Rural Opportunities Inc Migrant Head Start Frankl
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Hours of Operation
- Monday
- Tuesday
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- Friday
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an immunization record that was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP and no written exemption was on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center staff will contact the parents to inquire if they have an update immunization record or exemption letter to maintain in their files at the center. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain Emergency Contact forms that failed to include information if any on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Special Allergies needs is included in the Emergency Contact and Medical Dental information Form |
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| 2024-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(2)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a young toddler was observed to lack an initial health report dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. This was evidenced by a health reported dated 07/10/23 present in the file. Correction Required: The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to 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.) Contact parent to get the necessary paperwork- The Initial health form. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, an older toddler was observed to lack an initial health reported dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. This was evidenced by no health report present in the file. 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. 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.) Contact parent to get the necessary paperwork- The Initial health form. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(4) - Immunization record/Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(4) Description: Immunization record/Annual immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #4 were observed to lack documentation of an immunization status in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The file for child #1 was observed to contain an immunization review that indicated missing documentation of the following recommended immunizations/quantity: DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A. The file for child #4 did not contain an immunization review. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contact parent to get the necessary paperwork- Immunization form |
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| 2024-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation that the facility provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We created a letter for the parents explaining the Emergency Response Plan Procedures. This Letter is included in the handbook and will be given to the parent's during Enrollment |
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| 2023-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/23, observed a sand table which was missing support bolts and other support bolts were loose. 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.) Sand table has been removed from the classroom and has been replaced with a new sand table. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/23, observed wood mulch pieces, which were less than 1 inch in diameter, accessible to toddlers by the shed and by the plastic tree house in the toddler play area. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mulch pieces were removed from the Infant/Toddler playground. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/23, observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). The child must be dismissed by close of business until either the immunization record is updated in accordance with the ACIP schedule or a parent provides a written, signed, and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained written verification of declination from parent for the Flu Shot due to religious belief/strong personal objection. The written verification was placed in Child file #1. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/23, observed the most recent annual traffic safety letter was dated more than 12 months after the previous written notification to the local traffic safety authorities. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Annual safety traffic letter was posted on the bulletin board at the entrance. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/23 observed staff file #1, who has recently become the director of the program, did not contain documentation of 1250 hours of experience with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Childcare Employment Verification Form will be completed and placed in Staff file #1 to document 1250 hours of experience with children. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/23, observed the emergency phone numbers were posted on a bulletin board and were not posted by the phone in the toddler room, the pre k counts room, and the pre k counts 1 room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Numbers were placed by each phone in the facility. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/23, observed a damaged door leading to the preschool room. Observed 2 exposed bolts on the gate to the toddler play area. 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 preschool classroom door has been repaired with wood glue. The exposed bolts in the toddler play area has been covered. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: On 8/17/23, observed in the toddler room, there were no steps or platform for the toddlers to use to reach the sink and wash their hands. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New step stools have been ordered through an early childhood vendor for toddlers to reach the sink, upon arrival it will be placed in the classroom. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed parts of a broken plastic toy on the floor of the preschool room. 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.) Broken plastic toy was removed from the classroom and discarded. All materials in the classroom were checked to ensure they were in good repair. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant sleeping in a crib which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Low infant climbing toy was relocated away from the crib. Coaching was provided to classroom staff on crib safety. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with 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.) Primary Caregivers of Child #1 and Child #2 were contacted to obtain current information on flu vaccine. Both Child # 1 and Child # 2 Primary Caregivers provided a written exemption with signature of the flu vaccine. The written exemption is maintained in the child record. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, who has been working in a child care position for 12 months, did not contain a valid criminal background clearance. 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 until a valid criminal background clearance is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 was removed from the classroom immediately. Facility Person # 1 obtained a current/valid Criminal Record Check and is maintained on file. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed a jug of bleach and weed killer accessible to children in an unlocked shed in the preschool outdoor play area. 