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| 2026-06-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the staff pediatric first aid and CPR certificates indicating that facility persons #2,#3,#4,#5 were trained on 2/16/26, facility person #6 trained on 4/24/26 and facility person #1 trained on 6/1/26 were fraudulently manufactured. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR trainings on file for facility person # 2, #3, #4, #5 dated 2/16/26 were not valid as the scanned QR code did not match the facility persons' name. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for facility person #6 dated 4/24/26 was not valid as the scanned QR code did not match the facility persons' name. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for facility person #1 dated 6/1/26 was not valid as the scanned QR code did not match the facility persons' name. Facility person # 2, facility person #3, facility person #4 and facility person #5 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/9/26 for facility persons #2, #3, #4, and #5. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR trainings on file dated 2/16/26 was not valid as the scanned QR code did not match the facility persons' name. 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. TIERED: 1. Facility persons #1, #2, #3, #4 , #5 and #6 must complete a DHS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR course. The course must be approved by DHS prior to the staff completing the training. The prior trainer listed as facility person #7 may not conduct the training at this facility. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. 2 - The operator shall provide a date of when this training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) he Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainer information was submitted to the DHS representative for approval prior to scheduling the training. After receiving approval, facility persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 successfully completed a DHS-approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR course on July 17, 2026. Facility person #6employed as 's last date of employment was 7/16/2026. Copies of all certificates have been emailed to the DHS representative and placed in the appropriate staff files. Facility person #5 is currently on maternity leave and will complete the DHS-approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR training before returning to the classroom. Facility person #6 is no longer employed by the facility. The previously used trainer will no longer be used by the facility. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility tested smoke detectors on 5/01/26 and then again on 6/1/26, which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing. (31 days lapsed) 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.) Staff responsible for testing were reminded of the requirement to complete and document testing within the required timeframe. To prevent recurrence, smoke detector testing will be conducted every 25 days, and recurring Outlook calendar reminders have been established. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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 play kitchen set in the Preschool classroom with the sink faucet & knob piece broken off and laying on top of the toy. 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 play kitchen set was repaired, and the faucet and knob pieces were securely reattached before being returned to use in the classroom. Staff were reminded to inspect toys regularly and remove any items that are broken or unsafe. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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 and #2 did not include a child service report (CSR) with information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months since the facility opened at its current location on 09/30/2024. The file for child #1 included a current CSR dated 11/05/2025 with no prior CSR on file. The file for child #2 included a current CSR dated 02/22/2026 with no prior CSR on file. The file for child #3 did not include a child service report (CSR) with information to the family about the child's growth and development at least once every 6 months since initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet); the file for child #3 included a current CSR dated 02/25/2026 and 11/07/2025 with no additional CSR on file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for children #1, #2, and #3 were reviewed. Since the Child Service Reports were not completed during the required timeframe, a written note was placed in each child's file explaining the lapse and documenting the reason the report could not be completed retroactively. Current CSRs have since been completed and provided to the families. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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 for child #4 while receiving care in the infant classroom. Emergency contact information was not present for child #5, #6 and #7 while receiving care in the toddler classroom. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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.) Emergency contact information for children #4, #5, #6, and #7 was immediately placed in the appropriate classrooms at the time of the inspection. Staff were reminded that emergency contact information must always be present in the child care space where children are receiving care. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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 for child #2 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file was dated 07/28/2025 with the previous report dated 06/21/2023. 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.) The parent of child #2 was notified that the health report on file was not updated within the required timeframe. Since the timeframe has passed, the parent has been asked to provide documentation of a child check-up or assessment conducted within that period. The documentation will be placed in the child's file once received. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. An exemption from immunizations for religious believe or strong person objection equated to a religious believe was not documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's file was reviewed and a written, signed, and dated statement from the parent documenting exemption from immunizations due to religious belief/strong personal objection was located in the child's file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed staff in the toddler classroom change a diaper and leaned away from the changing table and used their hand to open the trash can lid in lieu of the foot petal due to the can being in the corner of the room and not accessible from the changing table. Staff then moved the can closer to the changing table and changed another diaper. Staff placed the soiled diaper on a plastic bin next to clean diapers while finishing the diaper change. When directed by the Certification Representative that the diaper should be thrown away immediately, the staff person removed the diaper from the bin and placed it on the changing table above the child's head. The diaper was not discarded immediately by placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. 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.) Staff in the toddler classroom were immediately retrained on proper diapering procedures, including the requirement to discard soiled diapers immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. The trash can was repositioned to allow staff to use the foot pedal while remaining at the changing table. Staff were reminded that soiled diapers may not be placed on nearby surfaces and must be discarded immediately. |
