Sherry Christners Home Daycare
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Hours of Operation
- Monday5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3280.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.106 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The small refrigerator in the living room area was lacking an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff placed thermometer in toddler room fridge. |
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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that had communicable diseases checked yes with no explanation. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form was taken back to PCP, they corrected the error and the form was placed back in the file. |
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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have their current certificate of compliance posted at the facility. The certificate of compliance that was posted was the one that expired on July 7, 2025. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current certificate was printed and hung up. |
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| 2025-04-24 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.108(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A plastic set of drawers out on the back porch had a crack in it. 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.) Unfortunately this was missed during building site and safety checks. This item was removed from the porch to the garage to be disposed of. |
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| 2025-04-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.) The phone number was retrieved and written in on emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the basement at the bottom of the steps and to the left in the corner all around the bottom of the wall is crumbling and coming apart. 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.) Currently the area is not being used due to renovations that are being made. The current client load with their need for care allows us to stay at or under the allocated 8 for capacity on the main level. While this won't be manageable for summer, it has worked for the last week in order to handle the renovations in the space that were needed. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the basement at the bottom of the steps to the left in the corner there is peeling and crumbling paint on the walls. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Currently the area is not being used due to renovations that are being made. The current client load with their need for care allows us to stay at or under the allocated 8 for capacity on the main level. While this won't be manageable for summer, it has worked for the last week in order to handle the renovations in the space that were needed. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd HIB vaccination, 4th Pneumococcal vaccination, and 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5-10-24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent wrote letter stating she was not finishing the shot series and exempting the child from these vaccinations. That was placed in the child's file. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for toddlers. 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.) Letter was generated and posted and given to parents. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 5-2-24 that was after the April 2024 expiration of the prior training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This staff was temporarily suspended until he was able to complete the 1st aid/CPR training. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the basement, there were a couple of areas near the corner on the wall that had damaged paint/plaster. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Repaired areas. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log, the hypothetical location of the fire was the same for consecutive fire drills. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was done because we did the same location, but with 2 different groups of kids. I was unaware that if we did an additional drill, but with a different group we had to change the hypothetical location. The fire drill log has been updated and corrected. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a class B fire extinguisher in the kitchen. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Purchased equipment from Lowe's and placed in the facility in the kitchen. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: According to multiple staff and observations from video recorded by a camera at the facility, multiple children at the facility have been observed roughhousing and wrestling with each other without staff intervening to prevent injury or providing redirection. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had reviewed cameras on 1-10-24 after a parent complaint. Seen that kids were out of control, started corrective measures. Although staff did use verbal redirection and changing of activities to encourage the children to decrease aggressive behaviors, it was already determined before the Rep looked over the video to do some onsight directions. Change to less free play and more structured activities along with staff training to ensure staff is supervising children appropriately. |
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| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the hallway on the main floor leading to the kitchen, the vent on the floor was dented and uneven with the floor resulting in a tripping 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider replaced damaged vent and also put a bench over it. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room during naptime, there was a child sleeping on a cot that lacked 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.) Provider re-arranged all children and equipment to be in compliance. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.111(b) Description: Posted in area used by parents Noncompliance Area: The daily activity schedule was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider was updating the schedules. Provider posted said schedule. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an agreement that was not signed by the operator and the parent. 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.) Parent and provider signed required documents. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times. 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.) The required information was completed on the form. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required information was completed on the form. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required information was completed on the form. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required information was completed on the form. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs toddler room, child #6, who was observed in care in the room, lacked an emergency contact form in the room. In the basement, child #4 and #5, who were observed in care in the room, lacked an emergency contact form in the room. 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.) Provider made copies of emergency contact forms for each child and placed them in the emergency kits in each room. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. The file for child #2, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider obtained updated physical forms for both children. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5-4-23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider obtained exemption request from parent for vaccination immediately on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs toddler room, the hands-free covered can next to the changing table that is used to discard soiled diapers had a lid that was not opening when the foot pedal was pressed. Therefore, the covered can was not functioning as a hands-free covered can. 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.) Provider replaced with a working unit that was a hands-free diapering can. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to comply with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider updated emergency prep. folder to include a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to bring into compliance. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 4-20-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required. Staff person #3, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 1-22-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required. Staff person #4, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 3-11-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were brought current with required trainings. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.175(c) Description: Manufacturer's instructions used Noncompliance Area: The manufacturer's instructions for use of safety restraints was not located in the vehicle used to transport children. Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ordered new manual that includes the manufacturer's instructions for use of safety restraints and placed in the vehicle used to transport children. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children lacked scissors and tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider retrieved spare scissors and tweezers in the facility and placed in the kit. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked an individual record for child #4 and child #5, who were enrolled in the facility and observed in care. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure all clients have required files before receiving care. Even foster kids of the operator. Both children were withdrawn and then reenrolled by the parent and now have an individual record. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an emergency contact form and agreement updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent updated the emergency contact form and agreement. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. 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.) Provider brought staff current with clearances. |
