Princes And Princesses Day Care Corp

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2020. At that time, a cracked toy car was observed on the playground presenting a pinching hazard.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2020. At that time, a bottle filled with a cleaning solution was not labeled specifying the contents.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2020. At that time, the first-aid kit on the van used for transporting the children did not contain soap.

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. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1 did not contain an FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance prior to the onset of employment. (date of hire: 5/27/18, FBI Clearance: 10/3/19) The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain any clearances or the requests for the clearances prior to the onset of employment. (date of hire: 6/17/19, State Police Clearance: 8/12/19, Child Abuse Clearance: 8/27/19, FBI Clearance: 8/31/19) The file for Facility Person #4 did not contain a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or the requests for the clearances. (Date of hire: 8/7/19). On 11/26/19 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the file for Facility Person #4 did not contain a child abuse clearance for employment. Facility Person #4 did obtain a PA State Police Clearance and a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance after the 10/23/19 renewal inspection.

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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence next to the school bus.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the mats the children used for napping were labeled with numbers, but there was no corresponding list to identify which child was assigned to which nap mat.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Child #2 did not contain a child service report. (date of enrollment: 9/30/18)

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Child #3 contained one health assessment dated 10/8/19. Child #3 enrolled at the facility 4/1/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Child #1 (date of birth 4/19/11) did not contain immunization records showing that the child received the flu vaccine.

Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code 27.77.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the trash can in the large bathroom used for diapering was not working properly, and as a result was not hands-free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #5 did not contain health assessments that were conducted every 24 months. (health assessments: 3/24/17, 7/12/19) The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain a health assessment and TB test results that were conducted prior to the onset of employment at the facility. (Date of hire: 11/27/18, health assessment: 10/7/19)

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, three expired booster seats were observed in the van and bus used for transporting the children.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the manufacturer's instructions for the Evenflo and Harmony booster seats were not in the van and bus used for transportation.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement that was last updated on 3/30/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the emergency contact forms located on the van had not been updated when the master file had been updated.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1 did not contain an FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance prior to the onset of employment. (date of hire: 5/27/18, FBI Clearance: 10/3/19) The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain any clearances or the requests for the clearances prior to the onset of employment. (date of hire: 6/17/19, State Police Clearance: 8/12/19, Child Abuse Clearance: 8/27/19, FBI Clearance: 8/31/19) The file for Facility Person #4 did not contain a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or the requests for the clearances. (Date of hire: 8/7/19)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance are on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #3 contained a bachelor's degree in psychology from a college in Venezuela. The degree had not been evaluated by an accredited service in order to know the equivalency of the degree in the United States. The file did not contain any other proof of education.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1 contained a high school diploma from the Dominican Republic. The high school diploma had not been evaluated by an accredited service in order to know the equivalency in the United States. The file did not contain any other proof of education.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #4 contained a high school diploma from the Dominican Republic. The high school diploma had not been evaluated by an accredited service in order to know the equivalency in the United States. The file did not contain any other proof of education.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, peeling wallpaper was observed in the back room of the facility.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the small bathroom was not equipped with a lidded trash can.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/19. At that time, children were observed walking from the front room of the center to the back room of the center unsupervised. Staff were not communicating with each other when children would go from one area to another area. Staff were out of ratio as a result of this. The lights were off in the infant room and staff were unable to see the infants sleeping in the pack-n-plays. They were not able to properly supervise the infants as a result of this. A toddler was observed sleeping, completely covered with a large, heavy blanket. Staff were not able to properly supervise the child while covered.

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. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to participate in the Supervision training available through Better Kid Care titled Supervisin: Posicionamiento -- Cul Es Mi Lugar?

Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 8/30/19. Interviews with a person from another agency revealed that Staff Person #1 had pinched the cheek of Child #1 hard enough to leave a red mark. Staff Person #1 said, "See this? You're not supposed to do this," while pinching the child's cheek. Staff Person #1 did this after Child #1 had pinched another child's cheek.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS approved in-person training in positive redirection and discipline techniques, focusing on the proper way to communicate and interact with children and in the presence of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/19. At that time, a four month old infant was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play. A large lounge pillow, baby wipes, and clothes were observed in the pack-n-play with the child.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/19. At that time, Staff Person #2 had eleven children in her group, including preschool and school age children. To maintain proper staff:child ratio, Staff Person #2 cannot have more than ten children in her group. Staff Person #3 had fourteen children in her group, including young school age and older school age children. To maintain proper staff:child ratio, Staff Person #3 cannot have more than twelve children in her group.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to participate in the Supervision Ratio training available through Better Kid Care titled Supervisin: Proporcin de Personal: a Nios.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, many of the seats on the bus were observed to be ripped with exposed foam. Three exposed bolts were observed on the fence where the children board the bus.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, the following child files did not contain child service reports: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5. The children had been enrolled at the facility longer than 6 months.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, a bottle of milk was observed in a child's backpack in a cubby in the front room.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, two Graco Turbobooster seats were observed on the bus that did not have the manufacturers' instructions with them.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, the following child files did not contain financial agreements that had been updated within the past 6 months: Child #4, Child #5. Date of last financial agreement review: Child #4 10/30/17, Child #5 10/24/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, the file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, a high chair was observed to be missing the safety buckle and would not be able to be used safely.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, a booster seat was observed on the bus that stated "Do not use after 2012."

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, the files for Facility Person #2 (the director) and Facility Person #3 (assistant group supervisor) did not contain 6 clock hours of child care training completed within their last year of hire. (Date of hire for both: 9/28/17)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, only contained one year experience working with children. The file also contained documentation from Globe Language Services stating that Facility Person #1 had submitted documentation from a foreign country to be translated and it was acceptable. Facility Person #1 had told provider that the documentation was the equivalent of a high school diploma. It was verified by Globe Language Services that this document was a forgery and they did not evaluate or translate any documentation for Facility Person #1. Facility Person #1 does not have any other proof of education on file at 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. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, the file for Facility Person #3 did not contain a written staff evaluation. (Date of hire: 9/28/17)

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, the first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/3/18. At that time, a hole in the wall next to an outlet was observed in the back room of the center.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME A BROKEN PLAYHOUSE WAS ON THE PLAYGROUND THAT WAS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. THERE WERE EXPOSED BOLTS ALONG THE PLAYGROUND FENCING.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME PLASTIC BAGS WERE LOCATED UNDER THE SINK OF THE BATHROOM IN THE LARGE CLASSROOM THAT HAD ONE AND TWO YEAR OLDS IN IT.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME DESITIN AND PRESCRIPTION NASAL SPRAY WAS FOUND IN A DIAPER BAG. THE MEDICATIONS DID NOT HAVE A CORRESPONDING MEDICATION LOG AND THE DESITIN WAS NOT LABELED WITH A CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME DESITIN AND PRESCRIPTION NASAL SPRAY WAS FOUND IN A LOW HANGING DIAPER BAG THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MOBILE TODDLERS IN THE CLASSROOM.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME STAFF #1 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH TB TEST RESULTS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME CHILD #3, AN INFANT, DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN STATEMENT FOR THE FORMULA AND FEEDING SCHEDULE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME A BOTTLE WAS VIEWED IN THE INFANT ROOM THAT WAS NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME THE FILES FOR CHILD #1 AND #2 DID NOT CONTAIN WRITTEN CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME THE FOLLOWING STAFF DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO DATE OF HIRE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY: STAFF #1, #2, AND #3.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN, NON FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME STAFF #4 DID NOT HAVE AN FBI CLEARANCE OR COPY OF REQUEST FOR THE FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility UNTIL FBI CLEARANCE AND STATE POLICE CLEARANCE ARE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME A WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN WAS OPEN. THE SCREEN FOR THIS WINDOW WAS OPEN AS WELL.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Noncompliance Area: A RENEWAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 12/15/17, AT THAT TIME THE FIRST AID KITS ON THE TWO VANS USED FOR TRANSPORTATION DID NOT CONTAIN WATER.

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.One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).