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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30am-5:30pm
- Tuesday6:30am-5:30pm
- Wednesday6:30am-5:30pm
- Thursday6:30am-5:30pm
- Friday6:30am-5:30pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-18 | 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: Observed a cracked bin containing magnetic letters in the Preschool Room. 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.) Bin was thrown away and replaced with a new one during inspection. Verified by licensor. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, an infant, lacked Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 1 Rotavirus immunization, 1 DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, 1 HIB immunization, 1 Pneumococcal immunization, and 1 Polio immunization. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Vaccines were up to date for 6month visit but not in child's file. Contacted parents to send copy for file. (See attachment #1) |
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| 2026-03-18 | 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: The health assessment for Staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was given his original physical form to take back to doctors for them to correct by checking off no communicable diseases and initial/date. (See attachment #3) |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name in the Infant Room. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Labeled bottle with child's name at time of inspection and was verified by licensor. |
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| 2026-03-18 | 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 of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 3/3/24. The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/10/25. 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.) Staff have current trainings. A spreadsheet has been in place since 2024 when this issue was discovered- this citation was not recognized at previous licensing visits. Spreadsheet was updated to confirm all dates are accurate and entered correctly. Staff are reminded at least a month in advance when things are due. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a valid State Police Clearance. Staff #1 had a State Police Clearance with no dissemination date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had a State Police Clearance for several years but it was lacking dissemination date because it was cut off at the bottom of the copy. On 3/18 while licensor was on site a new State Police Clearance was completed, printed and added to file. Verified during inspection. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Toddler Room did not contain scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scissors were on the shelf, had staff put back into first aid kit during inspection and licensor verified during inspection. |
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| 2025-03-24 | 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: Observed 2 wooden blocks with rough edges in the Preschool Room. Observed a Little Tykes slide with rough edges where a piece had broken off at the top in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two blocks were found with rough edges, I immediately threw them away. Fixed outdoor toy. |
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| 2025-03-24 | 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: Observed a changing table in the Infant Room which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. 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.) Changing table in baby room has been attached to the wall to ensure safety of children. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the Preschool Room for children receiving care in the space. Emergency contact information for children in the Preschool Room was in the office. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Placed book bag with first aid in classroom out of reach from children. Removed the emergency contacts out of the book bag and placed on cubby shelf (out of child's reach) Staff is able to easily access emergency contact and binder in emergency situations. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #1 contained a current health report dated 8/22/24 with a previous one dated 7/26/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Student's physical was late because she did not attend during summer months Will make sure physicals are completed on time even if child is on break for the summer. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff did not ensure a child's hands were washed before snack in the Infant Room. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spoke with all staff members to make sure children's hands are washed before each meal time. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #6 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #6 contained a current health assessment dated 12/2/24 with a previous one dated 2/22/22. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was discovered at Start Smart Learning Center Sankertown during inspection in Oct 2024. This was corrected by having the employee obtain a new health report, because the Doctor was not willing to refill out form. The new health report is on file. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed 3 pairs of adult scissors on the desk in the office which were accessible to children in the Preschool Room because the door leading from the Preschool Room to the office was open. 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.) Scissors were removed from desk and out of reach from children. A lock was placed on door and will remain closed and locked at all times. Staff was also retrained on keeping doors shut and locked. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 lacked 2 hours of annual child care training required from December of 2023 through December of 2024. Staff #4 had 1.5 hours of child care training completed on 1/17/25 and 1 hour of child care training completed on 2/6/25 used for correction. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff#4 had all 12 training hours completed, but one training did not have an instructor signature. I had her complete another training to make up the hours used for correction. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 1/27/24 with previous training completed on 1/26/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had completed mandated reporter training a day late. Next one will be completed before 1-26-2029 to ensure to follow regulations |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The file of Staff #2 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/19/23. The file of Staff #3 lacked a valid State Police Clearance because it did not have a "disseminated by" date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility 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 #2 had child abuse clearance marked volunteer, had her complete the correct child abuse clearance and turn in. Staff # 3 sent in new State police clearance with "disseminated" date shown on it before returning to work. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #5, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff#5 had all hours need to be an Assistant group supervisor, but lacked the documentation needed in her file to show the hours. Experience verification form has been completed and placed in her file. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Observed 6 BINGO daubers which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the Toddler Room used for arts and craft activities. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bingo daubers were in locked closet out of reach from children for staff use. I immediately got rid of them.Staff will also be retrained to check all materials being used. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature was 116 degrees at the bathroom sink located in the Toddler Room. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hot water was turned off in the bathroom sinks. Water temperature was also turned down. |
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| 2024-03-13 | 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: The facility was observed to have a play kitchen with a loose spigot in the pre-school room, and a blue playhouse in the outdoor play area with a hole broken into the sink exposing a sharp edge. 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.) Director immediately fixed the spigot so that it was in working order and safe. The blue play house was removed from the program area. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to provide information, if any on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated form and initialed corrections. |
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| 2024-03-13 | 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: The facility's outdoor play space was observed to lack a posting of the facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. 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.) Transportation plan was posted in outdoor space as well as added to binders which are carried with staff on excursions. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: The baseboard heating cover in the corner of the toddler room was observed to be broken, allowing the protective cover to slide and expose the hot pipe. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a bracket was placed over where the two pieces connect on the baseboard heat to ensure that the pipes are not exposed or accessible. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Incident Investigation | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 admitted that they failed to utilize the T-shaped safety strap, as a result the child fell from the highchair. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were retrained on appropriate use of T Straps in High Chairs or other devices as well as how to appropriately place a child in and remove a child from a high chair. Target Staff person #1 as well as #2 received disciplinary action and were placed on probationary period \ for 90 days. During this time frame the two involved staff may not work alone and have been observed by director to ensure ongoing compliance. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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: The facility was observed to have 2 plastic bins one containing a doctor kit and one containing Dominos in their Pre-school room that were cracked and broken. 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.) Bins were immediately removed once discovered at licensing and replaced with new bins. Staff checked all other bins to ensure they were all in good repair. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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: Staff person's #7 and #11 were observed to be caring for 15 Pre-school aged children in the pre-school room. Staff person's #7 and #11 both named and identified 7 pre-school aged children. Each staff person failed to identify being assigned the specific responsibility to supervise one pre-school aged child. 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.) Staff have been retrained on ratio requirements and procedures for documenting ratios within rooms. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an Agreement that lacked to provide details of the services that would be provided to the family and the child. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information was added and parent signed off on updates. Copy was provided to parent. Additionally, all other child files were checked to ensure compliance. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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: The file for child #1 was observed to contain and Agreement that lacked to specify 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.) Information was added and parent signed off on updates. Copy was provided to parent. Additionally, all other child files were checked to ensure compliance. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have medication designated for child #2, however lacked to have a completed medication log for the administration of this medication, as evidenced by an incomplete medication log with only the child's name written on the log accompanying the medication. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication log was updated and parent completed. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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: The files for staff #1, #2, #3, $4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14 and #15 were observed to lack documentation that the one-hour health and safety training update was completed by December 30, 2002. As evidenced by a certificate of completion dated 01/05/2023 present in the files. 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.) As of the date of inspection all staff have been trained on this requirement. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Staff person's #10 and #15 were observed to be caring for 9 children in the infant room. Staff person #10 identified being assigned the specific responsibility to supervise 4 younger toddler aged children and one infant aged child. Staff person #15 identified being assigned the specific responsibility to supervise 1 younger toddler aged child and 3 infant aged children. The group assignment as presented by staff person's #10 and #15 places staff person #10 over ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been retrained on ratio requirements and procedures for documenting ratios within rooms. |
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| 2022-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing information was added. All files were reviewed to ensure complete information is present. |
