Precious Years Day Care
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About the Provider
We take pride in having a staff that stays very involved with both the children and their parents. Your children will be able to work with the same team member year after year, so they can learn and grow in a comforting and familiar environment.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-07-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 record for staff person #1 included an FBI clearance dated 6/11/2026, which was following their first day caring for children, and lacked an NSOR verification certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CLEARANCE FOR NSOR IS IN STAFF'S FILE. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Protective receptacle covers were not placed in (2) electrical outlets on a power strip that was plugged into an electrical outlet on the wall in room 12, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROTECTIVE COVERINGS WERE PLACED IN OUTLET RECEPTICLES. |
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| 2026-07-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Sharp metal bolts protruding from the chain link fence by the gates to the outdoor play spaces and sharp metal ties protruding from the chain link fence surrounding the outdoor play space for preschool children posed a potential hazard for children in care. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BOLT COVERINGS WERE PLACED OVER PROTRUDING BOLTS. SHARP METAL TIES ON FENCE WERE BENT BACK AND COVERED WITH HEAVY TAPE WHERE NEEDED. |
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| 2026-01-09 | 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: A sharp metal staple was sticking out of the top of a shelving unit in room 12; and the vinyl window shades in room 11 were torn. 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.) sharp metal was pounded down and covered on shelf in room 12 |
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| 2026-01-09 | 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 record for child #1, a young toddler, lacked a current health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a current health report was placed in child # 1's file |
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| 2026-01-09 | 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 two most recent health assessments on file for staff #1 and #2 were dated more than 24 months apart. 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.) updated health reports for staff #1 an #2 have been received and placed in their files |
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| 2026-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of annual 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.) staff person # 2 completed 12 clock hours of training and can be found on file |
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| 2026-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A sharp metal bolt was protruding from the wall by the heater in room 11. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) bolt was wrapped with soft material and secured with tape |
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| 2026-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: The sink in room 11 was not at a proper height for the children using it for handwashing and did not have steps for it to be easily approached. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a step stool was placed at the sink in room 11 for child handwashing |
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| 2026-01-09 | 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: The two most recent inspections of the fire detection system occurred more than 1 year apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The 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.) a current fire detection system test is on file |
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| 2025-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The sink faucet in the playhouse in the outdoor play space was broken with sharp edges, which posed a potential hazard for children in care. 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 sink faucet will be removed from the outside playhouse. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A protective cover was not placed in a receptacle on an extension cord that was plugged into an electrical outlet in the McCarty Room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Receptacle was covered with an electrical outlet cover. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Sharp metal bolts were protruding from the chain link fence by the entrance gates to the outdoor play spaces; and prickly weeds were growing by the playhouses in the outdoor play spaces, which posed a potential hazard to children in care. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rubber bolt caps will be placed on protruding bolts on fencing and prickly weeds will be removed from outdoor play spaces. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeled paint was observed on the chalkboard trays in room 10 and 11. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rubber ledge protectors will be placed on sections of chalkboard trays that are hit with gate causing chipped paint. |
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| 2025-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The interconnected fire detection system was not tested every 30 days during the time period between 5/12 to 6/26/2025. 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.) Fire detection system was tested on 6/26. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | 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 record for child #1 contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. 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 record for child #1 contains a current health report. All older toddler and preschool children will have updated health reports no further apart than every 12 months. All health reports will be updated in the 12 month period and kept in the child's file. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and #3 were present in room #11 with a group of 8 children, including 6 infants and 2 younger toddlers; Each of the staff were assigned the responsibility for supervision of 4 specific children and when staff #2 was asked to name the 4 children in their assigned supervision group, they were unable to identify them. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a list will be hung so each staff person knows what individual children they are responsible for supervising |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03 Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a section addressing the prevention of child maltreatment was added to the policy |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: A bottle in room #11 was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the bottle was labled with the childs name |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The operator did not document in writing their annual review of the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergecny plan was updated and signed |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 participated in fire safety training conducted on 6/30/2023, which was more than 1 year following their previous fire safety training conducted on 5/26/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person completed fire safety training on 6/30/2023 |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 will have until 2/10/2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person #1 will be removed from the center until the approved mandated reporting class is completed |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted at the diapering areas in room #10 and #11. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) hand washing signs were posted at changing tables in room 10 and 11 (infants and toddlers) |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: A source of running water for handwashing was not present in the infant and toddler diapering areas in room #10 and #11. 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.) changing tables were moved to be near a source of running water in room 10 & 11 (infants and toddlers) |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the gross motor room and the Phillips room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DAILY PLAN FOR THE LARGE MOTOR ROOM WAS WRITTEN AND HUNG IN THE CHILD CARE SPACES. |
