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Saint Miriam School

Flourtown, PA · Montgomery County
654 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031
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Capacity
143 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 836-9800
654 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253465
License Issued
Mar 6, 2026
Active Through
Mar 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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SAINT MIRIAM SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in FLOURTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 143 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/11/26, cert rep observed several classrooms failed to have a written daily schedule posted, outlining daily activities and routines.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule will be posted in each child care space.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact and fee agreement failed to update within six months. Child's 2 fee agreement failed to be updated within six months.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contacts and fee agreements will be updated with parents.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1 failed to have an updated health report contained in file. The last documented health report was completed on 02/21/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated health report will be provided for child 1.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include a staff health report.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 3 will provide a staff health assessment.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 3 will provide TB results.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 5's file failed to include college transcripts. File only included copy of degree which did not indicate area of studies.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 5 will provide college transcripts.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1 and 2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 1 and 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons 1 and 2, staff persons 1 and 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1 and 2 has been placed on suspension until Pediatric First Aid and CPR has been verified completed.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include child abuse clearance and out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check. Staff person 2, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certificate. Staff person 4, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check. Staff person 6, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons 1, 2, 4 and 6 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1, 2, 4 and 6 will be remove from a child care position at the facility until required CPSL clearances are received.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/11/26, cert rep observed a missing outlet cover in PK3 (room U8) near the dramatic play area.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A protective outlet cover will be placed in electrical outlet.
2026-02-11 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/11/26, cert rep observed hot water temperature in the girl's restroom exceeded 110° F. Temperature read at 120° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110° F.
2025-03-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a)/3270.106(b) - Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.106(b)

Description: Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 01/24/25, cert rep observed a preschool age child in room U8 sleeping on the floor with only a blanket. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24.

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. Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child will be assigned an appropriate rest equipment.
2025-01-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 01/24/25, cert rep observed an aide in room 3 and room U8 working unsupervised.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Aides will not work unsupervised and will be supervised at all times by an assistant group supervisor or higher.
2025-01-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61/3270.61(c) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space/40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61/3270.61(c)

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space/40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 01/24/25, cert rep was informed that preschool age children was still receiving care in a space that is not measured childcare space included in the facility's capacity. This is continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Care will not be provided to children in space until space is measured and added to capacity.
2024-12-17 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24, cert rep observed several children in room 3 using rest equipment not labeled with their name. Staff persons stated that children who receive part time care share 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each individual child will be assigned a rest equipment and used only by said child. Rest equipment will be labeled with the child's name.
2024-12-17 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff person 3 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person 3 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. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 3, staff person 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person 3 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. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 3, staff person 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-12-17 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include a staff health assessment. Health assessment included in file was a child's a health report.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will provide a staff health assessment.
2024-12-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 6, 7 and 8 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 2 file contained 10 hours, staff person 6 file contained 7 hours, staff person 7 file contained 3 hours and staff person 8 file contained 7 hours.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 2, 6, 7 and 8 will complete remaining PD training hours.
2024-12-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include DHS FBI clearance and out of state child abuse clearance, criminal history clearance and sex offender checks. Staff persons 4 and 9 file failed to include out of state child abuse clearance, criminal history clearance and sex offender checks. Staff person 5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 1, 4 and 9 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person/facility person/volunteer 5 will have until 01/01/25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 5 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. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 5, staff 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1, 4 and 9 will not return to the facility until required clearances are received. Staff person/facility person/volunteer 5 will have until 01/01/25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 5 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. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 5, staff person 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-12-17 Renewal 3270.35(e)/3270.35(f) - 46 or more children- additional group sups/Group sup present 30 hrs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(e)/3270.35(f)

Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups/Group sup present 30 hrs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24, cert rep observed 66 children receiving care and one qualified group supervisor present at the facility.

Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. Each additional group supervisor shall be employed by and be present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current AGS who recently obtained their BS degree in ECE related fields will be promoted to GS.
2024-12-17 Renewal 3270.61/3270.61(c) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space/40 square feet wall-to-wall Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61/3270.61(c)

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space/40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24, cert rep observed 8 children receiving care in a space that was not measured childcare space.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will no longer receive care in space until space is measured and added to capacity.
2024-12-17 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/17/24, cert rep observed water in the boy's restroom exceeded 110° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110° F.
2024-05-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a)/3270.106(b) - Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.106(b)

Description: Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed an infant in room 1 sleeping in a bouncy seat and a preschool age child in room U10 sleeping on the floor with only a blanket and pillow.