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| 2022-03-04 | 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 file of Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing information was added. All files were reviewed to ensure complete information is present. |
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| 2022-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mom completed a flu vaccination declination form and it was added to the file. |
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| 2022-03-04 | 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, whose start date was 2/28/22, was observed not to have all required provisional hire documents on file at that time. Staff #1 had a NSOR dated 3/1/22. 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.) NSOR was received and filed with a date of 3/1/22. Presented to certification representative while on site. |
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| 2022-03-04 | 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 facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 3/1/21, 4/1/21, 5/3/21, 6/1/21, 7/1/21, 7/9/21, 8/1/21, 9/1/21, 10/1/21, 11/1/21, 12/1/21, 1/1/22, 2/1/22, and 3/1/22. 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.) Fire drills which will include a manual test will be conducted monthly. In addition, a manual test will be conducted monthly. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed approximately a 1/2 by 1/2 inch hole under the back window of the white play house with a blue roof creating rough edges and pinch points in the Preschool Outdoor Play Space. Observed approximately a 1 by 1 inch hole in the turret of the castle creating rough edges in the Preschool Outdoor Play Space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All equipment was inspected thoroughly, and all holes were repaired to ensure they were not a hazard to children. Staff will inspect toys and equipment daily to ensure they are in good repair. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed plastic bags in a holder attached to the changing table in the Toddler bathroom which were accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic bags were relocated to the cleaning closet which is inaccessible to children where moving forward they will remain. Staff were retrained on this regulation. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All files were reviewed to ensure admission dates were present in each child's file. 'Admission date' section is on agreement form. Agreements will be reviewed at the time of enrollment and at updates to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not give the parent the original agreement and make a copy for the file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All agreements were pulled, copies made and originals placed into children's cubbies to be taken home on next business day. Moving forward, Parents will get the originals and copies will be placed in the files. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #6 was not present when the child was in the Preschool Room. Emergency contact information for Children #4, #7, and #8 were not present when the children were in the Toddler Room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children's files were pulled, copies of emergency contact sheets made and placed in each of the three program rooms so that they are accessible regardless of the child's location within the facility. Moving forward, I will make sure emergency contact forms are present in the space where children are receiving care. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked a reviewed and updated emergency contact form and financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. The file of Child #2 contained an emergency contact form reviewed on 12/10/18, 8/26/19, and 1/8/20. The file of Child #2 contained a financial agreement reviewed on 12/10/18, 8/28/19, and 1/8/20. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current forms are within date. New tickler system includes reviews in January and July of each year which will include review of agreement and emergency contact form by parent. Form to ease this process was received by regional licensing representative and will be utilized effective next due date (July 2020). |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, a 5 year old, lacked the 4th Pneumococcal immunization and the 2nd Hepatitis A immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was provided with information on 3/12/2020. All information as requested to be completed prior to next date of service for child. Parent provided explanation of missed vaccine and doctors office was contacted requesting documentation of missed vaccine for child's file. Moving forward, I will make sure children have their immunizations or obtain a note from the parent and/or doctor with an explanation as to why they do not as needed. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Babyganics Diaper Rash Cream and Aveeno Baby Daily Moisturizer Lotion which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended in the Toddler Room. 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 child's name was added to the labels of these medications and all personal items were reviewed to ensure children's names were present on them. All staff were retrained on this regulation. Moving forward, staff will make sure all medications are labeled with the name of the child. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Toddler Room lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can to immediately discard a soiled diaper. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The use of the diaper genie being used was stopped immediately. A new hands free version was purchased and began use on 3/13/20. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a crib labeled #1 with a loose sheet in the Infant Room creating a potential suffocation hazard. Observed 2 pairing knives and an apple slicer in the top drawer to the right of the sink in the Preschool Room which were 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.) Mini crib sheets were purchased to use on mini cribs. All staff were retrained on this and utilization began immediately. A sign was hung to remind staff that only the mini crib sheets, which are also marked, should be used on the mini cribs. Paring knives and apple slicer were immediately removed from the drawer in question. All items were placed into cabinets which are out of the reach of children. Child proof locks will be added to drawers before putting these items back. Staff were retrained on the regulation as well as use of mini crib sheets. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Bic White Out which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer to the left of the sink in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children. Observed Member's Mark Dish Detergent which indicated "keep out of the reach children" on the counter in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children. Observed a Bath and Body Works Plug-In which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" above the counter in the Preschool Room which 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.) White Out, Dish washing liquid, and plug in were removed from accessible areas. Childproof locks will be placed on all drawers and on cabinet below sink so that children do not have access to these areas. Staff were retrained on these regulations and new protocol for where these items will be stored. |
