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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-09-04 | 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 dress up cabinet which was not securely anchored to the wall and a torn diaper changing pad in the main room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cabinet was anchored to the wall, and the changing pad was replaced. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed a pack n play being used by an infant did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. 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 pack and play was repositioned so there was 2 feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(4)/3270.131(d)(7) - Acute or chronic health problem/Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(4)/3270.131(d)(7) Description: Acute or chronic health problem/Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 contained an updated health assessment which did not include an assessment of acute or chronic health problems or a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment was retuned to the dr. and the appropriate boxes were checked. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated verification was received from the dr. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2, #3, and #4 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 25 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file is already corrected with the current valid health assessment. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose sheet in the pack n play used by an infant which created an increased risk for SIDS. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sheet was removed and another was placed in the pack and play that was snug. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Observed the certificate of compliance which was posted in the facility was expired and not the current certificate of compliance. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current certificate of compliance was posted in the facility. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, who was hired after 2/1/25, contained a previous version of the disclosure statement which was not the correct version to be used after 2/1/25. Observed staff file #2 contained an updated criminal background clearance and updated child abuse clearance which were dated more than 60 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until a valid disclosure statement is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New disclosure statement was signed for staff #1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed a set of electrical outlets in the eating area which did not have protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective receptacle covers were placed in the electrical outlets. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Observed gorilla glue in the arts and crafts cabinet. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gorilla glue was removed from the cabinet. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Observed a trash can in the main room which did not have a lid and contained numerous used tissues. 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 lid was added to the trash can. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency numbers were not posted by the telephone in the eating area. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency numbers were actually posted by the telephone, but the poison control center was not visible on the front, it was on the back. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: Observed the preschool first-aid kit in the main room was on a low table accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit was placed on the wall on a hook, out of reach from the children. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed bolts on multiple areas on the inside of the outdoor play area fence and on both sides of the entrance/exit gate. Observed excess wire with a rough edge by the gate to the play area. Observed several discolored ceiling tiles in the upstairs preschool room. Observed in the infant area loose cords to the lamp and to the swings which were potential strangulation/entrapment hazards. 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 exposed bolts and wire with rough edges were covered with a rubber substance; The discolored ceiling tiles were replaced with new ones; The loose cords in the infant area were covered. |
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| 2025-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recent documented fire alarm test was conducted on 7/28/25 which was more than 30 days prior to the testing conducted on the day of the inspection. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarm test was completed the day of inspection. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed a plastic bag accessible to toddlers in the diaper bag hanging area outside of the bathroom used by toddlers. 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.) Removed plastic bags and made them inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility refrigerator did not have a working thermometer in the refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous food. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Battery on thermometer was dead so I ordered a new one. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed children's files #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 6 months. 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.) Child service reports will be completed for all children (due October 1). |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Observed children;s files #2 and #3 contained incomplete original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement was completed, and the original was given to the parent |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact form for child file #2 and #3 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form has been filled out in its entirety. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. 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 health insurance was filled in on this emergency contact. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 and #3 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form has been filled out in its entirety. |
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| 2024-09-04 | 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: Observed child file #1, a preschool age child, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 14 months ago. 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.) Updated health assessment has been put in child's file. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 did not contain an updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make parents aware that anytime they go and get their child vaccinated, we need a copy of that even if it's not time for an updated health form. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have an established medication log for prescription nyastin cream labeled to be placed on the child several times a day. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The prescription cream is no longer needed so the mom took it home. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained most recent health assessments which were dated more than 28 months old. 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 #1 and #2 updated health assessments will be completed. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 bottles in the facility refrigerator which were not labeled with the child's name. 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.) Bottles were labeled. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in the parent information area. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Latest certificate of compliance was printed out and posted in parent area. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency drill log revealed the most recent emergency drill was conducted more than 12 months ago. 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.) Emergency drill was conducted and documented. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recent review of the emergency plan was conducted more than 12 months ago (8/25/23). 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.) Emergency plan has been reviewed and updated according to staff changes within the daycare. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained most recent documentation of fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire safety training was scheduled at the time of inspection. It was overdue from last years training, but the gentleman doing the training was booked. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed facility person #6 file, who was already interacting with children, did not contain a criminal background clearance or a child abuse clearance. The file for facility person #6 contained an application for the NSOR verification letter but did not contain the verification letter. Observed the file for facility person #6 did not contain a signed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -6- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearances (background, sex offender and child abuse) for staff member #6 have arrived and are in the staff's folder. The disclosure statement was in the file signed and dated by the parents because staff #6 is a minor and needed parent's signature on disclosure statement. