Providence Family Support Ctr Childrens Program
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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
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Torn vinyl was observed on a bench cushion in Room 224. 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 vinyl bench cushion and bench were removed from the bench in Room 224. We may or may not replace this piece of equipment. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Large blue foam blocks were observed to contain peeling foam in the gym and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. 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 large blue foam blocks were removed from the gymnasium and are no longer accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth. We plan to replace the blocks as opposed to trying to safely salvage them. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The receptionist retrieved the enrolling parent's work address and added it to the emergency contact form for Child #5. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #4 contained incomplete addresses for 2 release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The receptionist retrieved complete addresses for the two release persons and added the information to the emergency contact form for Child #4. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, a young toddler at the time, are dated 5/8/24 and 12/16/24, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #6, a young toddler, are dated 3/31/25 and 10/7/25, more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated health reports for Child #2 and Child #6 were already on file, but late (more than 6 months apart). |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 16 months old, includes 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10/15/25 and may only return to care when immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's updated immunization record was acquired from the child's doctor in 10-15-2025. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The two most recent agreement form reviews for Child #3 are dated 12/10/24 and 9/2/25, more than 6 months apart. 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 updated agreement forms were already on file, but more than 6 months apart. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan and emergency plan parent letter lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency 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 facility's emergency plan and emergency plan parent letter were revised to include a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan and emergency plan parent letter lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents once the emergency has ended and instruction on how to safely reunite with their children. 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 facility's emergency plan and emergency plan parent letter were revised to include a method for facility persons to contact parents once the emergency has ended and instruction on how to safely reunite with their children. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked 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 facility's emergency plan and emergency plan parent letter were revised to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 9/29/24 and 10/8/25, more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 completed Fire Safety training on 10/8/2025 (past the due date but before the annual inspection). |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The PA State Police clearance for Staff #1 lacked the dissemination date, making it invalid. Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 was notified on 10/15/2025 that she needed an updated Criminal Record Check. Check was completed on 10/16/2025 before returning to Providence as a substitute teacher from Pittsburgh Public Schools. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 lacked a written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #2 had written evaluations completed by Providence staff. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Various toxics labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were observed in an unlocked/open hallway closet and accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The server room door was locked and a sign placed on the door -- "Keep Door Closed at All Times" |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: A trash receptacle containing tissues with human secretions was observed without a lid in Room 212. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The non-lidded trash receptacle was removed from Room 212 and a lidded, plastic, lined receptacle was added to the room for trash contaminated by human secretions or excrement. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A missing ceiling tile was observed in Room 209. A broken floor tile was observed in the upstairs girl's bathroom. A gooey substance was observed behind the toilet in the upstairs boy's bathroom. Broken playground surfacing was observed on the walkway to the toddler playground. A cracked white plastic handrail was observed along the walkway to the toddler playground. 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 missing ceiling tile in Room 209 was replaced, the broken floor tile in the upstairs girl's bathroom was repaired, the gooey substance on the wall behind the toilet in the upstairs boy's bathroom was removed, the playground surfacing on the walkway to the toddler playground was replaced and the cracked white plastic handrail bases were removed along the toddler playground walkway. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log documented dates 10/2/24-11/11/24, more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's fire detection log was updated on 12/9/24, within 30 days of the previous alarm pull. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 212, where older toddlers were receiving care, 4 magic eraser sponges were in a drawer under the microwave, the sand/water table contained foam blocks (a few with teeth marks) and on a shelf, crayons and markers with the caps, which were less than an inch in diameter, were all accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. 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 foam blocks, the Magic Eraser sponges and the marker caps were removed and no longer accessible to children in the group who were still placing objects in their mouth. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The Ounce Assessments to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development were dated 11/2023 and 10/2024, more than 6 months apart for child #1. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Ounce Assessments, to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development, will be administered every 6 months in accordance with updates regarding the emergency contact information. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The health assessment if child #2, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 2/22/2023 and an updated health assessment dated 3/14/2024, exceeding 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment had been acquired, it was just late, beyond 12 months. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of staff #3 was not clear if a physical examination was conducted as looked as if both the "yes" and "no" boxes were marked on the health assessment form. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will be returning to her Dr.'s office for an appointment on 11/18/24 to have her current health assessment corrected by the doctor. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4) Description: Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of staff #3 did not include information that the staff person was suitable to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 has an appointment on 11/18/24 to visit the doctor's office to have her form corrected showing that she is suitable to provide childcare. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #4, who has been volunteering at the facility for more than a year (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #4 will complete DHS fire safety training. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1, with an annual training year of 12/2022 to 12/2023, contained 11.5 hours of training lacking .5 hours. Staff #1 is now in compliance with an additional 1 hour of training taken on 4/8/2024. The file of staff #2, with an annual training year of 12/2022 to 12/2023, contained 6.5 hour of training lacking 5.5 hours. Staff #2 is now in compliance with an additional 4 hours taken on 1/19/2024 and 5 hours taken on 6/18/2024. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training hours for Staff person #1 and #2 were taken from training that was done for the next inspection cycle and those hours taken will need to be made up before the end of the next inspection cycle. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the last fire drill conducted was dated 8/29/2024, more than 60 days prior to the date of the inspection. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill will be conducted so that we will be in compliance, moving forward. |
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| 2024-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The evacuation time was not listed on the fire drill log for the fire drill conducted on 8/29/2024. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill will be conducted and the evacuation time will be recorded so that we can be in compliance, moving forward. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: It was self-reported by the facility and confirmed thru investigation that Child #1, who has a known allergy, was inadvertently given a cupcake containing the known allergen during a classroom celebration. Child #1 had a bite or two of the cupcake before staff realized it contained the known allergen. Child #1 experienced an allergic reaction due to the ingestion of the known allergen that required the injection of an EPIPEN. 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.) All substitute staff entering a classroom will inquire/be made aware of current allergy/medication list for classroom students, and be made aware of locked medication box and key location. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The arrival and departure times for Child #1¿s financial agreement were obtained and added to the agreement. The completed agreement was scanned to the certification representative and returned to the child¿s file. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of child #2 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or documentation of an acceptable exemption. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2¿s statement of exemption for the flu vaccine was obtained by the parent and scanned to the certification representative on 10/25/23 and placed in the child¿s file. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Documentation of fire safety training for facility person #3 was dated 4/18/2022 and updated on 5/2/2023 exceeding 12 months. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #3 was absent on the date of fire safety training and was trained at a later date. The training documentation is in her personnel file. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained a disclosure statement which did not contain a witness signature. The file of facility person #4 contained a PA state police which expired 9/18/2023 and documentation of a PA state police clearance "pending" results dated 1/5/2023. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 4 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1¿s disclosure statement was signed by the witness and returned to the personnel file. Facility Person #4¿s pending result for the PA state police clearance was printed first thing on the morning of 10/24/23 (before the start of Facility Person #4¿s shift) and placed in the personnel file and scanned to the certification representative. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The annual evaluations of facility person #2 were dated 10/22/2020 and 1/30/2023, which exceeded 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2¿s evaluation was late but was completed and added to the personnel file. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A red Lego baseplate had a broken corner exposing rough edges in Room 224. 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 red Lego baseplate was removed from Room 224. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Foam peg boards in Room 116 (young and older toddler classroom) were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths which was evidenced by teeth marks. 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 foam pegboards were removed from Room 116. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain their admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's financial agreement was updated to include the date of the child's admission. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the telephone 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.) Child #1's emergency contact form was updated to include the child's physician information: telephone number. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form information of child #1 did not contain the addresses and telephone numbers of 2 release persons listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's emergency contact information was updated to include the addresses and telephone numbers of the two release people listed. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 and 3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and 3 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics were completed prior to 9/30/2016. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and 3, staff person #2 and 3 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.) Beginning on 10/17/22, staff person #2 and #3 will be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required pre-service training. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #2 and #3 will be removed from their child care position until their training is completed. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of facility person #5 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 will acquire a revised health assessment to include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors, which could cause laceration or puncture injury, were accessible to children in the craft box in Room 209 and in an unlocked drawer in the teacher's desk and unlocked cabinet in Room 224. 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.) Adult scissors were removed and made inaccessible to children in Rooms 209 and 224. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff person #3, hired prior to 12/19/2020 (see coded LIS sheet), contained 7.5 training hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and 4 additional hours dated 2/10/2022. The file of staff person #4, hired prior to 12/19/2020 (see coded LIS sheet), contained 9.5 training hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and 4 additional hours dated 1/11/2022. The file of staff person #6 hired prior to 12/19/2020 (see coded LIS sheet), contained 5 training hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and 4 additional hours dated 1/3/2022, 2 hours dated 1/5/2022 and 1 hour dated 1/6/2022. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After file review it was noted that staff person #3 obtained an additional 4 hours on 2/10/2022 meeting the 12 hour requirement, as she was short .5 hours. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, 3 and 4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics were taken before 9/30/2016 Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2, 3 and 4 will have until 11/11/2022 (actual date-15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2, 3 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, 3 and 4, staff person #2, 3 and 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2, 3 and 4 were removed from their child care positions on 10/17/22 until their Health and Safety pre-service training was completed. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed the health and safety topics more than the 180 days from 12/19/2020 (dated 4/27/2022) based on their start date (see LIS code sheet). 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.) Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The most current written staff evaluation by the director for staff #1 was dated 7/2020 and #7 was dated 10/2020, which was more than 12 months ago and the evaluations of staff #2, 3, 4 and 6 exceeded 12 months being competed in 10/2020 and 1/2022. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Executive Director/Director will complete a staff evaluation for staff person #1 and #7 and all other staff will have their annual evaluation within 12 months of the previous evaluation. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet accessible to children under the age of 5, did not have a protective cover in Room 117. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlet that was accessible to children in Room 117 was protected with a cover. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: The 2 bottom windows to the hallway from Room 201, an infant room, did not contain visual strips. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A visual strip or visual identification was placed on the bottom two windows in Room 201 (Infant Room). |
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| 2022-04-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: An injury report was not provided to the parent of child #1 on 4/22/2022, the day the child fell, and was injured at the facility. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our current injury report will be revised and all staff will receive the new document to begin using immediately. Staff will be reminded that accident, injury and illness reports are to be shared with the parent on the day of the incident via the original document. Copies will be placed in the facility accident/illness file as well as the child's file. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The telephone number was provided on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The observed posted menu contained menu items for the current week, yet lacked a menu for 1 week in advance. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The menu will be posted at the rear entrance for all families to view by Monday of each week for the upcoming week. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of consecutive emergency plan training conducted more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has current emergency plan training on file. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #4 and Staff #5 existing volunteers whom were on leave from 3/13/20 - 7/26/21, contained documentation of NSOR clearances dated 7/29/21.The file for Staff #6, an existing facility person, contained documentation of NSOR clearance dated 7/2/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4, #5 and #6 have current NSOR clearances on file. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of consecutive staff evaluations completed more than 12 months apart. The files for Staff #2 and #3 contained most recent staff evaluations dated more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current staff evaluation on file. Staff #2 and #3 will be evaluated once the revised tool is available. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Toxic paint and hand sanitizer were observed to be accessible to children on a table in Room B-9. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The paint and hand sanitizer were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The upstairs boys' bathroom was observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded waste receptacle was placed in the bathroom on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was unavailable at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Executive Director will submit an attestation letter to our certification representative with the approximate date of purchase/installation, with a signature and date. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a plastic toy "Batcave" in Room 209 with a broken piece, creating a rough edge. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, all 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.We removed the item from the classroom until it is repaired, and if that's not possible it will be discarded. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: There were foam blocks in Room 212, where older toddlers receive care, with teeth marks and small pieces missing from them, indicating they have been bitten by children. 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.) In the future, 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. We have removed the foam blocks and they have been cleaned and put in storage to be potentially used by another classroom with older children who are not placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: There were no child service reports on file for child #1, enrolled at the facility since 2018. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher of Child #1 completed an Ounce report immediately and shared a copy with the family (with signature). In the future, child service reports will be completed every 6 months to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after her start date. The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, initial health assessments for a facility person providing direct care 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. In the future, we will move our staff health assessment due dates earlier, to ensure they are always on file within 24 months of the prior physical. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 will obtain a statement from the physician's assistant as to the results of the examination for communicable diseases. In the future, adult health assessments must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 lived out of state within the last five years. There were no clearances (child abuse, criminal history, state sex offender registry) from that state on file for Facility Person #2 which were required by the CPSL to be on file by 7/1/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all required clearances on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2 will not enter the classrooms or be near the children to drop off or pick up food,dishes, etc. until all of her required out of state clearances are on file. Upon receipt of all required out of state clearances, Facility Person #2 will resume her normal Kitchen Manager duties. In the future, all facility persons who lived out of state within the last 5 years will have out of state clearances on file from that state prior to their start date. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.94(b) - Written record | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The fire drill did not specify the hypothetical location of the fires. The fire drill information recorded for a drill conducted on 3/4/20 did not include the number of children participating in the fire drill. Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, the fire drill log will specify the hypothetical location of the fire instead of the location of the fire alarm and fire drill information recorded for a drill will include the number of children participating in the fire drill. |
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| 2019-11-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2:35 PM, Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 were in Room 117 supervising 6 young toddlers. Facility Person #2 is a volunteer and was not considered in the staff:child ratio.. According to their statements, the children in the room were all up off of their rest equipment starting at approximately 2:10 PM and there had been no additional staff in the room since then. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of the unannounced inspection the sixth child was returned to the classroom across the hall bringing Room 117 back into ratio with Facility persons # 1 & 2. Moving forward, the ratio of 1:5 in the young toddler Room 117 will be maintained at all times and if the children are awake and the other staff person has not returned from lunch, classroom staff will call the supervisor to request assistance with ratio to ensure compliance. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Older toddlers were observed on the playground where there is mulch accessible under embedded equipment. According to staff statements, older toddlers regularly use this outdoor play space Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.) Since the date of inspection, our older toddlers have not used the lower playground where there is mulch accessible under embedded equipment. In the future, as children turn 3 years old, the teacher may divide the group so that preschool aged children can access the lower playground with a staff person. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent child service report on file for Child #7 was completed more than 6 months after the prior child service report on file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, child service reports will be completed every 6 months according to the date on the previous child service report. A copy will also be provided to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 ad #5 did not included the work addresses of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain the work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form for children #2 and #5. Future initial or updated emergency contact forms will include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include the health insurance information. 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.) We obtained the health insurance information on the emergency contact form for child #2. Future initial or updated emergency contact form,s will include health insurance coverage information and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #3, #4, and #6 did not include the address of all release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have or will obtain the addresses for the release persons on the emergency contact forms for children #1, #3, #4, and #6. Future initial or updated emergency contact forms will include the addresses of all release persons. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact form in Room 116 for one of the children receiving care in that room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms for all children in Room 117 were copied and shared with Room 116 and vice versa. In the future, when children are in the facility, emergency contact information will be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was Vick's VapoRub in a high cabinet in Room 117 labeled with a child's name, but not in the original container. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The non-prescription medication was removed from the classroom on the day of the inspection. In the future, prescription or non-prescription medication will be accepted only in an original container and shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #9 were completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #6 was completed after her start date. There was no health assessment / TB test on file for Facility Person #10. 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will move or due date for staff health assessments earlier, to ensure they are always on file within 24 months of the prior staff health assessment. Future initial health assessments for facility persons providing direct care who come into contact with the children or who work with food preparation will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. Facility person #10 will be removed from food preparation responsibilities until receipt of a completed health assessment and TB test have been obtained. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person # 4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #4 will obtain the corrected staff health assessment from the physician's office which shall include the assessment that the individual is suitable to provide childcare. In the future, all initial or updated adult health assessments will include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide care. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled infant's bottle in room 119 and one in room 201. 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.) On the day of the inspection, both bottles in infant Rooms 118 & 201 were labeled with the child's name. In the future, all disposable nursers and bottles will be labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility Persons #7, #8, #9 and #10 were not trained on the emergency plan at initial hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, all facility persons will receive emergency plan training at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. Documentation of the date of the training and the names of all facility persons who received the training will be kept on file. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent firesafety training conducted with Facility Persons #1, # 3, and #11 was conducted more than a year after the prior firesafety training documented and on file for these staff persons. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Future fire safety trainings will be scheduled and conducted annually, prior to the date of the previous fire safety training. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were updated more than 60 months after the previous clearance dates. (criminal history- 4/24/19 and 9/24/19; child abuse - 4/14/14 and 10/2/19; FBI 8/28/14 and 9/26/19. Facility Person #4 was removed from a child care position, but not until 9/23/19. Facility Person #5 began employment in a child care position on 5/20/19. The child abuse clearance on file was dated 5/28/19. There was no application on file for a child abuse clearance for Facility Person #5. Facility Person #6 began employment on 11/28/18. The FBI clearance on file was dated 11/30/18. There was no application on file for an FBI clearance for Facility Person #6. There was no documentation of completion of an approved mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #6. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #4 was removed from her child care position as soon as it was discovered that her clearances had lapsed, on 9/23/2019. Responsibility for tracking the personnel file due dates has been reassigned to the Director of Early Childhood & Youth Programs.In the future, clearance expiration dates will be monitored to ensure that clearances are renewed before the 60th month. Until December 31, 2019, a facility person's record will include a copy of requests for criminal history and child abuse registry clearance information. Facility person #6 will complete an approved mandated reporter training. In the future, new hires will complete Mandated Reporter training within the first 90 days of employment. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #6 was classified as an assistant group supervisor based on completion of high school and 2 years of child care experience. The documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #6 was not signed by a representative of the experiential entity. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.) Facility person #6 will obtain the signature from the experiential entity requested. In the future, An assistant group supervisor will have a high school diploma or general educational certificate and 2 years experience with children on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were toxic cleaning supplies (Mr. Clean, Clorox wipes) accessible to children in an unlocked low cabinet in Room 116. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection the toxic cleaning supplies were removed and are now in a locked cabinet in Room 116. In the future, all cleaning supplies and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room 117 did not contain tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The tweezers from the first aid kit in Room 117 were replaced by end of the business on the inspection date. In the future, all first-aid kits will contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a loose handle on a stall door, creating a potential pinch point, in the boys restroom near the Pre- K room . 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 loose handle on a stall door in the boys restroom near the Pre-K room was removed on the day of the inspection. In the future, floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces will be kept in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of peeling paint in Room 212 on the wall above the rail, to the right of the entry. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection the small area of peeling paint in Room 212 on the wall above the rail to the right of the entry was covered with tape. The area will be repaired. In the future, peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility and will be repaired upon notice. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign at the changing area in Room 117. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hand washing sign was posted in Room 117 at the changing area on the day of the inspection. In the future, each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility will have the proper hand washing sign posted. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log shows fire drills were conducted on 4/2/19 and 6/3/19, with no fire drill in between, exceeding 60 days between fire drills. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Future fire drills will be scheduled so that one is held at least every 60 days for all facility persons and children in attendance to participate. All will exit the building weather permitting. |
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| 2019-07-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an inspection conducted at an excursion to an off-site pool, where staff were observed supervising children as they were swimming, staff stated that at times, when a swimming child needs to use the restroom, the staff person supervising the child at the pool will walk the child to the restroom, and continue to supervise their assigned group of swimmers, still in the pool, from the restroom door. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were made aware of supervision policy verbally and in writing by Rebecca McDonough, Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Youth Programs. They were given the following memo regarding expectations and strategies for maintaining supervision at the pool: "To be safe at the pool, staff must account for no more than 6 children at a time. These children must be in one supervision area (i.e. staff cant watch a child in the bathroom and a child in the water at the same time). Therefore, if a child has to use the restroom during swim time, we will do the following: 1. An extra staff person may take the child to the bathroom if not in ratio. 2. A staff person may take their whole group of 6 to the bathroom. 3. Staff may regroup, taking up to 6 children who may need to go. Please note that when regrouping, staff must verbally confirm with one another which children are leaving the pool area, which children are staying, and who is responsible for whom while maintaining ratio." |
