Rk Mellon Early Care And Education Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff, it was reported that Staff #1 applied their hand to a child's mouth to suppress noise during nap time. The stated intent was to maintain a quiet environment for the other sleeping children. Correction Required: TIER 1: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion of the plan will have an immediate date of completion. TIER 2: The Legal Entity will update their conduct policies to uphold a child's right to free expression and to prohibit the use of physical punishment to silence a child or to limit their speech. Once the policy has been created, it will be submitted to the regional office for review. Once reviewed by the regional office, current staff will read and sign off on receiving the policy. The policy will be added to the staff handbook. The Legal Entity will submit the handbook and staff acknowledgement forms to the department within 5 business days of completion. This portion of the plan will have a date within 5 business days of expected completion date. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff that placed their hand over the child's mouth is no longer employed with the agency. The staff was suspended pending investigation and terminated upon completion of the investigation. (CORRECTION DATE: 03/04/26) A policy has been created that prohibits the use of physical punishment, silencing or limiting the speech of child. Once approved by the regional office, current staff will read and sign the policy. The policy will be added to the handbook. (CORRECTION DATE: Within 5 days of approval from DHS regional office; Regional office approval date - 5/4/2026). |
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| 2025-11-05 | 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 on file for Child #1 was lacking the home telephone number as well as the work addresses and telephone numbers 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.) Parent for child 1 were updated emergency contact form information. |
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| 2025-11-05 | 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 for Child #1 was lacking the health insurance policy number and for Child #2 was lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number. 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.) Parent of child 1 and child 2 were contacted via cell phone for the needed health insurance information. With their permission this information was then added to emergency contact forms. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who is an older toddler, contained a health assessment dated 5/29/24, which is more than 12 months ago. 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. 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.) Parent was contacted and they faxed over and updated health report. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There was a box of teething tablets in the locked medicine box that was lacking the name of the child who they are intended for. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When receiving medication from parents name will be placed on box at drop off. |
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| 2025-11-05 | 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 there wasn't a handwashing sign posted above the toilet and the sink in the girl's bathroom. 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.) Printed and posted new signs above sink and toilet areas. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the garbage can in the girl's restroom was lacking a lid. 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.) Bought new trash can with lid and placed in the stall. |
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| 2025-11-05 | 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: The fire drill log on file at facility listed dated of fire drills as 7/25/25 and 9/29/25 which are more than 60 days between drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since our location is inside a school we do follow the school fire drill schedule so during the summer we will make sure to do our own fire drill to make sure there is not a gap longer than 60 days. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: *Based on information that was received during staff interviews on 11/24/2024 it was determined during lunchtime, Staff person #1 stood behind a young toddler and with her left hand on the left side of the child's neck (ear area) Staff Person #1 used a form of physical punishment by bracing the child's head against her legs and against the wishes of the child. Correction Required: The Legal Entity will convene at least three (3) monthly staff meetings following the approval of this plan of correction. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on the inspection summaries issued in the last year, as well as the Department of Human Services' regulations related to 3270.113(b) No Physical Punishment and 3270.162(d) Forcing a Child to Eat. The following will be prepared and will be sent to OCDEL-DHS representatives within 7 calendar days after the meeting: a detailed agenda, a log identifying the date and time of the meeting, and a sign-in sheet for persons attending that includes their typed name and signature. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity (SHCS) will have at least 3 monthly staff meetings. At each of the staff meetings, we will set aside time to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on the inspection summary related to 3270.113(b) and 3720.162(d). At each of the staff meetings, there will be articles for all staff to read, and discuss that relate to both of those non-compliances. After each of the meeting a detailed agenda, a sign in sheet (with names, signatures, date, and time of the meeting) along with the articles that were reviewed, will be sent to OCDEL-DHS representatives within 7 days. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on information that was received during staff interviews on 11/24/2024 it was determined during lunchtime, Staff person #1 stood behind a young toddler and with her left hand on the left side of the child's neck (ear area) Staff Person #1 used a form of physical punishment by bracing the child's head against her legs and against the wishes of the child. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will retrain and ensure no physical punishment or spanking occur in accordance with PA chapter code 3270.113(b) |
