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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
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreements of children #1, 2, and 5 were not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreements of children #1, 2 and 5 have been reviewed and signed by the operator. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreement of child #1 has been updated. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the agreement of children #! and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreement of children #1 and #3 have been updated. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the agreements on file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were the original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreements of all children were given to the parents. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided updated medical information for this child. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage information and the emergency contact forms of children #1 and #2 did not include the policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information of child #1 has been updated. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the financial agreement of child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 8-18-25). Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Financial agreement of child #3 was completely updated to reflect the current information. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current health assessment (dated 5-15-23). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was immediately scheduled for an updated physical. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are require prior to admission. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent has signed and updated the required consents. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #4 contained only one written reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has obtained two written references. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An annual emergency drill was conducted and documented on 5-22-26. Documentation has been placed on file. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of an annual 12 hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has completed all required annual training hours. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #4 did not contain documentation of training in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has completed the required pediatric first-aid and CPR training. |
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| 2026-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 20, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain an NSOR verification within 60 months (dated 10-30-20), the record of staff #2 did not contain NJ clearances as required under the CPSL, and did not contain a PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or NSOR verification completed within 60 months. The record of staff #3 did not contain an FBI clearance, and the record of staff #4 did not contain a PA State police clearance or NSOR verification. 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 #--- 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 #1, 2, 3 and 4 may not work in a childcare position until all documents required under the CPSL are obtained and on file. Facility will bring qualified staff from another location to supplement in the meantime, or facility will transfer children to other location until all documents are received. If qualified staff are not available, facility will close until documentation is obtained. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 3-5-24). Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has reviewed and updated this information with the child's parent. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current DHS FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 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.) Provider has obtained a current DHS FBI clearance for this staff. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of children #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain a child service report completed within 6 months. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has completed child service reports for all children. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.131(c)/3280.131(d)(7) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(c)/3280.131(d)(7) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the health assessments of children #2 and 3 were not signed by the physician, and did not include a statement that the child/ren are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has obtained updated health assessments for children #2 and #3. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations. 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.) Provider will create the Continuity of operations plan and add it to the emergency procedures. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection/complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed via staff interview that staff #1 was alone with 3 children at the park. Staff #1 did not have documentation of Pediatric first-aid and CPR, Mandated reporter training or Health and Safety training on file, as required prior to working with children. 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.) Provider will ensure that all staff have all pre-service trainings completed prior to working alone with children. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the financial agreement of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 4-24-23). Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has reviewed and updated the forms with the child's parent. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education or experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has obtained documentation of education and experience for this staff. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references and the record of staff #4 contained only one written, nonfamily reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider obtained two written nonfamily references for both staff. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include lock-down provisions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the plan to include lockdown provisions. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or 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.) Provider will update the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and medical conditions, as applicable. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will train all staff in the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #4 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete 12 hours of annual childcare training. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training/Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) Description: Age and training/Age and training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire, and the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR completed on or before the date of expiration (dated 6-28-21). Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete training in pediatric first-aid and CPR. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and the record of staff #4 contained a PA State police clearance that is more than 60 months old (dated 7-16-18). 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 #--- 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 #1 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all documentation required under the CPSL is obtained and on file. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.51 - Maximum Number of Children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.51 Description: Maximum Number of Children Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a total of 14 children at the facility (2 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 7 preschool children) with 2 staff at 10:30 am. Correction Required: No more than 12 children unrelated to the operator may simultaneously receive care except in a facility serving older school-age children. In a facility serving only older school-age children, a certificate of compliance may be issued for up to 15 children unrelated to the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all groups are in ratio at all times. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) - Two facility persons on excursions/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) Description: Two facility persons on excursions/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed that staff #1 was at the playground alone with 3 toddler children and one child ran out of the playground and down the street. The child was stopped by a neighbor until staff retrieved him. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility. 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.) Provider will ensure that there is an adequate number of staff on site at all times to stay in ratio. Two staff persons will accompany children on an excursion. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) - Two facility persons on excursions/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) Description: Two facility persons on excursions/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed that staff #1 was at the playground alone with 3 toddler children and one child ran out of the playground and down the street. The child was stopped by a neighbor until staff retrieved him. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE REGIONAL OFFICE WILL PUT IN A REFERRAL WITH THE REGIONAL KEY FOR ALL STAFF TO RECEIVE SUPERVISION TRAINING. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.61(h) Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a total of 14 children at the facility (2 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 7 preschool children). Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that there are no more than 12 total children on site at any time. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed toxic cleaning materials on the floor in the kitchen area. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) Provider removed all toxics from the kitchen. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.76/3280.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76/3280.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a small hole in the wall behind the bathroom door, and areas of chipped paint near the changing table in the bathroom, and on the pink, purple, and orange walls in the front child care space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. 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.) Provider has repaired all areas of chipped paint. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Renewal | 3280.81(b) - Training chair - sanitized | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.81(b) Description: Training chair - sanitized Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, observed a training chair in the bathroom with urine in it. Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that training chairs are emptied and sanitized after each use. |