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| 2023-01-31 | 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 record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.) A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT IS ON FILE FOR STAFF #1. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Sharp adult scissors (3 pairs) were observed in an unlocked drawer in an unlocked kitchen off the gross motor room, accessible and posing a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILD PROOF LOCKS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DOOR KNOBS RESTRICTING ACCESS TO THE KITCHEN AREA |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials and other toxics labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children in care: containers of ice melt were sitting on the floor by the exit doors in the building; wall mounted hand sanitizer dispensers were hung on the walls in the gross motor room; a plug-in air freshener was in use in the Phillips room; odor absorbing gel containers were sitting on the floor in unlocked women's and men's bathrooms off of the gross motor room; and cleaning materials (glass cleaner, multi-surface bleach cleaner and 409 multi-purpose cleaner) were stored on a shelf in an unlocked kitchen off the gross motor room. 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.) SALT CONTAINERS WERE PUT IN GARBAGE CANS WITH LOCKS OR REMOVED FROM AREAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN HAND SANITIZERS WERE EMPTIED OF THEIR CONTENTS PLUG IN AIR FRESHENER WAS REMOVED FROM PHILLIPS ROOM THE MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOMS NOW HAVE PAD LOCKS THAT WILL BE USED WHEN THE GROSS MOTOR ROOM IS IN USE BY CHILDREN DOOR KNOB LOCKS WERE INSTALLED ON KITCHEN DOORS OFF OF GROSS MOTOR ROOM RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CLEANING SUPPLIES WHEN ROOM IS IN USE BY CHILDREN |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Trash that was possibly contaminated by human secretions was contained in plastic-lined receptacles that were not closed in the following areas: the gross motor room and in the hallway outside the PS classroom. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TRASH CANS WITHOUT LIDS WERE REMOVED FROM AREAS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: In the Phillips room, the water temperature in the utility sink was 120° F and the water temperature in the bathroom sink was 117° 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 TO BOTH SINKS WAS TURNED OFF. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: A ventless gas heater that was not equipped with protective guards was observed in an unlocked kitchen off the gross motor room making it accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DOOR KNOB LOCKS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DOOR KNOBS OF THE KITCHEN OFF OF THE GROSS MOTOR ROOM MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WHEN THE ROOM IS IN USE |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: A first-aid kit was observed in an unlocked drawer in an unlocked kitchen off the gross motor room making it accessible to children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DOOR KNOB LOCKS WERE INSTALLED ON THE KITCHEN DOOR OFF OF THE GROSS MOTOR ROOM MAKING THE ROOM AND ITS CONTENTS INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WHEN THE ROOM IS IN USE |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass entrance doors to the facility. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WINDOW CLINGS WERE PLACED ON THE GLASS DOORS LOCATED IN THE ENTRANCE WHICH IS A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE PROVIDING VISUAL IDENTIFICATION |
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| 2022-03-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION:On 3/24/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was observed walking through the hallway of the building into the Young Toddler Room. Upon entry to the YT room, Staff #1 was present with 5 YT with no other staff present. When asked whom was supervising the children when Staff #1 was in the hallway, Staff #1 reported no other staff were present and the children were alone. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00198726 ON 1/27/22. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teachers will remain where they can see, hear, direct and assess children. |
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| 2022-03-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: **SECOND VIOLATION: On 3/24/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was observed walking through the hallway of the building into the Young Toddler Room. Upon entry to the YT room, Staff #1 was present with 5 YT with no other staff present. When asked whom was supervising the children when Staff #1 was in the hallway, Staff #1 reported no other staff were present and the children were alone. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00198726 ON 1/27/22. Correction Required: All facility persons will be required to complete a 2 hour supervision course pre-approved by OCDEL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility persons will take a pre-approved class on supervision. |
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| 2022-03-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION: On 3/24/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was observed walking through the hallway of the building into the Young Toddler Room. Upon entry to the YT room, Staff #1 was present with 5 YT with no other staff present. When asked whom was supervising the children when Staff #1 was in the hallway, Staff #1 reported no other staff were present and the children were alone. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00198726 ON 1/27/22. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not leave the room without the children in their supervisory group. |
