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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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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Broken magnatiles in the Pre-K 1 Room and a foam peg pad with teeth marks in the Toddler Room were observed accessible to children and not in good repair. A bike helmet with a cracked plastic coating with sharp edges was observed in the outdoor play space and could be harmful to children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Magnitiles, foam peg pads, and bike helmets were removed from areas accessible to children. All items were discarded. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Room, a crib lacked a label for the use of a specific child. 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.) The staff person immediately placed the child's name on the crib. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 lacked the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #5 was asked to add the phone number of the physician. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1 and child #4 were asked to provide the work information to complete the Emergency Contact information. (Child #1 has withdrawn from our program.) |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #6 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons. 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.) The parent of child #6 was asked to complete the address of the child's release person. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Preschool Age, 8/27/24 & 9/17/25) and Child #3 (Preschool Age, 7/26/24 & 8/6/25) are dated more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 and child #3 have health assessments in their files. Going forward the health assessments will be completed within one year of the previous assessment. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1, dated 8/6/25, lacked the professional title of the individual who completed the report. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #1 was informed of the need for the health assessment to be fully completed. (Child #1 has withdrawn from our program.) |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (dated 8/6/25) and Child #2 (dated 9/17/25) do not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1 and child #2 have been informed of the need to use the form provided to them by the child care center. Child #2 corrected the form. (Child #1 has withdrawn from our program.) |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 9/12/25, which is after Staff #1's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/27/25, which is after Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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 #1 and staff #2 have their health assessments in their files. Going forward the health assessment forms will be completed within the correct timeframe. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 8/29/25, which is after Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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's TB screening is in her file. Going forward TB screenings will be completed within the correct timeframe. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff #3, dated 5/7/26, does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was informed of the incomplete item on her health assessment form. She returned to her physician and had the item completed. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 9/15/25, more than 30 days prior. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system had been manually operated on 10-1-25 and 10-8-25. In both of these instances an evacuation for staff and children was practiced. The drills were both recorded on the fire drill log but not on the fire detection blocks. The dates have been added and the system was re-tested today, 10-30-25. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents were contacted and the address and phone number of the physician were added to the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact on file for Child #4 lacked the child's health insurance/MA coverage name for the child's health care benefits. 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.) The parents were contacted and the health insurance information was added to the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an initial health assessment lacking a date, making it invalid. 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. 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.) The parent was informed that the date was missing form the health assessment form. Since the physical had been recent, the parent was advised to contact the physicians office. The physicians office issued a new dated form for the child and the parent provided it to the child care center. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 (Young Toddler at the time) is dated 7/24/24, more than 6 months prior. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) The parent was informed that a new health assessment was due. The parent returned with a completed health form. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for Child #4 (Older Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of Hib, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 6/30/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon arrival to pick up child #4, the parent let staff know that she is exempting her child from immunizations. The parent put her exemption wishes in writing, signing and dating the letter. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Children's lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods from home were observed hanging on a hook in the hallway and were not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff assured that the items in the child's lunch box could safely be eaten. the yogurt was removed as a precaution although the ice pack was still frozen. Lunch box was placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A loose crib sheet was observed in Room 105, which could cause suffocation. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sheet was removed and replaced with one that fit properly. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff #1 are dated 10/24/23 and 11/4/24, more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evaluations have been completed for staff #1. The next evaluation will be completed before 11/4/2025. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning products was observed in the Kitchen. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Label was made for the bottle of cleaning product and attached to the bottle. |
