Description: TWINKLE TIME is a Child Care Center in GIRARD PA, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date 11/4/19, contains a disclosure statement dated 10/3/18 which is not at the time of employment and contains a volunteer child abuse clearance which is not accepted for employment in child care under the CPSL. 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 #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 person #1 was removed from child care and signed a new disclosure statement and requested a child abuse clearance for employment. In the future provider will check to see that the clearance is for employment and will follow all CPSL. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen there were toxic cleaning supplies stored on top of the refrigerator where food is stored. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be 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 cleaning supplies were moved to a shelf with other cleaning supplies. Toxics will be stored away from food or if stored on top of the refrigerator they will be in a basket to prevent leaking onto food. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant and toddler rooms there are ceiling panels that are visibly damaged due to water leaking. The panels are stained and bulging. 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 ceiling tiles were replaced. Provider will stay on the landlord to follow through with building maintenance. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 4 year old, contains an immunization report that does not include verification of Hepatitis A vaccination as required according to the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) To have the parent get the vaccination that is required or get a signed statement from parent or doctor stating the reason they do not want the vaccination. In the future I will look over each shot record as the parents turn them in to make sure they have the schedule of recommended vaccination according to the schedule by the ACIP. If the parent or doctor is against the vaccination have a signed statement by the parent or doctor in the child's file stating the reason why they do not want the vaccination. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1 and staff person #2 each contain only 2 of the required 6 hours of child care training completed during the previous 12 month period. Both staff have since completed additional trainings hours that will be applied to the previous year to meet the 6 hour requirement. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The staff took the required hours of training. In the future all staff will have the required amount of workshops completed in their files according to their 12 month anniversary dates. |
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| 2018-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room, the exit door to the playground contains a full length glass panel and does not contain a visual strip of identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We we'll always have some kind of visual marker on the glass door at all times in the toddler room. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the playground there was a broken playhouse and a child's table with a broken leg. 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.) The playhouse and table will be repaired. All toys and equipment will be in good repair. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements the children would not be going outside this day because the grass was too high on the play space and there were not enough staff to go on a walk. At 11:40am it was sunny and 61 degrees. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The children will go outdoors daily weather permitting. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan had not been reviewed and updated within the previous 12 months. 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 operator reviewed and updated the emergency plan and documented the update. The emergency plan will be updated annually. |
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| 2017-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2 contained child service reports that were not completed every 6 months. The dates of the child service reports were 3/22/16 and 10/6/16. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The child file for child #2 contains a current child service report dated 3/24/17. In the future director will ensure child service reports are completed every 6 months. |
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| 2017-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses of the designated release person(s). 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 addresses of the designated release person(s) were added to the emergency contact information form. In the future director will always check to make sure addresses are listed. |
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| 2017-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 lacked an updated health report. Last health report on file dated 9/28/16. The child file for child #3 lacked an updated health report. Last health report on file dated 6/23/16. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Updated health reports will be obtained for child #1 and #3. In the future all infant and young toddlers will have health reports updated every 6 months. |
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| 2017-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2 contained emergency contact information and financial agreement forms that were not reviewed and updated by the parents every 6 months. The review dates on file were 3/22/16 and 10/6/16. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The child file for child #2 contains an updated emergency contact information and financial agreement form. In the future director will ensure all emergency contact information and financial agreement forms are reviewed and updated every 6 months. |
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| 2017-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1 and #2 lacked one non-family reference. 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 person #2's last day of work is 5/12/17. Staff person #2 will provide one non-family reference. In the future new hires will have two references at time of hire. |
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| 2017-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, the pack n play playard sheets being used were observed to be loose fitting thus allowing them to bunch up and cause a potential suffocation hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The crib sheets were adjusted to fit more securely and eliminate any potential suffocation hazard. In the future staff will ensure tight fitting sheets are to used in the pack n play playards. |
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My son was treated very poorly here. He came home in tears daily. He was punished for having accidents during potty training. He was bruised after we put our notice in for in enrollment. Please, for the safety of your child DO NOT TAKE THEM HERE!