Description: RETIKIS OPEN ARMS CHILDCARE 2 is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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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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