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| 2026-02-25 | 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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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 person #1 and #2 included staff health assessments that were not updated at least once every 24 months. The current health assessment on file for staff person #1 was dated 10/14/2025 and the previous assessment was dated 08/18/2023. The current health assessment on file for staff person #2 was dated 05/28/2025 and the previous assessment was dated 04/11/2023. 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 personnel files for staff person #1 and #2 were reviewed. Since the previous health assessment timeframe had already passed, a written note was placed in each staff file documenting the lapse. Both staff members have since completed updated health assessments, and the current assessments are now on file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Observed staff in the toddler classroom did not wash their hands after diapering a child; staff was wearing gloves and changed the gloves between each change without washing their hands. Observed staff take a tissue to wipe a child's nose with the same glove on their hand which was used for diapering the child without removing the glove and washing their hands. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff in the toddler classroom were immediately retrained on proper handwashing procedures following diapering. Staff were reminded that gloves do not replace handwashing and that hands must be washed after each diaper change and before assisting with other care tasks. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: Observed a sippy cup in the Wobbler classroom containing milk which was not discarded after being previously served to the child. The sippy cup was placed in the water cup holder hanging on the back of the door. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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 sippy cup containing milk was immediately discarded at the time of the inspection. Staff were reminded that any food or drink that has been previously served must be discarded and may not be stored or reused. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #8 was not obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #8 has completed a form detailing the infant's formula and feeding schedule, which has been placed in the classroom. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom which was not labeled with the child's name for whom the bottle was intended. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was immediately labeled with the child's name and returned to the refrigerator. Staff were reminded that all bottles and disposable nursers must be labeled with the child's name before being stored or served. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility; an updated letter was not sent within 12 months of the previous letter which was sent when the facility opened in 09/2024. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written notification along with updated emergencey plan was sent to the local traffic safety authorities updating them on the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Documentation of the letter has been placed on file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(1) Description: Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 did not include an initial health report (see LIS code sheet); subsequent health reports dated 07/30/2025 & 01/28/2026 were on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's file was reviewed, and since the timeframe for obtaining the initial health report has passed, a written note was placed in the file documenting the lapse. Subsequent health reports dated 07/30/2025 and 01/28/2026 are currently on file. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation on file of an annual emergency drill conducted at least once every 12 months. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The annual emergency drill was conducted and documentation of the drill was completed and placed on file at the facility. Staff were reminded of the requirement to conduct and document emergency drills annually. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 did not include an annual minimum of 12 hours of child care training; 9.5 hours of child care training was documented between 12/2024 - 12/2025. 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.) Since the timeframe for completing the remaining training hours for 12/2024--12/2025 has passed, a written note documenting the lapse was placed in staff person #3's file. Staff person #3 has been required to complete an additional 2.5 hours of training during the next training cycle (12/2025--12/2026) to ensure the minimum annual requirement is met moving forward. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed a child playing with a spray mop in the toddler classroom; the mop with the cleaning spray was in the corner of the classroom and accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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 spray mop and cleaning solution were immediately removed from the toddler classroom and stored in a secure area inaccessible to children. Staff were reminded that cleaning materials must never be left within children's reach. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a child playing with the vacuum cleaner in the toddler classroom; the vacuum cleaner was in the corner of the classroom with loose cords and presented a tip hazard. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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 vacuum cleaner was immediately removed from the toddler classroom and stored in a secure location. The cords were secured, and staff were reminded that cleaning equipment must not be left accessible to children. |
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| 2026-02-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Video footage which shows child #1 standing in front of a bookshelf, staff person #1 approached child #1 swiftly from behind and reached down and pulled child #1 backwards by the shoulder to remove them from the area. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was immediately counseled regarding appropriate child guidance and redirection techniques. Staff were reminded that physical force may not be used to correct or move a child. A refresher training on positive discipline and appropriate supervision strategies was conducted with all staff. |
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| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.19(b) - Child abuse reporting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(b) Description: Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: Staff at the facility did not immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine following a report from a parent that a staff member mistreated their child. Staff did not make a report until the following day when advised to do so by Certification Representative. Correction Required: A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The incident was reported to ChildLine once advised. An incident summary was created documenting the event, lessons learned, and required reporting procedures. The mandated reporting protocol was reviewed with all staff, and staff were retrained on the requirement to report suspected abuse immediately without delay. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During naptime, observed the cots in the DPS (preschool) classroom were spaced in a manner that did not have the required 2 feet on 3 sides of the equipment while in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff in the DPS (preschool) classroom were retrained on naptime spacing requirements. The cots were rearranged to ensure at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. A 2-foot measuring ribbon was provided to staff to assist with proper setup during naptime. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a ceiling tile in the preschool classroom with one side of the panel, which was not secured within the metal grid causing the tile to bow. 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 bowed ceiling tile in the preschool classroom was replaced and secured properly within the metal grid, eliminating the hazard. |
