Somerset Academy Early Learning Center
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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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| 2026-02-11 | 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: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing daily activities schedule posted in the "Howard" classroom. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post the daily activities schedule in the classroom. |
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| 2026-02-11 | 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updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessments in the files of Child 1, Child 2 and Child 3. 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 current health assessments for Child 1, Child 2 and Child 3. |
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing emergency phone numbers posted in the "Cheyney" classroom. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post the necessary emergency phone numbers in the proper location in the classroom. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-03-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a staff member was unable to identify the specific children she was responsible for but could name all the children in the classroom under her supervision. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create a face/name recognition tool for staff to better identify the specific children that they are responsible for while in care. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language concerning the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, and continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add the necessary language concerning the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, and continuity of operations to the facility's emergency plan. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing signs in the bathroom stalls located on the 2nd floor of the facility. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add handwashing signs to the bathroom stalls on the 2nd floor. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-08-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 03. 2022, IT WAS FOUNDED CHILD#1 WANDERED AWAY FROM HIS ASSIGNED GROUP. STAFF PERSON #1 WHO WAS ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITY OF CHILD#1'S GROUP DID NOT KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF CHILD#1. 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.) Due to Somerset Academy policies and procedures surrounding proper supervision, as well as the repeated mention to staff member found in fault of neglectfully losing a child, in regard to using her cell phone or oud to not be fully engaged in supervision of children in her care, the staff member was immediately dismissed for lack of proper supervision and placing a child at risk. A report was made to the proper authorities. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 03, 2022, IT WAS FOUNDED (VIA VIDEO) THAT STAFF PERSON #1 HIT CHILD #1 ON THE LEG AND BUTTOCKS WITH HER (STAFF PERSON #1) FOOT/TOE TO STOP CHILD#1 FROM PLAYING WITH ANOTHER CHILD IN THE CLASSROOM. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was reminded of proper procedures and manner in which a child is to be redirected when not positively engaged or fully participating in a appropriate behavior/activity in the classroom. Staff member was asked to review proper supervision and redirection methods via trainings/workshops, via Better Kid Care or other training sites and provide certificate of completion. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. 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 parents of child #1, child #2 and child #3 obtain updated health report that includes physician verification that child is free from communicable and contagious diseases and is able to participate in child care. |
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| 2022-02-02 | 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 FILE FOR FACILITY/STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED ON 11/01/21 DOES NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person/Staff Person #1 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/Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FACILITY PERSON #1 MUST BE REMOVED FROM A CHILD CARE POSITION BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 02.02.2022. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FRONT CLASSROOM (AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM CLASSROOM) DID NOT CONTAIN SCISSORS. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will immediately provide scissors for the afterschool program classroom First Aid Kit (corrected on site). |
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| 2022-02-02 | 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 FEBRUARY 02, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON LEFT WALL OF THE MUSIC ROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR 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 have area on wall repainted by 02.07.2022 |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.78 - Lighting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78 Description: Lighting Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT LIGHT FIXTURES WERE NOT WORKING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED NEAR THE FACILITY INDOOR PLAYSPACE ROOM Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will fix and replace the bathroom light by 02.07.22 |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE HOT WHEELS PRESCHOOL BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will replace current receptacle with a lidded trashcan |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2020, THE SCHEDULE IN THE HOMEWORK CLASS DID NOT REPRESENT A SCHEDULE FOR THE SCHOOLAGERS ON A FULL DAY. THE SCHEDULE ONLY REPRESENTED FROM 3 TILL 8 P.M. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a full schedule to reflect out of school day activities were placed along with afterschool scheduled in all rooms used by afterschool program. |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2020, CHILD 1 AGREEMENT FORM DIDMNOT STATE THE FEE AMOUNT. 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.) fee amount was updated in child file to reflect payment amount, frequency of payment and day payment is to be made. |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2020, CHILD 1 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DATE THE FEE TO BE PAID. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) fee amount was updated in child file to reflect payment amount, frequency of payment and day payment is to be made. |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2020, THE FACILITY HAS NOT UPDATED THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) date was corrected on emergency preparedness plan to reflect date of last scheduled review. |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Plan to County EMA | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2020, THE FACILITY DID NOT FORWARD THERE PLAN TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) emergency preparedness plan was emailed to county ems agency. response was received of receipt within 24 hours. |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2020, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF COMPLETING SIX HOURS OF TRAINING. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff completed 120 hours of training in the 2019 year as part of cda course. updated copy of pd registry was provided and placed in staff member file. |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2020, STAFF 1 CONTAINS A CHARGE WITH AN UNREPORTED DISPOSITION AND FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF CHARGES. A DISPOSITION FOR EACH CRIME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ASSESS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) LAW AND 55 PA CODE CHAPTER 20 OR CHAPTER 3290. Correction Required: STAFF 1 MUST CONTAIN DISPOSITION OF CHARGES WITHIN 30 DAYS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. STAFF 1 MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL DISPOSITION IS OBTAINED SUITABLITY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IS DETERMINED. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff provided complete background clearance to include disposition of charges. documentation was placed in staff member file. |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/20, THERE WAS TOXIC IN THE ART ROOM ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. 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.) bottles were removed immediately and placed in locked area away from children accessibility. |
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| 2020-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/3/2020, THE TOILET IN THE ATRIUM ROOM DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED CAN PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a lidded trash can was placed in the restroom in the atrium by end of day. |
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| 2019-12-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 12/18/19, OBSERVED VIDEO FOOTAGE OF STAFF MISTREATING A CHILD. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS TERMINATED ON DEC 11TH, 2019. ALL STAFF HAD SUPERVISION TRAINING ON 1/30/19 TO REITERATE THE IMPORTANCE OF STAFF WATCHING CHILDREN AND OTHER STAFF MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT NO FORM OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT IS TAKING PLACE. |
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| 2019-08-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING FIELD TRIP TO LEGOLAND ON 8/9/2019, CHILD WAS LEFT BEHIND. FACILITY WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS HOURS LATER BY LEGOLAND 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE AT LEGO LAND ON 8/9/19.. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL CHLDREN WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-08-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/7/19, CHILD 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00159214. 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.) Updated most recent physical was provided and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2019-08-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.70(b) - Over 82 F - mechanical air circulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNED INSPECTION ON 8/7/19, THE ATRIUM TEMPERATURE ON THE THERMOMETER READ 84 DEGREES. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 00159214. Correction Required: If the indoor temperature exceeds 82 F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected as of 8/8/19. The temperature is below 82 degrees. It has been registering at 80 degrees. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, THE ROCKETS CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE THE REST EQUIPMENT LABELED. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rest equipment was labeled with children's names. A routine check of classrooms will be performed to ensure that all classroom equipment is labeled properly. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19,CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING THE MA COVERAGE NAME AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE FORM. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medical insurance information has been added to file. All student files will be reviewed and checked regularly to ensure that all documentation is noted properly. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, CHILD 9 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING RELEASE PERSON PHONE NUMBER FROM THE FORM. 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.) Emergency contact form has been corrected. Missing information has been added. All student files will be reviewed and checked regularly to ensure that all documentation is noted properly. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, ROOM 129 DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency transportation plan has been posted. A routine walk through will be performed to ensure all required postings are properly posted. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, CHILD 10 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A PHYSICAL IN THEIR FILE. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health assessment form was provided by parent and has been updated in file. All student files will be reviewed and checked regularly to ensure that all documentation is updated properly. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, CHILD 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A PHYSICAL IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health assessment form was provided and has been updated in file. All student files will be reviewed and checked regularly to ensure that all documentation is updated properly. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, STAFF 2 AND 3 WERE MISSING PHYSICALS AND TB RESULTS FROM THEIR FILE. STAFF 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 # 2 was terminated for failure to adhere to regulations. Staff # 3 has provided necessary documentation. Employees shall provide all necessary documentation prior to start. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, STAFF 2,3, 19 AND 4 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF AGE IN THEIR FILE. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 was terminated for failure to adhere to regulations. Staff # 1, 3, 4 & 19 have provided documentation. Employees shall provide all necessary documentation prior to start. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, STAFF 1, 2,3, 19 AND 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF 2 NON FAMILY 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 #2 was terminated for failure to adhere to regulations. Staff # 1, 3, 4, & 19 have provided documentation. Employees shall provide all necessary documentation prior to start. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, STAFF 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File was corrected. Date that employee was trained on emergency plan was properly noted in file. New employees will be trained at time of orientation and verification of training in the form of a signature page shall be placed in file. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, STAFF 1,2,3,4, FILE WERE MISSING DOCUMENTS. STAFF 1 WAS MISSING A RECEIPT FOR FBI PRINTS BEING CONDUCTED. STAFF 2 AND 4 WERE MISSING RECEIPT FOR CHILD ABUSE, STAE POLICE AND FBI PRINTS BEING CONDUCTED. STAFF 3 WAS MISSING CHILD ABUSE RECEIPT. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1,2,3,4 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--1,2,3,4- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 was terminated for failure to adhere to regulations. Staff #'s 1, 3, & 4 have provided documentation. Employees shall provide required documentation prior to start. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, STAFF 1,2, 19 AND 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 was terminated for failure to adhere to regulations. Staff #'s 1, 3, & 19 have provided documentation. Employees shall provide required documentation prior to start. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, THERE WAS LYSOL ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN ROOM 132 WITH THE DOOR UNLOCKED. 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.) Office was cleared of any and all chemicals. All chemicals shall be returned to appropriate storage area immediately after use to ensure that they are not left within children's reach. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.70(a) - 65 F minimum | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, THE ATRIUM INDOOR TEMPERATURE WAS 89 DEGREES ACCORDING TO THE THERMOTER IN THE ROOM. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The room temperature has been maintained at 82 degrees by purchasing an additional air conditioning. Management is currently working with building maintenance to keep temperature as close as possible to suggested regulation temperature. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, THE BATHROOM IN SUITE A WAS MISSING A HANDWASHING SIGN THAT INDICATED TO WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signage was posted. A routine walk through to ensure all proper signage is posted in all areas, including bathrooms. |
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| 2019-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/26/19, THE BATHROOM WITH THE DOOR IN THE MULTI MEDIA ROOM WAS MISSING A LIDDED CAN. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded trash can was placed in the bathroom. Routine walk through of the facility to ensure that every classroom and bathroom has proper waste receptacles in place. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 3/1/19, A CHILD FACE INJURED BY ANOTHER CHILD DUE TO LACK OF SUPERVISION. 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.) Center wide training for all staff was conducted on Supervision. As well, Supervision is covered on Orientation for teachers no matter how long they have been teaching. Failure to adhere to all policies regarding supervision is cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination. Finally, on book on biting by Transforming Challenging Behavior was purchased for all teachers. |
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| 2019-03-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 3/1/19, INFORMED THE PARENT DID NOT RECEIVE INCIDENT REPORT FOR INCIDENTREGARDING THE CHILD BEING INJURED ON 2/15/19 Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An email and regular mail copy of the Incident Report was mailed to the parent. In addition, Center wide training was conducted on the use of Incident Reporting. Staff has been informed that disciplinary action is the result of failure to abide by the procedures regarding the use, submission, and reporting of incidents. A child's record will contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the center. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT ROOM WAS MISSING A THERMOMETER. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Thermometer has been purchased for the infant refrigerator. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, THREE CHILDREN WERE NOT NAMED BY ANY OF THE STAFF IN THE BUSY BEES ROOM. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff in questions has undergone supervision and training. As well, we have instituted a new policy for the transition for all children. At time of transfer, a teacher will have a checklist and be provided a transfer card for each child in his/her care. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING THE PHYSICIAN'S NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. 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.) All 1 files have been reviewed and the emergency contact form for Child 1 has been updated. Policies have been instituted to update all student files as regulated in August and February. The Director will review for accuracy. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING THE MA NAME AND POLICY NUMBER Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All files have been reviewed and updated. The information for Child 1 includes the name and policy number as required. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON. 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.) All files have been reviewed to ensure correct information. New policies have been instituted to ensure proper information and documentation per regulations. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, ROOM 120, 129 AND 137 DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the renewal inspection, room 120, 129, and 137 was corrected and a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was posted. Each morning, an administrative staff person tours the building to ensure that all signage is in place. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, CHILD 1 THROUGH 8 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED SIGNATURE ON THE AGREEMENT FORM. CHILD 3 THROUGH 8 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED PARENT SIGNATURE. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All student files have been reviewed for accuracy and proper documentation. New policies have been instituted to ensure adherence to regulations . Files will be reviewed by the Director. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, STAFF DID NOT WASH HER HANDS AFTER CHANGING A CHILD'S DIAPER. 