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| 2023-05-31 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: AT the time of inspection on 5/31/23, there was no written proof of a recent physical in the file for staff #1. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not work with food or children until a current physical is received. Staff will go to urgent care at lunch. |
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| 2023-05-31 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1-hire date 5/30/23, did not have written proof of out-of-state-clearances. In the past 5-years the staff person resided in NJ. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 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.) CPSL information will be applied for in New Jersey. |
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| 2023-05-31 | Renewal | 3280.33(a)/3280.34(c) - Each staff person meets quals/Supervise secondary staff | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.33(a)/3280.34(c) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Supervise secondary staff Noncompliance Area: Without being supervised, staff #1-start date 5/30/23, a provisional hire was observed caring for four children on the outdoor area. 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 primary staff person shall supervise the performance of a secondary staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All provisional hires will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2023-05-31 | Renewal | 3280.76/3280.102(f) - Building Surfaces/Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76/3280.102(f) Description: Building Surfaces/Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: On the facility outdoor play area there is a small bouncy house. At the time of the facility inspection, the equipment was ripped, torn, and there was exposed forma which could pose a hazard to the children. 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. Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bouncy house will be repaired or replaced. |
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| 2022-06-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/29/2022 observed child# 5 file did not contain an 6 month period update review for their emergency contact information. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form was given to parent to review and make any changes. Parent reviewed and signed with a new date of 6/29/2022 |
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| 2022-06-29 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed on 06/29/22 staff #1 file did not contain a health assessment that consists of all the regulatory items under regulation 3280.151 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 was asked to request an appointment with her doctor to obtain a health assessment on the proper form required by the state. Staffs last day was July 1st and will not be returning. |
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| 2022-06-29 | Renewal | 3280.161(c) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.161(c) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: On 6/29/2022 observed child # 1 had food located in lunch bag that needed to be refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Food belonging to child #1 was placed into the refrigerator during state inspection. |
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| 2022-06-29 | Renewal | 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed 06/29/2022 child #1 bottle located in infant space was not labeled. Child #2,3, and 4 bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider identified which bottle belong to designated child and labeled the bottles. Provider corrected on site during inspection. |
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| 2022-06-29 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/29/2022 light fixtures in the ceiling were hanging and not secure in the ceiling. 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.) Light fixtures were not hanging, but loose. To correct this violation, we spoke with the owner of the building and were advised to NOT permanently affix the light fixture to the ceilings, because the bulbs would not be able to be changed if they were permanently attached. We were told to twist each light until a popping sound could be heard to ensure the lights were secure by the attached brackets into the ceiling. Which we did. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection on 11/19/19, there was no written proof of a recent physical on file at the facility for staff #1 or staff #2. Both individuals were the only persons at the facility caring for eight children. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 will be removed from duty until a current physical is no file at the facility. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 11/19/19, there was no file on site at the facility for staff #2. Staff #2 was one of two persons caring for eight children. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have a complete file on site at all times. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.2 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 11/19/19, the most recent copy of the annual certification for fire alarm systems on file at the facility was dated for 5/2018. There was no proof the fire extinguisher being checked since May 2018. 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 extinguisher will be checked and updated. The alarm system will be checked and updated. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/19, during the facility inspection there was no written proof of staff #1 and #2 complying the CPSL requirements. Staff #1-start date 10/28/19 or staff #2-start date 11/18/19. There were no clearances or receipts indicating a request was made. Both staff #1 and staff #2 were the only staff on site caring for the eight children in care. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 or #2 may work in a non-supervised child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the NOSR, FBI, 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 or #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All provisional hires will be supervised at all times. All staff will comply with the CPSL requirements at all times. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.33(c) - Facility persons w/ first-aid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/19, at the time of facility inspection neither staff #1 or staff #2 had written proof of first-aid training on file at the facility. Both staff #1 and staff #2 were the only staff caring for the eight children in care. Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There will be a staff trained in first-aid on site at all times. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility children were observed eating lunch from Styrofoam bowls. 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 facility will use either paper or plastic for meals. The day care will not use Styrofoam at any time. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1 and #3 did not have the medical coverage, policy number or both at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The forms will be updated by the parents and kept current in the files. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/12/19, the emergency contact information in the file for facility child #2 did not have signed permission for emergency medical or minor first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The forms will be updated by the parents and kept current in the files. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon request at the time of inspection.; the effective and expiration date for the liability insurance was the same. A request was made for corrected proof. When sent via email, there were errors on the second document. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original proof of liability insurance will be sent to DHS-OCDEL and kept on file at the facility at all times. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(c) - Shelter/Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no complete written emergency plan at the time of inspection on 11/27/18. There was no written proof of staff training in the files for staff #1 and #2. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be rewritten and include all 4 steps. Staff will be trained on the emergency plan; written proof will be in the staff file. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.26(d)/3280.26(e) - Plan posted/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/27/18, the facility emergency plan was not posted in an visible location. There was also no letter for parents explaining what the facility emergency procedures were. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be revised, and posted. A letter will be written and given to the parents of enrolled children annually. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.34(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 (Primary) did not have written proof of education at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written proof of education will be in the staff files at all times. |
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| 2018-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.69(a) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: When tested during the inspection on 11/27/18, the water temperature was 124 degrees at the sink (used by the children) in the restroom. 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 water temperature will be adjusted to stay below 110 degrees at all times. |
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