Sunshine Christian Daycare And Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 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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| 2026-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have a child service report 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.) A child service report was completed and file for Child #1 |
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| 2026-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #3 physicals do not include a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #3 physicals have been signed by a physician. |
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| 2026-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #2 did not have documentation of the financial agreement updated in the past 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had the parent sign the financial agreement for child #2. |
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| 2026-02-24 | Renewal | 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: Facility person #2 does not have documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR on file within 90 days of hire. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2 will get signed up for pediatric fir aid/CPR training. |
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| 2026-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 had a state police clearance dated 12.21.20 and received the updated state police clearance on 12.30.25 causing a 9-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 12.21.20 and received the updated child abuse clearance on 12.30.25 causing a 9-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 has completed (and received) her child abuse and state police clearance. |
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| 2026-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the fan located in the 1-year-old room and the 4-year-old room had significant dust on it. During the time of inspection, it was observed that there is a hole in the pipe insulation located in the 1-year-old 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 fans in the 1-year-old and 4-year-old room were cleaned. The hole in the pipe insulation was repaired. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The 3-year-old classroom's cabinet had a broken lock with garbage bags and plastic bags accessible to children. The space is also 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.) The cabinet locks were fixed on all the doors. We also removed all plastic from the cabinets. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Allocated 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: Multiple children were removed from the childcare space by service providers. The children were not supervised by facility staff during this time. Documentation was not available allowing the children to be removed from the childcare space without staff supervision. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have all parents whose kids receive services give written permission to have their children/child removed from the areas. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Allocated 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: During the time of inspection, the 1- and 2-year-old children did not have a staff member responsible for their supervision. Staff person #1 was unable to identify the children in their primary care group. 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.) We will ensure all staff member are responsible for their assigned group and knows the name of every child in their care. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Facility person #2 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 3.31.23 and the updated health assessment was completed on 4.18.25. 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.) Facility person #2 has an updated health assessment on file. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the 2 year old classroom had multiple glue sticks and Chubbie Markers labeled "not for children under 3 years old" accessible to children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Glue sticks and chubbie markers were placed on a high shelf away from the children. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 had mandated reporter training on 8.6.2020 and received the updated training on 8.18.2025. Facility person #2 had mandated reporter training on 6.7.2020 and received the updated training on 6.21.2025. Facility person #3 had mandated reporter training on 3.14.2020 and received the updated training on 6.23.2025. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person 1,2, and 3 completed their mandated reporter training. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, at 7:50am there was a total of 15 children ages 1 to school age with 1 staff and 1 volunteer present. 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.) We will have another staff member come in at 7:30am to ensure that we stay in ratio. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Allocated 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: During the time of inspection, the 2-year-old classroom had an outlet cover missing from the power strip. 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.) We placed protective receptacle covers in all electrical outlets. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the 2-year-old classroom had a plastic ladybug with a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children. The 3-year-old classroom had a cabinet unlocked with large plastic table clothe and plastic bags accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic ladybug was removed from the classroom as well as the plastic bags and tablecloth. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was 48° F. 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.) We replaced the thermometer. |
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| 2025-02-27 | 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: During the time of inspection, the 1-year-old classroom was missing 1 emergency contact for a child that was present in the classroom. 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.) We put the new students emergency contact in their classroom. |
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| 2025-02-27 | 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: More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #7. 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.) Teacher dropped off health assessment to the doctors office for them to correct the form. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the 1-year-old classroom, that during a diaper change, a teacher used hand sanitizer at the completion of the diaper change. 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.) We talked to the teacher about ensuring that she washes her hands after changing a student. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of the financial agreement updated in the past 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have parents sign the financial agreement. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #6 had one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Facility Person #7 had one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The second reference stated they were related to facility person #7. 