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Sonrise Christian Day School

Marcus Hook, PA · Delaware County
1627 Chichester Ave, Marcus Hook, PA 19061
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Capacity
133 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 494-2096
1627 Chichester Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
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Active License
License Number
CER-00259019
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Active Through
Jul 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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Our purpose here at Sonrise Christian Day School is to help make sure that early childhood be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration, and discovery. Preschool children are naturally creative and receptive. Our staff will help nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On 7-20-2026 during a follow-up visit, the toy cars in the Older Toddlers Room had removable parts that were a diameter of less than 1 inch. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 7-1-2026.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toys were removed from the classroom.
2026-07-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 7-20-2026 during a follow-up visit, staff person #1 did not know the names of the specific children assigned to their group.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member was given a reminder to always ask for the names of the students in the group they are taking over from the teacher they are replacing.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the white trays in the Older Toddlers Room containing musical instruments were dirty. The toy kitchen in the Pre-K (Turtles/Sharks) Room had a dirty sink and burners and there was a broken white basket in the space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teacher cleaned the trays immediately in the Toddler room. The toy kitchen in the Turtles room was cleaned.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the toy cars in the Older Toddlers Room had removable parts that were a diameter of less than 1 inch.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toys were removed from the classroom.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The admission date was updated on the form.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the birth date of child #1 was missing from the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The birthdate was added to the form.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the release persons addresses were missing from the emergency contact forms of children #1, #3, #4 and #5.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact addresses were added to all forms.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 had not been updated within a 6-month period.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent updated and signed the form.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the water temperature in the children's bathrooms on the lower level was 118° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will turn the water heater temperature down so that the temperature remains under 110 degrees.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the walls outside of the children's bathrooms on the lower level were dirty. Wooden boards along the gate in the outdoor play space had exposed nails. Gated windows in the outdoor play space had exposed screws sticking out.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The walls were cleaned thoroughly. The wooden boards were fixed and removed from the outdoor play space. The screws on the gated windows were tightened.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the stall walls of the bathrooms on the lower level of the facility were dirty.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The stall walls were cleaned thoroughly.
2026-05-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: On 5-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that at the time of the incident, staff person #1 restrained child #1 using their arms to place the child in a hold to restrict the child's movement.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A meeting was held in which staff person #1 was written up. They were told that if ever they feel assistance is needed in the classroom, to call for help and management will assist. The staff person also received trainings on positive reinforcement for challenging behaviors.
2025-10-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) - No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(e)

Description: No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: On 10-30-2025 during a complaint investigation, staff person #2 admitted to holding children down with their leg in order to restrain them and to pulling them by their arms and feet.

Correction Required: TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child, may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours training regarding physical punishment and yelling. A referral will be sent to the ELRC by the Southeast regional office for training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 was brought into a meeting in the office where she admitted to restraining children with her legs. She admitted to feeling overwhelmed at times. It was discussed that her actions were unacceptable and egregious and if she is feeling overwhelmed, she should seek help from a fellow staff member or the office. The staff person was written up, and it was stated that if the behavior ever occurred again it would result in termination. The staff person is also required to do training recommended by ELRC.
2025-10-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: On 10-30-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 has singled out children and has been seen yelling in their faces.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member will be written up with the possibility of termination if the violation happens again. Staff member will also be required to take training on appropriate correction and self-regulation skills. Staff person #1 will take the required ELRC trainings.
2025-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: On 10-30-2025 during an unannounced visit, it was observed that the provider did not notify the regional office within 24 hours that child #1 received emergency room treatment.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be reminded to notify the regional office when made aware that a child received emergency room treatment.
2025-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.20(b) - Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(b)

Description: Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

Noncompliance Area: On 10-30-2025 during an unannounced visit, it was observed that that the provider did not mail or deliver a written report to the regional office within 72 hours after emergency room treatment of child #1.