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| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom on the first floor, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that was in the cabinet above the sink and was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed and discarded the hand sanitizer. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The file for child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health assessment within the last 12 months. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4-22-22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Picture was sent to inspector of completed form. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: According to staff statements, staff person #1 worked at the facility functioning as a staff person between 4-25-22 to 6-16-22 and lacked a valid child abuse clearance during that time. (Staff person #1 was previously observed working as a staff person at the facility on 4-22-22 without a valid child abuse clearance and was not permitted to work at the facility until a valid child abuse clearance was received.) PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4-22-22. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had done a new PA criminal instead of PA child abuse, so staff had worked a few days before that was caught. But once caught, staff removed from care until results were received from PA ChildLine. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: At approximately 11:20 am, staff person #1 was observed answering the door to the facility. Staff person #2 was observed in the kitchen, located down the hallway, with 9 children, including 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers, 1 preschooler, and 4 school-age children, resulting in staff person #2 being out of ratio. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4-22-22. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider verbally reinstructed staff on proper ways to answer door to make sure staff stay in ratio at all times. Went over different scenarios that could prevent opening the door too. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.61(e) - Halls, etc. not included | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.61(e) Description: Halls, etc. not included Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:25 a.m., there were 9 children observed in the kitchen with staff person #1 and #2. Staff person #2 was preparing lunch while 3 children were sitting in high chairs and 6 children were sitting at the table doing an activity, with the kitchen being used as child care space during that time. Correction Required: Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Area will be used for eating only and not child care space. Toddler guard was purchased and placed on stove. Meals will be prepared in advance. Stove will be cool to the touch when children are in the space. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the child's birthdate. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Confirmed birth date and had verbal permission from the parent to put in file. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health assessment within the last 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child is in foster care. Unfortunately the foster mom had some hurdles. An updated health assessment was obtained for the child. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 4 year old, and child #2, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained written documents from both parents of exemption from vaccination based on religious preference. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 suspended until physical can be done. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #2 and #3 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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.) This physical was the one from the PCP for both staff. Another physical was obtained for both staff on the state's form. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants, 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.) Made a copy from my other facility's plan, placed copy in binder with accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Drill done, documented and form placed in binder. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance at their start date and requires a child abuse clearance for employment. The file for staff person #3 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate and had an FBI clearance with a rap sheet that was incomplete. 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. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 and #3 were suspended until proper clearances could be done. 4-23-22 staff #3 clearances obtained. staff #2 will obtain proper clearance to return to facility. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, functioning as a primary staff person, lacked verification of education to qualify as a primary staff person. Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. 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 went and got diploma, copy made, placed in file. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:40 a.m., staff person #3 answered the door by walking into the hallway to the front door leaving staff person #2 in the main child care room with 8 total children, including 3 young toddlers, 1 older toddler, and 4 preschoolers, resulting in staff person #3 being out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although this has never been an issue to answer the door, we will either get a system to remote unlock or staff will make sure they have their group with them when they answer the door. |
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| 2022-04-22 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the facility lacked written documentation of testing of the fire detection system (interconnected smoke detectors) at least once every 30 days, including within the last 30 days. The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system (interconnected smoke detectors) in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3). 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will make sure future drills fall within 30 days. Smoke detectors were tested on the day of inspection, 4-22-22, and the smoke detector log was updated. An attestation statement will be completed for proof of purchase. |
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| 2021-12-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11/12/2021 - At approximately 10:15 am, 9 children were being cared for in the upstairs child care space which has a licensed capacity of 8. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A sign with the capacity limit of 8 was placed in both rooms as a reminder not to exceed 8 children. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:30 am, 10 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, were in the upstairs classroom which is licensed for 8 children. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If both staff persons are able to work in separate child care spaces, 2 groups will be made. If not, all will move to the lower classroom, which has a capacity of 12 to be in compliance with ratios, capacity and supervision. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire detector from the kitchen was on the counter and did not operate when the system was tested from the lower classroom. Facility staff stated the kitchen fire detector was in need of batteries. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Batteries will be placed in the fire detection system and placed back on the wall. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cupboard in the kitchen that contained empty plastic bags was unlocked leaving those items accessible to the children. 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.) Provider was cleaning out cabinet and forgot to lock the door. In the future staff will be more diligent to make sure cabinet is locked, and checks will be made many times daily to ensure it is locked. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The countertop in the kitchen was loose and not anchored down, causing it to possibly fall on the children or pinch their fingers. 