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| 2020-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first toilet in the Preschool bathroom lacked a hand washing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional signage was placed in preschool bathroom where moving forward it will remain. |
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| 2019-09-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of application for the child abuse clearance prior to or on the date of initial hire. The file of Staff #1 with a start date of 8/6/19 contained a child abuse clearance dated 8/8/19. Staff #1 was not removed from care because a current child abuse clearance was in the file at the time of the inspection. 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.) As noted, clearance is now on file for employee #1. Effective immediately, no staff will be permitted to begin work prior to all clearances being on file. Director will utilize "Child Care Staff Data" Sheet on department website to ensure all clearances are in place prior to employee start date. All employees' files were reviewed and contain current clearances. Director will comply with all CPSL and Chapter 3490 requirements and regulations. |
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| 2019-09-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an aide, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director obtained a copy of employee's permanent record card with graduation date noted on 9/4/19. All files were reviewed to ensure that proper education requirements are on file, all were. Moving forward, Director will utilize "Child Care Staff Data" sheet on department website to ensure proof of education are in place prior to employee start date for each employee. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information was added. A checklist has been developed to ensure all information is complete. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked a reviewed and updated emergency contact form and financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement form reviewed on 12/27/18 with a previous review on 4/6/18. The file of Child #3 lacked a reviewed and updated financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3 had an admission date of 8/20/17 with a financial agreement form reviewed on 6/4/18 and 12/5/18 but no review in December of 2017. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1 and #3 will have reviews in June. Moving forward I will make sure the emergency contact form and financial agreement are reviewed in June and December. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file contained a current health report dated 7/6/18 with a previous one dated 12/7/17 Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has a current health assessment and is scheduled for his next one on 7/6/19. Moving forward I will make sure health reports are updated every 6 months. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5, an 8 month old, lacked documentation of the following immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP: Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal, and polio. The file contained documentation that Child #5 had one immunization for Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP, pneumococcal, and polio but no immunization for HIB. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get current immunizations for Child #5 or a note from the doctor explaining why the child is behind. I will create a spreadsheet to keep track of immunizations and create reminders when they are due. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The legal entity lacked comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Liability insurance will be implemented prior to first day of new ownership and then updated yearly. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked the date of withdrawal of the child on the agreement. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 is withdrawn. Moving forward I will add the withdrawal date once notice is given. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency. A tracking sheet will be implemented for regular review at least quarterly and when any changes or updates occur. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. Staff #3 had a start date of 10/15/07 with emergency plan training on 10/23/16, 3/28/18, and 6/7/18. 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.) Staff #3 has current training and is scheduled for training on 6/21/19. Moving forward staff will have emergency plan training at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 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 file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of fire safety training conducted at least annually by a fire protection professional. Staff #2 had a start date of 2/7/17 with fire safety training on 5/30/17 but none in 2018. 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.) Staff #2's last day is 6/20/19. Moving forward staff will have fire safety training yearly. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a valid State Police Clearance. Staff #1 had a start date of 5/29/19 with a State Police Clearance that indicated "other" and not "employment". Staff #1 was removed from care that day. The file of Staff #4 lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. Staff #4 had a start date of 2/26/19 with a Child Abuse Clearance that indicated "volunteer" and not "employment" Staff #4 was not removed from care because a valid Child Abuse Clearance was obtained during the inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has obtained a valid State Police Clearance. Staff #4 has obtained a valid Child Abuse Clearance during the inspection. From this point forward I will make sure clearances state for employment. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3, who is designated as the Director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with the children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has 1 year documentation of experience in the file where it will remain. |
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| 2019-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed spray foam insulation to the right of the exit from the Toddler Room which was accessible to children in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New siding will cover the foam. A site safety checklist will be developed and used by staff. Repairs will be made as needed. |
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