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.) We will have facility persons #6 and #7 get a written reference from a non-family member to ensure they have 2 in their files. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 had a NSOR certificate dated 1.30.20 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 1.31.25 causing a 1-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #4 had a NSOR certificate dated 1.30.20 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 2.5.25 causing a 5-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #3 and #4 completed NSOR. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have documentation available to show a written evaluation in the past 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.) All evaluations will be done on or before 3/17/25. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, in the 2 year old classroom, diapering wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were under the changing table accessible to children. - Corrected on site 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.) We removed all diaper wipes out of reach of the children. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) - Locked or inaccessible/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Locked Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the 2 year old classroom had diaper cream under the changing table in an open bin accessible to children. - Corrected on site Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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.) All diaper cream was removed and put under lock and key. |
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| 2025-02-27 | 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: During the time of inspection, the 1 year old classroom had multiple glue sticks and fabric paint labeled "not for children under 3 years old" accessible to children. The 2 year old classroom had multiple glue sticks labeled "not for children under 3 years old" accessible to children. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All glue sticks and fabric paint was received and put out of children's reach. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(d)/3270.178 - On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d)/3270.178 Description: On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, van #438 first aid kit was missing water, scissors, and soap. During the time of inspection, van #521 first aid kit was missing water and soap. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). 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.) We added scissors, soap, and water to the first aid kit in van #438. Also, we added water and soap to van #521. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the fan located in the 2 year old room had significant dust on it. 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.) Fan was dusted and cleaned. |
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| 2025-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the men's restroom upstairs did not have a handwashing sign 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.) We posted a handwashing sign in the bathroom. |
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| 2024-02-05 | 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: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were dirty toy bins in the 2 year old 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.) We cleaned and sanitized the toys and bins. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a plastic bag accessible to children in the 2 year old room. The plastic bag was removed during the time of inspection. 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.) We removed the plastic bag so that it was not accessible to the children. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the 2 year old cots were not labeled. 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.) We labeled (numbered) all cots in the classroom. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: Documentation that is reviewed with the parents at the time of application did not include transportation or supervisions policies. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We included supervision policies in our handbook and transportation policies for students that are being transported. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have a child service report 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.) We will include a child service report for this student. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the transportation van 521 and van 438 did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will include a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection it was observed that the 2 year old room diapering trash can was broken so that it was not hands free. 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.) New hands free trash cans were purchased. |
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| 2024-02-05 | 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: Documentation of the emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations. 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.) We will include a page for the continuity of operations in our emergency plan. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.176(a) - Insured | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.176(a) Description: Insured Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the transportation van 438 had insurance that expired 3/2/24. Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We put the current insurance card in each vehicle. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the transportation van 438 did not have soap in the emergency kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will add soap to the emergency kit. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.54(b) - Two facility persons on excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(b) Description: Two facility persons on excursions Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the 4 year old class went to a park off property with 1 staff person. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure there are two staff persons with students when going on an excursion away from the facility. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the water temperature in the preschool classroom was 160° F and the water temperature in the women's restroom was 138° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had the church turn the water temperature down. We will check the water temperature daily and create a log to document checks. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the fan located in the 2 year old room had significant dust on it. The fan was cleaned during the time of inspection. During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 2 sagging ceiling tiles and 1 ceiling tile with a water stain present in the preschool space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fan was cleaned. The ceiling tiles were fixed and corrected. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the men's restroom downstairs did not have a handwashing sign 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.) We put up the handwashing sign in the men's bathroom. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the upstairs restrooms did not have lidded trash cans. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We purchased new hands free trash cans for all restrooms. |