Correction Required: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be reminded to follow up with a written report when a child receives emergency services or other emergencies occur.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the burner on the toy kitchen in the Sting Rays and Caterpillars rooms were dirty.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toys in the classrooms were cleaned with q-tips.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the birth date of the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The necessary information was obtained and filled in for child #1
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #2 and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The necessary information was obtained for children #2 and #3 and filled in on the forms.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2 and #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The necessary information was obtained for children #2 and #3 and filled in on the forms.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #2 and #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The necessary information was obtained for children #2 and #3 and filled in on the forms.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Pre-K, Panthers, and Stingrays classrooms did not have the emergency contact forms of all children in the room present in the spaces where the children were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contacts were checked and updated where necessary. Each room was given all emergency contact forms with their own room's emergency contact forms separated upfront for easy access.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms of child #1 had not been updated within a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child #1 was reviewed and updated.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 were not trained on the facility's emergency plan.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Review emergency plan and have staff confirm training on forms.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have pick-up/drop off procedures posted.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pick-up and drop-off procedures were placed at the front door and upstairs door near the check-in kiosks.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
References for staff person #4 were placed in staff file.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not have a Child Abuse clearance. Staff person #3 did not have an FBI clearance on file and staff person #4 had an expired FBI clearance dated 10-8-2018. Staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not have Disclosure statements on file. Staff person #2 did not have a Mandated Reporter training on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff without appropriate clearances may not return until required clearances are obtained. Staff person #2 will not return to work until necessary trainings are completed.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was no written evaluation for staff persons #1, #4 and #5 on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
End date all seasonal/summer staff and if they are rehired put that as their new start date (#1 & #4). Give 30- day reviews for staff and annual reviews for year- round staff.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Pre-K room had a sharp/broken receptacle cover. The heater vent in the Owls room had sharp/broken metal and the cabinet doors upon entrance were dirty. Both outdoor play spaces had trash and sticks in the spaces.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fix heater cover in the Owl room with pegboard and replace receptacle cover in Turtle room. Clean cabinet doors in Owl room. Staff members will clean up the yards.
2025-05-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 5-13-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was alone with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 year old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will have three scheduled openers in the morning. We will also periodically reevaluate the scheduled times of students to determine if changes in the schedule are needed in order to be in ratio.
2025-05-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: On 5-13-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 was alone at the facility with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 year old.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There will be three staff people scheduled to open each day. Children's schedules and staff schedules will be checked periodically to see if any changes needed to be made. If enough staff is not available, the caregiver will be asked to stay until another person arrives.
2025-02-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the toy ironing board and toy kitchen in the Older toddler classroom were dirty. The toy kitchen in the Preschool (Dragonflies) room was dirty.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classroom staff members were asked to clean the kitchens and ironing board immediately.
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form for child #1 did not list to whom the child may be released,

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 was asked to add the person to whom the child can be released.
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not list the date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration added the admission date to the agreement form of child #2
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have an updated Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Confirm Health and Safety update and add to file. Printed confirmation of update and added to staff file.
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was asked to provide two reference letters.
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance on file.

