Smart From The Start B Inc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that the cover of the changing pad in the care Bears room and the Butterfly room were splitting at the seams. In room #11 the laminate on the bookcase was peeling off. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put a new changing pad in each room, and will remove the bookcase and throw away. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the health assessment was dated 12/31/2024 which was over 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent obtain a new health assessment from a medical professional. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(e) Description: Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that 11 out of 14 of the Emergency Contact Forms in the Sharks room were not updated within a 6-month period, and in the After-school room 21 out of 27 Emergency Contact Forms were not updated. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will update the forms and place them in the childcare spaces. |
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| 2026-01-05 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that in room #11 there were two electrical outlets that did not have covers on them, and there was one outlet uncovered in the hallway near the kitchen. 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.) Will put covers over the outlets. |
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| 2026-01-05 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that in the butterfly room there was chipped paint on the back wall, in the Sharks room there was chipped paint on the front wall, and in room #9 there was a hole in the plaster on the back wall. 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.) Will repaint the walls as necessary. |
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| 2026-01-05 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, if was observed that the most recent annual fire detection system documentation was dated 12/27/24. 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.) Will obtain the documentation from the landlord and email it to the Certification Representative. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the changing pad in the infant room had tears in it, the covering on the potty seat from room #6 was ripped, the play couch in room #8 was split at the seams, in room #15 and room #7b there was a pair of sharp scissors on the cabinet and they were accessible to the children and the top of the cubby outside the room was dirty and needed to be cleaned, and room #11 had floor mats that were dirty and needed to be cleaned. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant changing table pad and the potty seat cover will be replaced, the play couch will be patched up, the scissors were put up on a high shelf, the cubby will be cleaned and wiped down, and the floor mats will be thrown away. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that there was a bookcase that was not secure to the wall in room #10, and in room 5b. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will secure all furniture to the wall so that it is safe for the children. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the albuterol medication for child #2 though child #7 had expired. The expiration dates of the medication for child #2 was 1/2022, for child #3 was 7/2024, for child #4 was 3/2024, for child #5 and child #6 the date was 1/2024, and for child #7 the expiration date was 2/2022. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will return the expired medication to the parents and will have the parent provide a current prescription. |
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| 2025-01-16 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not wash the hands of child #1 after a diaper changing. 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.) Will have staff #1 retrained on child hygiene and diapering requirements. |
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| 2025-01-16 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that an electrical outlet was exposed without a protective cover and it was accessible to the children. 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.) A protective cover will be placed in the outlet. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the changing table in room 7a was unlocked and had toxic Aveno Baby Lotion, Vaseline, and Majesty perfume on top of a shelf, and in Room 7b there was Mary Kay lotion on the shelf and all substances were 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.) Will lock the cabinet under the changing table and will remove the toxic substances. |
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| 2025-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the toilet tank cover in the infant room was cracked and in need of repair. In room #10 there was exposed phone wires near the 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.) Will replace the toilet tank cover and replace the phone to cover the wires. |
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| 2025-01-16 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that there was a hole in the wall around the electrical junction box in room #10, and the kitchen cabinet door in room #15 had chipping paint on the side of the cabinet. 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.) Will cover temporarily until the junction box is inspected by PECO, and the permanently cover the hole, and will get a new cabinet door. |
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| 2024-01-04 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed that a shelf had a corner piece missing and there was a jagged edge that was unsafe for the children. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will replace shelf in classroom or will put a corner piece over the jagged edge to fix it. |
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| 2024-01-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed that child #2 (see code sheet) was asleep in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will redo the crib area so that 2 feet of space is on three sides of all cribs and leave it that way moving forward. |
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| 2024-01-04 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/24, certification representative observed that child #1 (see code sheet) in the infant room, room #4, was in an area of the room unsupervised by staff. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Management moved child to an area of the room where he could be supervised by staff at all times. |
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| 2024-01-04 | 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: During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024 certification representative observed that in the Starfish Room , room #12, had an exposed electrical outlet and it was accessible to the children. 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.) Put a receptacle cover over the electrical outlet. |
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| 2024-01-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed toxic soap on the changing table in the frogs room, room #8, and also there were toxic soap substances in the unlocked cabinets below the changing table and the toxics were accessible to the children. In room #9 there were Swiffer cleaning liquid that was 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.) Staff removed the soap and locked it under the changing table. |
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| 2024-01-04 | 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: During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/24, certification representative observed that in room 5B, there was chipping paint on one wall. 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.) Will sand and repaint area. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 11/9/2023, certification representative observed that there were two electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers in them in the bumblebee room. The exposed outlets were accessible to children. 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.) Will put covers over the electrical outlets. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 11/9/2023, certification representative observed chipping plaster in the bumble bee room, and chipped paint in the Butterflies 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.) Will paint and replaster as necessary. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed that Staff person #1, who have been employed for more than 90 days (see LIS Code Sheet for start date), has not completed the required trainings. Staff person #1 has not completed the Health and Safety Training. Correction Required: Staff persons #1 shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire for the topics of 3270.31 (f)(1-10), Staff person #1 will have until 10/10/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sent staff member home and told them to complete the training before coming back to facility to work. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed exposed electrical outlets that were accessible to children in rm #12. 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.) Will replace all electrical outlet covers. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 9/25/2023, certification representative observed that there were toxics in rm #12, rm #14 and they were 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.) Will put hand sanitzers, perfume and lotions (toxics) in a locked drawer or cabinet. Will also send a memo to all staff members regarding toxic materials. |
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| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed paint chipping in rm #2, and plaster and paint chipping in rm #9. 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.) Will paint and spackle areas where paint and plaster are chipping. |
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| 2023-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damage to the long blue wall in the classroom to the left of the front desk. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will repair the plaster and paint the damaged wall. |
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| 2021-12-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessment in the file of Child 1. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain a current health assessment from the caregiver of Child 1. |
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| 2021-12-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing verification of prior education in the file of Staff 6. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain verification of Staff 6's prior education. |
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| 2021-12-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessments in the files of Staff 3 and Staff 4. Correction Required: 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.) Provider will obtain current health assessments from Staff 3 and Staff 4. |
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| 2021-12-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date FBI clearance in the file of Staff 5. 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 #--- 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.) Provider will obtain a current FBI clearance from Staff 5. Staff 5 may not work is a child care position until the clearance is obtained. |
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| 2021-12-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date mandated reporter training certificates in the files of Staff 2, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6. 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 #--- 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.) Provider will obtain current certificates for mandated reporter training from Staff 2, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6. Staff 2, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 may not work in a child care position until the certificates are obtained. |
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| 2021-12-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date clearances for child abuse in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 5. 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 #--- 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.) Provider will obtain current clearances for child abuse from Staff 1 and Staff 5. Staff 1 and Staff 5 may not work in a child care position until the certificates are obtained. |
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