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.) The staff in question has undergone additional training and supervision in the proper procedures and regulations for child hand washing. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, STAFF DID NOT SANITIZE THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE BEFORE CHANGING ANOTHER CHILD'S DIAPER. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have undergone a review in the proper procedures and regulations for diaper changing and sanitizing per regulations. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, STAFF DID NOT WASH CHILD'S HAND AFTER CHANGING THE CHILD'S DIAPER. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff in question has undergone additional training and supervision to ensure proper adherence to the regulations and procedures for child's diapering. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, SOME OF THE INFANT BOTTLES WERE NOT LABELED. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant room has been labeled per regulations. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD 1 AND 2 DID NOT CONTAIN A CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All files for children will be reviewed to ensure that all contact information is current and up to date. The file for child 1 and 2 has been corrected and the consent for emergency medical care has been updated.d |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN A CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All files for students have been reviewed and are being updated to ensure all information and documentation is current. Child 1 contact form has been updated for consent to administer medication. All files will be reviewed by 2 administrators and the director. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, CHILD 1 AND 2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID. Correction Required: 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.) All files for our students are being reviewed and documentation is being updated. Child 1 and 2 Emergency Contact Form has been updated to provide consent for minor first aid. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTTON ON 7/25/18, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS, SWIMMING AND WADING. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All student files have bee reviewed to ensure proper information and documentation. Child 1 Emergency Contact Form has been updated to consent for Transportation, walking, excursions, etc. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, STAFF 2 AND 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS. 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.) All Staff files are under review to ensure that all documentation, reference letters, and supporting material has been properly secured. All files will be reviewed by 2 administrative staff and the Director. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, STAFF 3 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff are trained annually and during the initial Orientation. All documentation has been secured and filed. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) - Lifeguard | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 7/25/18, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE A LIFE GUARD FILE. Correction Required: Competence in lifeguard training is demonstrated by completion of lifeguard training, including first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infant. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lifeguard file is in order to show documentation of training, clearances, CPR, and first aid. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18 , NONE OF THE STAFF WERE TRAINED IN WATER SAFETY. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The appropriate staff have taken water safety to ensure that there is adequate staff at all times with water safety training to accompany campers. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, STAFF 2,3 AND 4 WERE MISSING DOCUMENTS FROM THEIR FILE. STAFF 2 AND 4 WAS MISSING VERIFICTION OF STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. STAFF 3 WAS MISSING A RECEIPT FOR APPLYING FOR 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-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #2,3, 4--- 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.) All staff files have been reviewed and all documents have been included. Staff missing State Police Verification has been corrected. Staff 3 file has the receipt for FBI Clearance. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, SOCKET COVERS WERE MISSING IN ROOM 119. 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.) Socket Covers in room 119 were replaced at time of inspection. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, ROOM 120 DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED NEAR THE PHONE. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency numbers in room 120 were posted near the phone during the inspection. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, BUSY BEES CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE A FIRST AID KIT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit has been returned to the Busy Bees Classroom. Each morning, a tour of the building is conducted to ensure that all signage, first aid kits, etc. are in place. Teachers are to check their first aid kits to ensure that they have all items. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/25/18, SEVERAL RESTROOMS DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED CAN. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lidded trash cans have been purchased again and placed in restrooms that were missing lidded trash cans. Each morning, a walk thru will be done to make sure lidded trash cans are in the |
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| 2018-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/22/18, STAFF 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF A PHYSICAL AND TB BEING CONDUCTED. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.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 person, Mr. Milton immediately scheduled an appointment with his doctor. That appointment took place on 5/30/2018 and the TB screening will be available on Friday. All documentation will be added to his file. If for any reason Mr.. Milton is not provided a clean health report by his physician he will be discharged from employment until such time that he can provide a clean health report as required. His health screening from his previous employer indicates that he is free from all communicable diseases. |
