Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten
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Hands-on experiences and play are highly valued. Every experience is geared to encourage feelings of security and confidence in an age-appropriate atmosphere where each child feels free to explore, observe, question and listen.
A major emphasis is placed on instilling a positive Jewish identity in our children. The Robert J. Wilf Preschool & Kindergarten is a place where children can grow into caring, compassionate human beings.
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/16/2026 child #1 file did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on their emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See attached child # 1 updated emergency contact form |
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| 2026-03-16 | 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: Observed 3/16/2026 child #1 file did not contain he home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on their emergency contact form. 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.) See attached child # 1 updated emergency contact form |
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| 2026-03-16 | 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: Observed 3/16/2026 child # 1, 2 and 3 file were missing the health insurance information and policy numbers from their emergency contact form. 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.) See attached child # 1, # 2, # 3 updated emergency contact forms |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/16/2026 child #7 file did not contain an initial health report in their 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. 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.) See attached child # 7 health report |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/16/2026 child file #4 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 4 last physical was 5/30/2025. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See attached child # 4 health report |
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| 2026-03-16 | 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: Observed 3/16/2026 child file #3,5, and 6 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 3 last physical was 1/24/2025, child # 5 last physical was 4/19/2024 and child # 6 last physical was 12/2/2024. 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.) See attached health reports for child #3, #5, #6 |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/16/2026 in classroom # 104 and #206, child #4 (classroom 104) EPI Pen and child #8 and 9 (classroom 206) albuterol inhaler was not in its original container it was placed in first aid emergency bag. The EPI Pen and Albuterol inhaler was observed without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All medications that were not in their original containers (EpiPen and albuterol inhalers) were immediately removed from the classrooms and sent home with families. Families have been notified of the medication policy and instructed that any medication brought into the center must: Be in its original container Include the manufacturer's or health professional's label with clear instructions. Be accompanied by a completed medication authorization form |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/16/2026 staff #7 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity on file during the inspection. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See attached verification and translation of education. |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/16/2026 Staff #4 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training. Staff # 4 were missing 3 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 4 attended a JCC regional conference on Monday, March 23, 2026 and Tuesday, March 24, 2026 where she attended many sessions related to childcare training. Kindred Sessions for Early Childhood Education: Monday 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm (1.25 hours) Tuesday 9:15 am to 10:30 am (1.25 hours) and 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm (1.25 hours) Total ECE training hours = 3.75 hours |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) - Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Description: Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/16/2026 staff #5 file did not contain an updated water safety training last training was dated for 7/7/2022. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 5 attended water safety training on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. See attached certificate. |
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| 2026-03-16 | 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: Observed 3/16/2026. Staff #6 file did not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. Staff #8 file did not contain the required National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. (See LIS Code Sheet). 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. Facility Person #6 and 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 6 received a copy of their FBI Fingerprints and they are now in their staff file. See attached certificate Staff # 8 received a copy of their NSOR and they are now in their staff file. See attached certificate |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.52/3270.113(a) - Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a) Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/16/2026 during the beginning of the inspection staff #1, 2 and 3 were observed in the hallway leaving their classrooms unattended and out of ratio. Staff #1 was assigned to classroom #104 where 11 children (ages 1--2-year-olds) had 2 staff members exceeding the ratio of 1:5. Staff # 2 and 3 were assigned to classroom #104 where 6 infants were alone to 1 staff member exceeding the ratio of 1:4. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administration met with the staff members involved on the same day to review expectations regarding: · Always maintaining required staff-to-child ratios · Active supervision requirements · The expectation that classrooms are never left unattended or without minimum ratio coverage See attached visual Reminder posted in classrooms |
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| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed on 8/15/2025 Continue non-compliance observed on 7/28/2025 staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 were missing a health assessment in their file. 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 # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 no longer work at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center / Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Observed on 8/15/2025 Continue non-compliance observed on 7/28/2025 staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 no longer work at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center / Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed on 8/15/2025 Continue non-compliance observed on 7/28/2025 staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,and 15 file were missing acceptable verification of their education verification of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 no longer work at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center / Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed on 8/15/2025 Continue non-compliance observed on 7/28/2025 staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 files did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person 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.) Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 no longer work at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center / Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a) - Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a) Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 8/12/2025 in classroom 9/11 Staff #16 was observed supervising 5 children (ages newborn to 1 years old) exceeding the ratio of 1:4. Observed in room 10 staff # 17 was observed supervising 6 children (aged 1 years old) exceeding the ratio 1:5. Observed in in Classroom 208 Staff #18 and 19 had 11 children in their childcare space, staff # 18 identified 5 children, staff #19 identified 5 children leaving 1 child unassigned. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new accountability system has been created and implemented in all classrooms to ensure staff to child ratios are always maintained. Each classroom now has a set of cards with every enrolled child's name. Each staff member is assigned specific children for whom they are directly responsible. Staff members will hold the cards of the children always assigned to them, ensuring every child is accounted for and no child is left unassigned. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 Staff person #8,9 and 10 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised without preservice training. Staff person #8,9 and 10 has not completed the following pre-service mandated reporter, health and safety training and Pediatric CPR and First Aid training prior to caring for children unsupervised. 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.) Effective immediately, Staff Persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 will not provide child care unsupervised unless their staff file is complete and up to date. Staff Persons #2 and #12 have been terminated. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non 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: Observed 7/28/2025 staff# 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17 were missing a health assessments in their file. 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 Persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 will complete health assessments and TB tests with a physician next week (hopefully Tuesday, August 12, 2025) at the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood. TB tests are expected to be read on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Staff Persons #2 and #12, who did not meet the health assessment requirements, have been terminated. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 completed health assessments including tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method with a physician next week ( hopefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025) at the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood. TB tests were read on THursday, August 14 2025. Staff Persons #2 and #12, who did not meet tuberculosis screening requirements, have been terminated |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17 file were missing acceptable verification of their education verification of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Persons #1 through #17 will provide acceptable verification of their education, including transcripts, diplomas, or letters signed by representatives of the educational or training entities. All documentation will be reviewed and filed to meet DHS requirements. Until verification is received, these staff members will not provide unsupervised child care. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person 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.) Staff Persons #1 through #17 have submitted or will submit two written, non-family references attesting to their suitability to serve as facility persons. Until these references are obtained and verified, Staff Persons #8, #9, and #10 did not provide unsupervised child care. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21/3270.27(c) - General Health and Safety/Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.27(c) Description: General Health and Safety/Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 staff #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17 file did not contain documentation that staff have been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) Full Department of Human Services (DHS) requirements have been incorporated into the seasonal staff onboarding process. Staff Persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 have now received and documented training on the facility's emergency plan. Staff Persons #2 and #12 have been terminated. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Description: Water safety Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 staff #8 ,9 and 10 were observed taking children swimming and did not contain completed water safety training on file. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8, #9, and #10 have successfully completed water safety training provided by the red cross. Documentation of completion is now on file for each staff member. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 staff person #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17 did not contain completed DHS required disclosure statements on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required disclosure statement on file were not met. Observed 7/28/2025. Staff #2 files did not contain completed DHS required clearances on file. Staff #2 file did not contain the required NSOR, FBI and Child abuse clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, and 17may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 14,15 16 and 17 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.) Full DHS requirements for disclosure statements and clearances have been incorporated into the seasonal staff onboarding process. Staff Persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 have signed the required disclosure statements, and documentation is now on file. Staff Persons #2 and #12, who did not have the required DHS clearances (NSOR, FBI, and Child Abuse), have been terminated. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a) - Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a) Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 in Classroom 204 Staff #5, 18, and 19 had 15 children in their childcare space, staff # 18 identified 4 children, staff #19 identified 5 children and staff # 5 identified 5 children leaving 1 child unassigned. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been reminded of the required supervision and staff-to-child ratio regulations. Staff #5, #18, and #19 have reviewed the incident and the applicable DHS regulations. The following directive has been added to the Staff Handbook: Staff are responsible for identifying the children in their care at all times by name and age. Staff may only be responsible for the number of children within the required ratio for the age group assigned. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 in classroom 10, 203 and 204 there was disinfectant spray located in the childcare area where children receive care was not locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have reviewed health and safety regulations regarding the storage of cleaning and toxic materials. Disinfectant sprays and other cleaning products in Classrooms 10, 203, and 204 have been r relocated to secured storage areas that are locked or otherwise made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(d)/3270.124(d) - On excursions/Excursions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d)/3270.124(d) Description: On excursions/Excursions Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025staff #8, 9 and 10 were observed taking children to the pool to swim and did not contain a first aid kit or emergency contacts for the children. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8, #9, and #10 have reviewed expectations regarding the requirement to bring a complete first aid kit and emergency contact information on all excursions. First aid kits and emergency contact binders have been checked, restocked, and assigned to each group participating in pool activities. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/28/2025 in classroom 9/11 the wall in the back in the classroom space where the electrical outlets were there was wires exposed where children hands could easily touch and make it not free from visible hazard or good 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.) The exposed wires in Classroom 9/11 have been removed, and the area has been repaired to ensure it is safe and free from hazards. |
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| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed on 4/22/2025 continue non-compliance observed on 3/25/2025 classroom 206 there was not an operable refrigerator to store potentially hazardous foods. Also, student's lunches were stored in the staff refrigerator with no operating thermometer placed. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms have new refrigerators with thermometers reading 45 degrees or below. These refrigerators are large enough to hold all children's lunch boxes. Staff is expected to refrigerate children's lunches. |
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| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Observed on 4/22/2025 continue non-compliance observed on 3/25/2025 potentially hazardous food was brought from home and was observed outside the classrooms where the children leave their belongings, students' lunchboxes had food (yogurt, cheese, deli meat and etc.) that that should've been refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms have new refrigerators with thermometers reading 45 degrees or below. These refrigerators are large enough to hold all children's lunch boxes. Staff is expected to refrigerate children's lunches. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 in room 206 there was not an operable refrigerator to store potentially hazardous foods. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator in room 206 is in working order. An operating thermometer was placed inside the refrigerator to monitor ongoing temperature compliance. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 Staff #4 was observed letting 3 children aged two years old leave from their care entering into the stairway where staff # 4 was unable to hear, see or access children's whereabouts Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 met with a supervisor to review the seriousness of the incident. The documentation is attached. Children must be always supervised by staff while on the premises or during off-site excursions. Facility person #4 will be required to complete a course offered by the PA Keys reviewing expectations around supervision. Course: Smart supervision, Date: Friday, April 18, 2025, Time: 8:15 AM- 10:15 AM, course ID: 139523, Hours:2.00, Fee $15, Course Description: This training will cover basic supervision elements and best practices in early childhood education. Staff #4 will not work with children until course is complete. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 Child #7 did not contain an emergency contact form in their file. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family of Child #7 was contacted and asked to submit the missing emergency contact information. The completed emergency contact form was received and added to Child #7's file. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 child#1, 2 and 3 emergency contact forms were missing the addresses of the individual authorized by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) The families for children #1,2, and #3 were contacted and asked to submit the missing emergency contact information. The completed emergency contact form was received and added to child #7's file. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 Child #7 did not contain an emergency contact form in the file. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family of Child #7 was contacted and asked to submit the missing emergency contact information. The completed emergency contact form was received and added to Child #7's file. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 children #3,4 and 7 did not contain health reports. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The families of children #3, 4 and #7 were contacted and asked to submit the missing health reports. The health reports were received for child #3 and child #7 and added to the corresponding child's file. Child #4 will not be attending school until the health report is received. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 children files #5 and 6 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child #5 last physical was 1/5/2024, Child #6 last physical was 7/22/2021. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The families of child #5 and 6 were contacted and asked to submit the missing health reports. The health reports were received for child #5 and 6 and were added to the corresponding child's file. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 staff #3 was missing the date the results of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method included with their health screening. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 completed her tuberculosis screening using the Mantoux method on 3/28/2025. The results were negative and the documentation, including the date and result of the TB test, were added to her staff file. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 potentially hazardous food was brought from home and was observed during lunch time, students had ice packs in lunchboxes that had food (yogurt, cheese, deli meat and etc.) that that should've been refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will inspect lunchboxes during drop-off and ensure that any perishable foods are labeled and placed in the facility's refrigerator. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 staff #3 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity on file during the inspection. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 submitted a letter from the high school she attended in Isreal confirming graduation. See the attached document. The documentation was reviewed and added to their personnel file, verifying her qualifications per regulation. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025 staff #2 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Staff #2 submitted a letter of recommendation attesting to her ability to care for children. See attached letter. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/25 the file for staff # 1 did not contain out of state clearances from New York. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will not work at the Robert J Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center until staff #1's file includes out of state clearances from New York, as required by DHS regulations and the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/25/2025, Fire drills were not conducted 60 days, and there was not a written record of the fire drills conducted on file. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written record of fire drill will be maintained on file as required. See the attached 2024-2025 Fire Drill Log. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 8/7/2024 in classroom 204 there was 11 children (3- and 4-year-olds) in the classroom to one staff member. Staff #2 was not observed in classroom leaving the ratio 1:11. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members were reminded of the importance of accurate attendance logging to ensure that staffto- child ratios are continuously monitored and adjusted as needed throughout the day. All staff members had a mandatory refresher training in child supervision and staff-to-child ratio requirements. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 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: Observed 3/27/2024 in Classroom 203 Staff # 10 and 11 had 13 children in the childcare space, Staff #10 identified 4 children and staff # 11 identified 5 children, leaving 4 children unassigned. 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.) Preschool Directors reviewed and explained responsibility for supervision of specific children with staff person # 10 and# 11 March 28, 2024, and documented staff participation. See attached "VIOLATION 5." |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/27/2024 child #2 and 4 file did not contain an initial health report. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See attached "VIOLATION 6" for child #2 initial health report. Child # 4 has a health record in Hebrew and has a doctor appointment on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Child # 4 will not be in school until the health report is complete. |
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| 2024-03-27 | 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: Observed 3/27/2024 children file #3 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child #3 last physical was 2/9/2023. 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.) See attached "VIOLATION 7" for Child #3 updated health report |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/27/2024 Staff #9 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #9 did not handwash child #1 hands after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Preschool Directors reviewed and explained the diaper changing policy and hand washing policy with staff person # 9 on March 28, 2024, and documented staff participation. See attached "VIOLATION 8" |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/22/2024 Staff # 5,6 and 12 files did not contain acceptable verification of education, or a transcript, or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Transcripts, certificates and diplomas are being verified and translated by Scholaro, an endorsed member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators. See attached "Violation 9" for Staff #5, #6, #12. # 5 is complete and is the equivalent of a high school diploma. Documents should be complete by May 1, 2024. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/27/2024 staff # 2 &7 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) See attached "VIOLATION 10" |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/27/2024 Staff #2,6 and 8 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added certificates / sign in sheets for all training completed by staff to all staff files. See attached "VIOLATION 1" documentation for staff #2, #6 and #8. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/27/2024 Staff person #1,2,3, and 4 has not completed the following required Pediatric First Aid and CPR pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1,2,3 and 4 will have until 4-27-2024 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1,2,3 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3 and # 4 are scheduled to take the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on Monday, April 22, 2024. Certificates will be submitted after the course is complete. See attached "VIOLATION 2" certificates for Staff person # 1 and # 2. Staff number # 2 is working as our aquatics director now so staff #2 isn't in the classroom for the rest of the school year. Staff #2 will take a regular adult, child and pediatric CPR / First Aid AED course before the new school year begins. |
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| 2024-03-27 | 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: Observed 3/27/2024 The file for staff # 5 not contain a completed DHS required Child Abuse clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 5 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.) See attached "VIOLATION 3" Child Abuse clearance for staff person # 5. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.92(b) - Fixed space heater approved | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(b) Description: Fixed space heater approved Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/27/2024 in classroom 203 there was a fixed air conditioner/fixed heater that was being used without approval for use by a fire safety professional or approval of the installation that was written and kept on file at the facility. Correction Required: A fixed space heater shall be approved for use by a local firesafety professional. Written approval of the installation and written approval for use shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) See attached "VIOLATION 4" written approval for use of a fixed space heater from a fire safety professional. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/29/2023 when entering the young toddler classroom 205 staff #1 was alone with 10 children while staff # 2 went to the bathroom leaving staff #1 out of ratio with 10 children. When returning to the classroom the second time staff # 2 was alone in the classroom with 10 children while staff #1 was in the hallway leaving staff #1 out of ratio with 10 children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 have both met with the preschool director and the director of teaching and learning. Both Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 have been disciplined with written warnings. See attached. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 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: Observed 3/14/23 in the classroom 205 staff # 5 could not identify the children assigned to their group. Observed in classroom 206 Staff # 1,2,3 had 12 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 5 children and staff # 2 identified 3 children and staff #3 identified 4 children leaving 2 children unassigned. Observed in classroom 116 Staff # 6, 7, and 8 had 10 children in their childcare space, staff #6 identified 3 children, staff #7 identified 3 children and staff #8 identified 3 children leaving 1 child unassigned. 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.) Every child in every classroom has a laminated, hole punched name tag. Each staff member wears the children's names they are responsible for on a large binder ring connected to their identification tags around their necks. See picture attached. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/14/2023 in classroom 205 and 206 the cups and bottles were not labeled to identify which cup belong to which child. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If a child brings a bottle or drinking cup (or any drink / food container) from home without a name lable, staff will use a sharpie to write the child's name on the item. All bottles, drinking cups, food, drinks, and containers with drinks or food will be labeled. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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: Observed 3/14/2023 The file for facility persons # 4 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required FBI clearance on file was not met. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4 received the DHS required FBI clearance in the mail. See attached. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed 3/14/2023 observed in classroom 114 there was missing electrical outlet covers from the electrical outlets making it accessible to children. 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.) Electrical outlet covers have been placed on all electrical outlets accessible to children. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed 12/19/2022 in Toddlers 1 classroom during naptime child #1 was napping in a stroller and not in an age-appropriate rest equipment. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 removed child #1 from the stroller and placed her on a cot. Staff #1 and Staff # 2 were reminded that children are only to sleep on cots or in cribs. Later on in the day, the sleeping policy was reviewed with both staff #1 and staff #2 |
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| 2022-12-19 | 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: Child #1 during naptime climbed into an empty stroller after being asked not to Staff #1 admitted to grabbing the child off the stroller causing child # 1 to fall. 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.) The Preschool Director asked Staff #1 to take her belongings and leave. Preschool Director indicated that she would follow up with Staff #1 later on in the day. Preschool Director reported the incident to Childline and the Child # 1's parents. The Preschool Director, CEO, and the Manager of Human Resources met and discussed the matter in more detail and decided that the most appropriate action would be to terminate Staff # 1. Preschool Director called Staff #1 on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, and informed her that she is terminated effective immediately. This was followed by a mailed letter of termination. |
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| 2022-09-01 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.106(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.106(a) Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/22, torn rest mats were observed in Room 205 and Room 206. 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. Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All the torn rest mats were removed from the childcare space during the inspection. |
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| 2022-04-01 | 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: On 4/1/22, an updated health report was not observed on file for Child #1. The last health report was dated 3/23/21. 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.) Director will obtain an updated health report for Child #1 |
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| 2022-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/22, staff was observed applying hand sanitizer on children (2 yr old) prior to eating lunch. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were training in proper handwashing. Staff signed documentation acknowledging proper hand washing |
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| 2022-04-01 | 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: On 4/1/22, an updated health assessment was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. The last health assessment was dated 1/7/20. 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 #1 will obtain an updated health assessment. |
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| 2022-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/22, the emergency contact information located in the child care space (Room 208) were not updated within a 6 month period. 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form information has been updated in our SchoolDoc online system with all the necessary information. |
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| 2022-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/22, Staff #2 file did not contain a PA Criminal clearance and FBI clearance required by CPSL (the clearance was obtained as a Volunteer; the FBI on file was obtained through a department other than DHS). Staff #3 file did not contain Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances. Staff #4 file did not contain Child Abuse and NSOR clearances. Staff #1 file did not contain aMandated Reporter Training required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, #3, #4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The PA Criminal Clearance was obtained for Staff #2 at the time of inspection. FBI was registered and the correct one will be obtained. Staff #3 and Staff #4 were removed from the facility and will not return until all clearances have been obtained. Staff #1 will complete Mandated Reporter Training |
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| 2022-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/22, verification of education was not observed in the files belonging to Staff #1 and Staff #4. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 provided a letter from Lower Merion High School documenting her graduation and receipt of a diploma. Staff # 4 cannot provide proff of education and will continue as a volunteer and not be counted in the ratio of children to staff. |
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| 2022-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/22, diaper cream was observed accessible to children on the diaper changing table located in Room 205. Additionally, an unlabled spray bottle containing Windex cleaning product was observed in the Nursery Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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 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.) The diaper creams were removed from the diaper table and placed on the wall shelf, inaccessible to children. Director labeled the bottle with Windex during the inspection. |
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| 2022-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/22, the chain preventing a second floor window from opening more than 6" was broken in Room 208. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chain was repaired immediately during the inspection. |
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| 2022-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/22, an unattached baseboard was observed on the floor in the lower level YT room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The baseboard will be re-attached to the wall. |
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