since 9-14-2020. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.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.) In the future staff will request from parents an updated immunization record every six months to keep the child's file current. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained a Influenza Vaccine date of 11-20-2020 and has not been updated since. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the Director will request yearly a current Influenza Vaccine or request a signed document if the parent decided to decline the vaccine. The current vaccine record is in the file. |
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| 2022-02-22 | 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 file for staff #1 had a health assessment date of 1-31-2019 and 2-4-2021 which exceeded the allowable 24 months for a health assessment. The file for staff #2 had a health assessment date of 2-21-2020 and has not had an updated health assessment since 2-21-2020 which exceeds the allowable 24 months between health assessments. The file for staff#4 had a health assessment date of 2-3-2020 and has not had an updated health assessment since 2-3-2020 which exceeds the allowable 24 months between health assessments. The file for staff #5 had a health assessment date 1-9-2019 and 2-21-2022 which exceeded the allowable 24 months between health assessments. 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.) In the future the Director plans to review staff files in October and February to remain in compliance. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 and staff #7 contained a fire safety training date of 1-18-2021 and 1-29-2022 which exceeded the annual fire safety training date of 1-18-2021. The file for staff #4 and staff #6 contained a fire safety training date of 1-15-2021 and 1-29-2022 which exceeded the annual fire safety training date of 1-15-2021. The file for staff #8 had a fire safety training date of 1-13-2021 and 1-29-2022 which exceeded the annual training date of 1-13--2021. 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the Director plans to schedule the fire safety training before the expiration date so that the staff will be in compliance. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: All staff listed below have a date of hire prior to 10/19/2020. The file for staff #1, staff#2, staff #5, staff #6, staff #9, staff#10 and staff #11 did not have any of the required 12 clock hours of annual training hours completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021..The file for staff#3 had 2 hours of the required 12 clock hours of annual training completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021. The file for staff #7 had 7 hours of the required 12 clock hours of annual training completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021. The file for staff #4 had 2 hours of the required 12 clock hours of annual training completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the Director plans to create a checklist that will be used to keep track of staff training hours. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 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 #3 had an FBI Clearance date of 1-19-2017 and 2-11-2022 which exceeded the allowable 60 months to renew the clearance. The file for staff #2 had a State police Clearance date of 12-19-2016 and 1-21-2022 which exceeded the allowable 60 months to renew the clearance. The file for staff #11 hired on 6-1-2019 had a Child Abuse Clearance date of 6-10-2019. Staff #11 was hired without all their clearances and the facility did not have the approved waiver. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the director plans to check the staff files in October and February to ensure that the staff has the required 12 hours of training annually. The staff person that does not have the required training hours will complete the hours within the next two weeks. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 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 #3 had an FBI Clearance date of 1-19-2017 and 2-11-2022 which exceeded the allowable 60 months to renew the clearance. The file for staff #2 had a State police Clearance date of 12-19-2016 and 1-21-2022 which exceeded the allowable 60 months to renew the clearance. The file for staff #5 had a Child Abuse Clearance date of 2-20-2015 and 1-28-2021 which exceeded the allowable 60 months to renew the clearance. The file for staff #11 hired on 6-1-2019 had a Child Abuse Clearance date of 6-10-2019. Staff #11 was hired without all their clearances and the facility did not have the approved waiver. Correction Required: The operator shall develop a checklist for the paperwork needed in a staff file at the time of hire. This form will be submitted to the regional office for approval prior to its use. Once approved the checklist will be used to obtain the correct paperwork for all future staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the Director will request all clearance prior to the first day of employment. The Director will also provide copies of all requested clearances prior to the first day of employment. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 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 #5 contained a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness. Therefore, it was not a valid document at the time of hire. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the Director will sign the disclosure statement as the witness and make sure the document is valid. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #3, a spray bottle labeled " bleach and water" was observed on a low shelf in an unlocked closet and was accessible to children. 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.) In the future the staff will make sure that all cleaning materials are in a locked cabinet inaccessible to children. The spray bottle was removed from the classroom and locked in a cabinet. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler and Preschool Room, the first aid kit did not contain 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.) In the future the staff will replace any items used from the first aid kit and check the kit monthly to make sure all the materials are inside the kit. Staff put a new pair of gloves inside the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: In the infant room diapering area a sink was observed, but there was no running water. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future staff will make sure that the portable sink is plugged in and fill with water daily for hand washing. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Renewal | 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: There was no proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system. 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.) In the future The Director will keep on file a copy of the signed attestation form and send a copy to the regional office. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs classroom #1 two shelves were observed to be cracked on a shelving unit causing sharp edges. 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 shelves were repaired. All furniture will be good condition. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The original agreements were observed on file for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreements will be copied and the originals given to the parents. Operator will assure that the originals agreements are given to the parents and the copies are maintained on file. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the release person information for the child. The emergency contact form for Child #4 and #5 lacked the complete address information for 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.) Operator will review the emergency contact forms with the parents and request the missing release person information. Operator will require the parent to include the names, address and telephone number of the release person on the emergency contact form at the time of admission. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 and #2 lacked an updated health assessment within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for Staff Person's #4 and #5 lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position. 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 Person's #1 and #2 have current health assessments on file at this time. Staff Person #5 has current health assessment. Staff Person #4 will complete an updated health assessment. Operator will assure that all new staff complete an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to starting. Updated health assessments will be completed every 24 months. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position. 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 Person #4 will complete a tuberculosis screening. Operator will assure that all staff complete a tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #5 lacked a statement that they had been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #5 will contact the physician and request the missing information be provided. If the information can not obtained then updated health assessment will be completed. Operator will assure that all health assessments include all needed information. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An infant feeding schedule was missing for an infant receiving care at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An infant feeding schedule will be obtained from the parent. Infant feeding schedules will be obtained from the parent at enrollment for and Infant. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded 6 months between review and update. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #2, #3 and #5 are up to date at this time. Operator will review Child #1 and #4's emergency contact form and financial agreements with the parent and request review and update. Operator will require the parents to review and update every 6 months. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.241(b)(10) - Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a school age child, lacked a current health assessment acceptable for the school district. Correction Required: An equivalent health report completed by a school is acceptable as documentation of child health for a school-age child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will request that the parent provide a copy of the child's recent health assessment. Operator will assure that current health assessments are on file for the children. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a witness signature on their Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff Person #4 also lacked a request for their State Police Clearance and Fingerprinting for their FBI Clearance prior to stating in a child care taking position. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked completion of their mandated reporter training within 90 days of starting in a child care taking position. 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 completed clearances on file at this time. Staff Person #5 has completed mandated reporter training at this time. Operator will assure that all staff have all clearances on file as required by the CPSL. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The updates to the annual written evaluations exceeded 12 months for Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 occurring in August of 2018 and January of 2020. 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.) The Staff have current evaluations on file at this time. The Director will complete written evaluations every 12 months. |
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| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water in the upstairs restroom and in the upstairs classroom #1 was measured at 119.5 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water was turned off at the sinks and will remain off until if can be properly adjusted. Hot water will not exceed 110 F. |
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| 2019-09-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: At approximately 3:30pm, there were 6 young school age children being cared for in Classroom #3, which has a measured capacity of 4 children. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4-29-19. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Capacity was reestablished in each room. All children in Kindergarten will remain downstairs to ensure ratio and capacity requirement. Each room will be assigned children before the return to the daycare to ensure capacity is not exceeded. |
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| 2019-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: **2ND CITATION: It was observed that a school aged child left Room #3 upstairs and entered the Kitchenette room upstairs to reportedly retrieve a fork. There was no staff person present in the Kitchenette room. The child was assigned to the responsibility of Staff person #2 who remained in Room #3 and was not physically present with the child when the child left Room #3 and entered the Kitchenette room. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1-31-19. 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. The legal entity will hold a staff meeting once a month for a period of three months during which the agenda will include a review of the regulation for group assignment and the requirement that all staff will know the names and whereabouts of the children assigned to their group and be physically present with them at all times. All staff will be required to attend each staff meeting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will use name tags of children assigned to their group. Dry erase boards were installed to write down kids names and staff will position theirselves in the room making sure all staff know children whereabouts at all times. Staff meetings will be held monthly making sure that all staff understands ratio requirements at all times. |