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| 2024-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.162(d) - Not forced to eat | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.162(d) Description: Not forced to eat Noncompliance Area: Based on information that was received during staff interviews on 11/24/2024 Staff Person #1 placed her left hand on the left side of the child's neck (ear area) stood behind the child and braced his head against her legs. Staff Person #1 grabbed the child's right hand with her right hand, grabbed the fork, poked a cut up meatball and forced it into the child's mouth and against the wishes of the child. Correction Required: A child may not be forced to eat food. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will take a minimum of 3 hours of online training pertaining to the use of physical punishment and/or the effects of forcing a child to eat. The proof of the training will be submitted upon completion. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.162(d) - Not forced to eat | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.162(d) Description: Not forced to eat Noncompliance Area: **Based on information that was received during staff interviews on 11/24/2024 Staff Person #1 placed her left hand on the left side of the child's neck (ear area) stood behind the child and braced his head against her legs. Staff Person #1 grabbed the child's right hand with her right hand, grabbed the fork, poked a cut up meatball and forced it into the child's mouth and against the wishes of the child. Correction Required: Staff Person #1 will take a minimum of three (3) hours of online/in-person training pertaining to the use of physical punishment and/or the effects of forcing a child to eat. The training will be submitted to the regional office for approval prior to attendance. Proof of training will be submitted upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will retrain and ensure a child will not be forced to eat food in accordance with PA Chapter Code 3270.162(d). |
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| 2024-11-19 | 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: It was observed that the foam climbers that were in the outside play space were peeling and worn and not in good repair. 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.) Foam climbers were disposed of on site. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 8/15/21 and 9/9/23 which are 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 file has been updated and corrected |
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| 2024-11-19 | 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 file for Staff Person #2 included State Police Clearances dated 6/8/19 and 8/23/24, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 6/11/19 and 9/5/24, which are both more than 60 months apart. 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 Person #2 state police and child abuse clearances have been updated and in the file. |
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| 2024-11-19 | 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 the training chair that was in the diapering area was lacking a handwashing sign. 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.) Sign was added right about diapering area on site with inspector. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Room 11, beneath the chalkboard near the bottom of the floor, was peeling plaster. 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.) This citation was cited, corrected and repaired during the inspection. |
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| 2023-11-08 | 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 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid/Pediatric CPR training (dated 02/18/2022). 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.) This citation was cited and corrected with a Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training dated: 02/18/2022. |
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| 2022-11-17 | Renewal | 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: The Initial Child Health Report for Children #2, enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file. 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.) Child #2 has up to date Child Health Report on file. |
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| 2022-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1 and #3 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and Child #3 have current signatures on consent for a minor first aid on file. |
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| 2022-11-17 | 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 Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR on 05/27/2022 but was not within 90 days of hire. 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 Person #1 has completed First Aid and CPR certificate is on file. |
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| 2022-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Child Abuse Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. 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.) Staff person #1 has an up to date Child Abuse clearance and it is on file. |
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| 2022-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Mandated Reporter Training for Staff #1 was dated more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SA facility person's record shall include verification of childcare 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 member 1 has completed mandated reporter training and has it on file |
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| 2021-11-05 | 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 #2 lacked the complete address for one of the 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.) In accordance with code 3270.124(b)(7) emergency contact form for child #2 updated with complete address for one of the release persons listed. Date resolved 11/09/2021 |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked documentation that the child had received their 12-15 month Pneumococcal vaccination. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with code 3270.131(e)(1) the immunization record for child #1 will be resolved during the child's next wellness exam scheduled 01/24/2022. Letter from physician sent 11/09/2021 stating child #1 will receive their 12-15 month pneumococcal vaccination during the child's wellness exam. |
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| 2021-11-05 | 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: The pick up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location. 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.) In accordance with code 3270.171(a) pick up and drop off procedures are posted in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked verification of one year experience to qualify them for the position they were hired to perform. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with code 3270.192(2)(ii) the file for facility person #1 was updated with their verification of one year experience to qualify them for the position they were hired to perform. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file's for Facility Person's #1 and #2 lacked verification that they had participated in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with code 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) facility person's #1 and #2 are awaiting verification of CPR/First Aid Training class provided by DHS representative. Last date of communication was via email |
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| 2021-11-05 | 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 #2, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania in the last 5 years, lacked required out of state clearances. The file for Facility Person #2 lacked a request for their NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position. A completed NSOR was not on file at the time of starting at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2- may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with code 3270.32(a) facility person #2, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania in the last 5 years, updated out of state clearances. Date resolved 11/19/2021. Facility person #2 also provided the request for their NSOR Certificate. |