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| 2025-05-06 | 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: In the Pre-K 1 Room, peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the metal cabinets. 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.) The contact paper at the base of the cabinet was removed, the area sanded, and covered with new duct tape. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the Toddlers classroom, a couch and chair were observed to have peeling vinyl pieces less than one inch in diameter which was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The couch and chair was removed from the classroom to await repair or replacement. The areas were then cover with duct tape in order to assure not further peeling of the vinyl and the couch and chair were returned to the classroom. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: A trash can in the outside play space was observed with garbage from days prior. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash can was emptied immediately. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log contained multiple consecutive hypothetical locations of the fire for the fire drills in June 2024 and July 2024. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have received notice that fire hypothetical locations must be in varied areas and never in the same location in two consecutive months. A fire drill was conducted in a different hypothetical location from the month before on January 30, 2025. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a crib did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Crib was moved in order to assure that there was two feet on three sides. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2, #4, #6, #7 and #8 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. 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, #4, #6, and #7 have a current health assessment in their record. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a loose crib sheet was observed in a crib designated for use by an infant in care, posing a potential suffocation hazard for the child. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib sheet was immediately removed and replaced with one that was appropriately sized. It was explained to staff that the appropriately sized sheet was to be used at all times and they were asked to inform the family that the infant would be using an agency supplied sheet until they were able to supply a correctly sized sheet. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff #9 received training regarding the emergency plan on 3/1/2024, which was more than 12 months following the date of their previous training on 10/18/2022. 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.) Staff #9 received emergency plan training after her extended leave of absence following her return to child care position. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's parent letter did not explain their plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An additional bullet point was added to the letter to the families explaining the plan to provide accommodations infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Families receive the letter at the enrollment meeting. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1, #3 and #5 lacked verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1, 3 and 5 have completed additional professional development after the closure of their professional development year to cover the missing trainings. They have been informed of the additional hours needed for their current professional development year. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 4/26/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of completion of their previous training on 2/18/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 completed mandated reporter training on 4/26/2024. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The director completed a written evaluation of staff #4 on 12/14/2023, which was more than 12 months following the date their previous evaluation was completed on 10/31/2022. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evaluation for staff #4 was completed on 12/14/2023. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The records for child #1 and #2, preschool children, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health reports. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children have received updated health reports. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: Child records were not stored in a locked cabinet. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A bicycle lock was added to the file cabinet until a locking file cabinet was purchased and placed in the office. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the subsequent updates to the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The letter explaining emergency procedures that families receive at enrollment was updated with the additional information regarding changes to the emergency plan. the updated letter was distributed to all families on 5-22-23. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: The door to the kitchen was unlocked making the stove, which is a source of heat exceeding 110°, accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A gate was immediately placed in the doorway to the kitchen making the oven/kitchen inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Cracks were observed on a plastic storage container being used in the outdoor play space, where it was accessible and posed a potential pinch point for children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bin with a crack was immediately removed and discarded. A new bin was purchased. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Empty plastic shopping bags were observed hanging on the door knob in the kitchen, which was unlocked, making them accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic shopping bags were immediately removed and discarded. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed once in a 6-month period between 8/26 - 3/11/2022. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #1 was reviewed on 3/11/2022. All child files are to be reviewed and updated as necessary by the enrolling parent at least once on a 6-month period. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Operator did not develop and implement a policy and procedure that addresses how to identify and prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) SPHS Child Learning Center had developed and implemented a policy and procedure addressing the identification and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed once in a 6-month period between 8/26 - 3/11/2022. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreement for child #1 was reviewed on 3/11/2022. Currently files are to by reviewed and updated by the enrolling parent at least once in a 6-month period. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Sharp knives were observed in a drawer with a failed childproof lock in the kitchen, which was unlocked, making them accessible to children and posing a threat to their health and safety. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sharp knives were immediately removed from the drawer and placed in a safe location. New child lock for the drawer was purchased and installed. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #5, #6 and #7 who worked in child care more than 90 days did not complete CCDBG health and safety training. Staff person #8 completed CCDGB health and safety training on 4/29/2022, more than 90 days following first day working in child care. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once staff was aware that they health and safety training was prior to 2016, they immediately completed the training. Staff person #8's training has also been completed. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 and #4 completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 4/5/2022, more than 90 days following date of hire. Staff #8 who has worked in child care more than 90 days did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All three staff have completed the pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #8 who has worked in child care more than 90 days did not include verification of mandated reporter training. The record for staff #3 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 3/7/2022, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff have completed the mandated reporter training. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months for staff person #2 during the period between 7/13/2020 and 9/20/2021 and staff person #7 during the period between 7/13/2020 and 9/14/2021. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evaluations for both staff persons #2 and #7 are completed, signed and a copy maintained in each file. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: There were wall mounted waste receptacles in both bathrooms that were not lidded. 