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| 2022-03-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION: On 3/24/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was observed walking through the hallway of the building into the Young Toddler Room. Upon entry to the YT room, Staff #1 was present with 5 YT with no other staff present. When asked whom was supervising the children when Staff #1 was in the hallway, Staff #1 reported no other staff were present and the children were alone. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00198726 ON 1/27/22. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not leave the room without the children. If they must leave, they will take children with them to maintain ratio. |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At 11:45 AM on 1/27/22, Staff #2 left the Infant Room to enter the foyer and open the front door to allow certification representative entry into the building. Staff #2 left 3 Infants alone and unsupervised in the Infant Room during this time. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person will remain in room with children to maintain ratio and supervision |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At 11:45 AM on 1/27/22, Staff #2 left the Infant Room to enter the foyer and open the front door to allow certification representative entry into the building. Staff #2 left the 3 Infants she was responsible for alone and unsupervised in the Infant Room during this time. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be present in the child care space that the children in their care are in. |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address and telephone number of the child's medical provider. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) childs emergency contact form was updated with the child's medical providers address and phone number |
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| 2022-01-21 | 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 file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address for a 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.) childs file was updated to include address for all release persons listed |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the gross motor room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written plan for emergency transportation was posted in the all purpose room |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained an initial health assessment dated after the first day of employment in a child care 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 #1 has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method which was dated after the first day of employment in a child care 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 #1 has a current tuberculosis screening on file. |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a most recent update to the emergency contact and agreement forms which was dated more than 6 months ago. 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child's emergency contact form was updated and signed by parent |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors were observed to be accessible to children in the top drawer of the kitchen, which contained a faulty lock. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors were removed and placed in a cabinet with a new non-faulty lock |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The certificates observed to be posted in the facility were expired. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) updated certifications were hung |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) accomodations for children with medical conditions and disabilities was added to the emergency plan |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR dated more than 90 days after the first day of employment in a child care position. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.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.) Staff #3 has current certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR on file. |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a most recent staff evaluation yet lacked an evaluation from the previous year, making it unable to be determined if evaluations were completed timely. 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.) Previous year staff evaluation will be made available |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At 11:45 AM on 1/27/22, Staff #2 left the Infant Room to enter the foyer and open the front door to allow certification representative entry into the building. Staff #2 left 3 Infants alone and unsupervised in the Infant Room during this time. At approximately 12:15 PM on 1/27/22, Staff #4 was observed walking one PS child to the bathroom and back, leaving Staff #5 with 13 PS children in the PS Room. At approximately 12:25 PM on 1/27/22, Staff #5 was observed leaving the PS Room to enter the kitchen, leaving Staff #4 with 13 PS children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will remain in ratio and where they are able to see, hear, direct and assess children at all times |
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| 2022-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Toxic Clorox and Lysol were observed to be accessible to children in a low kitchen cabinet which contained a faulty lock, in the PS Room. 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.) Clorox and Lysol were moved to a cabinet with a working lock |
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| 2022-01-21 | 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 PS Room was observed to be accessible to children, hanging on a door knob. 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 first-aid kit was moved and made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-01-21 | 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: Proof of purchase for the observed interconnected fire detection system was not available on the day of the inspection. 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.) attestation form will be provided to meet fire safety requirements |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A pack and play in the Infant Room was not labeled for the child whom was sleeping in it. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pack and play was labeled on the day of the inspection. All rest equipment will be kept labeled kid specific now and in the future. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #4 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the addresses for release persons. 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.) Addresses were obtained for whom the child may be released to on the Emergency Contact Forms for child #1, and #4, and were placed in their files.A child's emergency contact information will include names addresses and telephone numbers for all individuals to whom the child may be released designated by the parent. This information will be kept in the child's file and updated as needed now and in the future. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2, age 2, #3, age 5, #4, age 2 and #5, age 3, contained documentation of immunization histories which lacked current influenza vaccinations. 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.) Immunization records were obtained for child #2, #3, #4, and #5 indicating the flu vaccine was given, and they were placed in the childrens files.Written verification from a physician regarding a child's ongoing vaccines will be kept in the child's file and updated as needed now and in the future. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained 5 of the 6 required hours of annual child care training for her anniversary year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 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.) One hour of training from the next anniversary year was used to correct the violation. All staff persons will receive the required amount of training hours now and in the future. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the School-Age Room was observed to lack sterile gauze pads. 