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 # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member's FBI clearance was located as it was misfiled.
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, updated staff evaluations for staff persons #2 and #3 were not in files.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete staff evaluations and add them to staff files.
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have a high school diploma on file.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was asked to provide high school diploma by the next day.
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, a spray bottle containing bleach was on the diaper shelf by the chair in the Young toddler (Caterpillars) room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottle of bleach was immediately placed out of reach of children.
2024-06-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, walls in the basement/cafeteria/dramatic play room were dirty.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The walls will be wiped down by maintenance.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1-6 did not include the name address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update their emergency contact form, that captures the emergency contact information, to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2 4, and 6 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #1, 2 4, and 6.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will be required to provide documentation of an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023, or provide an exemption letter for their child.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
2022-07-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 WAS IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA SUPERVISING 11 YOUNG TODDLERS. A CHILD LEFT THE ENCLOSED OUTDOOR PLAY AREA ALONE AND UNSUPERVISED AND WAS FOUND ON THE MAIN STREET BY A PASSERBY.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WAS WRITTEN UP AND ASSIGNED TWO SUPERVISION TRAININGS ON BETTER KID CARE.
2022-07-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: THE DIRECTOR REPORTED THAT STAFF #1,2,& 3 AND 11 OLDER TODDLERS WERE IN THE LUNCH AREA. STAFF #1 TOOK ALL 11 CHILDREN INTO THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA. STAFF #2 & 3 DID NOT ACCOMPANY STAFF #1 AND DID NOT STOP STAFF#1 FROM TAKING ALL 11 CHILDREN AT ONCE.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1, #2, AND #3 WERE WRITTEN UP BY THE DIRECTOR. ALL STAFF WERE REMINDED OF MAINTAINING PROPER RATIO AND SUPERVISION. EACH STAFF PERSON WAS REQUIRED TO TAKE SUPERVISION TRAINING.
2022-07-05 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/5/2022 certification representative observed that provider's insurance expired on 7/1/2022.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider contacted her insurance company and requested that they provide her verification of updated insurance coverage for the facility.
2022-07-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 7/5/2022 certification representative observed that the file of staff person #1, hire date see LIS code Sheet, did not contain a completed NSOR verification and was beyond their 45 day provisional period required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility staff person #1 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business on 7/5/2022. Effective 12/31/19 provisional hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The only acceptable plan is to remove staff #1 from a child care position.
2022-07-05 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/5/2022, certification representative observed paint chipping on the entranceway door, on the walls in the Caterpillars/dragonflies/Tadpoles/Fireflies rooms, on the shelf and baseboards near stage in the cafeteria area, and on the stairs and baseboards leading to the cafeteria area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify the owner of the property and have the areas repainted so that there are no areas with chipping paint.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 1, 2, 4-7 DID NOT HAVE THEIR FEE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR WILL SIGN ALL FEE AGREEMENTS. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FEE AGREEMENTS ARE SIGNED AT APPLICATION AND ANYTIME A NEW FORM IS COMPLETED.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, & 9. DID NOT SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE TO BE PAID.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL ADD THE AMOUT OF THE FEE TO BE PAID TO EACH CHILD'S FEE AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FEE AGREEMENTS SPECIFY THE FEE AMOUNT TO BE PAID PRIOR TO HAVING THE PARENT SIGN.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 1-9 DID NOT SPECIFY THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE FAMILY AND CHILD.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE POROVIDER WILL ADD THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE FAMILY AND CHILD, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD, TO THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS SPECIFY THE SERVICES PROVIDED PRIOR TO HAVING THE PARENT SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPOECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 2, 3, & 5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE CHILD'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL SPECIFY THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME ON THE FEE AGREEMENTS. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FEE AGREEMENTS SPECIFY THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME PRIOR TO HAVING THE PARENT SIGN.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, & 9 DID NOT SPECIFY THE CHILD'S DATE OF ADMISSION.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL SPECIFY THE DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE FEE AGREEMENTS. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FEE AGREEMENTS SPECIFY THE CHILD'S DATE OF ADMISSION PRIOR TO HAVING THE PARENT SIGN.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD # 1-3 & 6-8 IS MISSING THE ADDRESS OF THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN AND CHILD # 2 & 7 IS MISSING THE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THE PHYSICIAN.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN INFORMATION TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE OPROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AT INITIAL APPLICATION AND AT ALL UPDATES BY REVIEWING THEM PRIOR TO PLACING THEM IN THE FILE.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD # 2, 7, & 8 IS MISSING THE CHILD'S MEDICAL 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE MEDICAL POLICY NUMBER TO THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY BY REVIEWING THEM AT INITIAL APPLICATION AND UPDATE.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #7 HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED IN THE LAST 6-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL MEET WITH THE PARENT TO REVIEW/UPDATE AND SIGN THE FEE AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FEE AGREEMENTS ARE SIGNED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6-MONTH PERIOD BY TRACKING AND REVIEWING THE DATES MONTHLY.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 HAD A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE THAT WAS INCOMPLETE.

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 # -- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 1 WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETED STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL PROVIDED CLEARANCES ARE FINALIZED AND LESS THAN 60 MONTHS OLD.
2019-05-29 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 HELD THE POSITION OF AN AIDE AND WAS THE ONLY TEACHER FOR THE TURTLES CLASSROOM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL PAIR STAFF #2 WITH A TEACHER THAT HAS BEEN WITH THE FACILITY SINCE 2014. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE MADE IN THE CALSS ASSIGNMENTS, IF NEEDED, TO ENSURE THAT AN AIDE IS ALWAYS SUPERVISED.
2019-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICAITON REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE A PA STATE POLICE CLEARANCE ON FILE.

