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- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, and #3) 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). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated children. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current up-to-date child service report will be completed and submitted for the indicated children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: One facility person's record/s did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.(#1) 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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no written record verifying that emergency drills were being conducted annually. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Conduct an emergency drill and ensure that an emergency drill is conducted annually. Submit a copy of the completed emergency drill form to verify compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill will be conducted, and we will ensure that an emergency drill is conducted annually. A copy of the completed emergency drill form will be submitted to verify compliance. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (#4 and #5). Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Provide and submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons. Ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure that the initial emergency plan training is completed as part of the hiring process. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually. |
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| 2025-08-20 | 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: One staff person's record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training within 90 days of hire. (#1) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons must complete the CCDBG training within 90 days of hire and cannot to work with children unsupervised until the training is completed. Submit written verification of the completed training. Ensure that the required CCDBG is completed within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons completed the CCDBG training. We will ensure that the required CCDBG is completed within 90 days of hire and that staff will not work unsupervised until the training is completed and submitted. We will submit written verification of the completed training. |
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| 2025-08-20 | 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: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- 8/5/24 hired 2/6/18- FBI unacceptable as completed via PDE -requires FBI via DHS and no mandated reported training) (#2- hired 1/15/25- no mandated reporter training) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Persons #1 and #2 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. A copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents will be submitted for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. |
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| 2024-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact in other children's records were not being done every 6 months. (#1, #2 and #3). 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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes. |
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| 2024-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#2) Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child is not currently attending. We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child prior to his return. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age. |
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| 2024-11-05 | 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: The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Revise and submit the facilities policies to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted. |
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| 2024-11-05 | 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: The facility's emergency plan did not include a statement about the continuity of operations emergency preparedness and response planning as outlined in 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. 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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include this information. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be amended to include this information. A written copy of the amended emergency plan will be submitted. |
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| 2024-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Infant bottles observed in the infant room was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Label the bottles with the children's name and ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottles were immediately labeled with the child's name. We will ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled. |
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| 2024-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Send a copy of the emergency plan to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation. Submit written documentation of delivery. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the emergency plan will be sent to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation. A copy of the emergency plan delivery notification will be submitted. |
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| 2024-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#1 and #2) Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training for the identified staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training for the identified staff person. |
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| 2024-11-05 | 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: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#5-hired 3/26/24- no proof of request for NSOR and NSOR not completed within 45 days-completed 8/14/24)(#6- hired 5/13/24- no completed State Police, FBI, CHILD ABUSE, NSOR and no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)(#7- HIRED 10/15/24-no proof of request for NSOR and no completed NSOR) (#8- completed FBI and NSOR not on file) (#9- hired 11/18/24- no proof of request for STATE POLICE, no proof of request for NSOR, no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. |
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| 2024-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain sufficient written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#5) Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Obtain and submit written verification of education for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education for their positions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person/s. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions |
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| 2023-12-26 | 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: Several staff persons records did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) ( #1, #2, #3, and #6). Staff person cannot work unsupervised with children until the PA Update has been completed. 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. Submit written verification of the required CCDBG training (PA Update) for the indicated staff persons. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will not care for children unsupervised until the required training and been completed and submitted. Staff person will complete the required CCDBG training. A written copy of the completed PA Update training will be submitted. |
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| 2023-12-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: One facility person's record/s did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#7) 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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified. Staff person will not work at facility until submission of these documents. |
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| 2023-12-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures. 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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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| 2023-12-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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| 2023-12-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedures as required in 3270.27 subsection a. 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. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates as required in 3270.27 subsection a. We will submit a copy of the revised letter. |
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| 2023-12-26 | 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: Two staff person's record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training within 90 days of hire. (#4,#5, and #8) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons must complete the CCDBG training within 90 days of hire and cannot to work with children unsupervised until the training is completed. Submit written verification of the completed training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons will complete the CCDBG training and work will not work unsupervised until the training is completed and submitted. We will submit written verification of the completed training. |
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| 2023-12-26 | 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: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4-hired 8/14/23-no proof of STATE POLICE and CHILD ABUSE) (#7-hired 8/21/23)- STATE POLICE -a volunteer clearance and not acceptable; FBI -unacceptable format; no NSOR). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 # 4 and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the proper clearances has been obtained. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons as specified. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted in accordance with the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person # 4 and #7 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the proper clearances has been obtained. We will submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons as specified. We will ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted in accordance with the CPSL. |
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| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-10-08 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.69(a) - Running water/ safe drinking water | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/7/19, cert rep observed facility could not establish the well water at the facility was safe and adequate for drinking. Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. 721.1-721.17). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain and submit documentation that the well for the facility has been tested and is approved for drinking by the Department of Environmental Protection. Moving forward, provider will send in future documents pertaining to the safety of the drinking water when submitting renewal applications. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 6/10/19, cert rep observed paint peeling from the left blue wall in the toddler room. 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.) Cert rep observed provider cover the damaged paint with contact paper until the children are out of care so the paint may be repaired properly. |
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| 2018-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection staff #1 did not have verification of education on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have verification of education on file at all times. |
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| 2018-05-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection certification representative observed 13 children in the infant room with 3 staff persons. When certification rep came into the building the director gave one child to another teacher to take to the 1 year old classroom. 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that all ratios in all classrooms are adhered to at all times. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have acceptable verification of education on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have acceptable verification of education on file at all times. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the toilet lid on the 2nd floor inside the preschool room was broke and tapped up. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will fix the toilet in the 2nd floor preschool room and ensure that all toilet fixtures be in good repair at all times. |
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