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.) Was temporarily secured with liquid nail until a permanent solution can be done. it will be checked daily to ensure it is secure. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 was lacking a financial agreement. 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.) Provider had it to be copied in her work office. It is now placed in child's file. In the future the financial agreement will be in the child's file. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking the address of the child's physician. 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.) Info received from parent and placed on form. Will continue to work on attention to detail to ensure compliance |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance name and policy number. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Info received from parent, info placed on form. Will continue to work on attention to detail to ensure compliance. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the child's release people. 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.) Info was received from the parent and placed on the form. Will continue to work on attention to detail to ensure compliance. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2, #3, and #4 all contain health assessments that were lacking a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent made a new appointment to get form filled out and update physicals. Again will continue to work on attention to detail to ensure compliance on paperwork. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained two health assessment more than 24 months. 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 #1 had taken time off for maternity leave. In the future will make sure to document absences in the future. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #2 contain two emergency plan trainings that are more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Found the training and placed into the staff's files. I will work on being more diligent making copies and getting into files. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking the NSOR clearance that was required by July 1, 2020 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Results received on 8/1/20 and placed in the staff's file. In the future will pay closer attention to detail and make sure all staff now and in the future have all applicable clearances. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The green cabinet in the kitchen containing cleaning products was unlocked. There was also a can of paint on the counter accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider was cleaning out cabinet and forgot to lock and throw away container. Cabinet will be checked numerous times daily. Staff will be more diligent to complete task completely. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The floor in the kitchen area has tears and is coming up. 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.) Repairs will be done in a more timely fashion. A temporary repair was made with duct tape and vinyl glue until a more permanent solution (total floor replacement) can be achieved. In the future repairs will be done more timely. |
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| 2020-02-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unlocked cabinet in the kitchen contained empty garbage bags making them accessible to the children. 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.) Lock had broken, lock was replaced. Will keep inaccessible to kids now and in the future. |
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| 2020-02-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen that contained paint, Lysol spray, zep cleaner making it all accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lock had broken, lock was replaced. Will keep inaccessible to kids now and in the future. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility person #1 has spent time in the child care while children are in care with no individual record. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File was there, no key for staff to retrieve the file. In the future will have key on site for rep to gain access to files if owner is unavailable. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Facility Person #1 has spent time in the child care space while children are in care and does not have a file, including all clearances. Cert. Rep did view the FBI clearance which showed a record that would need reviewed prior to her working in daycare. Facility Person #1 may not be in the child care facility until their complete file is reviewed and approved. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 was removed as a facility person once Rep stated that she could not be allowed as a provisional hire, she wanted her clearances reviewed first. So even though she was not providing direct care, she was removed until her clearances could be further reviewed. Note: all clearances for the first part of the review did not prevent hire, the decision to not allow her to work was the Regional Office. In the future all applicants with previous charges will be submitted for review. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an extension cord hanging from the ceiling in the basement hanging low enough for children to access it. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cord was secured by attaching it to the ceiling. In the future daily checks will be made to ensure all is safe and in good repair. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 were lacking current Child Service Reports. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paperwork was retrieved from off site office and placed in the child's files. In the future all paperwork will be kept on site in their files. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 and #5 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the address of the child's physician. 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.) Retrieved the address of the child's physician from the child's parent and it was completed on the emergency contact form. In the future all paperwork will be double checked at admission for completeness. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 and #5 contain emergency contact forms that were lacking the child's health insurance names and policy numbers. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained the information from the parents and completed it on the emergency contact form. In the future all forms will be double checked at admission for completeness. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 all contain emergency contact forms and agreement forms that were lacking a 6-month update. 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 informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained parent signatures for a six month update. In the future six months updates will be conducted for each child. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5, a young toddler age child contained a health assessment that was more than 6 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent obtained a physical and it was placed in the child's file. In the future a tracking sheet will be used to help parents remember to get child's physicals. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contains a health assessment that was lacking a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had parent obtain document from PCP, and placed it in the child's file. In the future a review of health assessment forms will be conducted when they are turned in to ensure completeness. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and #5, contained verification of vaccines that was lacking annual influenza immunizations as 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.) Obtained documentation from parent refusing flu shot due to strong personal objection. In the future, I will review shot records more frequently. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained an initial health assessment and TB test that was more than 12 months old. 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.) In the future all new staff will have a physical and TB that are within 12 months of hire. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained an emergency plan training that was more than a year old. The file for Staff #2 was lacking documentation of initial emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Retrieved paperwork that was off site to put in file. In the future, I will ensure paperwork is up to date and onsite. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 was lacking first aid training. Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained verification from other file at other facility and put in file to have on site. In the future, I will do monthly file reviews to make sure they stay up to date. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained a mandated reporter training that was dated more than 60 months ago. The file for Staff #2 was lacking mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The more current training was located in the training file. In the future monthly file reviews will be done to ensure all paperwork is current and up to date. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The barrier to the furnace area was off track making it unable to be locked and therefore making that area accessible to children. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Repair man came and put the door back on track and secured it. In the future daily site checks will be done for safety issues. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit upstairs was lacking gloves and scissors. The first aid kit in the basement was lacking gloves. 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.) Gloves and scissors were added to the first aid kit. In the future daily checks will be done to check for components. |
