Shining Stars Daycare And Preschool
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-10-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Cert Rep observed the cabinet under the sink in the kitchen to not have a child lock on it. The cabinet contained cascade and fabulous cleaner that is labeled keep out of reach of children and is accessible to the children. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 9/12/25 with a correction date of 9/19/25. On 10/8/25, Cert Rep arrived at the facility and the cabinet under the sink in the kitchen did not have a child lock or gate up continuing to make the cascade and fabulous cleaner accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We used a gate until the lock was installed. The lock was installed 10/13. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Cert Rep observed one crib and two pack n plays that were not labeled with the specific child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib and pack n plays were labeled during the renewal inspection |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) - Services proceeded/Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Services proceeded/Admission date Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Child(ren) #1-4 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months. Child #5's fee agreement did not contain the child's date of admission. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will complete child service reports for children #1-4 and will place in the children's files. Will add date of admission to child #5's fee agreement. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Description: Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Child(ren) #2-5's fee agreements did not include the child's arrival and departure times. Child #5's fee agreement did not include a release person. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. 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 operator will add arrival and departure times to children #2-5's fee agreements and will contact child #5's parent to add a release person to the fee agreement. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Child #2's emergency contact form did not include the health insurance policy number. Child(ren) #1 & #5's emergency contact form did not include the release person's address. 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. 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 operator will have the parents of children #1, 2, and 5 complete the missing information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) - Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Description: Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Child #1's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1's initial health assessment on file is dated 2/24/24. Child #3 did not have an updated health assessment every 12 months. Child #3's last health assessment on file is dated 11/20/23. (See code sheet for date of admissions). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) All new admissions the operator will require health assessment upon first day. The operator will contact the parent of child #3 to obtain an updated health assessment. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25.Child #3's immunization record indicates the child does not have the MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A vaccines and has only three doses of DTAP vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #3 will be removed from care by close of business on 9/5/25 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 was dismissed from care and will not return until either the parent provides updated immunization record or an exemption letter. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Child #3's fee agreement and emergency contact form have not been updated in the last 6 months. Child #3 has a fee agreement on file dated 1/22/23 and the emergency contact form on file is dated 8/19/23. (See code sheet for DOA). 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.) Will have the parent of child #3 update their fee agreement and emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Staff person(s) #1 & #2 did not have updated NSOR clearances on file. Staff person #1 & #2's previous NSOR clearances on file is dated 6/18/20. This clearance was not updated in 60 months as required by the CPSL. All other clearances are on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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 #1 and #2 may not be present in a childcare position at the facility. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 & 2 were suspended from the childcare facility and will not return until clearances are received. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Staff person(s) #2 & #3 did not have a written staff evaluation every 12 months. This is evidenced by the last staff evaluations on file dated 1/8/24 & 1/9/24. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff evaluations will be completed for staff persons #2 & #3. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. Cert Rep observed the cabinet under the sink in the kitchen to not have a child lock on it. The cabinet contained cascade and fabulous cleaner that is labeled keep out of reach of children and is accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will install a child lock on the cabinet. |
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| 2025-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/5/25. The fire detection log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 12/2/24-1/30/25, and 1/30/25-3/12/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will test the smoke detectors every 30 calendar days and document. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a) Description: Review policies and procedures Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will add a supervision policy to the parent handbook. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) - Date fee to be paid/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Date fee to be paid/Admission date Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. Child(ren) #1 & #3's fee agreement did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Child #2's fee agreement did not contain the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1-3's fee agreements have been updated and added to the children's files. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. Child #1's emergency contact form did not include the name, address and telephone number 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.) Child #1's emergency contact form has been updated to include the release person, address and phone number. The emergency contact form was added to the child's file. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. The facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations. 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.) The operator will add continuity of operations to the facility's emergency plan. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. Staff person #1 did not complete the health and safety 1-hour update. The 1-hour update was required to completed by 12/30/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10): center-based health and safety 10 hour update training, respectively. Staff person #1 will have until 11/13/24 to complete the required training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will complete the health and safety training and credential will be added to the file. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.20(e) - Copies of reports in file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(e) Description: Copies of reports in file at facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. The operator acknowledged they do not have copies of injury reports in a facility file. Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will make copies of child accident and injury reports and keep in a facility file. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. The childcare regulations (3270) are not posted at the facility or a way to access them electronically with instructions for contacting the Northeast Regional Child Care Office. 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.) The operator posted in a conspicuous location the website link to the childcare regulations and the phone number for the NE Regional office. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. The facilities emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facilities emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator added accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/25/24. Staff #2 did not complete the following training within 90 days of hire: Health and Safety. (See code sheet for DOH). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10: center-based health and safety training. Staff person #2 will have until 11/13/24. to complete the required trainings. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will complete the health and safety training and credential will be added to the file. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have a supervision policy and a dismissal policy that is given to parents at time of application. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A dismissal policy and supervision policy will be added to parent handbook. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Files for children # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not contain an updated Child Service Report. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Child Service Report will be completed for children # 1#-4#. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain addresses for release persons. 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.) Parents will add the addresses of the release persons. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will post their emergency transportation plan. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Children's hands were not washed before lunch. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff washed children's hands. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain an initial health assessment and TB test. 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 will have a health assessment and TB test completed. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 3 did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid by staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will update the emergency contact form with consent for emergency medical care and first-aid. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. 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.) An emergency drill will be done with staff. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1and # 4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons #1 and #4 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/14/23 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 and # 4 will complete the 1-hour health and safety training by 12/14/23. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a State Police Clearance that is pending. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the FBI clearance or proof of being fingerprinted and the Mandated Reporter Training was not completed. File for Staff # 2 contained the NSOR clearance dated 10/18/23, applied for on 10/5/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in child care. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided. The legal entity must develop a hiring checklist which includes all items required for staff files and time frames to obtain them. The hiring checklist must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, the director will use the hiring checklist whenever a new staff is hired. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 will not work in childcare until clearances and mandated reporter are complete. A hiring checklist will be made and approved by DHS. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a State Police Clearance that is pending. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the FBI clearance or proof of being fingerprinted and the Mandated Reporter Training was not completed. File for Staff # 2 contained the NSOR clearance dated 10/18/23, applied for on 10/5/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in child care. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 will not work in childcare util all clearances and mandated reporter training are complete. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Diaper cream was observed on a low shelf in the bathroom, accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper cream was moved to a higher shelf, inaccessible to children. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Emergency phone numbers were not posted in facility. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency phone numbers will be posted in the center. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Description: Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 2 did not contain child's arrival and departure times. Fee Agreement for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain persons whom child can be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. 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.) Fee Agreement for Children # 2 and # 3 will be updated with release persons and arrival and departure times. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Fee Agreement for Child # 3 did not contain child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee Agreement will be updated with child's date of admission. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 1 did not contain an initial health assessment only an immunization record. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will provide a health assessment for file. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(5) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 did not contain a health assessment signed by a physician. Health assessment for Staff # 1 did not provide person's suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 will obtain a health assessment signed by a physician and states that staff is suitable to work in childcare. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain written parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid by staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact Form will be updated with parent signature for emergency medical care and minor first aid. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of education and childcare experience. File for Staff # 2 did not contain 2 nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 will provide verification of education, childcare experience and 2 nonfamily references. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 2 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 2 contain a Child Abuse Clearance for a Volunteer. 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 # 2 will not work in childcare until a complete Child Abuse Clearance for an employee is on file. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Facility first aid kit was missing scissors. 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.) Provider added scissors to the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Two ceiling tiles were observed to be water stained. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ceiling tiles will be repaired or replaced. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a daily schedule posted in child care space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post a daily schedule in child care space. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not include health insurance name and 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.) Provider will have parents update the Emergency Contact Form with health insurance name and policy number. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency. Provider posted a written plan identifying transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency in each child care space. Provider will ensure an emergency transportation plan is posted in all child care areas. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post a written plan identifying transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency in each child care space. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 2 did not contain an initial health assessment and TB test. Staff Began child care on 9/20/21, 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 # 2 will have a health assessment and TB test completed. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid by staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parents update the Emergency Contact Form with signed consent for medical care and first-aid by staff. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) - Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of education and 2 written nonfamily references. Staff Began child care on 9/20/21, Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 will obtain verification of education and 2 nonfamily references. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 1 and # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/21/16, staff began child care on 9/6/14. File for Staff # 2 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance, staff began child care on 9/20/21. State Police Clearance for Staff # 2 is dated 11/28/21, staff # 2 began child care on 9/20/21. 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 and # 2 were removed from child care until a Child Abuse Clearance. Facility closed due to not having enough staff. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: Facility could not locate the first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will place a first-aid kit in child care. |
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| 2019-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 does not have a record of a valid FBI clearance. 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. LACKING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: STAFF 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.) My fingerprint clearance came back under retail. I didn't know it wasn't acceptable in that form. A new hire, Becca Jennings is coming in until my fingerprint clearance is in. In the future my fingerprint clearance will not lapse. |
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| 2019-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/18/19 observed 6 preschool children and 1 older toddler assigned to staff person number 1. 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 in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) My son came from next door to see me and put me over ratio. In the future we will not exceed ratio. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The state police clearance for staff number 1 could not be located within the facility files. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. 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.) The clearance was misplaced. Clearances were seen during the inspection last year. I received a new clearance today and placed it on file. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Current written staff evaluations could not be located at the facility. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will complete the evaluations and place on file. |
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| 2017-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed mouse droppings under the two bathroom sinks. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The clearance was misplaced. Clearances were seen during the inspection last year. I received a new clearance today and placed it on file. |
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| 2017-05-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Infant bottles were not labeled with child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child`s name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider labeled all infant bottles. Provider will ensure that all infant bottles are labeled with child's name. |
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| 2017-05-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Electrical outlet in the Toddler Room was missing a protective outlet cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed a protective cover in the electrial outlet. Provider will ensure that all electrical outlets have protective outlet covers. |
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