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| 2021-11-05 | 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 lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire system currently in place at the Elementary School where the facility is located. 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.) In accordance with code 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) the facility provided Attestation Statement regarding the purchase of the interconnected fire system currently in place at the Elementary School where the facility is located. Date resolved 11/24/2021 |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Children #2 and #3 lacked the policy number for the Children's health insurance. 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.) Operator will request that the parent provide the missing insurance policy number for the child and it will be added to the form. Operator will require the parent to include the insurance coverage and policy number for the child on the emergency contact form at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Written parental consent was missing for an Infants Acetaminophen and an Infants Ibuprofen for Child #1. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication logs that will include the written parental consent will be obtained from the parent. The medications will not be given to the child until these are obtained from the parent. Operator will require the parent to provide written parental consent prior to accepting any medication. |
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| 2019-03-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a young toddler, was able to have access to plastic bubble wrap during a classroom activity with the local library. The concern is that the child could have potentially placed the bubble wrap or pieces of the popped bubble wrap in their mouth. 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.) 1. Consult with all volunteers/community partners who plan activites for the classroom and ensure all materials are safe for classroom use. 2. We will assure that all materials in our classroom will meet the standards defined by caring for our children. 3. Ensure all new staff are trained on safety regulations. |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Annual notification to the local traffic safety authorities has not been completed at this time. 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 day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will update the annual traffic letters and they will be sent to the local traffic safety authorities. Notification will be completed annually. |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the current insurance policy will be obtained and placed on file. Operator will assure a copy of the current policy is on file at all times. |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for the position they were reported to be performing. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will obtain verification of education and experience to qualify them for the position. Operator will assure that all staff have proof of education and experience prior to starting in a child care position. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 lacked the 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.) The admission date was added to the agreement form. Operator will assure that the child's admission date is placed on the emergency contact form the day the child enters care at the facility. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #2 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. 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.) Operator will request that the parent contact the physician and obtain the missing information. Operator will assure that all child health reports include all necessary information. |
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| 2017-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 has exceeded 24 months since examination. 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 Person #1 will complete an updated health assessment. Operator will require all staff to complete an initial health assessment within 12 months of starting and updated assessments every 24 months. |
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| 2017-08-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One unlabeled Inhaler was observed at the facility. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Inhaler was labeled with the child's name. All medications will be labeled with the name of the child that the medication is intended for. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, does not have a health report on file at the facility. The health report on file for child #2 is dated more than 60 days after child #2'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.) The operator will obtain a health report for child #1. Child #2 has a current health report on file at the facility. The operator will require parents or guardians to submit an initial health report no later than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lists a director who is no longer employed at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be reviewed and updated when changes occur in the center. Record of changes and review is updated and signed. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff were unable to identify the site director responsible for performing the duties of the facility director. The facility has not had a director on site for 30 hours per week since October 2016. Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agency has created a new title, Teacher Director. The staff will have dual role of director and group supervisor with 8 children enrolled. The staff has signed a job description stating they are in charge and meet the qualifications of DHS regulations. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on information gathered during the inspection, the facility regularly uses indoor unlicensed play space to provide child care. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The room which was being used as indoor gross motor space was measured and added to the |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed two accessible outlets behind the garbage can which lacked protective receptacle covers. 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 accessible outlets were covered with protective receptacle covers. Accessible electrical outlets will be covered with receptacle covers at all times. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the classroom sink which children use to wash hands measured at 115 F. 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.) The water temperature will be lowered to less than 110 F. The water termperature in areas accessible to children will stay below 110 F. |
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| 2017-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The posting of emergency phone numbers lack the phone number of the nearest hospital. 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.) The phone number of the nearest hospital will be added to the emergency phone number list, where it will remain. |
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