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.) Wall mounted waste receptacles were immediately removed. The small lidded cans in each of the bathrooms were replaced with larger lidded cans. The larger cans will hold the amount of discarded paper towels for the day. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1, DOA 12/21/17, contained an initial health assessment dated 5/9/18, which was not within 60 days of first attendance. Child file #2, DOA 3/15/17, contained an initial health assessment dated 5/26/17, which was not within 60 days of first attendance. 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.) Going forward all initial health assessments will be completed within 60 days of the child's start date. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2, a preschool age child lacked documentation of the required dosages of Pneumococcal vaccinations for a preschool child as recommended by the ACIP. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of ongoing vaccines shall be maintained in each infant, toddler or preschool child's file. Vaccine schedule is in accordance with ACIP. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5) - Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #2, DOH 10/17/19, contained an initial health assessment dated 8/15/19 that did not indicate that a physical examination was completed by physician and assessment of staff person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward all staff health assessments will utilize specific form indicating items necessary for the physician or CRNP to indicate their assessment of the staff persons suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file # 2 DOH 10/17/19, contained a valid NSOR Verification certificate dated 2/21/20. Original request for the NSOR Verification dated 10/25/19, which was made after the hire date and several additional requests attempts were noted in the file prior to receipt of the valid NSOR Verification dated 2/21/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward all staff will complete clearances prior to date of hire. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 contained staff evaluations dated 9/17/18 and 11/11/19 which were not completed within 12 months. Staff file #3 contained a staff evaluation dated 6/4/19 and subsequent staff evaluation at 12 months was not completed. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward all performance appraisals will be completed at least every 12 months. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The legs of the round table in the toddler classroom were loose posing pinch points to the toddlers in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toys, play equipment and other equipment will be monitored to assure that they are safe and in good repair. Each staff person is responsible for policing the environment and removing/fixing any item that poses a potential risk. The table has had each leg tightened and then glued to help prevent a reoccurrence. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 contained the original agreement in the file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original fee agreements were removed from child file #1 and placed in the child mailbox for the parent. Copies were retained in the file. Original fee agreements are given to the parent when signed at enrollment. At update, the file will be reviewed by staff to assure that documentation is appropriate in its location and detail of information. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.) When reviewing the emergency contact information during enrollment or during an update the staff will assure that the required signatures for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures are appropriately signed. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact 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.) When reviewing the emergency information during enrollment and updates, the staff will assure that the required information is complete. Child file #2 will be updated before the child returns to care. If the parent has not responded by June 28, 2019, care will be terminated. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The school age room lacked copies emergency contact forms of randomly selected school age children present and receiving care in the room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When a child is enrolled, copies of the emergency information are made and given to the classroom teacher. Staff are to review the information for each new enrollee, assuring that the information is complete as well as noting anything pertinent to providing care. Binders are kept in each classroom for the emergency information. All classrooms have been double checked and emergency binders completed. |
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| 2019-05-16 | 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: Child file #1 lacked review and update of the emergency contact forms and agreement forms every 6 months or when there is a change in information. 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.) Emergency contact information is to be reviewed and updated as soon as there is a change and during each of three parent-teacher conferences held during the school year. Child file #1 will be updated before the child returns to care. If the child has not returned by June 28, 2019, care will be terminated for the child. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 lacked an initial health report submitted within 60 days of the child's admission date of 3/13/19. 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.) Enrolling parents will have 60 days to submit initial health report. Staff will monitor and give reminders at 30 and 45 days. Care will be terminated at the conclusion of 60 days if health report is not submitted. In this case, child #2 cannot return to care until the health report is submitted. If there is not response by June 28, 2019, care will be terminated. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission. 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.) When reviewing the emergency contact information during enrollment or during an update the staff will assure that the required signatures for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures are appropriately signed. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1, DOH 11/19/18, lacked a copy of the request for Child Abuse Clearance in the file before date of hire. The file contained a current, valid Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/27/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All clearances will be retained in each staff file. Requests for clearances will be dated prior to hire date. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were cleaning materials in unmarked bottles in both the Toddler classroom and the Preschool classroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning materials are to be labeled with the contents and to remain labeled, that is, if the label fades or wears it is to be immediately replaced. Classroom staff are responsible for labeling and relabeling. The bottles in both the toddler and preschool classroom have been relabeled. |