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.) Lock was placed on storage shed immediately. Coaching was provided to all individuals that complete the Daily Playground Safety checklists and how to monitor for unsafe items and ensuring playground is safe for children. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Observed shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the preschool arts and crafts area cabinet. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shaving cream was removed from the center. Coaching was provided all classroom staff on the use of materials; and how to read material labels to ensure items are non-toxic to children. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed in the pre K room, a broken protective receptacle cover which had rough edges sticking out of the electrical outlet. Observed a damaged gate cap in the preschool outdoor play area. Observed a fire extinguisher by an exit door which had a detached extinguisher anchor strap. 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.) Broken receptacle in Pre-K Classroom was replaced; Preschool playground gate gap was corrected; fire extinguisher was latched with the anchor strap. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: On 8/18/21 the Pre K Counts classroom lacked a posting of a written plan of daily activities. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom was on shut down, scheduled to open on 9/2/2021. The written plan for daily activities has been posted in the Pre K Counts Classroom and is available for anyone to review upon entrance to the classroom. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #4 lacked the child's departure time on the agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All dates on the child¿s agreement form have been verified as filled in and complete, including the child¿s departure time on agreement. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 lacked emergency contact information. The emergency contact information did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. 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.) Emergency contact information for Child #5 has been completed in reference to who to contact in an emergency situation aside from the enrolling parents. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 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: The file of Child #1 lacked the complete home address of the enrolling parent on the 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.) The home address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form has been fully completed. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. 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.) Authorization for pick up and drop off and emergency contact forms have been completely filled in and for those areas that are non-applicable, N/A has been marked. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 8/18/21 emergency contact information for Child #6 was not present in the Preschool Classroom while Child #6 was receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form for child was placed in the emergency contact form folder in the preschool classroom first aid kit. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #2, #4, and #5 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with 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.) The facility has obtained and filed influenza immunization waivers from guardian¿s who have elected to not have their child vaccinated for influenza. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: On 8/18/21 the prescription medication for Child #7 was not in the original container in the Preschool Classroom. 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.) The medication has been placed in the original package and is being kept in the classroom on a staff person at all times in case of an emergency. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: On 8/18/21 the Toddler 1 classroom lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in which to immediately discard a disposable soiled diaper. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The previously non-compliant diaper pail has been removed and a hands-free covered can has been put in the Toddler 1 classroom for disposal of diapers. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 7/8/21 with a previous one dated 6/26/19. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all current employees and new hires will have a current health assessment not to exceed 24 months. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been updated to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. These updates can be found in the table of contents and page 54. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 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: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020. Staff #1 had a start date of 1/10/19 with a NSOR dated 8/4/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward all PathStone employees will obtain their NOSR Verification prior to the date of hire; and will not be hired until verified. PathStone procedures reflect receiving all background checks prior to hire. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2, who was hired as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All documentation of qualifications including: degree, transcripts and any additional qualifying documentation have been placed in the employees file in order to clearly demonstrate that the staff member has the qualifications for the position they are performing. |
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| 2021-08-16 | 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: On 8/18/21 the electrical outlet by the bathroom sink in the Toddler 2 Classroom lacked a protective receptacle cover. 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.) An outlet protector has been placed in the electrical outlet beside the bathroom sink in the Toddler 2 classroom. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: On 8/18/21 the hot water temperature at the bathroom sink in the Pre K Counts Classroom was 116 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom was on shut down, scheduled to open on 9/2/21. Hot water valve at the sink has been turned off so children will no longer have access to water that reaches over 110 degrees in the Pre-K Counts classroom. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: On 8/18/21 the first-aid kit in the Pre K Counts Classroom lacked soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom was on shut down, scheduled to open on 9/2/2021. Soap has been placed in the first aid kit in the Pre K Counts Classroom first aid kit. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: On 8/18/21 observed a filing cabinet obstructing the exit from the Preschool Classroom into the Parent Resource Center/hallway. The filing cabinet was located in front of the door in the Parent Resource Center. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Filing cabinet located in front of the door in the Parent Resource Center has been relocated as to not obstruct the doorway. |
