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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 4/13/2026 a Bumbo seat without the required safety strap, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission was in the outdoor infant/toddler play space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the Bumbo seat was removed from the premises and was disposed of. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 4/13/2026 in the 2's classroom plastic bags are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in the bottom of the changing table. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection a child safety lock was placed on the changing table cabinet doors to make that area that stores the plastic bags inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The records for child #1 -5 contains an ASQ, which is not an approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of serviced being provided. 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.) I downloaded the Child Service Report Form from the DHS website. I made copies and had staff complete them, review them with parents , and added them to each child's folder. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1, #3, #4, and #5 does not specify the date of the child's 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.) All agreement forms now have the date of admission of all enrolled children. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The records for child #1-#5 all contained the original agreement. The operator did not provide the parents with the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I made copies of the agreements of all the current enrolled students and gave the original to the parents. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #3 does not include the telephone 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.) I had the parent fill in the missing information on the enrollment form, to include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #3 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent fill in the missing work address and telephone number on the enrollemt form. |
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| 2026-04-13 | 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 information for child #2, #3 and #5 does not include 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.) Each parent has filled in the missing information, to include the address on the enrollment form in the whom the child can be released to section. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The operator has been requiring the parents to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement annually and not at least once in a 6-month period. This is evidenced by the emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #1 being reviewed on 3/15/2025 and 3/26/2026, child #2 on 3/19/2025 and 3/12/2026, child #3 on 1/9/2025 and 3/9/2026, and child #4 on 3/19/2025 and 3/9/2026. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parents review the enrollment forms and the agreements have been updated. Going forward I plan to have all parents review emergency contact forms and agreement forms in the Spring and Fall. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 4/13/2026 in the infant room a soiled diaper was left on top of the changing table while the staff and children were outside. The staff member did not immediately discard the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection the soiled diaper that was on top of the changing table was discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Cert rep observed another diaper change where the staff member discarded the soiled diaper by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains health assessments dated 10/7/2022 and 3/12/2025, which exceeds 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.) I'm making a staff data sheet to hang on the bulletin board in the office with all the staff members dates. The data sheet will be visible for all staff to see and keep track of their last physical. All health assessments must be updated every 24 months. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator stated they have never notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will type up a letter and send it notifying the local traffic authority of the facilities location and routes the program uses. The letter will be mailed to the traffic authority Annually. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes have not been appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes has not been posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During student tours will tell parents about pick up and drop off points in the parking lot. I will also add this to my parent handbook as well. The written notification of safe routes shall be posted on the parent board with all other important information about the facility. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: An emergency drill has not been conducted annually. 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.) I have downloaded the appropriate emergency drill form and performed a drill on Monday May 4th, 2026. I have attached the form with its completed information detailing the emergency drill. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by certificates dated 11/27/2023-2025 and 3/23/2026 - 2028. Staff person #2 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by certificates dated 11/27/2023-2025 and 3/23/2026 - 2028. Staff person #3 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by certificates dated 11/27/2023-2025 and 3/23/2026 - 2028. Staff person #4 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by certificates dated 10/10/2022-2024 and 3/23/2026 - 2028. Staff person #5 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by certificates dated 11/27/2023-2025 and 3/23/2026 - 2028. Staff person #6 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by certificates dated 11/27/2023-2025 and 3/23/2026 - 2028. Staff person #7 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by certificates dated 11/27/2023-2025 and 3/23/2026 - 2028. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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.) I made a staff data sheet with all the staff members training dates on it. I hung it on the staff bulletin board in the office. I look at this board almost every day and hang the weekly schedule their as well. The staff will use this to schedule pediatric first-aid/cpr prior to the expiration date of their current certificate. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The operator did not comply with the CPSL as they did not update clearances in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the record for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) containing child abuse clearances dated 10/19/2020 and 3/13/2026 and FBI clearances dated 10/14/2020 and 3/18/2026 which exceeded 60 months. The operator did not comply with the CPSL as they did not update clearances in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the record for staff person #5 (DOH see LIS code sheet) containing PSP clearances dated 6/26/2019 and 3/7/2025, child abuse clearances dated 6/26/2019 and 3/16/2026 and FBI clearances dated 6/29/2019 and 3/14/2026 which exceeded 60 months. The operator did not comply with the CPSL as they did not update clearances in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the record for staff person #7 (DOH see LIS code sheet) containing PSP clearances dated 6/29/2020 and 3/10/2026 which exceeded 60 months. The operator did not comply with the CPSL as they did not update clearances in a timely manner. This is evidenced by the record for staff person #8 (DOH see LIS code sheet) containing PSP clearances dated 9/26/2020 and 3/10/2026 which exceeded 60 months. 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.) In order to stay in compliance with all the staff clearances I made a staff data sheet to hang in the office on the staff bulletin board. The staff data sheet will be visible to myself and all staff members. The staff will use the data sheet to renew clearances prior to the expiration date of their current clearances. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The director has not completed a written evaluation for staff persons #4 - 7 (DOH see LIS code sheet) at least every 12 months. This is evidenced by a written evaluation not being in the records for staff persons #4,5, and 6 and the most recent one for staff person #7 being dated 8/23/2019. 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 plan on completing the staff evaluations within the next 60 days. Once schools start summer vacation my attendence will drop as well giving me more time to complete the evaluations. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Two's classroom on 4/13/2026 protective receptacle covers were not placed in two different electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection protective outlet covers were placed in the electrical outlets that are accessible to children. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom on 4/13/2026 the first-aid kit does not 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.) A new pair of tweezers were purchased and placed in the first aid box in the preschool room. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the One's classroom on 4/13/2026 a ceiling tile has water stains and is not in good repair. 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.) I removed the stained tile and replaced it with a new one. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Two's classroom on 4/13/2026 the corner of the wall by the emergency exit door has an area of damaged plaster. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection duct tape was placed over the damaged plaster to make it inaccessible to children until repairs can be made. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter does not have proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system that is required to be kept with the facility's fire drill logs 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 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.) I downloaded and printed off the Act 62 attestation statement and then filled it out. It was then placed in my fire drill log folder. |
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| 2025-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.153 - Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.153 Description: Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease Noncompliance Area: On 8/5/25, staff person #1 was allowed to work after testing positive for a communicable disease. The facility did not require notification from a physician or CRNP that the individual was no longer considered a threat to the health of other before allowing them to work on 8/5/25. Correction Required: A facility person with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall be excluded from attendance until the facility operator receives notification from a physician or CRNP that the person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the facility person's file. Exclusion from the facility is required for diseases and conditions specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 8/5/25, staff person #1 left work and did not return to work for 3 days, with a doctor's note. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Children #1 and #2 emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated within 6-month period between 2/28/24 and 3/19/25. 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.) Going forward, all forms will be updated in August and February. Forms will be signed at these times. |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 did not have on file two written references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was able to provide a 2nd reference |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and Staff #2 do not have on file an annual evaluation. 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.) Evaluations were completed for staff #1 and staff #2 have been completed |
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| 2025-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Between 4/9/24 and 3/20/25 the facility tested the fire implementation system every 60 days. ***CORRECTED UPON CITE*** 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.) I received a new form for fire drills and building testing. On 4/17/25, the system was tested. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: The screen in the window to the left of the door to the playground, was observed to be ripped out of the bottom portion of the frame. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen was repaired. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The fence to the left side of the younger children's playground, was observed to have a hole near the far corner. The fence than runs along the back of the young children's play ground was observed to have a hole near the base of the fence half way down the length of the fence. The Little Tykes climber was observed to have cracks in the floor of the climber and the floor was weaken which poses a risk of injury to a child. The playground tile located between the gate of the older and younger children's playground was observed to be broken and cracked. The fence located on the older children's playground side was observed to have 2 holes near the picnic table. (Corrected onsite - the broken tile was removed from the playground). Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chain link was repaired. |
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| 2024-04-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The anchored climber located on the playground was observed not to have 9 inches on mulch located in the fall areas outside and inside the climber. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mulch was added to the fall zones around the climber. |
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| 2024-04-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: All 4 classrooms did not emergency contact information form for each child located in that 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.) Emergency contact forms are located in each classroom. |
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| 2024-04-19 | 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: Staff #3 and staff #4 do not have on file a health assessment or documentation of results of a 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 #3 and staff #4 will provide health assessments and TB results. |
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| 2024-04-19 | 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: The emergency contact information forms on file for child #1 and child #2 did not have a parent's signature for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid. 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.) Parents will sign emergency contact form consenting to emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid |
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| 2024-04-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 was hired 9/18/23. Staff #3 does not have on file the required CCDBG Health and Safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 completed the Health and Safety Training. |
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| 2024-04-19 | 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: Staff #1 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file dated 9/8/20. Staff #2 did not have a copy of the NSOR clearance on file. Staff #1, staff #4 and staff #5 did not have a copy of mandated reporting training on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Facility Person #1, #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 #1 did apply for the child abuse clearance on 4/19/24. Staff #2 did apply for the NSOR clearance on 4/19/24. Staff #1, #4 and Staff #5 will complete their mandated reporting training. Staff #1 and Staff #4 will not work with children until the clearances are received. |
