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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1045am in the preschool outdoor play space it was observed that 16 preschool age children were lined up with 4 staff members. Staff #1 using their written list named 9 preschool age children in their group and Staff #2 named 6 preschool age children in their group. Staff #1 and 2 were asked to name their supervisory groups again. Staff #1 again named 9 preschool age children and staff #2 named 6 preschool age children. Only 15 preschool age children were named both times. The other two staff members stated that they were just extra hands. At approximately 120pm, room 103 was observed to have 5 young toddlers and 1 young school age child. When asked who is in your supervisory group Staff #3 stated that they just came in for breaks and didn't know. Staff #4 named 3 young toddlers in their group. When asked to name their groups again and asked if there was a list for staff to look at, Staff #3 stated they didn't know if there was a list and then named 1 young toddler and stated that another young toddler had just left. Staff #4 stated the same 3 young toddlers again. Only 4 of the 6 children were identified. Correction Required: Tiered LIS: Tier 1: 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. Teir 2: The Legal Entity will require all staff at the facility to attend a 2-hour minimum, in person training regarding maintaining proper supervision presented by ELRC. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. Documentation of training for each staff will be submitted to the department within 5 days of the completion of the training. The operator shall a provide a date for when this will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 8/5/2026- Each staff person will have the names of the children they are responsible for on a separate binder ring. The binder ring will have individual names of children on laminated strips. Each staff person will add the name of child they are responsible for as the children arrive in the classroom. During breaks the staff member will hand over the binder ring to responsible person and point out the children on the laminated names. When the children leave for the day, the staff member takes off the name of that child from the binder ring. (Implemented 8/31/26) 2. 9/17/2026-All staff will receive a minimum of two hours of training in supervision presented by the ELRC. The training will be held on September 16, 2026. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Needs Verification |
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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: Staff #5's most recent health assessment on file is dated 3/13/23 which is more than 24 months ago. 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 #5 was sent home immediately and asked to get a physical done. Staff #5 is unable to return to the center until the physical is done |
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| 2026-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff #5's file did not contain a TB test at time of inspection. 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 #5 will be sent home and asked to get a physical and a TB test done. The staff member came back into work with a paper from the Erie County Department of Health that stated that she can never have a skin test done because it will come back positive, Staff #5 had a blood test done. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #7's file contained a pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 12/18/25 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of 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.) Staff #7 was originally scheduled to have CPR training done in September, however CPR Dave took our payment and refused to answer our phone calls and never showed up for training. The center director has now found a new CPR instructor who is able to come train any new staff within a month of their hire dates. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #4's file contain a Mandated Reporter training dated 3/13/26 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). 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 #4 will be given a copy of her trainings that are due at her year mark. Staff #4 will make sure she has completed all of the trainings she is required too by her one-year anniversary. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #5's file contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/23/21, a DHS FBI clearance dated 3/26/21, and an NSOR certificate dated 3/4/21 all dated more than 60 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #5 shall not work in a childcare position. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 will immediately redo her Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances. Staff #5 will be asked to remain at home until she receives the updated ones either in the mail or via email. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff persons #5 and 6, who are classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 and staff person #6 will bring in a copy of their High School Diploma tomorrow. Staff person #5 and staff person #6 will also send a picture of their High School Diploma to the center directors' phone when they get home from work. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Needs Verification |
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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 fire testing log contained the following dates 10/11/25-11/11/25, 12/9/25-1/12/26, 1/12/26-2/14/26, and 3/12-26-4/18/26 which are more than 30 days apart. 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 center director will plan ahead on a calendar date to check the fire equipment. The center director will make sure that the dates are no more than 28 days apart each month |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: The van used for transportation was missing soap from the first aid kit. The bus used for transportation was missing a bottle of water from the first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director went into the office and grabbed a new water bottle and new soap and asked the van driver and the bus driver to replace them in their vehicles. |
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| 2025-09-10 | 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 person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the above listed staff had gotten their trainings and clearances they were just turned in late. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's initial Child Abuse Clearance is dated 7/31/25 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5's two most recent DHS FBI Clearance's are dated 1/8/2020 and 1/9/2025 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #6 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/8/2020 and 7/5/2025 and NSOR Certificates are dated 1/17/2020 and 7/2/2025 both are more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 1/7/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 4/9/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent NSOR Certificates are dated 3/13/2020 and 8/22/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 1/6/2020 and 8/25/25 which are more than 60 months apart. 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.) All of the above staff clearances have since been received. The Director will make sure to have a system in place so that the clearances do not exceed the 5 years. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 and 5's files did not contain proof of education or verified proof of childcare experience. Staff #3's file did not contain verified proof of childcare experience. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director spoke to the above-named staff and asked them to give the verification sheet to their past employer for them to fill out. The Director also asked the staff to have them turned into her by October 1, 2025. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director spoke to the staff member who notified them that they were almost done completing their GED here in Erie. In the meantime, the director sent the Diploma to the approved agency for proper verification and translation. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the hand sanitizer and hydrogen peroxide which state keep out of reach of children was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director spoke to the staff and asked them to lock up the emergency bags at the zippers to ensure that the children did not have access to the items in the bags. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In the outside play area the outside bag was hanging off the low toddler area fence into the preschool play area. The bag was not locked the first aid kit was accessible to children. 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 Director spoke to the staff and asked them to lock up the emergency bags at the zippers to ensure that the children did not have access to the items in the bags. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In room 202 the clear corner safety cover was missing sharp corner accessible to 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director spoke to the Maintenace man who immediately went to room 202 and replaced the cover that was missing. |
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| 2025-09-10 | 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: On the side of the steps at the back entrance was peeling paint. 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 Director spoke to the Maintenace man who immediately removed the paint from the back stairs completely. He then repainted the side of it so that no chipped paint was present. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom of room 102 the left toilet stall was missing 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.) The Director notified the teachers of the missing sign, and by the end of the day the signs had been replaced inside the bathroom. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In room 204, 203, and B-01 were cracked magna tiles with rough edges and not in good repair. In room 203 a clear bin containing suction blocks was cracked with sharp edges. In room B-01 in the block area was a cracked clear bin with sharp edges. In the back right of the preschool outside play space there was a gate with many exposed bolts. 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 magna tiles were removed immediately from the classrooms that were cracked. The bins that were broken were thrown out as well in the classrooms. The bolts on the playground were fixed by the Maintenace man the next day. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In room B-03 foam letters were observed with teeth marks accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the infant/young toddler outside play space were ginkgo biloba seeds on the ground smaller than 1 inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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 foam letters with bite marks in them were immediately thrown out in the classroom upon inspection. The fruit from the tree outside were swept up, but due to them falling so often, the director told the teachers to not allow the children to play on that area of the playground until the tree could be removed. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In room 201 the tall shelf to the left of the entrance was unstable when touched. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shelf was bolted to the wall the next day using fasteners to attach it to the wall. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in room 201 was missing a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was placed in rooms 201s fridge upon inspection of the classroom. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:05pm in the room called 103 but marked 104 when staff #1 who was covering for a break was asked who they were in charge of the first time they said that they did not know. When given a second chance after the other staff in the room named which children they were in charge of they still could not name who they were in charge of. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was given a list of each of the teacher's primary children to wear with her badge to help her identify the children. The staff member was also asked throughout the day the names of the children she would be in charge of should the teacher leave the classroom. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: Child #2 financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The assistant director added the appropriate names of the persons from the emergency contact sheet upon inspection of the file. |
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| 2024-09-16 | 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: Child #1 file did not contain the telephone 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 assistant director obtained the doctors telephone number via the internet and wrote it on the emergency contact sheet upon inspection of the child files. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: In room 204 and the room called 103 but marked 104 the emergency transportation plan was not posted. 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 emergency transportation plan was posted on the outside of the room on the white board where all of the information and daily activities are written upon initial inspection of the classrooms. |
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| 2024-09-16 | 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: Staff #10's file did not contain the required 1-hour Health and Safety update. 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.) The staff will retake the 10-hour updated Health and Safety Training. The one-hour update is no longer available, so the staff member must retake the updated Health and Safety Training. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/26/22 and 3/6/24 which is more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 10/20/20 and 11/25/22 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #9's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/18/22 and 3/20/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.) The director will keep an up-to-date spreadsheet of all of the staffs' physicals and give a reminder to staff 2 months before their physicals are due. The director will also give the staff who leave for Mexico for 3 months a date for which their physicals need to be done if they would happen to be out of the country when they expire. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Staff #5 health assessment dated 3/6/23 was mark that they do have communicable disease and no additional paperwork explaining attached. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director asked the staff member to please contact her doctor to ask them why they had marked that she had a communicable disease. The doctor's office faxed back the physical with a note stating that Faviola does NOT have a communicable disease. The doctor also initialed the paperwork where the mistake was made. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: In room 101 an infant bottle that had been previously drank out of was placed back in the refrigerator. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was taken out of the refrigerator and immediately dumped out down the drain upon initial inspection of the classroom. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.175(c) Description: Manufacturer's instructions used Noncompliance Area: Both the van and bus were missing the manufacturer's instructions for the car seats and booster seats. Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director was able to locate the car seat instructions and booster seat instructions and placed them in the glove box of both the van and the bus. The director notified the bus driver and the van driver of the importance of having these accessible to them at all times. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the van was missing a bottle of water. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director placed a bottle of water inside the van emergency bag within 15 minutes of initial inspection of the van. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff #6's file only contained one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director asked another staff member to write a letter of recommendation for Ana. The staff member was more than happy to write one for her. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In room 204 a sharp paper cutter was sitting on a low table accessible to children. 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 paper cutter was removed immediately from the classroom and placed in another room in a cabinet that is locked and not accessible to children. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not contain the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On our current Emergency Plan in the section called "After the Event" it states that we will call the parents to let them know when the emergency is over. I added a section into the plan on where the children can be picked up as well as a time will be given to the parents on when and where they can pick their child up from. I also added a section regarding bussing and van transportation. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The emergency letter given to the parents of each enrolled child did not contain the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children and 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.) The Emergency Plan has a section called "After the Event" and it explain that we will call or text parents once the emergency is over. I have updated the section to include a more detailed plan on how the parents will be notified. Each parent will receive a new copy of the Emergency Plan. |
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| 2024-09-16 | 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 person #3's file did not contain the completed following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #2's 6 hour Health and Safety training dated 11/18/18 is not an acceptable training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #2 and 3 will have until 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #2 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by at least an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #2 and 3, staff persons #2 and 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 3 could not locate her training that she had initially taken when hired back in 2018. She took the Health and Safety Training again. Staff number 2 had to redo her Health and Safety Training, because the one she did in 2018 was not accepted anymore. |
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| 2024-09-16 | 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 person #10 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #10 Pediatric first aid/CPR training was completed on 3/18/24 which was after 90 days of their date of hire. 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.) The director had the staff member take the First Aid and Cpr again on August 23, 2024. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter training for staff #8 completed on 1/4/23. 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 number 8 had a mandated reporter training that was dated 3/23/2018. She retook the training on 1/4/2023. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #6 NSOR is dated 9/4/24 which is more than 45 days after hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #7 two most recent state police clearances are dated 5/4/18 and 8/28/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #7 two most recent Child Abuse Clearances are dated 5/4/18 and 10/19/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent FBI clearances are dated 12/15/18 and 8/26/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #8's state police clearance was missing from the file, and it is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #8's two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 5/15/18 and 9/6/23 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff #10's state police clearance is dated 8/19/24 which is more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) The director had staff number 8 redo her state police clearance. Staff number 8 only had the copy of the page of payment with the control number that showed no record in her file. She did not have the correct paperwork in her file. The director has now implemented a spreadsheet so that paperwork cannot be late from here on out. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff #9 two most recent staff evaluations are dated 9/20/22 and 10/5/23 which is 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.) The director completed another evaluation for staff number 9. This is before the annual evaluation is due. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff files #9 and 10 did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the persons' foreign diplomas. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director used the online link that was sent by the DHS representative to contact an agency that can evaluate diplomas and degrees. The director was in contact with the agency and is currently in the process of getting the diplomas verified. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In room 102 a protective outlet cover was missing by the entrance. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Alyssa put the outlet cover back on the outlet upon inspection of the classroom. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In room 201 crest kid toothpaste which stated keep out of reach of children was laying on top of the toothbrush holder accessible to children. In room 203 kids crest toothpaste which states keep out of reach of children was sitting on the counter accessible to children. In the main hall on the resource table by the office accessible to children was hand sanitizer which states keep out of the reach of children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Crest toothpaste as well as the hand sanitizer were immediately removed from access to the children at the time of inspection. The hand sanitizer was placed in the office in a cupboard, and the toothpaste was locked in a cupboard in the above-mentioned classrooms. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In room 201 was a corn plant which is toxic to children, was on the windowsill accessible to children. In the preschool and the infant/young toddler outside play space was a ginkgo biloba tree that was dropping seed pods on the ground that are toxic to children were accessible to children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plant in room 201 was immediately removed from the classroom. The tree on the playground outside was cut down a week after being told it was harmful to children. The children were not allowed to play in the area where the fruits from the tree were landing until the tree was cut down. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small unlidded trash can was being used to throw away tissues that has been contaminated by human secretion. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash can was immediately taken down and disposed of upon inspection of the classroom. The classroom was given a small garbage can with a lid to dispose of Kleenex in. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the 202 only bathroom the toilet bolts were exposed. 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.) The bolts in the bathroom had recently been replaced. The Maintenace man took duct tape and covered all of the exposed bolts around the toilet. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the room marked 104 but called 103 there was peeling paint under the window in the diapering area. 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 maintenance man went into room 103 and painted the wall where the peeling paint was at. He also checked the entire classroom for peeling paint, including pulling out shelves to check behind them. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In room B-03 the sink in the classroom was missing a handwashing 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.) There were 2 handwashing signs above the sink in the bathroom area, so Alyssa moved one of the handwashing signs above the classroom sink side. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: In the room marked 104 but called 103 a small child size blue couch was blocking the second exit door. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child size couch was immediately moved from in front of the door upon inspection of the classroom. |
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| 2024-09-16 | Renewal | 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 fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 9/1/23-11/2/23, 10/2/23-11/4/23, 12/2/23-1/3/24, 2/1/24-3/29/24, 4/1/24-5/23/24, and 5/23/24-6/27/24 which are more than 30 days apart. 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 director will make sure that the alarm testing is done within 30 days, remembering that some months are shorter than others. The DHS representative also informed the director that the testing can be done when the children are not in the building, making it easier for the director to do the testing. |
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| 2023-09-20 | 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 two most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #9, Staff #10, and Staff #21, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. 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.) All of the above staff are current on their physicals. The staff had mentioned that their doctors' offices were scheduling appointments almost a month out. In the future, I will give them a 2 month notice that their physicals are due. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training by 8.26.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #16 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 3.18.22 and 5.15.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. 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. 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.) The emergency plan training is done yearly at the in -service, or if updates need to be made regarding the plan. The operator shall document the date of the emergency plan training and the names of the employees who took the training on a separate sheet of paper. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings, in the file for Staff #21, were dated 10.5.19 and 8.23.22, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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.) The staff member took the CPR training in August of 2022. The staff member will take the training again in 2024 to stay in line with the state regulations. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #5, were dated 3.18.22 and 7.18.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #6, were dated 8.26.22 and 8.31.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #13, were dated 1.22.22 and 1.24.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The most recent Fire Safety training, in the file for Staff #16, was dated 3.18.22, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #19, were dated 3.17.22 and 8.15.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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.) The other staff had all taken the fire safety training, just outside the yearly requirements. The operator will keep a spreadsheet of all trainings and update it monthly. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #9, Staff #11, and Staff #16, (see IS Code Sheets), did not contain documentation of Health & Safety Training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The training for the 3 staff has been started/completed. |
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| 2023-09-20 | 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: The Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training, in the file for Staff #17 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 8.23.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire. 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.) The operator shall make sure that all trainings are received within the initial 90 days of hire. The above staff is current on their Cpr training and will take it again in 2024. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.24.20, which exceeded initial service, and no application was available. The Mandated Reporter training, in the file for Staff #11 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.14.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire. The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 9.10.21, with an application dated 9.3.21, which exceeded initial service. The Mandated Reporter training, in the file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.14.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire. 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.) The staff are currently up to date on the required trainings. Upon initial hire, the operator shall make sure all required documents are obtained upon date of hire. |