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| 2024-02-05 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation was not on file for testing smoke detectors upstairs at least once every 30 days. 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 tested smoke detector upstairs. |
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| 2023-02-08 | 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: On 2/8/23 it was observed that the lid of the crayon bin was broken in the school age classroom. 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.) Broken crayon bin was replaced. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that there was dirt and debris under the mat of the changing table in the 2 year old classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.) Mat and table was cleaned and sanitized. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that the emergency contact for child 3 did not include a work address for 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.) We will have the parent correct/updated the information. |
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| 2023-02-08 | 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: On 2/8/23, it was observed that the emergency contact sheet for child 1 was missing an address for one of their release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact sheet will be updated with missing addresses. |
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| 2023-02-08 | 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: On 2/8/23, it was observed that the training requirements for health and safety training topics was not met. Staff person 4 was observed working alone in the preschool classroom and had not completed the health and safety training. Staff person 1 completed health and safety training on 3/30/22, but did not complete the 1 hour health and safety update training. 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. Required health and safety training topics must be completed before a child care staff can care for children unsupervised. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4 will not be alone with children until she completes her heath and safety training. Staff person #1 will not drive until he completes his 1 hour health and safety update training. Staff person 1 is not employed until training is complete. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that pick up and drop off procedures with safe routes was not posted at the 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.) We will post pick up and drop off procedures and safe routes on the parent board/facility in the center |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that the file of child #3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of 4 DTAP vaccinations, 4 HiB vaccinations, 1 varicella Vaccination, and 1 Hepatitis A vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/18/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter 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.) We will talk to parents regarding updating immunization records for students #2 and #3. Parents will provide up to date immunizations or an exemption letter or children will not be able to return to care. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that staff person 4 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file. 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.) We will ensure staff person #4 have 2 non-family written references on file. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76 Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that the building surfaces were not in good repair. In the preschool classroom, one of the floor tiles was missing. In the school age area, there was a cover missing on the light switch. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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 floor in the preschool room was repaired. The light switch cover in the school age room was repaired. |
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| 2023-02-08 | 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: On 2/8/23, it was observed that the regulations or information on how to access the regulations and contact information for the regional office was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. 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.) We will create a parent board (where the parents sign students in) with the current certificate of compliance and regulations. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will create a parent board and posted the emergency plan (where parents sign in). |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(a) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(a) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23 it was observed that a volunteer was counted towards the ratio in the 3 year old classroom. Staff person 2 does not have the requirements on file to be qualified as an aide and can only be used as a volunteer. Staff person 2 was observed working with staff person 3 in the 3 year old classroom with up to 8 preschoolers and 6 school age children. Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will now be an Aide. We received her transcripts and experience. She will now be considered an Aide working alongside another group supervisor. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR training on file and was past 90 days of employment with children. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will not be working/driving students until he has his First Aid/)CPR training |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed: Staff person 1 did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance on file and was past 45 days of employment with children. Staff person may not work in the facility until NSOR clearance is on file. Staff person 1 had clearances on file that indicated previous criminal history. Provider did not submit staff person 1 clearances for review to the Regional Office. Staff person 1 may not work alone until clearance review is complete. Staff person 1 did not have a required clearance review or a NSOR clearance on file and was observed working alone with children while driving them to and from school. Staff person 4 had a FBI clearance that indicated that there was a criminal record and a RAP sheet was not on file. Staff person 4 did not have complete clearances on file and was observed working alone in the preschool classroom. Staff person 5 did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance on file and was past 45 days of employment with children. Staff person 5 may not work in the facility until NSOR clearance is on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will not be working in the facility until he receives his NSOR. File was sent to the regional office for review. Staff person #4 will not be working alone with children until we receive all completed clearances. Staff person #4 will provide a rap sheet, we are waiting on her rap sheet. We received staff person #5 NSOR. Staff person 5 will not work until NSOR is received. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(2) - Each staff person meets quals/8th grade & enrolled in training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(2) Description: Each staff person meets quals/8th grade & enrolled in training Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23 it was observed that staff person 2 was working as an Aide at the facility and did not have documentation of education or experience on file to be Aide qualified. 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. An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at §3270.31(c). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 documentation of education and experience is now on file. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.33(c) - Supervised volunteer | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(c) Description: Supervised volunteer Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that volunteers were working alone with children. Staff person 1 was observed working alone with the 3 school age children while driving them in the van from school. Staff person 1 only has qualifications on file to be a volunteer. Correction Required: A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will not be transporting students to school until all required clearances and documents are received. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(d) Description: General requirements for facility persons Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that there was not a staff person at the facility that had pediatric first aid/CPR training. Staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 had a training on file that was not an approved curriculum. Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff persons (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) now have current First Aid/CPR certifications on file |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: On2/8/23, it was observed that staff did not have record of child care experience and education on file prior to service at the facility. Staff person 1 was functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, but did not have verification of education or experience on file. Staff person 1 will need to document a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience to be an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person 4 was functioning as and Assistant Group Supervisor, but did not have verification of experience on file. Staff person 4 will need to document 2 years of experience to be Assistant Group Supervisor qualified. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 had GED on file. He is not transporting students until we receive his experience and remainder of his clearances. Staff person #4 has her experiences and education on file. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23 it was observed that the facility was out of ratio. Between 9:30 and 10:15 staff person 4 was observed in the dining area with 9 preschoolers and 1 young toddler. Ratio should have been 1:5 due to the presence of the young toddler. Between 12:14 and 12:30 Staff persons 2 and 3 were observed in the 3 year old classroom with 8 preschoolers and 6 school age children. Staff person 2 is a volunteer and cannot be counted in the ratio. Staff person 3 was alone with 14 preschoolers and school age children. Ratio should have been 1:10. 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 required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We spoke to each staff member regarding ratios and the importance of being within ratio. Staff person #2 now has documentation to become an Aide. |
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| 2023-02-08 | 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: On 2/8/23, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in areas accessible to children 5 years or younger. An outlet cover was missing in the 3 year old classroom on the power strip on the right side of the classroom from the door. CORRECTED ON SITE. An outlet cover was missing in the Preschool classroom behind the teachers desk. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.) We checked and made sure all outlet cover/power strip were covered. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.71 - Locked or inaccessible/Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.71 Description: Locked or inaccessible/Heat Source Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/23, it was observed that both of the kitchen doors were left open and the kitchen unattended. The kitchen had a stove and easily accessible cleaning products such as bleach. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We made sure all kitchen doors are closed. We spoke to the cook and made sure she understood the importance of keeping the door closed. |
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| 2022-02-10 | 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: It was observed that in the back room on the right (1 yr old room), the diaper pad on the changing table had 3 tears. In the 4s and 5s room, there was a broken side, wooden panel on the transportation table/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.) This diaper pad will be replaced with a new one. The broken toy will be repaired. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the refrigerator used to store food and drinks for the children did not contain an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will get a thermometer and put it in this refrigerator. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: At the time of enrollment, parents have not received, in writing, the facility's supervision policy. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have added a supervision policy to our written policies which we provide to the parents of all enrolled children. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: Child #3's agreement did not specify the date on which 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.) We will specify the date of payment on child #3's agreement. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The agreements of children #1 through #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreements of children #1 through #5 now specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The parents of children #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. Original agreements were in children's files. 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 parents of children #1 through #5 now have the original agreements and copies are in children's files. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 was missing the release person's address. Child #4's emergency contact information was missing the complete address of the release person (did not include city and state). 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.) We will add release person's full addresses to child #1 and #4's emergency contact information. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the Auditorium/indoor playspace. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will post the means of transporting children and staffing provisions, in an emergency, in the Auditorium/indoor play space. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(4) Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: Child #1's (DOB 2/22/20) most current Influenza vaccination was 12/14/20. Child #4's most current Influenza vaccination was in 2019. Child #5 has no record of receiving any Influenza vaccinations. Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of #1, #4, and #5 will either provide us with proof of their child receiving the Influenza vaccine or a letter stating their moral or religious objection to their child receiving this vaccine. This documentation will be placed in children's files. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.175(a) Description: Age appropriate restraints Noncompliance Area: The Harmony Juvenile Products booster seat (manufactured 2013) being used when transporting children expired in 2019. 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.) This booster seat was removed and a new one will be used. Children are also using booster seats that are built into the vehicle. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.176(a) - Insured | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.176(a) Description: Insured Noncompliance Area: The vehicle insurance for the 2020 Chevrolet vehicle being used to transport children expired September 2021. Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The vehicle insurance, in the vehicle, for the 2020 Chevrolet vehicle being used to transport children is now current. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Child #1 (incident 8/25/21) #4 (incident 8/31/21), and #5's (incident 7/26/21) files contained original incident reports. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1, #4, and #5 were given the original incident reports for the dates listed. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.19(b) - Child abuse reporting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(b) Description: Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: All staff members stated that the first thing they would do if they suspected child abuse is report it to the Director instead of reporting the suspected abuse to ChildLine. 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.) We had a meeting to discuss the proper procedure for reporting suspected child abuse. They must immediately contact ChildLine. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file does not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. It contains only one. 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 #2's file now contains two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. It contains only one. |
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| 2022-02-10 | 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: The operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office (corrected during inspection). 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.) During the inspection, I corrected this by posting the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office in a conspicuous location in the facility. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include lock-down emergency procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lock-down emergency procedures will be added to our emergency plan. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or when it ends to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will include a policy in our emergency plan which states the method to contact parents when an emergency starts and when it ends so that they can be reunited with their children. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include accommodations for toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions in our emergency plan. |
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| 2022-02-10 | 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 had not conducted and documented an annual emergency drill. 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.) We will conduct and document an annual emergency drill. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We posted the emergency plan in a conspicuous location in the facility during the renewal inspection. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include lock-down emergency procedures, a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and when it ends, accommodations for toddlers, and that annual emergency drills will be conducted and documented. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency procedures will include lock-down emergency procedures, a method to contact parents when an emergency arises and when it ends, accommodations for toddlers, and that annual emergency drills will be conducted and documented. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3, #4, and #5's files did not contain proof of 12 clock hours of child care training (all contained 6 hours). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #3, #4, and #5 will obtain 6 more hours of child care training and documentation will be in staff files. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's Mandated Reporter training had a time between trainings which exceeded the 60 months permitted timeframe (11/3/14, 3/14/20). Staff person #2's file did not contain a Disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure all staff do not exceed the permitted 60 months between Mandated Reporter trainings. Staff person #2's file now contains a completed Disclosure statement. |
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| 2022-02-10 | 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: It was observed in the Auditorium/indoor play space, that a protective outlet cover was missing on the far wall (upon entering) behind the piano and near the far wall exit door (corrected during inspection). 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.) We replaced the missing outlet protective covers, in the Auditorium, during the inspection |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the 4s and 5s classroom, that a bottle of hand sanitizer gel was accessible to children near the sink (corrected during 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.) Toxins were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the water temperature at the sink in the 3-5 yr old classroom measured 127 degrees F. The water temperature of the Women's bathroom sink (outside of the indoor play space), which children utilize measured 125 degrees F and the Men's bathroom in the same location (used by children in care) measured 126.6 degrees F. The boy's bathroom room between the two childcare rooms had a water temperature of 123 degrees F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the church turn down the temperature of the hot water. It will not exceed 110 degrees F. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the Auditorium/play space. 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.) We will post all of the emergency telephone numbers in the Auditorium/play space. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first-aid kit in the 4s and 5s classroom did not contain gauze (corrected during inspection). 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.) Gauze was added to the first-aid kit in the 4's and 5's classrooms during the inspection. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evacuation routes will be posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: There was no record of testing the smoke detectors every 30 days. The facility did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system on record. 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.) Smoke detectors were tested during the inspection, and this was documented. We will be sure to document the testing of smoke detectors every 30 days. |
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