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| 2019-07-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/1/19 it was observed there were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #1. 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.) We obtained two written nonfamily references for Facility Person #1. Moving forward, upon hire, facility persons will have two nonfamily written letters of references and they will be maintained in the file. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a crack in a plastic toy bin located in Room 209. There was splintering wood on the surface of a wooden playhouse in the outdoor toddler playspace. 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 cracked, plastic toy bin located in Room 209 was thrown away on the day of inspection. The splintering wooden playhouse was removed from the outdoor toddler play space for repair and protective coat (photo emailed to DHS on 11/14/18). In the future, 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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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were empty plastic bags in an unlocked drawer in Room 116 where toddlers receive care. 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.) During the day of inspection the drawer lock in Room 116 was re-installed so that the drawer contents were inaccessible to children. In the future, 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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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was one crib in use in Room 119 without 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection the large floor pillow and the Rock-a-Roo were removed from the crib area allowing for 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib. In the future, at least two feet of space on three sides of a cot or crib that is in use will be maintained. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The daily activity schedule was not posted in Room B-09 Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of the inspection the daily activity schedule for Room B-09 was posted in the classroom. In the future, the written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child service reports (or a DHS-approved form) were not completed, and a copy given to the parents, at least every 6 months for children #3, #4, and #5. There was no child service report completed in the last 6 months on file for child #5. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 will have an Ounce Scale completed by the teacher and a copy will be shared with the parent. In the future, Child service reports (or a DHS-approved form) will be completed, and a copy given to the parents, at least every 6 months for all children enrolled. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for child #5 was completed more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, Providence shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child, and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain a statement from the child's physician indicating that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease (emailed to DHS on 11/20/19). Future initial or updated Child Health Assessments will include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and is free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after her previous health assessment. The TB test date was not documented on the health assessment on file for Facility Person #3.The TB test on file for Facility Person #5 was documented as read after her start date. 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will move our due date for staff health assessments earlier, to ensure they are always on file within 24 months of the prior staff health assessment. The TB test date for Facility Person #3 was acquired on October 23, 2018, and submitted to DHS. Facility Person # 5 has scheduled a doctor's appointment on November 20, 2018, for TB testing. In the future, all adult health assessments will include TB screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A statement from Facility Person #4's physician was received stating that she was suitable to provide child care in her role as a volunteer. In the future, all adult health assessments will include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There sharp adult scissors accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in reach of children in the Room 224. 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 adult scissors were removed from the drawer and placed in an area that was inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. In the future, teacher supplies will be stored in an area that does not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of only 3 hours of child care training completed for the most recent review year (between anniversary dates) on file for Facility Person #5. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #5 had completed at least an additional 3 hours of child care training in the following review year that were use to correct the violation. In the future, all staff persons will obtain a minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training annually. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after her start date. There was no proof of application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5. There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #5. 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.) A signed disclosure statement for Facility Person #5 was submitted to DHS on 10/18/18. In the future, the operator shall comply with the CPSL and with chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Rap sheets shall be examined more carefully and a facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group.supervisor based on completion of a high school diploma and 2 years of child care experience. The diploma did not indicate the school was approved by the Department of Education. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2 was informed on October 11, 2018, that her high school diploma did not have an accrediting entity and she would have 30 days to produce the required information. She was also informed that she would be supervised at all times, by a staff person, in the interim. Facility Person #2 resigned on November 5, 2018. In the future, an assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma (with an accrediting entity) or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a hand sanitizer (labeled "keep out of reach of children") on a low shelf in reach of children in Room 224. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was moved to a higher shelf which was inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. In the future, cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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