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| 2025-12-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of child care experience and education to qualify as an Aide prior to service at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file included a High School transcript which did not include a graduation date and documentation of experience which was not verified by a representative of the experiential entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 provided a copy of their diploma and a corrected letter verifying child care experience, including accurate dates and verification by the experiential entity. Both documents were reviewed by the administration and placed in the staff person's personnel file to ensure the staff member met qualification requirements. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.163(a)(4) - Grain | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(4) Description: Grain Noncompliance Area: Lunch prepared at the facility did not include at least one grain. Lunch served included: apples, chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes, and milk. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A grain component was immediately added to the lunch menu, and staff were reminded that all facility-prepared lunches for toddlers and older children must include at least one grain. The food preparation staff received clarification on CACFP meal pattern requirements to ensure meals meet all components. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The operator did not ensure a review of the emergency plan was completed at least annually; the last documented review of the emergency plan was dated 09/10/2024. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan had been reviewed previously, but the review was not documented. The review has now been formally documented and placed on file. Staff responsible for compliance were reminded of the requirement to document each annual review. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed the door leading outside from the Wobblers classroom was blocked by a bag of trash which was placed outside the door on the right, preventing the door from being able to be fully opened. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 10/23/2025, "Observed the door leading outside from the Wobblers classroom was partially blocked by toys, a stroller, a broom and mop which were placed on the sidewalk outside the door, preventing the right door from being able to be fully opened." 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 bag of trash blocking the Wobblers classroom exit was immediately removed, and the door was cleared to allow full egress. Staff were reminded that nothing may be placed outside or near exits that could prevent doors from fully opening. Because this is a repeated noncompliance, staff were given additional instruction on maintaining clear exit paths at all times. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose screw on the Simplay 3 play fort and a crack in the plastic Little Tikes large climbing cube (blue panel) on the toddler playground. Observed a crack on one of the small plastic Little Tykes play cubes (orange panel) on the preschool playground 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 loose screw on the Simplay3 play fort was tightened, and the cracked panels on both the Little Tikes climbing cube (toddler playground) and the small plastic play cube (preschool playground) were removed from use. Staff were reminded to report any damaged equipment immediately. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: Observed less than 6" of ground tire mulch around the slides and climbing areas of the embedded outdoor play equipment located on the preschool playground where the mulch has shifted from repeated use. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional ground tire mulch was added to the preschool playground to restore the protective surface to the required depth around the slides and climbing areas. Staff were reminded to rake and redistribute mulch daily to maintain adequate coverage where shifting occurs from repeated use. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Observed a cubby approximately 4 feet in height in the older toddler classroom which was not stable, creating a tip 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.) The unstable cubby in the older toddler classroom was mounted to the wall to eliminate the tip hazard. Staff were reminded to report and address any furniture that appears unstable or poses a safety risk. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment in the older toddler, young toddler and discovery preschool classrooms with less than 2 feet on three sides while the equipment was in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment in the older toddler, young toddler, and discovery preschool classrooms was immediately rearranged to ensure at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. Staff were reminded of the required spacing and to maintain proper setup during rest time. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Observed the sinks in the hallway bathroom did not have handwashing signs posted. 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.) Handwashing signs were immediately posted above the sinks in the hallway bathroom upon observation. Staff were reminded that required signage must be displayed at all sinks, diapering areas, and toilets. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed the door leading outside from the Wobblers classroom was partially blocked by toys, a stroller, a broom and mop which were placed on the sidewalk outside the door, preventing the right door from being able to be fully opened. 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 toys, stroller, broom, and mop blocking the Wobblers classroom exit were immediately removed, and the door was cleared to allow full access. Staff were reminded that all exits must remain unobstructed at all times. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed a box of nonporous gloves on the lower shelf of the changing table located in the children's bathroom which were accessible to older toddlers while using the bathroom. 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 box of nonporous gloves was immediately removed from the lower shelf of the changing table and placed in a secure location out of children's reach. Staff were reminded that gloves and similar items must always be stored where children cannot access them. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: Observed that diaper changes for 2 of the infants exceeded the 2-hour requirement. One infant's diaper was changed at 9:34 am and the next diaper change was completed at 11:45 am. Another infant was changed at 9:23 am and the next diaper change was not documented. Staff stated it was done between 2 other infants diaper changes that were completed between 11:38 - 11:45 am. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infants' diapers were changed within the required time, but one diaper change was not documented in Brightwheel as the teacher was actively attending to other children. Due to a small language barrier, the staff person did not clearly explain this when asked. Staff have been retrained & reminded on the importance of documenting all diaper changes in real time, in addition to completing them on schedule. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 unopened bottles of drinkable yogurts (which require refrigeration) in a plastic bag on top of the cubbies located in the older toddler classroom. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two unopened bottles of drinkable yogurt were immediately removed from the cubbies and were discarded. Staff were reminded that any potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration must be stored properly upon arrival. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: A copy of the negative sanction letter and all attachments were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The negative sanction letter and all attachments have been posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Staff responsible for compliance have been reminded that all inspection summaries and related documents must be posted promptly. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed electrical outlets in the DPS (young preschoolers) room which did not have protective receptacle covers and were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective receptacle covers were immediately placed in all electrical outlets accessible to children in the DPS classroom. This was completed before the Certification Representative returned to the room the second time. Staff were reminded to check outlet safety daily as part of their classroom setup. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed a Glade "Small Spaces" air freshener labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" on top of a dispenser on the wall which was accessible to toddlers in the older toddler classroom. Observed a bottle of Wite-Out labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children on a table in the older toddler classroom which was accessible to toddlers. Observed a Glade "Small Spaces" air freshener on top of the paper towel holder in the school age classroom which was accessible to children. Observed a Glade air freshener and tub of Petroleum Jelly in a basket on top of the cubbies in the school age room which ere 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 Glade air fresheners, Wite-Out, and petroleum jelly were immediately removed from classrooms and placed in locked storage. This correction was completed during the inspection after the items were identified. Staff were reminded that all cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and any materials labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" must always be stored securely and inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed cleaning products used to clean the diaper changing station in the infant classroom were placed on the corner of the table where bottles and food are prepared for infants. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cleaning products placed on the infant food preparation table were immediately removed and stored in their original labeled containers in a secure location away from food and bottle preparation areas. Staff were reminded that toxic and cleaning materials must never be stored near food or food prep areas. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a ceiling tile next to the window in the Wobblers (young toddlers) classroom which was bowed and water stained. Observed a string of Christmas lights on a child size chair located in the preschool classroom which were accessible to the 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 bowed and water-stained ceiling tile in the Wobblers' classroom was replaced on 09/19/2025. The string of Christmas lights was immediately removed from the preschool classroom. Staff were reminded to keep all surfaces in good repair and to remove any non-compliant items from child-accessible areas. |
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| 2025-08-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 torn rest mats in the older toddler classroom which exposed the foam within the mat. 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 two torn rest mats were immediately removed and replaced with new Cots. Staff were reminded to inspect rest equipment daily and remove any damaged items. |
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| 2025-08-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and CPR training Staff person #2 had documentation of online National CPR Foundation training dated 01/23/2025 which was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum with a PQAS-certified trainer. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #-- 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 #--, staff 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 #2 was not permitted to work unsupervised until the training documentation was corrected. An Assistant Group Supervisor was placed in the classroom with staff person #2 to provide supervision until Pediatric First Aid and CPR documentation was properly completed. The updated certificate and verification were submitted to our DHS representative. |
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| 2025-08-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of education prior at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). Continued non-compliance previously cited on 06/13/2025. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1's file was updated to include verification of education. The documentation has been obtained, printed, and placed in the staff file to meet compliance requirements. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.19(a) - Required to report | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a) Description: Required to report Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not report to Childline that a firearm was found in child #1's diaper bag until Certification Representative informed them to do so. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff involved were immediately retrained on mandated reporting requirements under the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL), including the obligation to report suspected abuse, such as the presence of a firearm in a child's belongings, to ChildLine without delay. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience and education prior at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1's file was updated to include verification of child care experience and education. The documents were obtained and placed in the file as required. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff person #2 did not include a second written, nonfamily references 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.) Staff person #1's and staff person #2's files were updated to include the required written, nonfamily references. Missing references were obtained and placed in each staff file. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 found a firearm in child #1's diaper bag. The owner, director and/or the assistant director did not immediately call law enforcement to come and assess the situation and take possession of the firearm. The firearm was taken to the office by staff person #4 and #5 and left unsecured until it was returned to the parents shortly after the firearm was discovered. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator will develop a drop off procedure which includes a process for checking diaper bags and other bags brought into the facility and a log to document the checks for each classroom. The procedure and logs are to be approved by the Central Region Office of Child Development and Early Learning prior to use. Completed logs will be maintained on file by the facility director and be made available to the Department Representative when requested. This will be done for a period of 3 months from the date this Plan of Correction is accepted by the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were retrained on emergency response procedures, including the requirement to immediately contact law enforcement when a firearm or other dangerous item is found. Staff were also instructed never to handle or leave a weapon unsecured. Facility will develop a drop-off procedure and log for each room. The facility will send the document to DHS Representative for approval. Once approved, the facility will follow the document and make sure it is available for inspection upon visits and will be done for a period of 3 months. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The file included documentation of a request for the NSOR dated 05/12/2025. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was immediately removed from child care duties upon discovery that the NSOR clearance was not in their file. Upon review, it was confirmed that the clearance had been received via email but was not printed. The NSOR result has since been printed and placed in the staff file. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.79 - Firearms | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.79 Description: Firearms Noncompliance Area: On 06/11/2025 at approximately 9:05 am, staff person #1 found a firearm in child #1's diaper bag. Correction Required: Weapons, firearms and ammunition are prohibited in a child care center. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The firearm was immediately removed from the classroom and returned to the parent, and all staff were reminded that weapons, firearms, and ammunition are strictly prohibited in the facility. A draft procedure for checking bags upon drop-off has been created and is pending approval from the Central Regional Office. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days, the most recent test was completed on 06/02/2025 with the previous test completed on 05/01/2025. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system test was completed on 06/02/2025. Moving forward, a schedule has been created to ensure manual testing is performed at least once every 30 days. |