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| 2023-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4, Staff #8, Staff #16, and Staff #19 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in 2021. The file for Staff #14 contained documentation of written evaluations on 3.25.21 and 11.9.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #15 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.21.21 and 10.10.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #18 contained documentation of written evaluations on 3.25.21 and 10.10.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #19 contained documentation of written evaluations on 6.19.20 and 6.1.23, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. 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.) The director shall do yearly assessments on all of the staff. The staff are all current on their yearly assessments. |
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| 2022-09-23 | 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 file for Staff #2 contained Health Assessments dated 7.27.20 and 8.18.22, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Health Assessments dated 2.10.20 and 2.28.22, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. 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.) The staff member had an up to date physical in the file. I will keep a spreadsheet with the date, month and year of the last physical. |
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| 2022-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 6.30.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. The file for Staff #4 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 5.29.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. The file for Staff #8 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 6.3.22 and was not renewed until 8.23.22. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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.) All of the staff members took CPR in August. All of the staff are current, and I made sure it was done by a PQAS certified instructor. |
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| 2022-09-23 | 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: The file for Staff #7 did not contain documentation of the required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see IS Code Sheet): Health & Safety Basics. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff #7 will have until 11.9.22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff #7, Staff #7 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was asked to stay home until the training was completed. She did complete the new required training. |
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| 2022-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3, #8, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #17 contained State Police Clearances dated 1.4.15 and 1.6.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.4.17 and 9.122, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR dated 9.2.20 (see IS Code Sheet) with no documented date of initial application. The file for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.23.22 and and FBI Clearance dated 3.15.22, with no documented dates of initial application. The file for Staff #15 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an FBI Clearance and NSOR dated 7.2.21, with no documented dates of initial application. The file for Staff #16 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3.17.20, an FBI Clearance dated 7.31.20, and an NSOR dated 5.19.20, with no documented dates of initial application. 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.) The staff are currently all up to date on their clearances. |
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| 2022-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a written evaluation on 6.19.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained a written evaluation on 3.25.21, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained written evaluations on 6.22.20 and 6.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #6 contained a written evaluation on 6.22.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained a written evaluation on 3.25.21, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #8 contained written evaluations on 6.22.20 and 6.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #9 contained a written evaluation on 5.22.20, but none since that time, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. 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.) I will have a set day for the East Coast employees that the evaluations are done on yearly. I will also have a set day that the Pre-K and Head Start programs evaluations are done. Since both of these programs run at different times during the school year, their evaluations need to be done at different times. The evaluations were done on the above staff for East Coast for the 2022 season. |
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| 2022-09-23 | Renewal | 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: A Proof-of-Purchase was not available for the interconnected fire detection system. 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.) I got an attestation letter signed stating that we did not have paperwork of proof of purchase for the fire detection system. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: On 9/16/21, during the morning of renewal inspection, observed in Room #101, less than two feet of space on three sides of the crib where Child #3 was napping. 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.) Staff were informed of the situation and did realize the potential danger caused by lack of required two feet of space on three sides of the crib while the child was napping. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 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 in the file for Child #1 did not include the Release Person's addresses. 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.) Parent will come to the office to complete the information. In the future, all emergency contact forms and signatures will be completed at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The immunization record in the file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months (September, 2019) or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. 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.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.) Parents were informed of the situation and were required to update child¿s information. Child #2¿s parent said that they would contact the child's physician and make appointment to update health requirements. Child had an appointment scheduled for 10/7/21. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 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 most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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.) Due to COVID, the physician¿s schedule was backed up and the physical was late. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were instructed to plan well ahead for the next physical. Staff #1 was completed on 7/13/21 and Staff #2 had a 7/6/2018 and a renewal on 7/7/20. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for Staff Person #5 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that 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.) Staff #5 did not take the original form to their provider. A copy of the Child Care Staff Health Assessment was given to the physician in order for them to complete the required form that not only contains the health assessment but also the examination for communicable diseases and the results of the new hire. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Health and Safety training in the files for Staff Person #4, #6 and #7 was completed more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day working in child care. Staff Person #4: Start Date: 10/30/20. Health and Safety: 8/18/21. Staff Person #6: Start Date: 4/6/21. Health and Safety: 9/13/21. Staff Person #7: Start Date: 8/31/20. Health and Safety: 9/16/21. The file for Staff Person #6, who has been working in child care for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: 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.) The operator shall comply with completion of the Health and Safety training on new hires to be completed prior to the 90 days after the staff person's first day of working in child care. Staff person #4, #6 and #7 have been completed and on file. Staff #6 will attend an on site first aid/CPR training - Organization and trainer were contacted and will do Center training. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The following Staff Files were not in compliance with CPSL. Staff Person #3. State Police and Child Abuse Clearances were obtained 9/14/21. Employee was fingerprinted on 9/15/21. This was after first day working in child care: 8/27/21. FBI Clearance for Staff Person #3 is not yet in file. Staff Person #3 cannot work as a provisional hire. Staff Person #4. State Police Clearance was obtained 5/13/21. NSOR was obtained 11/10/20. This was after first day working in child care: 10/30/20. Application for NSOR on or before start date was not in file. Staff Person #5. Child Abuse Clearance was dated 7/21/21. This was after first day working in child care: 7/19/21. Application for child abuse clearance on or before start date was not in file. Staff Person #6. State Police Clearance was obtained 5/14/21. This was after first day working in child care: 4/26/21. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #3 did not work after the day of inspection until clearance came in. Clearances are done by the Center Director and Assistant Director prior to the start date of all staff. The staff person works with the Assistant Director in filling out the child abuse clearance information. She thought she had finalized the process but did not. It was not until later that we realized that the request had never gone through. This is a one time learning as a new director and the incident will not be repeated. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The toilets in the stalls for Room #102 lacked handwashing signs. 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.) Room 102's toilet stalls were updated with hand washing signs were installed on the walls for each toilet in Room's 102 area. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 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: When reviewing the fire drill/system checks record from 12/19/20 -- Present, three monthly checks exceeded 30 days between checks. 2/25/21-3/31/21. 4/27/21-5/28/21. 6/24/21-7/30/21. 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 operator will monitor the date of each fire drill/system check to ensure that the monitoring occurrs in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. 1016(c) |
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| 2020-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken rubber band on the floor in Room 101. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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.) Staff did not realize that the rubber band had fallen on the floor. They are aware of the potential danger and have put in place a more stringent system to ensure that the floor and all reachable areas are free of objects that could pose a choke hazard. |
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| 2020-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not include documentation of a flu shot conducted within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from a parent or physician. Child #1: September, 2019. Child #2: November, 2018. 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. 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.) Parents were informed of the situation and were required to update child's information. Child #1's and Child #2's parent made appointments to update health requirements. Both Child #1 and Child #2 have up to date documentation of flu shot from their primary care physicians. |
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| 2020-09-08 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #7 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessment in the file for Staff Person #7 is current. 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.) Due to COVID, the physician's schedule was backed up and the physical was late. Staff was instructed to plan well ahead for the next physical. |
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| 2020-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent annual fire safety trainings conducted at the facility exceeded 12 months between trainings: 3/22/19-7/8/20. The most recent fire safety training is current. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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.) Due to COVID-19, staff was unable to have their annual in-service in March as per usual. Each staff person was directed to use the on-line version provided by the state to fulfill the requirement. As soon as staff permanently returned to work, they were instructed to complete the course. In the future, staff will be returning to the annual in-service method and timing for the fire safety training. |
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| 2020-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of the NSOR Certificate. The most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 1/9/15-1/10/20. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 is current. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain an FBI Clearance on the DHS Form conducted within the past 60 months. The file did not include a letter stating that an appointment was scheduled or that an operating IDENTIGO facility was not open within 50 miles. 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 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will not work after today until the NSOR certificate comes in and is placed in her file. A current Child Abuse Clearance is in the file for Staff Person #2. Staff Person #3 was hired as a Director and is currently in training. Staff Person #3 will be classified as a Group Supervisor and will not work directly with children until a new FBI clearance is obtained. In the future, all required clearances will be in staff files prior to working with children. |
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| 2020-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #4, #5 and #6 exceeded 12 months between evaluations: Staff Person #4: 11/30/18-6/22/20. Staff Person #5: 11/26/18-6/4/20. Staff Person #6: 11/26/18-6/22/20. The most recent evaluations for all three staff are current. 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.) The Education Coordinator was in process of switching the professional development/staff assessment timeline when the COVID-19 shutdown occurred. They normally have been done each March and November/December. Part of the staff now works September to June and they were adjusting the time frames. Those Professional development/staff assessments will be September and May/June. |