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| 2019-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the school age room was on the cart and accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit in the school age room was moved from the cart and relocated to the top of the metal cabinet, out of reach of the children. The first aid kit will remain inaccessible to children in all classrooms. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.124(b)(6) - Amount of fee/Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #3 lacked fee amount on the agreement form and the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.) Emergency contact forms will be completed in their entirety, including health insurance information and policy number. Fee agreements will also be completed in their entirety, including fee to be charged. Information for child file #3 has been requested from the parent and will be sent to the certification representative by July 2, 2018. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 lacked the admission date on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreement forms will be completed in their entirety, including admission dates. Child file #2, admission date was added to the fee agreement form. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 lacked the physician's name, address and phone number on the emergency contact form. 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.) Emergency Contact forms will be completed in their entirety, including physician name address and phone number. Child file #1 has had the physician information added. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #3, DOH 10/26/17 lacked copy an initial health report for a school age child in the file. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of the child has been notified of the need for the health report and is to produce the documentation by June 29, 2018. Documentation will be sent to the certification representative by July 2, 2018. Going forward documentation of the initial health report will be placed in each child's file within 60 of the child beginning care. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(6) - Name on bottle/Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility had medications for Child #4 with no medication log with parental consent for administration to the child. The facility had medication with no name of the child for whom the medication was intended. 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. A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parental consent to administer medication will be completed each time a medication is brought to the center. Information collected will be used to cross reference the information on the label. The staff will assure that the child's name is printed on the label of all medication. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 lacked copy of an initial health assessment in the file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person is scheduled for a health assessment on June 15, 2018. The documentation of the health assessment will be forwarded to the certification representative by June 18, 2018. In the future all staff will have a completed health assessment on file within 12 months prior to their start date and every 24 months thereafter. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 contained a copy of a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance certificate in the file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) All staff shall show documentation on all required clearances prior to working with children. The clearances shall be for employment purposes only. Staff file #1 produced the employment Child Abuse Clearance certificate. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: First aid kit located in the outdoor play space lacked soap and disposable gloves. 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.) All first aid kits will be checked on a monthly basis in order to assure that all necessary items are contained. Items will be replenished when used from the extra supply. Soap and gloves were placed in the outdoor play space first aid kit. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space surface was deteriorated with loose pieces, near the front right corner of the play space, causing a tripping hazard to the children when they play in the outdoor space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outdoor play materials, ie. playhouse, garden area, will be reposition in order to make that area inaccessible to children until the area is repaired by the manufacturer. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The girls bathroom stall #3 lacked a hand washing sign. 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.) Each bathroom stall and sink area will have a sign informing the user to wash hands. A sign indicating that the user must wash their hands was place in girl's bathroom stall #3, |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of a crib while the equipment was in use in the infant room. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cribs were arranged so that there was 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib while it is in use and will remain in this arrangement from this point forward. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator did not complete the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development for child #1 (date of admission was 10/30/2013) and provide a copy to the family. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Child Service Report, in addition to the Work Sampling checklist was completed for child #1. The information was shared with the parent who was given a copy of the report. Going forward the Child Service Report will be used as a means of communicating developmental progress and setting goals and expectations for the child with the parent. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in rooms 104 and 107. 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.) The written plan to transport a child to emergency care was posted in rooms 104 and 107 and will remain posted going forward. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no hands-free covered can located by the diaper changing table in room 106. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lid on the trash can in room 106 was correctly attached allowing it to be hands-free. The lid will remain correctly attached going forward. An extra hands-free can is on hand should it be needed. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.171(b) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Safe pick-up and drop-off points were not communicated to the children and parents in writing. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Safe pick up and drop off instructions are posted and will remain so as a means of communication with the parents. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once in the 6-month period following the last review on 08/02/2016. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update 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.) The financial agreement for child #1 was reviewed and updated by the parent and all financial agreements will be reviewed by the parent at least once every 6 months going forward. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were loose fitting sheets in cribs being used in room 101 posing a suffocation risk to infants in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sheet was removed immediately and replaced with a snuggly fitted sheet before the child was placed in the crib. Snuggly fitted sheets have been purchased for use in all of the cribs and will remain in use from this point forward. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 completed the Mandated Reporter training on 11/01/2016, more than 90 days from their employment start date (07/06/2016). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff hired will complete the Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of their hire date from this point forward. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign posted at a toilet in the boys bathroom. 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.) A sign noting that hands must be washed was posted at the toilet in the boys bathroom and will remain posted going forward. |
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