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| 2025-06-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On 03/06/2025 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. Upon arrival, after ringing the doorbell and waiting for someone to answer the door, Certification Representative observed 2 children (older toddlers) come to the door. Both children were looking at the Certification Representative through the window of the door and 1 of the children grabbed a hold of the crash bar of the door and was hanging from the bar trying to open the door, while saying "someone is at the door". Certification Representative did not see a staff person with the children. Certification Representative rang the doorbell a second time and 2-3 additional children (older toddlers) also came to the door peering out the door to see who was there. Staff person #7 came and opened the door. Upon asking where the staff person was, she stated that she was at the corner. Later staff person #7 stated she was "right there" pointing to the preschool (4 & 5 year old classroom) door talking to another staff person. Staff person #7 was not physically present with their group to provide proper supervision (see, hear, direct, assess) while talking to the staff person in the doorway. The facility's acceptable plan of correction submitted on 03/24/2025 stated the legal entity will begin using the checklist to count children as soon as the form has been approved by the Regional Office. The legal entity shall do this checklist for a minimum of three months for the date the checklist is approved and will send it to the Regional Office weekly. On 06/02/2025, the operator has not been submitting the supervision and ratio checklists on a weekly basis as required in the directed plan of correction. The most recent checklists were received on 05/20/2025 for the week of May 12 - 16, 2025. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning no later than Monday morning by 9:00 am for the prior week for a period of three months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were reminded that children must be supervised at all times and that no child should ever be left unattended near an exit. The required supervision checklist will be completed daily and submitted every Monday by 9:00 a.m. to the Central Regional Office as directed. The Director will be responsible for submitting the supervision checklist. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a crib in the infant classroom while the equipment was in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib was repositioned to ensure at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. Staff were reminded of spacing requirements for all rest equipment. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Observed 3 young toddlers corralled inside a set of freestanding baby gates, creating a confined space within the classroom, while staff person #4 changed a diaper. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gates were removed, and staff were reminded that children may not be confined in enclosed spaces. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Incident Investigation | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include written consent by the parent for emergency medical care. The parent listed the name of Child's Physician in the space intended for the parent's signature. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #1 was contacted immediately to complete and sign the emergency medical consent form correctly. The child's file has been updated. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 change a diaper in the infant classroom. The disposable soiled diaper was placed on top of the changing table and was not immediately discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. 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.) Staff person #1 was reminded to immediately dispose of diapers in a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Incident Investigation | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.175(a) Description: Age appropriate restraints Noncompliance Area: On 05/13/2025, child #1 was transported in a backless, belt-positioning booster seat which was not age appropriate for a 3-year-old. The manufacturer's recommended use is for a child 40-100 lbs (18.1- 45.4 kg) and 43-57 in. (110.1-144.8 cm) and at least 4 Years Old. Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 was no longer transported in the backless booster. Staff were retrained on appropriate child restraint. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Incident Investigation | 3270.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.175(c) Description: Manufacturer's instructions used Noncompliance Area: The manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints were not kept in the vehicle for the booster seat used to transport child #1. 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 manufacturer's instructions for the booster seat will be in the vehicle. However, this is no longer necessary as we will no longer transport children in staff vehicles due to the recent emergency incident. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Incident Investigation | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: A first-aid kit was not in the vehicle used to transport child #1 to urgent care. 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.) A first aid kit will be prepared; however, this is no longer necessary as we will no longer transport children in staff vehicles due to the recent emergency. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Incident Investigation | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 05/13/2025, child #1 fell and hit their head on the corner of a shelf in the classroom causing a gash in their forehead that required stitches. Staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not immediately call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care for the child to be assessed, instead they chose to transport the child to Urgent Care by staff person #1 and #2 in a personal vehicle owned by staff person #1. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to complete the Better Kid Care 911: Responding to Medical Emergencies Self-Learning Module. The legal entity will confirm compliance by sending a copy of the training certificate to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning upon completion of the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be retrained on emergency procedures, including calling 9-1-1 for serious injuries. All Staff have been scheduled to complete the Better Kid Care 911: Responding to Medical Emergencies module. Certificates will be submitted upon completion. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: A copy of inspection summary issued in March for an unannounced monitoring inspection was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The March inspection summary was immediately posted in a visible area used by parents. Staff responsible for compliance were reminded of the requirement to post inspection summaries promptly and visibly. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #2, an aide, in the toddler classroom caring for a group of 3 toddlers. Staff person #2 was unable to be supervised by staff person #3 who was on the other side of the classroom. Staff person #3 was on the floor actively engaged in playing with a group of 5 toddlers behind a set of shelves and a solid divider / gate and staff person #2 was around the corner helping the children sit at the table. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 was immediately reassigned to ensure proper supervision by a qualified staff member. All staff were reminded that aides must remain within sight and sound of a qualified staff person at all times. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Incident Investigation | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 05/13/2025 at approximately 10:25 am, staff person #2 and #3 were in the preschool classroom with a group of 13 preschool age children. Staff person #2 left the preschool classroom to find staff person #1, during this time, staff person #3 was alone in the classroom with 13 preschool age children, while providing first aid for child #1. Staff person #1 left the infant room to assist with an emergency in the preschool classroom. During this time, staff person #4 was alone in the classroom with 6 infants. The staff:child ratio for infants is 1:4. The staff:child ratio for preschoolers is 1:10. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were reminded that required staff-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times, even during emergencies. Additional float staff will be scheduled to respond to urgent situations without disrupting ratio compliance. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed a zip lock baggie on the changing table which contained used tissues which were not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. 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 zip lock bag containing used tissues was immediately discarded, and staff were reminded that all contaminated trash must be placed in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical cord dangling down near the changing table into a crib located in the infant classroom. 