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| 2021-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested every 30 days. The facility provided a record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 11/30/20, 12/10/20, 1/26/21, 2/23/21, 3/25/21, 4/14/21, 5/31/21, 6/30/21, and 7/28/21. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has notified facility person's responsible for fire detections devices of the expectation for checking these items every thirty days. Going forward fire detections systems will be tested and tests will be documented in 30-day increments. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 08/26/2020, observed a small square table in the housekeeping area of the Preschool classroom with loose legs causing the table to be unstable. Observed 2 shelves approximately 2 1/2 ' H X 3 ' W X 1 1/4 ' D in the toddler 2 classroom which were not anchored creating a tip hazard; the floor in the room is uneven causing some of the furniture to be unstable. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Table legs in classroom have been tightened and is now secure and stable in the Preschool Classroom. Toddler two shelves have been secured and anchored. The teachers will complete a classroom safety checklist daily to ensure classroom materials and furniture are safe and secure. The Teachers will report and follow-up neededcorrections immediately. The Center Administrator, Education Coordinator, Health Services Coordinator will monitor safe environments monthly utilizing the Monthly Safety Comprehensive Checklist to ensure furniture is safe and secure. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 09/01/2020, the file for staff person #1 (initial hire date 10/28/2019), lacked complete clearances at the time of initial hire. The file contained copies of an unofficial PDE FBI Civil Applicant Response dated 08/29/2018, a DHS FBI clearance dated 11/04/2019, a request for the NSOR clearance dated 02/10/2020, an NSOR clearance certificate dated 03/06/2020 and a US Department of Justice DRU SJODIN National Sex Offender Search result from the National Sex Offender Public Website dated 10/08/2019. The file lacked complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new hires will have on file a Criminal Record Check, State Child Abuse and Registry Check, FBI Fingerprinting check, and NSOR check on file prior to hire as noted on the Request for Offer form. Senior Director will not approve any new hires without all relevant background checks. PathStone has also submitted a waiver request, requested in March 2020, follow-up occurred in July with no response to date. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed sensory tubes in the older toddler classroom with twist off caps which contained pom-poms and plastic toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sensory tubes have been removed from the classroom. Materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch will not be accessible to children. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed cubbies in the Pre-K counts classroom which lacked an anchor to prevent a tip hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cubbies have been anchored to the wall. As new furniture is acquired it will be assessed for safety and stability and anchored if necessary. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The young toddler classroom lacked an emergency contact form for child #1 while receiving care in the child care space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contact forms have been reviewed and are in the possession of the classroom children are enrolled in. All classrooms will receive the emergency contact form prior to the child's first day in the classroom. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked an updated health assessment at least once every 24 months; the file contains a current health report dated 08/14/2019 with the previous health report dated 07/31/2017. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff tracking reminder system of Health Assessments has been developed to inform staff when update is required. All staff will have required health assessments within 24 months and not completed thereafter. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked acceptable verification of one year of experience to qualify as a director; a Bachelors degree in ECE is currently on file. The file for staff person #2 lacked acceptable verification of 2 years of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor; a high school diploma is currently on file. The files for staff person #5, #6 and #7 lacked acceptable verification of one year of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisors; a high school diploma and CDA certificate are currently on file. 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.) Verification of Hours has been documented and on file. Each file will contain the Child Care Employment Verification form to document and verify number of hours worked. At hire employees will have acceptable verification of child care experience and/or experience. Staff person #2 is no longer in a classroom role and when she is needed in the classroom she will work as an aide. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, hire date 08/29/2018, lacked copies of requests for the criminal record check and child abuse registry clearance at the time of initial hire; the file contained a disclosure statement dated 08/29/2018, a criminal record check dated 09/21/2018, a child abuse clearance dated 09/14/2018 and an FBI clearance dated 08/14/2018. The file for staff person #4, hire date 07/29/2019, lacked a copy of the request for the child abuse registry clearance at the time of initial hire; the file contained a disclosure statement signed 07/29/2019, a criminal record check dated 07/01/2019, a child abuse clearance dated 07/30/2019 and an FBI clearance dated 07/16/2019. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All copies of requests for all background checks will be kept in all staff files. At hire new employees will provide current record checks or proper documentation of pending clearances. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit hanging on the fence post in the outdoor play space which was accessible to preschool and toddler children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kits are now being hung facing the outside area of the play space and are not in reach of children. Will periodically monitor first aid bags when children are at play outside to ensure safety. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 shelves approximately 2 feet in height with wheels in the younger toddler classroom, the wheels were placed on wheel stoppers/caster cups which created a tip hazard. Observed a small blue round table in the younger toddler classroom with loose legs. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wheels were removed from the 2 shelves in the Young Toddler classroom. Small blue table legs were corrected and secured. Staff will insure that all furniture is safe and durable while completing teacher daily safety and sanitation checklist. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the signature of the operator on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator, and Parents has signed all agreement forms. Agreement forms were updated to include Operator and Parent Signature lines. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's arrival and departure time has been included on the agreement form. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5, and all enrolled children's agreement forms have been updated to include arrival and departure times. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent on the 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.) Emergency Contact Forms have been updated to reflect work address and phone number of the enrolling parents. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and all enrolled children's emergency contact forms have been updated to reflect the work phone and address of parent/guardian. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the temperature of the sink located in the preschool classroom used by children for hand washing reached a temperature of 116 F. Observed the temperature of the sink located in bathroom in the young toddler classroom reached a temperature of 113 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hot water valve was turned off in the young toddler and preschool classrooms. Staff will check that hot water gauges have been turned off monthly during on-going monitoring and document on water temperature checklist. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed mulch in the infant/toddler playground with a diameter of less than 1 inch. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During playground inspection teachers will ensure no mulch has gone into Infant/Toddler playground while completing playground inspection checklist. Mulch was swept/removed from Infant/Toddler playground. A mat was also placed at the entrance of the Preschool playground to deter more mulch from sliding under gate into Infant/Toddler playground. Teachers will utilize playground check list daily to ensure mulch has not overflowed into infant/toddler play ground. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed coins in the front pocket of a back pack belonging to child #5 hanging in the cubbies located in the toddler classroom which was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Child #5 was observed accessing her back pack at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will ensure all backpacks of children will be searched prior to entering classroom. Memo was provided to staff members with proper procedures and were signed stating their understanding. Staff will conduct surprise backpack checks on classroom staff to ensure proper procedures are being implemented. Classroom monitoring will be conducted daily using classroom safety checklist to ensure compliance. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #3 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement forms. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child`s arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Arrival and departure times have been placed on exsisting forms and for new children arrival and departure times will be documented during parent intake. CA will monitor during monthly monitoring reports to ensure times are documented. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the 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.) Addresses of child's physicians were added to emergency contact forms. CA will monitor during monthly reports to ensure the address of physician is documented on emergency contact form. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment including tuberculosis screening prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The 2017 program begin date was 07/28/2017, the health assessment was completed on 07/31/2017 with the tuberculosis screening date read on 08/02/2017. The files for staff persons #4 and #5 lacked an updated health assessment at least every 24 months. The file for staff person #4 contains a current health report dated 08/25/2017 with a previous health report dated 08/05/2015. The file for staff person #5 contains a current health report dated 07/28/2017 with a previous health report dated 06/10/2015. 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.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.) All staff will be providing health assessments prior to providing intitial service in this child care setting. Staff will monitor expiration dates of health assessments during monthly reports to ensure all health assessment stay current and will not expire. Health assessment are now a part of the initial pre-hiring process to ensure compliance prior to hire. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1 and #2 lacked a statement by the physician or CRNP that the person is suited to provide child care and is free from communicable diseases on the health assessment form. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician`s or CRNP`s assessment of the person`s suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 provided physicians statement that they are free of communicable diseases and are suited to provide child care. Staff member #1 recieved new physical with statement saying they are free from communicable diseases and are suited to provide child care. Staff will now only be able to use PathStone specific health assessment form which states the staff member is free from communicable diseases. Personnel files will be monitored monthly to ensure compliance. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle containing milk or formula in a back pack belonging to child #6 hanging in the cubbies located in the toddler classroom which was not 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 ensure all backpacks of children will be searched prior to entering classroom. Memo was provided to staff members with proper procedures and were signed stating their understanding. Staff will conduct surprise backpack checks on classroom staff to ensure proper procedures are being implemented. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a signed copy of the disclosure statement. The file contained a copy of the first page of the disclosure statement; the second page with the signature and date was missing. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member is no longer with PathStone effective 9/10. Disclosure statement along with signature pages will be monitored along with center monthly reports. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the preschool classroom taken on excursions lacked a bottle of water. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After Certification Representative had left Health and Disabilities Coordinator checked backpack and found 2 waterbottles in front zip pocket. She communicated with the teacher and she said that she had mis-communicated with the Certification Representative. Discussed with teacher to ensure she was checking the backpack for the first aid inventory. Staff will continue to check first-aid kits in their monthly monitoring reports. |
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| 2017-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a mat cubby approximately 4 1/2 feet tall and coat cubbies approximately 4 1/2 feet tall in the preschool classroom which were not anchored creating a tip hazard. Observed a shelf approximately 4 1/2 feet tall used to store dress-up clothing in the dramatic play center in the toddler classroom with was not anchored creating a tip hazard. Observed a loose back-splash on the toy washer and dryer located in the dramatic play center in the toddler classroom creating a pinch hazard. 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.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.) Wall mounts were securely placed on mat and coat cubbies in the preschool classroom. Dress-up unit in toddler classroom was securely barriered against wall with the washer and dryer supporting it. The loose back splash was tightened and secured back onto washer and dryer. Furniture will be checked using classroom check list to ensure all furniture parts are not loose or could be a tipping hazard. Classroom monitoring will be conducted daily using the classroom safety checklist to ensure compliance. |
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