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| 2018-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/22/18, STAFF 1 AND 2 WERE MISSING DOCUMENTS FROM THEIR FILE. STAFF 1 WAS MISSING VERIFICATION OF APPLYING FOR STATE POLICE. STAFF 2 WAS MISSING VERIFICATION OF MANDATE REPORTER TRAINING. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1,-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 Ms. Quanda had the proper hiring document and had all clearances that have been properly placed in her file. Her state police clearance is in her file. Staff 2 has requested a copy of his missing Mandated Reporter Training. If it is not provided by close of business 5-30-2018, he will retake the training an provide the documentation by 6-1-2018. Verification of employment experience was completed for Ms. Quanda and Mr. Milton on 5/23/2018. |
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| 2018-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/22/18, STAFF 1 AND 2 WERE MISSING DOCUMENTS FROM THEIR FILE. STAFF 1 WAS MISSING VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. STAFF 2 WAS MISSING VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider contacted the Philadelphia School District Office of Record Management to secure a copy of the staff's high school diploma. The diploma will be sent and a letter was provided indicating that staff person's successful completion and graduation from high school. |
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| 2018-05-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 5/22/18, OBSERVED AIDES NOT BEING SUPERVISED. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the Unannounced Inspection, we were made aware that one of our staff persons for whom we thought we had all information validating her ability to serve as an Assistant Teacher, did not have her High School Diploma or her PA Criminal Background check in her file. Since that time, all of her missing documentation which she had, has now been added to her file. However, in the future, to ensure that we are providing adequate coverage at all times, we will institute a policy by which we will have a check for the on-boarding of all new staff. That check list will get reviewed by the Director to ensure that everything that is needed is in the file prior to the new staff person beginning work. As well, we have changed Teacher Assignments to ensure that our teachers have available support at all times and will be able to supervise aides. We have provided training reminding staff about ratio, supervision, and compliance issues. All staff have been reminded that an Aide is never to be alone with children and is to work under supervision at all times. Failure to abide by the rule is cause for termination. |
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| 2017-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/24/17, a written plan, identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in event of an emergency, was not displayed in any of the child care spaces throughout the facility. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan was posted and will remain posted in every child care spaces throughout the facility. |
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| 2017-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/24/17, the file for Child #1 did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immunization Record submitted for Child #1. |
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| 2017-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/24/17, the health assessment for Staff #2 did not include an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physical was submitted on correct form for Staff #2. |
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| 2017-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/24/17, the file for Staff #1 did not include a PA State Police Clearance and the FBI Clearance was incomplete (rap sheet missing). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copy of FBI rap sheet submitted for Staff #1. |
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| 2017-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/24/17, in Room 123, the outlet near the tape player did not contain protective receptacle covers. 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.) Protective covers were placed in electrical outlets. |
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| 2017-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/24/17, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police and fire department, ambulance and poison control were not posted by the telephone in Room 123. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency phone numbers were posted and will remain by the telephone. |
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| 2017-04-27 | Initial review | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING AN INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL STAFF FILES; THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A TB TEST. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.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 #2 WILL HAVE TB TEST COMPLETED. ALL NEW STAFF WILL PROIVDER HEALTH PHYSICAL AND TB TEST BEFORE HIRE DATE. |
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| 2017-04-27 | Initial review | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING AN INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL STAFF FILES; THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND 2 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY. 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 USE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FORM AND PLACE IT ON FILE FOR ALL CURRENT AND NEW STAFF. |
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| 2017-04-27 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING AN INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN; THE PLAN DID NOT CONTAIN A METHOD FOR CONTACTING PARENTS WHEN AN EMERGENCY ARISES AND ENDS. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL ADD CONTACT FOR PARENTS TO THE EMERGENCY PLAN. |
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| 2017-04-27 | Initial review | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING AN INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL STAFF FILES; THE FILE OF STAFF #1 AND 2 DID NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TRAINING HAS BEEN COMPLETED; EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING WILL BE DOCUMENTED AT TIME OF COMPLETION. STAFF WILL BE TRAINED ON DATE OF HIRE AND ANNUALLY. |
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| 2017-04-27 | Initial review | 3270.62(a) - Large muscle space provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING AN INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; DURING THE WALKTHROUGH THE FACILIY'S INDOOR PLAY SPACES WERE MEASURED. THE FACILIY HAS INDOOR PLAY SPACE FOR 19 CHILDREN WITH A CAPACITY OF 117. Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE LARGE MUSCLE PLAY SPACE FOR CHILDREN. |
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