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| 2019-04-04 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a board missing on the outside front porch, causing a potential hazard. The handle going down to the basement was loose. 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 missing board was replaced. In the future, daily safety checks will be made to ensure all areas are safe and in good repair. |
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| 2018-10-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 admitted to holding down Child #1 on his bed so that he couldn't get up and run around because he was afraid he would run out . Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional training was done with the staff member to give additional techniques to handle behavior problems to ensure the safety of the kids. In the future no further restraints will be done, physical or mechanical. |
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| 2018-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The wood that goes around the ground in the outside play area is rotting in a few areas and in the one area in the front it is falling apart causing loose wood, and wood sticking out that could cause splinters or cuts for the children. 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.) Repair was done to the damaged wood landscape ties around the play area. Daily checks for playground safety will be done now and in the future by a physical walk around the area. |
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| 2018-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released to. 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.) Provider had parent update the addresses upon pick up. Provider will made attempts to pay ore attention to detail on paperwork now and in the future. |
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| 2018-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the fire drill log, fire drills are not being held every 60 days. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was completed. Fire Drills will be done and documented now and in the future every 60 days or sooner. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/2017, a hinge was hanging off of the diaper changing table creating rough edges and sharp corners to the children in care. 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.) Removed hinge from the table where door used to be. In the future daily checks for safety will be done by staff. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/2017, the cribs located in the infant side of the up stairs child care space were observed not to be lableled for the children whom they are intended for. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No infants in care at the time this crib was not being used, but in the future cribs will be labeled. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/2017, the file for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 were observed not to contain a child service report completed within the last 12 months. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department`s approved form to provide information to the family about the child`s growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports were misplaced, found and put in the child's file. In the future when paperwork is complete it will be placed in the child's file. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/2017, the emergency contact form on file for child #2 was observed not to contain the policy number for the child's health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had parent fill in missing information. In the future provider will monitor paperwork closer. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/2017, the file for children #3 ,#4, and #5 were observed not to have on file documentation of a health report being obtained with in the last 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtaine this missing information and parents will be held accountable for getting files up to date or care will be suspended until paperwork is received. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/31/2017, the health assessment on file for staff person's #2 and #3 were observed not to have a health assessment completed within the last 24 month. 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.) Physicals were completed and placed in files. Better attention to dates will be done by monthly file checks. Any staff expiring within 60 days will get their physicals and if not done by the expiration date will be suspended until complete. Staff person #3 is no longer employed at the child care facility. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.181(c)/3280.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/2017, the agreement form and emergency contact form on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were observed not to have been reviewed by the parent and documented with a signed signature within the last 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Review form was found and placed in child's file (staff had it in their cubby instead of putting it in my "to be filed box." |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.2 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/2017, the crib located under the window in the upstairs child care space was observed to be unsafe for use by children in care. This is evidenced by one of the wheel's not being secured making the crib unstable and a risk the children's general health and safety if they were placed to rest in the crib. RECITE: On 5/31/2017, an active water leak was observed coming from the utility room in the downstairs child care space. What appears to be mold spores or mushroom's were observed growing on the floor of the child care space. These mold spores or mushrooms are accessible to the children while being cared for in the downstairs child care space. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wheel was secured with the proper bolt. In the future staff will make regular safety checks and anything needed repaired will be put up until repair or replacement can be done safely. Water leak was fixed (it was a different leak than before) and regular checks will be done now and in the future. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/31/2017, the file for staff person's #1 - #3 were observed not to have on file documentation of being trained in the facility's emergency plan within the last 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documents were retreived from other facility, copies made and placed in staff files. In the future more attention to detail will be used to make sure both files are up to date. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/31/2017, the file for staff person #2 was observed not to contain documentation of completion of mandated reporter training. 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.) Staff will secure documents and once received placed in file and until then will not work at this locations. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/31/2017, an electric toaster oven was observed to be accessible to the children in the downstairs child care space. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Was removed and placed out of children reach, this unit was not plugged in at the time, so I do apologizwe for not taking it out of the daycare space. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/2017, the first aid kit was observed not to contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional tweezers were placed in the 1st aid kit. Regular routine (once a week) checks will be done on all 1st aid kits, any missing or low in count items will be replaced and or restocked. |
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| 2017-04-06 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/31/2017, the mitered edges to the hand rail in the stairway leading to the basement were observed not to have a protective covering. This creates a visible hazard to the children in care due to these mitered edges being at eye level for some of the shorter children in care. 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.) Protective pads were glued on edges, and will remain like taht now and in the future. |
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