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| 2020-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cabinet under the sink in Room B03 was not locked. This made cleaning products, which were stored in this cabinet, accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were informed of the situation and did realize the potential danger caused by leaving the cabinet unlocked. They have put in place a reminder system to ensure that all cupboards are locked when not in use. |
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| 2020-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cabinet under the sink in Room B03 was not locked. This made the first aid kit, which was stored in this cabinet, accessible to children. 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.) Staff were informed of the situation and did realize the potential danger caused by leaving the first-aid kit accessible. They have put in place a reminder system to ensure that all cupboards are locked when not in use. |
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| 2019-09-18 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessments in the files for each staff person are current. 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.) The most recent health assessments in the files for each staff person are current. In the future, all staff persons will be temporarily suspended until physicals are made current. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1, a volunteer, did not include a copy of the PA State Police Clearance for volunteers. 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.) After contacting the Foster Grandparent program, it was found that the correct form of criminal history was not procured. The Center Director ran a volunteer criminal history check accepted by the DHS. It was corrected the day of the inspection. In the future, all contract workers and volunteers will have the appropriate clearances on file. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed frayed wood along the bottom panels of the shed in the outdoor play area. 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 shed was repaired and sealed. In the future, all indoor and outdoor building surfaces will be in good repair. |
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| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling, flaking paint along the bottom panels of the brown shed in the outdoor play area. 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.) Outdoor shed was resided and sealed. In the future, peeling, flaking paint will not be present on indoor or outdoor surfaces. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Cracks, which created sharp edges, were observed on two of the rest cots in Room 201. 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.) Edges of cots were repaired to alleviate possible injury. In the future, cots will be monitored for cracks on a regular basis. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the physician's telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will come to the office to complete the information. In the future, all emergency contact forms will be completed at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the policy number for the insurance coverage. 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.) Parent will come to the office to complete the information. In the future, all emergency contact forms will be completed at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2018-09-25 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The most recent health report in the file for Child #3 is current. 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.) A current health report has been placed in the child's file. In the future, we will continue to monitor and make parents aware of the need for current health reports. |
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| 2018-09-25 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessment in the file for Staff Person #2 is current. 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.) A current health assessment has been placed in her file. In the future, all employees will have health assessments in their files within the 24 month guideline. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The application for a child abuse clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 was dated after the employee's first day providing child care. Employment Date: 4/30/18. Child Abuse Application: 5/22/18. The Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 is current: 5/30/18. 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.) Clearances are done by the Center Director and Assistant Director prior to the start date of all staff. The staff person works with the Assistant Director in filling out the child abuse clearance information. She thought she had finalized the process but did not. It was not until a month later that we realized that the request had never gone through. This was a one time incident that will not be repeated. We will know to keep asking the new staff person for the completed certification more often after two or three weeks of application. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The windows in Room 204 were not limited to opening 6 or fewer 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The room was just inspected for the first time for child use today. The windows will be secured at 6 inches. This is the standard in all rooms. Children will not use the room until it is fully certified. |
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| 2018-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Three discolored ceiling tiles from water damage were observed near the windows in Room 104. 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.) The heating air conditioning unit above the ceiling is leaking. Maintenance will fix this leak and replace the ceiling tiles. In the future, leaks will be monitored and fixed as they arise and ceiling tiles replaced as needed. |
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| 2017-09-28 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The most recent health report in the file for Child #1 is current. 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.) All health reports are due prior to the child entering for the new school year. We have providing parents with the state-approved form. |
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| 2017-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bottle of baby lotion located in the infant room did not identify the name of the child for whom it 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was intended for staff use only. Staff use only was written on the bottle. In the future, all medications will be labeled prior to use. |
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| 2017-09-28 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The health report in the file for Staff Person #1, with a start date of 9/25/2017, exceeded 12 months prior to the first day of employment. 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 facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will acquire a current health report and it will be placed in her file. In the future, new hires will have a new physical when they begin. |
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