Retikis Open Arms Childcare
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
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.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's written emergency plan did not include written evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premise. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I do have a plan to evacuate children 29th strreet libray and colonial park mall |
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| 2026-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include a written method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I made a policy in additon to the parent about when to contact parent we emergences arise movining forward we will update this policy as needed. |
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| 2026-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include written reunification procedures and 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 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.) I added the reunionification the children and parent to my policy alson in parent letter |
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| 2026-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for household member # 3 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 2.10.2020 and updated on 9.22.2025 which was beyond the 60-month timeframe required by CPSL. 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 household member clearances completed on time within the 60-month timeframe |
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| 2026-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid kit did not include 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.) moving forward will make sure the tweezers are put back into the first aide bag |
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| 2026-01-12 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the swing gate in the outdoor play area leading to the sidewalk does not properly lock and in need of repair. 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.) lock fixed on the gate |
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| 2024-12-23 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 did not include a child service report. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I went to my car and got the original agreement out and placed it in her file. |
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| 2024-12-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an Emergency Contact form that did not include release persons address, and telephone information . 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 This child is no longer at the center |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency contact and financial agreement form on file for child #1 and child #3 had a date of 7.1.2023 and was not reviewed within 6 months. The emergency contact form and agreement form on file for child # 2 had a date of 7.2.2023 and was not reviewed within 6 months. 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.) I had the parent review, sign, and date the emergency contact and financial agreement form on file for child #1 and child #3. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have the latest certificate of compliance posted. The certificate posted was dated for the previous year. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I posted my current license in the group home (postings). |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: On the porch front it was observed that toxins including Ice Salt pellets were in a container accessible to children. It was also observed in the entrance area of the larger childcare space a bottle of hand sanitizer was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I removed the rock salt from the front porch, I put it locked under the sink. I will keep any toxics out of reach of children. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the evacuation route was missing on the 2nd floor landing of the facility. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) i put the evacuation poster back on the wall on the 2nd floor. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as required. The dates beyond the 30-day timeframe on the log included 6.18.23 to 7.10.23 (32 days) and 10.18.23 to 11.20.23 (33 Days). 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I made a calendar for a year that equals every 30 days apart to test fire detection system. |
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| 2023-01-03 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 and #2 included documentation of the 10-hour Get Started with Center-Based care dated 8.27.2022. The file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include documentation that the required one-hour update titled 'Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022' was completed by 12.30.22 as outlined in Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We both completed the one-hour update titled 'Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022' . |
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| 2023-01-03 | Renewal | 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: The transportation first-aid kit was missing soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I added soap to the transportation first aid kit. |
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| 2023-01-03 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes were not posted in basement, 2nd floor, and 3rd floor of the facility. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I made and put diagrams of the evacuation routes on the third floor, second floor, basement entrances of the facility. |
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| 2021-12-20 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for child number 1 did not have a health report with 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.) I got the form filled out |
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| 2021-12-20 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person number 1 did not have an updated Mandated reporter training. Last mandated reporter training on file is dated 7/18/16. 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.) I took the training and will make sure I retake every 5 years. |
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| 2021-12-20 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Operator did not have proof of purchase of fire detection system on file. Attestation form was completed 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I completed the Attestation form on site |
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