RETIKIS OPEN ARMS CHILDCARE 2
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Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 7:00 AM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen the walls, outside of oven/stove, and trash can were observed to be excessively dirty. In the toddler bathroom the stepstool and trash can were observed to be excessively dirty. The floor tiles in the front hallway and the preschool bathroom were observed to be coming up causing tripping hazards and uncleanliness in the bathroom. The outside exit doors in the building (in the preschool room and front door) were excessively difficult to open and the push bar in the preschool classroom was falling off the door. 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.) wash the kitchen walls and painted them. washed the trashcan in the kitchen and the toddler bathroom. scrubbed the step stool in the toddler room. door in the school age room and front door replaced tiles repaired cleaned play space |
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| 2026-03-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had child #1 open the front door of the center for a therapist while staff person #1 supervised child #1 from the classroom side of the gate. 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.) Spoke to all staff even if you are close no Child should open the door with or without permission. At any time. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: A copy of an initial health assessment was not on file for Child #1 within 60-days following the 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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I currently recieved the childs shot record and physical signed by the Doctor with date of 1/27/2026. I will ensure that physicals for older toddler child at the facility are on file more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility |
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| 2026-01-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.137 - Children with Symptoms of Disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.137 Description: Children with Symptoms of Disease Noncompliance Area: It was noted by facility person #1 that child #2 was excluded from attending the childcare due to a persistent cough with upper respiratory issue per the facility's sick policy despite a doctor's notes dated 1/12/2026 permitting the child to return to school. Correction Required: An operator who observes an enrolled child with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall exclude the child from attendance until the operator receives notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the child's file. Diseases and conditions which require exclusion are specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If the child has a doctors note and still have symptoms they will be allowed in day care. We will have notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others and allow children in care. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.17(a) - Accommodate a child with special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.17(a) Description: Accommodate a child with special needs Noncompliance Area: The facility did not make reasonable accommodations for child to receive specialized services as facility person #1 stated that in December 2025, a child's therapist was not initially allowed access to the facility by on-site facility staff. Facility person #1 stated that facility staff called them on the phone and facility person #1 returned to the center to allow access to the therapist. The therapist had to wait in the parking lot. Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation to include a child with special needs in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Therapist are allowed in the building without schedule and adheres to reasonable accommodation to include a child with special needs in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was 1 facility person present in the facility providing care for 4 preschool children. Other staff were away from the facility providing transportation for a mid-day child pick-up. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2 people in the center at all time no matter the ratio of children at all times. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Upon review of facility records, Facility person # 1 tested the smoke detectors on 12/5/25 and did not complete a subsequent test within 30 days. Facility person #1 did not document the January smoke detector testing on the log. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) I initialed and dated dates on logs to be compliant with ACT 62. |
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| 2025-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: In the small room across from kitchen ( Toddler rm), the written plan of activities did not include times for various activities and routines. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I added time to the toddler activity sheet. We will have a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. |
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| 2025-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility's operator did not have documentation on file notifying local traffic safety (PennBrook) authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Created a traffic safety letter and submitted it to Pennbrook Police regarding the location of our facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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| 2025-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for facility person # 2 and facility person #4 included documentation of emergency plan training on 5/01/24 with an update on 7/01/25. 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.) The operator will 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 as training will be taking yearly on time. |
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| 2025-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff fire safety training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #1 included documentation of fire safety training on 5.6.24 with an update on 7.22.25. The file for facility person #2 included documentation of fire safety training on 5.17.24 with an update on 7.23.25. 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.) Training was taken not on time. Staff persons will participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. |
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| 2025-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid did not include tweezers in the small room across form the kitchen, (toddler Room) . 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.) Put tweezers in the first aide bag. All first-aid kits will all items including tweezers. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of complaint investigation, cert rep observed 3 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers in the first childcare space. Facility persons #1 and #2 did not correctly identify the children in their primary care groups. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each morning , staff are informed of children in their care groups. I went over this with facility staff and use a dry erase board to be in compliance at all times with supervision as to knowing the names of children in their group. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: It was observed that food stored in the refrigerator was outdated. Jars of Peanut butter had best buy dates of 3/12/24 & 7/6/2022 and cottage cheese with a best by date of 6/21/23. There was also a BBQ sauce that had spilled all over the outside of the container. It was also observed that baked mac and cheese that was left out on the kitchen counter and left uncovered for more than 45 minutes. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I immediately removed all old and outdated food from the refrigerator. I will ensure that all food items are within the best used dates and not outdated. I also cleaned the refrigerator when the inspector was on site. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: It was also observed that a toaster oven and oil in an original container located on a table which was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON-SITE) 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.) I ensured that all conditions my facility is safety for all children. I removed the toaster oven and oil from the table and placed into the kitchen. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Cert rep observed a visible hole about 2 inches in diameter on the left wall in the front room childcare space. There was also peeling paint by a green table on walls just below the window. There was also a broken floor tile observed to the right of entrance of the facility. 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.) We temporarily placed tape and a poster over the hole by the table. We will have a more permanent fix through your facility landlord. There are not visible hazards. |