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain a written evaluation completed within the previous 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff evaluations were completed and added to their files. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed derma spray, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in an open diaper bag hanging outside of the children's downstairs bathroom. 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.) Derma spray was removed from the diaper bag and is no longer accessible to children. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Observed a can of shaving cream in the arts and craft supply closet. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shaving cream was discarded in the outside trash. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed the sink in the bathroom by the gross motor room had standing water and did not drain. 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 drain just needed the rubber stopper adjusted so the water would pass by it. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed the stairway from the gross motor room to the main room was blocked by several cots and a box. 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.) Moved the items blocking the stairwell and put them in their correct place. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Observed the documented fire drill log revealed that 2 times (8/4/23-10/6/23 and 12/6/23-3/4/24) the fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill will be conducted within 60 days. A recent fire drill has been completed. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Observed the fire alarm testing log was not completed in a way which documented the fire alarms were tested every 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The specific dates are now on the fire alarm paper, and they will be tested at exactly 30 days |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed a bag of plastic bags accessible to toddlers, on the floor in the main room 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.) Plastic bags were placed on a hook on the wall, out of reach of the children. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 pieces of infant rest equipment which were not labeled for the use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All rest equipment is labeled. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 5 did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 6 months. 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.) Child service reports will be completed. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This health assessment in this file was not the initial health assessment. The child had a health assessment within the initial 60 days, but when the new updated health assessment was given, the old one was thrown away (thinking it wouldn't be needed). |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recent health assessment for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment report was placed in the file stating the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 contained an immunization record which was not up to date with documentation of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant. 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.) Updated immunization record was received. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of children's Tylenol which was accessible to children on a low hook near the bathroom in the main room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of tylenol was taken out of the employees personal diaper bag. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of completing the one hour update of the required health and safety training which was to be completed prior to 12/30/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed the necessary required courses. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #4 contained an initial health assessment which was obtained and dated after providing initial service in a childcare setting. Observed staff file #3 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. 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.) Health assessment was updated. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 bottles which were not labeled with the child's name. 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.) All bottles are labeled. |
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| 2023-09-18 | 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: Observed the facility did not have documentation of submitting an annual traffic letter to the local authorities within the previous 12 months. 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 traffic letter was created and sent to the proper people. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: Observed the comprehensive general liability insurance declarations page showed that medical expenses were excluded from the up current policy. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The insurance company was contacted and they ensured me that medical expenses are covered with this policy. Per the inspector, I will need to get a letter from the insurance company stating that medical expenses are covered. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 5 contained documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement which was completed more than 6 months after the previous documentation of parental review. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contacts and financial agreement were updated after the 6 month period. |
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| 2023-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Observed a trash can in the main room which did not have a lid and contained tissues used to wipe children's noses. 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.) Replaced the trash can with a lidded trash can. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Observed preschool size chairs which had harnesses attached as T straps, which were not secure or safe for use by the toddlers during table activity times. 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.) Provider's plan of correction is the harnesses will be removed and smaller chairs will be ordered so when toddlers sit on them, their feet are touching the floor or closer to the floor. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #2 take a crying infant out of the childcare room and go to the eating area to obtain a bottle for the crying infant. When staff #2 left the childcare room, there was no staff present in the room to visually supervise the other 2 sleeping infants. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider's plan of correction is there will be an extra person with the infants so if staff #2 needs to get a bottle, they can do so without compromising ratio and supervision. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #2 take a crying infant out of the childcare room and go to the eating area to obtain a bottle for the crying infant. When staff #2 left the childcare room, there was no staff present in the room to visually supervise the other 2 sleeping infants. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider's plan of correction is to make sure there is an extra staff person with the infants, so when one staff person must leave to get a bottle, there is always someone present with the other infants. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: Observed at the time of arrival, child #1 an infant, sleeping in a swing without a medical reason the infant should not sleep in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: 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.) Provider's plan of correction is to get medical excuses from infant's doctors who are eligible to sleep in a swing or bouncy chair. If there is no medical note the infant shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #3, contained a volunteer criminal background clearance and a volunteer child abuse clearance which are not acceptable for childcare employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until valid clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan of correction is for staff #3 to reapply and obtain criminal background clearance and a child abuse clearance for employment purposes. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #2 take a crying infant out of the childcare room and go to the eating area to obtain a bottle for the crying infant. When staff #2 left the childcare room, there was no staff present in the room to visually supervise the other 2 sleeping infants and the room not in compliance with the staff:child ratio regulations. 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 will no longer leave the infant room to get bottles, there will be another helper with staff #2 to go make the bottles for the infant. If staff are not in ration with helper leaving, another staff member could be asked to get bottle, making sure they are still in ration when they leave. Another solution to the problem would be to put a mini fridge in the infant area and staff #2 would not have to leave to get a bottle, they could make it right there for the infant. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #1, who was responsible for supervising 9 sleeping preschool children, offer to hold a crying infant. Staff #2 handed the crying infant to staff #1 in a different room. Once staff #1 began holding the infant in her room, she was then responsible for 9 preschool children and 1 infant, causing staff #1 to not be in compliance with the mixed age level ratios. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider's plan of correction is to make sure to have an extra person with the infants, so the ratio isn't compromised. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Observed on the day of the inspection, the most recent documented fire drill, had been conducted on 2/10/23, which was more than 60 days prior to the date of the inspection. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider's plan of correction is to make sure the director logs any and all fire drills in the log journal every 60 days. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain the child's date of admission. 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.) Date of admission was added to child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The original was given to parents and a copy remains in the child's file. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 3, and 5 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreements were given to parents and copies were placed in the files. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Observed the health report for child file #2 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health report was given back to the parents to take and have the dr. check the box. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The flu vaccine was administered and the reason it wasn't at the time of inspection was because the child was sick and they wouldn't give him the flu vaccine. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) - Name on bottle/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Description: Name on bottle/Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of mucus and cold relief accessible to children in an unlocked low cabinet in the eating area. Observed the bottle of mucus and cold relief which was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cold medicine was removed from the premises. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have an established medication log for Nystatin cream stored on a high shelf in the facility bathroom. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make a log for any child that has medication to be given. The Nystatin cream was never administered to the student while in daycare. It was there just as a precaution, in case he needed it for his eczema. There has been a log established in case the cream is needed to be administered. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were dated after these staff began providing initial service in a child care setting. 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.) Make sure all paperwork is received before staff begins working. Staff #1 and #3 have current valid health assessments. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Observed the health assessment for staff file #2, did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 is getting a standard physical form and taking it to the doctor to fill out. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Observed Lunchables, yogurt, and milk, which are labeled keep refrigerated, which were stored in lunch boxes with ice packs and were not in the refrigerator. 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.) All lunches were placed in the fridge. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training in the emergency plan will be done on 12/5/22. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #1 has not completed 3270.31.(f)(10). Correction Required: Staff person #1 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31.(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 12/17/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed professional development in the topics of 3270.(f)(10) on 11/29/22 |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #4, did not contain a new signed disclosure statement when they restarted employment. Observed staff file #4 did not contain a state police criminal background clearance. Observed staff file #2, contained an NSOR verification letter and an FBI fingerprint clearance which were applied for and obtained after their first day working in a child care position. Observed staff file #1, contained an NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 45 days after their first day working in a child care position. Observed staff file #1 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance which is not acceptable for child care employment. Observed staff file #1 did not contain a state police criminal background clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 4- may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required valid clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For staff #4, a signed disclosure statement was signed on 12/5/22 and a state police criminal background check was also obtained on 11/14/22. For staff #1, an employment child abuse clearance was obtained 11/10/22 and a state police criminal background clearance. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: Observed stain remover stored with the utensils which are used by the children or staff. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stain remover was taken out of the center. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose cord in the quiet area which was a visible hazard for young children. Observed the diaper changing straps needed to be cleaned. 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.) Removed the loose cord and removed the diaper changing strap because it was stained and it couldn't be cleaned properly. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Observed the fire alarm testing documentation revealed that the fire alarms had not been tested within the previous 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarm was tested the day of inspection (11/9/22). It was supposed to be tested 11/8/22. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 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 rope climber in the play area which had unsafe knots which could give way causing a child to fall. Observed pack n play rest mats which were not attached to the base and a diaper changing table which was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed a loose cord on an infant swing which are a hazard to crawling children. Observed pool noodles and items which have a diameter of less than one inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items listed have been repaired or removed from the childcare and play space. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: Observed a Bumbo infant seat which did not have the CPSC required safety recall fix which is required for the seat to be allowed to be used in the facility. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bumbo seat was removed from the facility. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter was written explaining the emergency procedures. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr Noncompliance Area: Observed the file for staff person #1, the director, did not contain documentation of a bachelor's degree in teaching or human services degree and 1 year of experience with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of bachelor's degree in an appropriate field was obtained along with documentation of the required 1 year of child care experience was placed in staff file #1. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 and #3, both listed as assistant group supervisors, did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children was obtained for staff file #2 and #3. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed an aerosol fragrance spray, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible on a low window shelf in the upstairs bathroom. 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.) Aerosol spray was placed in a locked closet. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: Observed 3 windows on the second floor of the building which were not restricted to 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All second floor windows have been restricted to 6 or fewer inches. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed the first aid kits for each of the groups of children did not contain soap and contained items which are considered medication which requires labeling. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap was added to all of the first aid kits and items considered medication were removed. |
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| 2022-08-03 | Initial review | 3270.82(h)/3270.82(i) - Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h)/3270.82(i) Description: Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: Observed the bathrooms used by children did not have a lidded waste receptacle and the toilets did not have posted hand washing signs. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand washing signs and a lidded waste receptacle was placed in each of the bathrooms used by children. |
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