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 electrical cord was immediately secured and removed from the crib area. Staff were reminded to keep all electrical cords out of children's reach to prevent safety hazards. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #4 standing near the cubbies in the younger / older toddler classroom. The cubbies are located in an "L" section of the classroom and staff person #4 was unable to properly see, hear, direct, and assess the children in the classroom from their position in the room. A group of 5 older toddlers were napping on the opposite side of the classroom with a barrier created by shelves blocking their line of sight. During this time, 2 older toddlers were off their cots running around and playing. Staff person #2 was previously in the classroom supervising the group of children on that side of the classroom but had left the to assist the infant classroom. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/06/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 03/06/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 03/21/2025 stated, "Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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." Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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 person #4 was immediately redirected to a position with full visibility of the classroom. All toddler staff were retrained on proper supervision practices, including maintaining clear sight and sound of all children at all times, regardless of classroom layout. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant classroom: Staff person #3 placed an infant on the changing table, stepped away from the changing table and stood approximately 3 - 4 feet away (with their back to the table) while leaving the infant unattended on the changing table, creating a fall risk. 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.) To ensure this violation does not reoccur, all staff will receive quarterly training on supervision and safety procedures, with an emphasis on never leaving a child unattended. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #4, an aide, working alone in the younger/older toddler classroom. Staff person #2 left the classroom to help in the infant classroom after staff person #1 left the building for a break at approximately 1:10 pm. At approximately 1:45 pm, staff person #4 was moved to move to the infant classroom to work with staff person #3 and staff person #2 returned to the younger/older toddler classroom. Staff person #4 was left alone in the classroom for a period of approximately 30 minutes. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/06/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 03/06/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 03/21/2025 stated, "Aides will always be supervised by qualified staff persons. We will implement a staffing plan that guarantees proper supervision at all times, including during transitions and naptime." Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A revised staffing schedule has been implemented to ensure a qualified staff person is always present in each classroom, including during breaks and transitions. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival at approximately 1:20 pm, observed staff person #3 sitting outside at the picnic tables at the front of the building near the infant classroom. During this time, staff person #2 was alone in the classroom with 6 infants. Staff:child ratios for infants is 1:4. Naptime ratios do not apply to infants. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 was directed to return to the infant room to meet the required 1:4 ratio. All staff were reminded that infant ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.55(a) - Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.55(a) Description: Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: Observed in the younger / older toddler classroom: During naptime, staff person #4 caring for a group of 4 younger toddlers and 6 older toddlers. 4 younger toddlers and 4 older toddlers were resting quietly or sleeping on their cots and 2 older toddlers were awake and running around and playing in the area where children were still napping. During this time, there was one staff person in the classroom and second staff person was needed to meet ratio requirements. Upon returning to the same classroom, staff person #2 was observed caring for the same group of 4 younger toddlers and 6 older toddlers, during this time, 5 of the older toddlers were awake and crawling, jumping and climbing around in the area where children were still napping. During this time, there was one staff person in the classroom and second staff person was needed to meet ratio requirements. When a child is awake and no longer resting on their mat, naptime ratios no longer apply. The staff:child ratio in a mixed group of young toddlers is 1:5. 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). The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were reminded that when any child in a mixed-age group is awake, naptime ratios no longer apply, and the 1:5 ratio must be followed. Staff involved were retrained on ratio requirements. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival, after ringing the doorbell and waiting for someone to answer the door, Certification Representative observed 2 children (older toddlers) come to the door. Both children were looking at the Certification Representative through the window of the door and 1 of the children grabbed a hold of the crash bar of the door and was hanging from the bar trying to open the door, while saying "someone is at the door". Certification Representative did not see a staff person with the children. Certification Representative rang the doorbell a second time and 2-3 additional children (older toddlers) also came to the door peering out the door to see who was there. Staff person #7 came and opened the door. Upon asking where the staff person was, she stated that she was at the corner. Later staff person #7 stated she was "right there" pointing to the preschool (4 & 5 year old classroom) door talking to another staff person. Staff person #7 was not physically present with their group to provide proper supervision (see, hear, direct, assess) while talking to the staff person in the doorway. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee Action: Staff person #7 has been suspended for one week without pay. During suspension, they must complete the following training before returning: New Staff Orientation: Infant & Toddler, See as a Child, Feel Like a Child, Supervision: Moving Children, Upon return, they will be on a one-Employee Action: Staff person #7 has been suspended for one week without pay. During suspension, they must complete the following training before returning: New Staff Orientation: Infant & Toddler, See as a Child, Feel Like a Child, Supervision: Moving Children, Upon return, they will be on a one-month probation with close supervision. Supervision Improvements: All staff will be retrained on active supervision. A staff member will monitor the entrance to prevent unsupervised access. Security measures will be reinforced, including limiting child access to door mechanisms. 1. 03/06/2025 Children will be supervised at all times. (Not implemented 05/07/2025 2. 05/15/2025 All staff will receive a minimum of two hours of training in supervision. The training will be scheduled upon approval of the consent by the Regional Office. (Implemented 07/15/2025) 3. 07/03/2025 The legal entity will begin using the checklist to count children as soon as the form has been approved by the Regional Office. The legal entity shall do this checklist for a minimum of three months for the date the checklist is approved and will send it to the Regional Office weekly. Three months probation with close supervision. Supervision Improvements: All staff will be retrained on active supervision. A staff member will monitor the entrance to prevent unsupervised access. Security measures will be reinforced, including limiting child access to door mechanisms. (Not implemented 06/02/2025) |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2, #3 and #5 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The information was blank on the form. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 01/23/2025. The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2, #3 and #5 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing information was completed by the parent. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include a complete address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Continued non-compliance previously cited on 01/23/2025. The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include a complete address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing information was completed by the parent. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 and #5, did not include an updated health report within 6 months of the previous health report for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The most recent health report on file for child #2 was dated 03/15/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. The most recent health report on file for child #5 was dated 05/21/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. An updated health report was not provided by the parent for child #2 and #5. Continued non-compliance previously cited on 01/23/2025 - The file for child #2 and #5, did not include an updated health report within 6 months of the previous health report for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The most recent health report on file for child #2 was dated 03/15/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. The most recent health report on file for child #5 was dated 05/21/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both #2 & #5 Parents have set an appointment for the child with their physician to obtain an updated health report. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of RV, a 2nd & 3rd dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of HIB, a 2nd & 3rd dose of PCV13, and a 2nd dose Polio immunization. An updated immunization record was not provided by the parent. Continued non-compliance previously cited on 01/23/2025 - The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd dose of DTap and a 3rd dose of PCV13, The file for child #5 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of RV, a 2nd & 3rd dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of HIB, a 2nd & 3rd dose of PCV13, and a 2nd dose Polio immunization. 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.) Has been requested immediately. Parent said they will bring updated immunization record after doctors visit on 3/18/2025 along with Health Assessment. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non 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 for staff person #4 did not include a health assessment prior to initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); the file included the results of a Tuberculosis screened dated 08/30/2024 which did not include a health assessment. A current health assessment was not on file for staff person #4. The file for staff person #8 did not include an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health report; the most recent health report was dated 05/06/2022 with no subsequent health report on file. A current health assessment was not on file for staff person #8. Continued non-compliance previously cited on 01/23/2025 - The file for staff person #1 and #7 did not include a health assessment with the results of a Tuberculosis screening prior to initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment with the results of a Tuberculosis screening prior to initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); the health report and TB test result were dated 12/23/2024. The file for staff person #4 did not include a health assessment prior to initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); the file included the results of a Tuberculosis screened dated 08/30/2024 which did not include a health assessment. The file for staff person #8 did not include an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health report; the most recent health report was dated 05/06/2022 with no subsequent health report on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #4 & #8 has brought in their completed Health Assessment form. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.163(a)(1) - Dairy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1) Description: Dairy Noncompliance Area: Lunch served in the preschool (4- & 5-year-old classroom) did not include at least one dairy product. The children were served Pasta & meatballs with tomato sauce, fresh vegetables, pineapple, wheat bread and water. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated Lunch Menu to add at least one dairy product. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes (which includes safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes) was not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Continued non-compliance previously cited on 01/23/2025 - Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was provided to parent in the ProCare and Brightwheel app and we also have the drop off /pick up policy with safe routes posted in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility as an assistant group supervisor (see LIS code sheet). The file has not been updated to include 2 years of verified child care experience. Staff person #1 was observed working in the older toddler classroom with staff person #7, an aide. The file for staff person #4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file has not been updated to include 2 years of verified child care experience. Continued non-compliance previously cited on 01/23/2025 - The file for staff person #1 and #4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility as an assistant group supervisor (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #1 was observed working alone in the preschool (4- & 5-year-old) classroom during naptime. Staff person #4 was observed to be working alone in the Wobblers (young toddler) classroom during naptime. Staff person #1 and #4 were observed working together in the Wobblers (young toddler) classroom throughout the day. The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility as an assistant group supervisor (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #2 was observed working alone in the preschool (4- & 5-year-old) classroom. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child care verification of experience is completed and in the staff persons file. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 did not include verification of education to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Staff person #7 was observed working alone with a group of older toddlers. The file has not been updated to include verification of education. Continued non-compliance previously cited on 01/23/2025 - The file for staff person #3 did not include verification of 2 years of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. The file contained a copy of a high school diploma with no hours of experience documented and maintained in the file. Staff person #3 was observed working alone in the Preschool (3-year-ols) classroom. The file for staff person #5 did not include verification of 1 year of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. The file contained a copy of a high school diploma and a CDA with no hours of experience documented and maintained in the file. Staff person #5 was observed working alone in the Older 2-year-old room. The file for staff person #7 did not include verification of education and experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Staff person #7 was observed working alone in the Younger 2-year-old classroom. Correction Required: 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 Person #7 is in progress with her GED and is set to be completed in June 2025. She will be working as an aide. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 included a foreign degree which was not evaluated for equivalency. The file has not been updated with the evaluation for equivalency documentation. The file for staff person #7 included and incomplete final testing result for a GED; without the final diploma or transcript. The file has not been updated with verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education to qualify as an Aide. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 01/23/2025 - The file for staff person #4 included a foreign degree which was not evaluated for equivalency. The file for staff person #7 included an incomplete final testing result for a GED; without the final diploma or transcript. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator has submitted Staff #4 foreign degree to be evaluated for equivalency.We sent it to Foriegn Credentials Evaluations, LLC and received a copy. It is placed in the staff¿s file. Staff person #7 is now enrolled in a GED Program and is set to complete in June 2025. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 did not include any written nonfamily references. The file was not updated to include 2 written references. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 01/23/2025 - The file for staff person #1, #2 #3 and #4 did not include any written, nonfamily references. The file for staff person #5 only included one written, nonfamily reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #4 has submitted 2 nonfamily references. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21/3270.119 - General Health and Safety/Infant sleep position | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.119 Description: General Health and Safety/Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: Observed compact cribs in the infant classroom with full size crib sheets on the mattresses in lieu of crib sheets intended for a compact crib mattress. The crib sheets, which were too big for the mattress, created access material which creates a potential suffocation hazard. The crib sheets were not replaced with properly fitting sheets. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 01/23/2025. Observed compact cribs in the infant classroom with full size crib sheets on the mattresses in lieu of crib sheets intended for a compact crib mattress. The crib sheets, which were too big for the mattress, created access material which creates a potential suffocation hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To address this issue and ensure a safer fit, we modified the sheets by adding elastic on the ends to grip the mattress securely. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1, working in the older toddler classroom as an assistant group supervisor with staff person #7, an aide. The file for staff person #1 does not include 2 years of verified experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 has submitted employment verification to their previous employer and, in the meantime, will be working as an aide in the classroom until verification is received. Staff #7 will be supervised at all times by an AGS or Group Supervisor. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a) Description: Director responsibilities Noncompliance Area: The director is failing to ensure that staff files and children's files are complete with all required documentation as indicated in numerous violations cited in the inspection summary, including citations indicating continued non-compliance. Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). Staff person #9 and #10 will be required to attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation in-person training to be conducted on 04/10/2025. Staff person #9 or #10 shall contact the Central Regional Office to schedule the training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to the Regional Office and be kept in the facility person's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that staff files and children's files are complete and maintained. Persons #9 & #10 has signed up for existing provider orientation for April 10th 2025, will attend and send certification to DHS Rep and kept in staff persons file. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #7, an aide, with a group of 5 older toddlers in the hallway and taking the children outside for a short walk on the property, staff person #7 was also observed as the only staff person in the older toddler classroom during naptime while staff person #1 was in the kitchen. Staff person #7 was not supervised during these times by a staff person qualified at a minimum as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that staff person #7 is always supervised by a qualified assistant group supervisor or higher when caring for children at all times. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days; a test was completed on 03/04/2025 with the previous test conducted during the renewal inspection on 01/23/2025 which was not documented. Continued non-compliance previously cited on 01/23/2025. The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. Tests that exceeded 30 days were documented on 10/25/2024 - 12/02/024 - 01/04/2025. Correction Required: 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.) We will ensure fire tests are completed within 30 days by assigning a staff member or Director. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed an unlocked cabinet on the changing table located in the younger 2-year-old classroom which contained nonporous gloves and were accessible to the older toddlers in care. 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.) Gloves were removed and placed out of reach of children. Added to the morning Checklist as a reminder that nonporous gloves should be locked away in the cabinet. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: The rest mats located in the Wobblers (young toddler) classroom had less than 2 feet of space on three sides while the children were 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.) Review Nap time regulations with staff. A measuring tape will be provided to staff to help maintain 2 feet of space on 3 sides requirement during naptime. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the older 2-year-old classroom; a lesson plan was posted in lieu of a daily schedule. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Created and posted a daily activity in the 2-year-old classroom. Added to daily routine checklist to ensure all classroom have daily activity schedule posted. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #4 did not specify the date the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Completed new agreement and signed by parent. Copy was provided to the parent. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #4 did not include the services to 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.) Filled out new fee agreement form and parent has signed and received a copy. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the address and 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 missing information was completed by the parent |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2, #3 and #5 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing information was completed by the parent. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing information was completed by the parent. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number; the information was left blank on the form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing information was completed by the parent. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include a complete address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing information was completed by the parent. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non 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 Younger 2-year-old classroom for child #3 while receiving care. Emergency contact information was not present in the Wobblers (young toddler) classroom for child #2, #6 and #7 while receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact info has been added to the classroom emergency binder. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 and #5, did not include an updated health report within 6 months of the previous health report for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The most recent health report on file for child #2 was dated 03/15/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. The most recent health report on file for child #5 was dated 05/21/2024 with no subsequent health report on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both #2 & #5 Parents have set an appointment for the child with their physician to obtain an updated health report. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd dose of DTap and a 3rd dose of PCV13, The file for child #5 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of RV, a 2nd & 3rd dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of HIB, a 2nd & 3rd dose of PCV13, and a 2nd dose Polio immunization. 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.) Has been requested immediately. Parent said they will bring updated immnunization record after doctors visit. |
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