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. Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When an infant falls asleep in a bouncy seat or swing, they will be removed and placed in their assigned crib. Each child will be assigned a sleeping bag or a sleeping mat.
2024-05-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed in classrooms 3, 9 and U8-B rest equipment in use did not have the required 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will utilize the entire child care space in their classroom to ensure there is at least 2 feet of space on three sides when cribs, mats and other rest equipment are in use.
2024-05-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 5 infants. Cert rep also observed in room U8 a preschool age child in the bathroom unsupervised. At follow-up inspection on 07/10/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio and take a child to the restroom leaving a 2nd staff alone with 8 children (5 young toddlers and 3 preschool age children). This continued noncompliance from unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times. Staff will be physically present with the children in their assigned care group at all times. Staff will receive training from STARS.
2024-05-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(e)

Description: 2 hour diaper check

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep reviewed diaper changing report in rooms 2, 5 and 7 via the Pro-Care app. Per diaper changing report, cert rep determined staff in rooms 2 and 5 are changing diapers every 2.5-3 hours. During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 07/10/24, cert rep reviewed diaper changing report in rooms 2, 5 and 7. Per diaper changing report, staff in room 2 were not recording every 2 hours diaper check or change. This is continued noncompliance from unannounced inspection on 05/21/24.

Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will check a child's diaper every 2 hours and document time of check. If child is soiled, staff will change diaper and document time of change. Staff receive training via STARS.
2024-05-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety/CPSL documents, staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 01/17/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person 1 will have until 06/20/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 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. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 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. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-05-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) - Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 5 infants. At follow-up inspection on 07/10/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio leaving a 2nd staff alone with 8 children (5 young toddlers and 3 preschool age children). This continued noncompliance from unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24.

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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will maintain staff: child ratio at all times.
2024-05-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 05/21/24, cert rep observed in room U8 peeled paint on the wall, right of the bathroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Peeled paint will be repaired.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed rest equipment for children in PK3, PK4, toddler 1 and odder toddler classrooms failed to be labeled with their name.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Rest equipment will be labeled with children's name.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written daily schedule outlining daily activities and routines posted in classroom 2 (infants) and classroom 4 (young toddler).

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written plan of daily activities and routines will be posted in classrooms 2 and 4.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted in each child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions will be posted in each child care space.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and facility failed to have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations and a written policy will be implemented addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 did not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. Pediatric first aid/CPR training contained in staff files was completed online and does not meet OCDEL's requirements. In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 7, 8, and 11 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff persons 1, 5,7, 8, 9, 11, 10, 12 and 15 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15, staff persons 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 will not care for children unsupervised until pediatric first-aid/CPR training is obtained. Staff persons 7, 8, and 11 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training is completed.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 8 file failed to include TB results.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 8 will provide TB results.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 9, a GS, file failed to include college transcripts to determine qualifications.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 9 will provide college transcripts.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 10 file failed to include two written non-family letters. File only included 1 written non-family letter.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 10 will provide an additional written, non-family references.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan will be updated to include a method to contact parents at the beginning and ending of the emergency.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will conduct an emergency drill.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 6 and 11 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 6 file contained 6.5 hours of PD training and staff person 11 file contained 1 hour of PD training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 6 and 11 will complete remaining PD training hours.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric first aid/CPR training contained in staff files was completed online and does not meet OCDEL's requirements.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 will have until 01/19/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15, staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person 3 will have until 01/19/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 3, staff person 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 3 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in health and safety topics are completed.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3 and 7, all employed more than 45 days, files failed to include DHS FBI clearance. Staff persons 2, 3 and 7 files included the DOE FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons 2, 3 and 7 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 2, 3 and 7 will be not returned to facility until required DHS FBI clearance has been provided.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 5 and 14 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 5 and 14 will provide childcare verification.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed in classroom 4 (young toddlers) two aides working together unsupervised.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Aides will be supervised at all times by a staff person who qualified at minimum as an AGS.
2023-12-20 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/20/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have hand washing signs posted addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands at each toilet, changing area and sink.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand washing signs will be posted.
2022-11-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-09-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TWO CLASSROOMS IN THE FACILITY THAT DID NOT INCLUDE A SOURCE OF RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING IN INFANT AND TODDLER DIAPERING AREAS.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OWNER PURCHASED PORTABLE SINK FOR ONE CLASSROOM AND PLACED A PORTABLE SINK IN THE OTHER CLASSROOM TO ADD A WATER SOURCE FOR HANDWASHING IN THE INFANT AND TODDLER AREAS
2022-08-22 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2021-11-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION TOXICS WERE ACCESSIBLE IN CLASSROOMS U7/8 AND U9/10 (CLOROX WIPES SUNSCREEN CORNHUSKERS LOTION)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD LOCKS WILL BE PLACED ON THE BIG CABINETS IN THE U9/U10 CLASSROOM. THE TOXICS IN THE u7/U8 CLASSROOM WERE MOVED TO ANOTHER CLASSROOM WITH A LOCKED CABINET
2021-11-05 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION ALL FIRST AID KITS IN THE FACILITY WERE MISSING TWEEZERS

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TWEEZERS WERE PURCHASED AND ADDED TO THE FIRST AID KITS AS REQUIRED

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