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.) Sterile gauze pads were placed in the first-aid kit on the day of the inspection. Sterile gauze will remain in the first-aid kits now and in the future. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint and plaster were observed below the front bulletin board of the School-Age Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The area was covered during the inspection. All paint and plaster will remain damage and peeling free now and in the future |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Foam blocks in the Toddler Room were observed to contain bite marks and pieces missing. 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 on the day of the inspection. The foam toys will not be accessible to children who still put things in their mouths. |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The left drawer face on the microwave cart in the Pre-School Room was observed to be pulling off, exposing two nails. 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 drawer face was glued back into place on the day of teh inspection. Furniture will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address for a release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address was obtained on the day of the inspection. All release contacts will have updated addresses. |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current health report on file. Health reports will be updated within 12 months. |
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| 2019-01-08 | 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 #1 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current health assessment on file. Staff health assessments will be updated every 24 months. |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained an FBI clearance dated after the first day of employmnet in a child care position. The file for Staff #2 lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint receipt. 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.) Staff #2 has a current FBI clearance on file. Staff fingerprints will be obtained prior to the start date. |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Sunscreen labeled "Keep out of the Reach of Children" was observed to be accessible to children in the cubbies of the Pre-School Room. A Natural Magic odor absorber gel labeled "Keep out of the Reach of Children" was observed on the floor in the back left corner of the Gross Motor Room, 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.) The sunscreen and odor absorbent gel were made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. Toxins will be kept inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The middle window in the Pre-School Room, which is on the second floor, was observed to be able to be opened more than six 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.) The locks were enabled to ensure the window does not open more than six inches. Windows will be kept locked. |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the back left corner of the School-Age Room. Peeling paint and plaster was observed in the back right corner of the Gross Motor Room. Peeling paint was observed by the Robert Smith Room sign on the left wall of the Gross Motor Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling paint and plaster was covered on the day of the inspection. Paint will be checked to make sure it is not chipping. |
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| 2019-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sink in the kitchen area of the School-Age Room was observed to lack a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handwashing sign was posted on the day of the inspection. Handwashing signs will remain p osted at all sinks now and in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A cracked toy bin containing craft items was observed on the bottom shelf of a shelving unit in the SA Room, causing a sharp edge. A crack was observed in the door frame of the white plastic play house in the toddler playground, causing a sharp edge and pinch point. An exposed nail was observed in the small slide structure to the right of the gate in the Toddler playground, causing a sharp edge. 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 and the slide structure were removed from the child care space and the play house was repaired on the day of the inspection. Toys and play equipment will remain safe now and in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment which lacked a signature of the medical provider whom completd the assessment. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff health assessment will be signed and marked with the title of the professional conducting the assessment. Current signed health assessments will be kept in the file how and in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment which lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: 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.) Adult health record will be updated with a signature stating suitability to provide child care and placed in the file. Health assessments will remain in the staff file now and in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A current certificate was not posted in the SA Room or the Toddler Room. At this facility, the operator choses to post required documents in each room, not in a common area, for parents. The parents of children in the SA and Toddler Rooms were unable to view a current certificate at any location in the facility, as they do not enter the other rooms in the building. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current certificates were posted on the day of the inspection. Current certificates will remain hung now and in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in the SA Room. At this facility, the operator choses to post required documents in each room, not in a common area, for parents. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency plan was hung in the school age room. Emergency plans will remain hung now and in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Unlabeled spray bottles containing a bleach solution were observed in a cabinet in the boys' bathroom of the PS room and under the changing table in the Toddler Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottles were labeled on the day of the inspection. Bottles containing toxics will remain labeled in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Windows in the foyer outside of the PS Room, in the Infant Room and in the Toddler Room were observed to open more than 6 inches. The PS, Infant and Toddler Rooms are all above ground level. 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.) The window openings were restricted by engaging the locks on the day of the inspection. Windows will remain restricted to a 6 inch opening in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the back and front walls of the gross motor room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint in the gross motor room will be covered. Peeling or chipped paint will remain covered now and in the future. |