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 # -- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WILL PROVIDE A VALID PA STATE POLICE CLEARANCE TO THE PROVIDER. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE ALL CLEARANCES ON FILE THAT ARE VALID.
2019-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 2 ELECTRICAL OUTLETS MISSING RECEPTICLE COVERS. THEY WERE MISSING FROM THE COMMON AREA NEAR THE OFFICE AND CLASSROOM 1 ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER PUT THE RECEPTACLE COVERS INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF CHECK THAT ALL RECEPTACLE COVERS ARE IN PLACE AT THE END OF EACH DAY.
2019-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CLASSROOM #7 HAD THE BLEACH SPRAY BOTTLE IN THE SINK AND THE DISINFECTANT WIPES ON TOP OF THE COMPUTER CABINET. BOTH LOCATIONS WERE ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN IN THE ROOM.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER MOVED THE TOXICS AND REMINDED THE TEACHER TO PUT THEM BACK ON TOP OF THE TALL CABINET WHEN THEY ARE DONE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT TOXICS ARE KEPT INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN BY ROUTINELY CHECKING CLASSROOMS AND ENSURING THAT TEACHERS ARE ALWAYS PUTTING TOXICS OUT OF THE REACH OF THE CHILDREN.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WAS NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE LADYBUGS ROOM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THERMOMETER WAS REPLACED. REFRIGERATORS WILL BE CHECKED WEEKLY.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS SUNSCREEN IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM NOT LABELED WITH A CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SUNSCREEN WILL BE LABELED WITH CHILD'S NAME. NAMES WILL BE PUT ON WITH MARKER AND TAPE PUT OVER CHILD'S NAME SO IT DOESN'T WIPE OFF.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE EPI-PEN FOR CHILD #1.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENT WILL SIGN ACTION PLAN AND FILL OUT MEDICATION LOG. PARENTS WILL SIGN FORMS WHEN MEDICATION IS BROUGHT IN.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE OWLS ROOM WAS ONLY WIPED WITH SOAP AND WATER BETWEEN CHANGES.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF WAS RETRAINED ON DIAPERING PROCEDURE. DISINFECTANT SPRAY WILL BE USED AFTER EACH DIAPER CHANGE.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE OF A TB SCREENING FOR STAFF #1.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF WILL OBTAIN TB DATES AND RESULTS FROM PHYSICIAN. FORMS WILL BE CHECKED FOR COMPLETENESS.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF SAFE ROUTES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SAFE ROUTES WILL BE REPOSTED. WE WILL CHECK PERIODICALLY TO MAKE SURE REQUIRED POSTINGS REMAIN POSTED.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #1, QUALIFIED AS AN AIDE, WAS LEFT ALONE WITH CHILDREN IN THE CATERPILLARS ROOM. STAFF #2, QUALIFIED AS AN AIDE, WAS LEFT ALONE WITH CHILDREN IN THE OWLS ROOM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF QUALIFIED AS AIDES WILL NOT BE LEFT ALONE WITH CHILDREN. EXTRA STAFF WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE CLASSROOMS TO MAINTAIN RATIO UNTIL STAFF ARE QUALIFIED AS ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISORS.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS ONE TEACHER IN THE CATERPILLARS ROOMS WITH 6 CHILDREN AGES 1-2 YEARS OLD.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10;

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TEACHER WILL CALL FOR ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDING TO LEAVE THE ROOM. TEACHERS WILL ALWAYS CALL FOR ASSISTANCE TO AVOID LEAVING CLASSROOM OUT OF RATIO.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WINDOWS IN THE FIREFLIES ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WERE OPEN MORE THAN 6 INCHES.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
BRASS LOCKS WILL BE PUT ON WINDOWS TO PREVENT THEM FROM OPENING MORE THAN 6 INCHES. WINDOWS WILL BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE LADYBUGS ROOM WAS MISSING SOAP.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SOAP WAS PLACED IN THE FIRST AID KIT. FIRST AID KITS WILL BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY. IF SOMETHING IS REMOVED IT WILL BE REPLACED.
2018-06-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/27/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PILE OF WOOD/DEBRIS IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE CREATING A HAZARD FOR CHILDREN.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
MAINTENANCE WILL REMOVE THE PILE OF DEBRIS FROM THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE. BROKEN OR HAZARDOUS EQUIPMENT WILL BE REMOVED FROM PLAYGROUND IMMEDIATELY.
2017-08-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On July 14, 2017, staff person #1 sent a text message to another staff member threatening to harm a child and the childs family.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child`s family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child`s family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The police were called to the facility. Staff person #1 was terminated and escorted from the facility. In the future, staff will report directly to the authorities immediately. Staff meeting will be held to emphasize the mandated reporting requirements, and a relief system in which all employees have walkies radios to call for relief will be reiterated to all staff.
2017-08-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On July 14, 2017, staff person #1 used harsh language in the presence of children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The police were called to the facility. Staff person #1 was terminated and escorted from the facility. Letter was already sent to all parents notifying them of the event.
2017-08-15 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/17, Certification Representative observed two bottles that were not labeled in the infant room.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child`s name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottles were labeled immediately. In the future, we will continue to ask parents to label their childrens bottles, and we will also label each unlabeled bottle with a marker or our label maker.
2017-08-15 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/17, the preschool room on the 2nd floor had multiple outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outlets were all covered immediately. In the future, all outlets will be inspected every morning to ensure that protective receptacle covers are one each outlet.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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