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| 2019-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had a child abuse clearance that was designated for household member only, not employment. Staff person #2 was observed to be working alone in a room with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 was removed and was replaced by a person qualified to work with children. The person will begin on 6-10-19. In the future, all staff will have a child abuse clearance for employment purposes. |
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| 2019-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, had proof of an 8th grade education and only 1420 hours of documented childcare experience. Staff person #2, functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education and had only 1869 hours of documented childcare experience. Staff persons #1 and #2 lacked the required qualifications to be an Assistant Group Supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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 #1 is working as an aide in the childcare facility with another qualified staff person at all times. Staff person #2 was removed and replaced with a staff person who is qualified to function as an assistant group supervisor. In the future all staff will have their qualifications in their at their start date. |
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| 2019-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: **2ND CITATION: At approximately 4:25pm it was observed that Staff person #3 left the main childcare room and went to the upstairs of the facility thereby leaving Staff person #4 alone in the main childcare room with a mixed age group of 11 preschoolers and young school agers. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1-31-19 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). The legal entity will arrange for all staff to complete a minimum of 2 hours of childcare training on how to maintain proper staff to child ratios. The legal entity will receive approval of the trainings from the Regional Office prior to scheduling the trainings. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Walkie Talkie are in place to communicate with the staff upstairs to maintain ratio inside childcare space. The legal entity found trainings on Better Kids Care-Supervision Staff Child Ratio and Supervision and What is Required. All staff will take the trainings and will provide training certificates. |
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| 2019-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were 5 children being cared for in Room #3 upstairs that has an established capacity of 4. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In all rooms the capacity is posted to make sure staff is aware of the capacity size per room. Dry erase boards are inside every room to write the children's names down to ensure capacity is not over by room, |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was plastic toy bin in the infant/young toddler room on which there was a crack causing a pinch point to be accessible to the children. 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 bin was removed and replaced with a new bin. In the future we will make sure there are no cracked bins or pinch points exposed to the children. |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were foam blocks with teeth marks and small chunks missing from some of them in the infant/ young toddler room. 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 blocks were removed. In the future we will not have any of those types of blocks. |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The wooden back to a toy shelf in the preschool room was detached in one area causing there to be a gap between the frame of the shelf and the shelf back; thereby allowing a pinch point to be accessible to the children. 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 shelf will be repaired. In the future we will make sure there are no pinch points on any furniture. |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an infant was sleeping on her stomach in the infant room, which is not the recommended position for sleep according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was placed on her back. In the future all infants will be placed on their backs to sleep unless there is a note from the doctor. |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #4 had an agreement that did not contain the persons designated by the 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 parent will provide the information today. In the future, all paperwork will be filled out correctly. |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and phone number of an individual designated by the 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.) Now and in the future I will check to make sure that all paperwork is filled out correctly. The parent will provide the required information. |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact form in the preschool room for one child who was receiving care in that room during nap time. 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.) We will make sure that the correct emergency contact forms are in the correct rooms for all children. The child's form was placed in the room. |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(d)/3270.172(c) - Excursions/Written info to vehicle operator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact form or proof of consent for transportation for Child #5 when the child was transported to the facility from school. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.Written parental consent for transportation and written parental instructions regarding treatment of a child's problem or special need that may require care during transportation shall be given to the operator or attendant of a vehicle transporting the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future we will make sure that all emergency contact forms and consent for transportation are in the vehicle when children are being transported. The form for the child was placed in the binder that is taken on all excursions. |
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| 2019-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #3, enrolled 4-1-15, lacked a child health assessment. The assessment in the record was for sports. 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 parent will provide the health assessment. In the future, we will make sure that the correct physical form is given within the 60 days. |
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