Principals Demonstration Preparatory Academy
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.112 Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on July 2, 2026, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that no activities were being maintained or facilitated for the child during the time of the reported injuries involving other children. Staff Person #1 also acknowledged that no activities were provided while the child was confined to the highchair. The staff member stated that the child would cry and eventually calm herself without additional stimulation or interaction, including being held, rocked, talked to, played with, or carried. Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The executive director met with the staff to discuss the importance and regulation to maintain for 3270.112. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on July 2, 2026, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that although the children were supervised, staff members were not positioned at the children's level engaging in play during the times when the child sustained injuries, including incidents in which the child was reportedly repeatedly harmed by other children. Staff Person #1 also acknowledged that staff were not aware of some of the injuries as they occurred and stated that some incidents happened quickly. 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 director will review and discuss regulations code of 3270.113(a) supervision of the children with the staff. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on July 2, 2026, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that the child was placed in a high chair after each injury to allow the child to calm down, to prevent other children from continuing to harm the child, and to prevent the child from tripping and reinjuring themselves. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The executive director met with staff person #1 to discuss the regulations in chapter 3270. The meeting stressed that children may not restrain children in no shape or form including using straps. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.19(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.19(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on July 2, 2026, Staff Person #1 acknowledged that the parents did not receive incident reports, phone calls, or information regarding their child's injuries sustained on May 19, 2026, and May 20, 2026. The parents were informed to return to the facility at a later date to pick up the incident report, which had been completed after the initial incidents. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The executive director met with all staff #1 to review all regulations, the parent handbook, enrollment procedures, and sections 3270.22/3270.20(a). |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, staff and the director acknowledged that there was no outdoor play equipment available for the children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will have indoor toys and materials for all the students to enjoy at the facility and outdoor toys will be available for the students as well at the facility. The indoor and outdoor toy equipment was purchased. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have evidence of a child service report in the individual children records. 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.) The staff and director updated the students files, and included a child service report for the students; #1,2,3,4. attachments to follow |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, staff acknowledged that snacks are served. There was no evidence of a posted menu, and staff further acknowledged that the snacks provided are not communicated to families on a daily basis. Correction Required: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The menus are sent to each parent via text, but a posted hard copy will be available at each site. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.17 Description: Liability Insurance Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/826, during the renewal inspection, a copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance covering all persons on the premises was not available for the certification representative to verify. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all 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.) The director has a binder with all necessary documents needed during inspections, liability insurance included. Attachment to follow |
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| 2026-03-24 | 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: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, children #3 and #4 did not have an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director updated the financial agreement for child #3 and 4, attachment to follow |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, child #4 did not have a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: 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 staff and director at the site had parent sign the parental content for administration of minor first- aid procedures. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, staff person#1 did not have evidence of a two written references in the individual staff records. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 provided evidence of two written references in his record. Attachments to follow |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed air fresheners throughout the facility. 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 air fresheners were immediately removed and disposed. |
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| 2026-03-24 | 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: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have documentation of completed CPR and pediatric first aid certification in their individual staff records 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 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 person # 1 has a CPR training on 4-30-26. Staff #2 took her CPR training on 1-25-25, the document was in her file at the time of the inspection. Attachment to follow. |
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| 2026-03-24 | 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: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of a DHS FBI clearance in the staff records. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection staff member #4 had an FBI clearance in her file from the school district of Philadelphia which is not a valid certificate according to DHS certification regulations. The provisional employee has a file on record which includes all his clearances, with a disclosure form as required under the CPSL. The staff person #2 will not be working in a childcare position. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed that the window frame in the outdoor play space was in a state of disrepair, with components coming apart. 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 window frame at the location inspected was repaired, A picture attachment to follow |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3280.92(c) - Manufacturer's instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.92(c) Description: Manufacturer's instructions Noncompliance Area: On 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, the space heater in the childcare area did not have the manufacturer's instructions available on-site. Correction Required: The manufacturer's instructions for use shall be kept in an accessible area in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The manufacturer's instructions were printed and placed in the file for review at all times. |
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| 2025-12-15 | Renewal | 3280.104 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.104 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/25, during the renewal inspection, there were no highchairs/feeding chair for the enrolled infants. 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 director placed two highchairs into the childcare space for the children's feedings. Both highchairs have wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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| 2025-12-15 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the pack and play rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. 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.) All pack and play were labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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| 2025-12-15 | Renewal | 3280.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the temperature in the facility was below 65 degrees. The director was unable to turn heat on. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will turn the heat on each morning prior to the children's arrival. The heat will be maintained on the second-floor property which is residential space not a childcare space. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan provided to the certification rep. was not specific for the location providing care. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The executive director updated the emergency plan to reflect the specific details pertaining to the specific site. The emergency plan was updated to provide the evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building. The details are specific to this location. The emergency plan is maintained at the facility. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection. The emergency plan provided to the certification rep. was not updated with the method for the facility persons to contact for the specific location's responsible person if an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The executive director updated the emergency plan to reflect the specific details pertaining to the specific site. All staff that work at that location was added to the emergency plan. The details are specific to this location. The emergency plan is obtained at the facility. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended was not updated and did not reflect the current employee's information specific to the location. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The executive director updated the emergency plan to reflect the specific details pertaining to the specific site. All staff that work at that location was added to the emergency plan. The details are specific to this location. The emergency plan is obtained at the facility. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan provided during the renewal did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, 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.) The executive director obtained the updated policies and procedures that were addendums to the emergency plan to reflect the changes and updates addressing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The updated emergency plan is now at the specific facility. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, the annual emergency drill was not documented on file at the facility. Director stated that the drill was not completed. 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.) Director conducted a drill 2/11/25. The documentation was placed in the fire drill binder for review. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 2/4/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. did not verify that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually due to the information being outdated with previous staff. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The executive director updated the emergency plan to reflect the specific details pertaining to the specific site. All staff that work at that location was added to the emergency plan. The details are specific to this location. The emergency plan is obtained at the facility. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.108(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no highchair or feeding space for the child to be feed. 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.) Director placed a new highchair in the childcare space. The director corrected violation during the renewal inspection. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have evidence of the health and safety training in the individual staff record. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director obtained the staff person certificate of completion for the health and safety basic training. The certificate was placed in the staff person's file. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit did not have scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors was placed in the first aid kit. Provider corrected the violation during the renewal inspection. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed the following items: Glass on the ground of the outdoor play space. Toys with standing water in the outdoor play space. Garbage on the ground of the outdoor play space. Siding of the building debris on the ground of the play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director cleaned the outdoor play space during the renewal inspection. Garbage was removed, toys with standing water was dumped and cleaned. Glass and building siding de bris was removed. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Renewal | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: On 2/29/24, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have a interconnected fire detection in the childcare space or any other floors. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider purchased the interconnected fire detection system for each floor. Provider will continue to do a 30 day operability check and fire drills every 60 days. |
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| 2023-04-18 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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