Description: SCRIBBLES AND GIGGLES DAYCARE LLC is a Child Care Center in NANTICOKE PA, with a maximum capacity of 64 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Some of the coverings for the bolts located on the fence in the outdoor play space have fallen off exposing the bolts 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.) Will cover the bolts in the play yard and will make sure coverings are replaced as needed from now on |
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| 2019-08-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A parent reported that she did not receive a copy of the facility's dismissal policy. Cert rep. was given a copy of the fee agreement that the parent signed and the box the parent would check off to acknowledge that they received the facility's policies (which includes the dismissal policy) was left blank. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At all times and in the future facility policies of dismissal, fee agreement, facility agreement, such as meal time policies, supervision, care, dismissal and pick-up arrangements will be reviewed with all parents and guardians both verbally and written. |
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| 2019-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 is missing an updated Hep B and (2) DTAP vaccines. Child file #2 is missing a current flu shot. Child file #3 is missing a DTAP vaccine. 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.) Will have parents provide proof of children receiving their updated immunizations or will have the parent provide documentation as to why they are not going to be updated. |
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| 2019-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is a container of Vicks Vapor Rub located in the facility medication box and staff verified it was a child's medication Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in future will return or dispose of any medication not used in facility by child |
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| 2019-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #2, 3 and 4 do not have documentation on file of having two years (2500 hours) of child care experience to qualify for current child care positions Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2, 3 and 4 verified letters by phone of having over 2500 hours of child care experience and documented this to correct files. Will document that hours were verified in future. |
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| 2019-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is the director and does not have proof of having received the "Mandated Reporter Training for Child Abuse" on file Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 does not have proof on file of obtaining the mandated reporter training for reporting child abuse |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 has receive the training and will have a copy of the training placed in the file today. Will make sure the training is on file for all staff. |
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| 2019-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The director was not present at facility during inspection to verify identity of director Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will be present to show photo identification during working hours to verify identity |
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| 2019-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is one missing tile located above the entrance to the Discovery Room Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ceiling tile put in place. It was moved over while wiring was being done for cameras. Will maintain. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/18/2019 facility person #1 observed facility person #2 physically discipline child #1, a young toddler. Facility person #2 admitted that she"tapped" child #1 on his forehead with her hand and that child #1 started crying. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee #2 removed for care of child #1. Employee #2 put on job suspension from facility upon investigation complete. Employee #2 instructed to do Better Kid Care online regarding no form of physical punishment to any child. Employee #2 has left employment at our facility. Each employee completes online Mandated Child Abuse Reporting training. At staff meetings all employees were reminded to never use physical punishment for any reason nor mental or verbal abuse. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) - Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #1 and 2 do not have fee amount listed on the fee agreements and child #1 is also missing arrival and departure times Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.) From this day forward will continue to have agreement form completed with attendance , arrival and departure time and amount |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #3 and 5 are missing the work information of parents 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.) From today and in the future all child files will have parents work information completed |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #2 and 5 are missing the addresses of the release persons on the emergency contact forms 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.) From this day forward and in future all child files will be complete with addresses of responsible parties |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #1 and 2 are missing parental permission for the administration of minor first-aid on the emergency contact forms. Child file #2 is also missing parental permission to receive emergency medical care Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) From this day forward and in the future all parental permission for 1st aid administration and emergency medical care will be signed |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is missing one written reference Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have two written references for facility person #1 today and for staff will have in the future |
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| 2018-04-23 | Initial review | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has a physical and TB test on file that is over a year old from start date 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.) Will update physical and TB test. Will have a doctor's appointment within the next week. In the future all physicals will be within the year for new employees. |
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wonderful place for kids to learn and grow. all the girls are very caring
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