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| 2024-08-14 | 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 parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain 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.) I added to the parent letter for the accommodations for infants and toddlers with disabilities with medical conditions |
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| 2024-08-14 | 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 for facility person #3 contained a State Police Clearances dated 6.5.19 with an update on 8.14.24. The State Police clearance for staff person #3 was not updated within the 60 months timeframe required under CPLS. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I update her background check and comply with CPLS and with chapter 3490 |
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| 2024-08-14 | 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: It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days. The provider (staff #1) tested the smoke detectors on 12.3.23 and again on 1.4.24 (32 DAYS) AND 3.1.24 and again on 4.2.24 (32DAYS) which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing. 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.) I have done my test date calendar in advance to make sure that i don't go over 30 days and be compliance with act 62. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreement form on file for child # 5 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I signed the child agreement form . for child # 5. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the fee agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain a fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent add the amount in the fee box for child #5. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, a child service report had not been completed every six months during the previous year for child #4. The child service report on file for child #4 was dated July 1, 2022. 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.) completed and updated child service report for child # 4 and on all children every 6 months . |
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| 2023-07-19 | 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: It was observed that the agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain arrival & departure times. 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.) i have put the arrival and departure times on the agreement form for child #5. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreement form on file for child #5 did not contain an 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.) I filled in the child's admission date in the agreement form for child # 5 . |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: It was observed that parents did not receive original agreements. Original agreements were in files for child # 3 , child #4, child #5, child #6, child #7, child #8 , child #9 ,and child #10. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I gave parent the original agreement and make copies for the file for child # 3 , Child #4 , Child #5 , Child # 6 , Child #7 , Child # 8 , Child # 9 and Child # 10. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The Emergency contact form on file for child #4 and child #6 did not contain health insurance / medical assistance policy numbers. 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.) i had the parent put the insurance number on the form for child # 4 and child # 6 . |
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| 2023-07-19 | 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 on file for child #3 did not contain the release person's full address. 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.) I had parent complete the address on child number 3 emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: It was observed that emergency contact forms for school age children were not available in the school age classroom. 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.) I will update copies of all school age kids emergency contact forms and have the in the classroom. |
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| 2023-07-19 | 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 file for child #3 did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 3.17.22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child #3 got physical assessment updated. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for child #5 was missing immunization information. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) parents provided update shot records for child # 5. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not contain a Continuity Of Operations plan. 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 Continuity Of Operations was included in the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 completed the mandated reporter training after 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). This was evidenced as the date of the mandated reporter training was 7.17.2023. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete mandated reporter training 90 days after hire. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that emergency telephone numbers were not available in the Infant, Toddler, and School Aged rooms. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posted all emergency numbers in all classrooms . |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Dirt buildup and dead insects observed in the corridor leading to the main bathroom. There were also water-stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool Room. A bag of cement was observed on the floor by the front entrance of the building. 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.) Cleaned out the corner and repaired tile in the ceiling and the police school preschool classroom . |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed that facility person #4 did not wash their hands after diaper changing and no hand washing signage was posted at the diapering area. 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.) provider put the diaper changing procedure at the changing table . went over the diaper changing procedure in the health and safety section. |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was no source of running water for handwashing present in the large room by the infant and toddler diapering area. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) provider will use a source of running water for washing hands by the infant and toddler diapering area . |
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| 2023-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the smoke detector in the entrance way by the bathroom area had a 9V battery instead of the required 10 year lithium battery (corrected during 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced all smoke detector batteries |
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| 2022-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The missing policy did not include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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.) We will create a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy will include, but is not limited to: · List ways to Recognize potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · List strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment for staff and parents |
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| 2022-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the operator did not have documentation to support that an emergency drill was conducted annually. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As owner, I will have an emergency drill completed before the end of this week 8/19/22 . I will make sure that the emeregncy drill is completed at least once per year. |
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| 2022-07-14 | 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 #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety 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 #3 will have until 8/27/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #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.) As the owner, I instructed staff person #3 to complete the health and safety 10 hour training before 8/27/2022. I will obtain the certificate from the staff person #3 and place into the file. |