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| 2018-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were not posted at the sink in the boys' bathroom in the PS Room and at the toilet in the boys' bathroom in the basement. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs will be posted in the boys preschool bathroom and basement bathroom at both the toilet and sink areas. Handwashing signs will remain posted now and in the future. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A cracked blue bucket containing toys was observed in the rear of the School-Age Room, causing a pinch point. A cracked lid of a toy bin was observed on a toy shelf in the Toddler Room, causing a sharp corner. 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 bucket and bin were replaced on the day of the inspection. Toy bins will be safe for children in the future. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The table containing built-in high chairs in the Toddler Room was observed to lack the T-shaped safety strap in 2 of the 6 chairs. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The straps were replaced in the chairs on the day of the inspection. Straps will be replaced after cleaning before children are in the chairs. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information will be filled in by parent. All forms will be completely filled out in the future. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in the Multi-Purpose Room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan was posted on the day of the inspection and will remain posted. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Medication was observed in a basket labeled for teachers, accessible to children in a cabinet in which the lock was not working in the Toddler Room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medications were made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. Teacher medicines will be kept in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Five expired diaper creams and three expired sunscreens were observed in the Toddler Room. 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 diaper creams and sunscreens were removed on the day of the inspection. All diaper creams and sunscreens will be current in date. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An ibuprofen labeled for Child #3, an acetaminophen labeled for Child #4, a cold and flu medicine labeled for Child #5 and cough syrup and ibuprofen labeled for Child #6 were observed to lack written parental consent for administration. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All medications will have proper consents and permission. Current slips can be found on the refrigerators and past slips can be found in the child's file. Unused medicines will be sent home. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An expired Ranch dressing was observed in the refrigerator of the Toddler Room. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dressing was removed on the day of the inspection. All food will be kept current in date. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility posts general postings in each room to ensure they are seen by all parents, rather than posting in a general area. Safe drop off and pick up information was not posted in the School-Age Room. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The information was posted on the day of the inspection. Information and postings will be updated and posted. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility posts general postings in each room, rather than in a general area to ensure parents of each age child are able to observe them. The Toddler and Pre-School rooms lacked a certificate of compliance. The certificate of compliance in the School-Age Room was observed to be outdated. The child care center regulations were not posted in the Pre-School Room. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificates and regulations were posted on the day of the inspection. In the future, these will remain posted and updated. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of 3 of the 6 hours of required annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 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.) Staff #1 will take 3 more hours of classes by January 31st. Staff will maintain 6 hours of classes every year. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained documentation of mandated child abuse reporter training that was completed after the required date of 7/1/15. 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.) Staff #1 and #2 have current training on file. Mandated reporting training will be done within the allotted time. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of prior education and experience to qualify her for a child care position in the facility. 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 #3 will supply a copy of her transcripts by January 31st. In the future, all qualifications will be found in the files. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #2 lacked current staff evaluations. 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.) Evaluations will be done by January 31st and will be kept up to date in the future. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Electrical outlets were observed to be uncovered in the Pre-School Room behind the desk and on the left wall to the rear of the Multi-Purpose Room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlets were covered on the day of the inspection. Electrical outlets will be covered in the future. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Toxic toilet cleaners were observed next to the toilet in both the men's and women's bathrooms in the basement, accessible to children. Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children was observed on the sink in the women's bathroom, accessible to children. A toxic cleaner was observed under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in the women's bathroom in the basement. 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 toxics were made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. Toxics will be kept locked and away from children. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning substance was observed under the changing table in the Toddler Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled on the day of the inspection. Toxics will be labeled and checked periodically. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first two windows on the right wall in the Pre-School Room, which is on the second floor, were observed to open more than 6 inches. All of the windows in the Toddler and Infant Rooms, which are on the second floor, were observed to open 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.) The window locks were put in place on the day of the inspection. The window locks will be checked and kept from opening more than 6 inches in the future. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The School-Age Room lacked a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make another first-aid kit. First-aid kits will remain in all rooms in the future. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The excursion first-aid kit was observed to be accessible to children on a low-hanging hook in the girls' bathroom of the Pre-School Room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit was made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. First-aid kits will be kept locked in the future. |
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| 2018-01-02 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in the unlocked top left drawer of the desk in the Pre-School Room, causing a sharp hazard. An unsecured microwave was observed on top of a toy shelf in the Pre-School Room, causing a fall hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors were made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. The microwave will be secured. The surfaces will kept safe in the future. |
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