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| 2024-04-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d) Description: On excursions Noncompliance Area: One excursion bag was observed outside on the playground. The one excursion bag was used for all 4 classrooms that were outside on the playground. All rooms do not have an excursion bag. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All rooms have excursion bags. |
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| 2024-04-19 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: The wall on the left hand side of the entrance to the bathroom from the 1 year's room, was observed to have a section of paint and dry wall peeled away from the wall. 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. 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.) The wall was spackled and repaired. |
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| 2024-04-19 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation on file that the fire detection system was tested every 30 calendar days. (CORRECTED UPON CITE) 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.) Fire detection system was tested during inspection |
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| 2023-04-28 | 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: The written plan for daily activities was not posted in the 2 yrs. old room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. (CORRECTED UPON CITE) |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan for daily activities was posted. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: Agreement on file for child #3 did not have fee amount and date fee to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement was amended with fee amount. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #3's emergency contact form on file did not provide name, address and phone number of 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.) The emergency contact form was amended to include physician's information. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.35(e) - 46 or more children- additional group sups | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(e) Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups Noncompliance Area: The director stated that on the highest days of attendance there are 49-50 children present at the facility. On 4/28/23, 49 children were observed in attendance. 1 Facility staff person is the only staff person qualified as a Group Supervisor. Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As of 6/12/23, enrollment has dropped to below 45 children. Facility still intends to advertise for a group supervisor. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for the fire implementation system does show the system was tested every 30 days. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire implementation system/ smoke detectors will be tested monthly (every 30 days). |
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| 2022-11-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 11/8/22, at approx 10:00 am, an infant was observed sleeping in a swing in the back of the infant room. Staff #1 stated the infant was sleeping in the swing for 5 minutes as staff #2 placed the infant in the swing prior to staff #2 going to the bathroom. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon cite, the infant was removed from the swing and placed in infant's assigned crib. |
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| 2022-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include admission dates. 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.) Admission dates are now included for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 on the agreement form. This will be done on the day of enrollment and added to the checklist. |
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| 2022-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility emergency letter provided to parents did not include an explanation of procedures for emergency lock-down. 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.) The facility emergency plan letter given to the families now includes procedures for emergency lock-down and was provided to families. |
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| 2022-04-26 | 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 person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety Training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5-- will have until 5/31/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, staff persons unsupervised 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 person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff Person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 have now completed the better kid care Health and Safety training. |
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| 2022-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the two year old classroom that the diaper changing table was unlocked with ten assorted brands of diaper cream 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.) The changing table was locked and talked to staff about keeping it locked at all times |
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| 2022-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the two year old classroom that there was a broken cabinet door. 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.) I replaced the screws in the hinge so that the door will close. |
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| 2022-04-26 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility director did not ensure that testing of the fire system was conducted every 30 days and documented. Correction Required: 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.) I have the new fire system test log hanging by the staff schedule. I will document each test of the system every 30 days. |
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| 2021-08-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 5/18/16, a DHS required FBI clearance dated 5/16/16, and a PA state police criminal clearance dated 5/16/16. The child abuse clearance DHS required FBI clearance and PA state police criminal clearance are more than 60 months old. There are no applications in the file for an updated child abuse clearance, DHS required FBI clearance and PA state police criminal clearance. The file of facility person #4 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 5/20/16, a DHS required FBI clearance dated 5/19/16. The child abuse clearance DHS required FBI clearance are more than 60 months old. There are no applications in the file for an updated child abuse clearance and DHS required FBI clearance. The file of facility person #6 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 9/18/15 and a PA state police criminal clearance dated 9/18/15. The child abuse clearance DHS required and PA state police criminal clearance are more than 60 months old. There are no applications in the file for an updated child abuse clearance, DHS required FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, #4, #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2, #4, #6 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.) Upon cite, Director provided Plan of correction as followed: Facility persons #2, #4, #6 will not work with children until out dated clearances are obtained. |
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| 2021-08-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance, NSOR verification, and a PA state police criminal clearance. The file for facility person #5 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance and a PA state police criminal clearance. Th The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, and the disclosure statement required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3, #5, #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3, #5, #7 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.) Upon cite, Director provided Plan of correction as followed: Facility persons #2, #4, #6 will not work with children until out dated clearances are obtained. |
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