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| 2022-07-14 | 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 for staff person # 2 contained State Police Clearances dated 8/9/2017 with an update on 8/12//2022. Clearances for staff person #2 were not updated within the 60 months timeframe required under CPLS. Provider corrected violation on-site. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As the owner , I obtained a copy of the staff person #2 's updated State Police Clearance. As the operator , I shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2022-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that water marks were visible in the toddler bathroom that 1 ceiling tile and another ceiling tile was missing. 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.) I will replace the 2 ceiling tiles in the toddler room bathroom. |
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| 2020-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not require the parent of child #1 and #2 to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department or a written statement of exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief for the influenza immunization that is recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Exemption letters were provided by the parents and will continue moving forward. Moving forward I will make sure proper verification of updated immunizations or exemption letters are filled out yearly for each child for the flu shots. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the 3-5 year old room the corner of a green toy bin was broken and had a sharp, rough edge. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection tape was placed over the broken corner of the toy bin to cover the sharp edge. In the future all toys and equipment will be fixed immediately to avoid sharp, rough edges. All toys and equipment will be kept clean and in good repair at all times. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had mom add address on form to all contacts and moving forward will make sure all name, address and telephone number is present. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1's record included three (3) written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person; however, only one (1) written reference was from a nonfamily individual and the other two (2) written references were from a family member. 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.) I now have two personal non-relative reference letters for facility person #1. And moving forward make sure all reference letters are non-relative. |
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| 2018-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was not posed in a conspicuous location used by parents, instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office were not posted at the same location. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care were posted in the lobby area which is a conspicuous location used by parents. The child care center regulations and contact number for DHS will remain there. |
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| 2018-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by each telephone in the facility (in the preschool room and the office). (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection telephone number for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was posted by the telephone in the preschool room and in the office. The emergency telephone numbers will remain posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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| 2018-05-07 | Initial review | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment form for staff #1 and 2 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment for staff #1 and 2 were signed by a physician. All health assessments will be signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. |
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| 2018-05-07 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Protective receptacle cover was not properly covering an electrical outlet in the preschool room. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection, a different protective receptacle cover was placed in the outlet. Moving forward, any outlet covers that do not fit properly will be immediately replaced with one that does fit properly. |
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| 2018-05-07 | Initial review | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Hot water in the toddler room exceeded 110 degrees. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, the hot water was turned off at the toddler room sink. In the future, the temperature will be turned down on the hot water heater so the water temperature does not exceed 110 degrees, or will be turned off completely. |
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| 2018-05-07 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection, tweezers were placed in the first aid kit in the preschool room. In the future, all first aid kits will contain all the required items. |
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| 2018-05-07 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a section of the baseboard was separated from the wall in the preschool room which created a pinch point and exposed some nails in the wall. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed in the preschool room a telephone cord was hanging down from a shelf, thus presenting a hazard to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed in the preschool room a blue shelf that was being used to store a radio/CD player was not sturdy. (CORRECTED ON SITE) A cob web was observed in the corner of the toddler room going from the trash can to the sink cabinet. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed that the drawer on the left side of the sink cabinet was broken and not aligned correctly, thus creating a pinch point or crush point for children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed in the hallway/eating area a ceiling tile was ill fitting and created gaps. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed in the school age room a piece of wood on the blue book shelf was split, thus poising a hazard to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The chain link fence had several screws that were exposed, thus poising a hazard to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed in the bathroom in the infant room the cover was missing from the light/fan. It was observed that the exit door in the school age room had a large gap at the bottom. 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.) During the inspection, duct tape was placed over the baseboard in the preschool room to cover the exposed area. Moving forward, all baseboard pieces will be nailed tight against the wall. During the inspection, the telephone cord was taped tight against the wall and it will remain like that so the cord is not dangling down posing a hazard to children. During the inspection, the blue shelf was removed from the room. The CD player was placed on a sturdy shelf and the cord was taped to the wall and will remain there. During the inspection, the cob web was removed from the toddler room. Moving forward, the room will be vacuumed on a daily basis which eliminate cob webs from forming. During the inspection, the drawer on the sink cabinet was duct taped so it is flat against the cabinet and does not pose a hazard to children it will remain like that until it is repaired or replaced. During the inspection, duct tape was placed over the gaps in the ceiling tile in the hallway/eating area until it could be replaced. During the inspection, the blue shelf was removed from the school age room and was thrown away. In the future, all furniture or equipment in child care space will be in good repair and free from visible hazards. During the inspection, duct tape was placed over the exposed screws on the chain link fence in the playground area until the screws could be cut down and covered. In the future, the fence will be free from visible hazards. Replaced lights/fans. Lights/fans will be in good repair at all times. |
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| 2018-05-07 | Initial review | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The toilet in the infant room did not flush properly. The toilet in the hallway near the kitchen and eating area had 2 screws that were exposed. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced handle to properly flush toilet. Cut screws down and capped. Toilet fixtures will be in good repair at all times. |
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