Susan Thomas
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked yellow magna tile in the basement. Observed a cracked bin containing pretend food on the main floor. 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.) Magnet was thrown away. Bin was thrown away. All toys are checked often and disposed of immediately. Out of thousands of toys, one was missed. |
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| 2026-05-26 | 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: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fathers number was filled in on form immediately. Address was updated. |
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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play space when children were receiving care in that space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms will be taken outside. |
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| 2026-05-26 | 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: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not present in the outdoor play space when children were receiving care in that space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Transportation plan was placed outside |
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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #3 contained a health report dated 11/3/25 with a previous one dated 10/31/24. 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.) Child has a current health report. Childs birthday is 10/31. Mother said her insurance would not cover until the child's bday which was on Friday, 10/31/25. Childs health assessment is dated 11/03/25 which was the Monday after the health assessment expired. Rep stated that as long as in same month, which was not an option since the new month started on that Monday. There was no other option for this child. |
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| 2026-05-26 | 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: The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 3/1/25 and 9/1/25. 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.) Form was reviewed and dated. Mom had reviewed and signed but forgot to date it. |
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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 lacked 4.5 hours of annual child care training required between January 2025 and January 2026. Staff #3 had 3 hours of child care training completed on 2/22/26 used towards correction. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 had hours completed, I used a certificate of Deans List for her instead of her transcript. Transcript was placed in file. |
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| 2026-05-26 | 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: The files of Staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training conducted on 1/20/26 with a previous training conducted on 9/26/24. The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of fire safety training conducted on 4/15/25. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training conducted on 5/11/26 with a previous training conducted on 2/11/25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.) All staff have completed fire safety. |
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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 12/11/25 with a previous one dated 11/30/20. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/23/26 with a previous one dated 3/18/21. The file of Staff #1 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 12/16/25 with a previous one dated 11/17/20. The file of Staff #4 lacked proof of application for the DHS FBI Clearance prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 had documentation of application for a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 9/13/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has all clearances Staff #4 went back for FBI with correct code the following day of inspection. Staff #4 was removed from care until correct clearance was obtained. |
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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #2 contained a written evaluation dated 4/20/25. 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 #2 had a written evaluation on file, just wasn't signed or dated due to it was staff's first day back from staff's teaching job and we didn't have a chance yet to review that morning before the inspection that day |
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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: Observed a first-aid kit on top of the rest equipment at the bottom of the stairs in the basement which was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time, we had not been using our basement due to staffing. I refilled first aid kit that morning and did not hang it back up that morning. No children were in care in the basement. First aid kit was hung back in its place out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-05-26 | 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 highchairs obstructing the exit in the kitchen leading to the outside. Observed a dehumidifier obstructing the exit in the basement leading to the outside. 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.) Both objects were moved. Dehumidifier was moved during inspection to get a container out for cert rep, while talking to her, i forgot to slide it back. It is never kept in front of exit. High chairs are also not placed in front of exit.Staff needed to get a table out and slid the high chair in the walkway, and while cooking did not move it back immediately. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 5/20/25. The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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.) Added section for accommodations. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked green bin containing extra clothes on the Main Floor. Observed 2 cracked pink bins containing extra papers and calendars in the Basement. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bins were thrown away. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed foam shapes with bite marks in the Basement. 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.) Foam shapes were thrown away. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Basement lacked 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.) Thermometer placed in refrigerator. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the date 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.) Date written on form. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #3 and #4 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #3 had a child service report dated 3/1/24. Child #4 had child service reports dated 3/1/24 and 9/1/24. 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 #3 was not in attendance to complete the 6 month review. The way i have done it was always acceptable in previous inspections. Child #4 had the 6 month review completed on 3-1-2025 the same as all of my enrolled children, the mom just forgot to date it. Child #3s info was all reviewed and signed when school was out and she returned for care. Mom of Child # 4dated her form. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.) Health insurance info was placed on child's form. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #3 lacked updated health reports at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #1 contained a health report dated 1/4/24 with a previous one dated 3/8/23. The file of Child #3 contained a health report dated 3/11/25 with a previous one dated 7/20/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #, I mistook the 1 as a 7 so i missed having the parents updating. Parent provided a new current health assessment. Child #3 was off with mom for summer and maternity leave. received updated health assessment upon return. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #3 did not include 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.) Parent took form to the doctor to be completed. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The Main Floor lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in which to discard a soiled disposable diaper immediately. Certification Staff observed child care staff discard a soiled diaper into a trash can attached to the wall with the lid raised, but the lid did not close afterwards. 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.) Placed a hands fee garbage can in place of the garbage can that has been acceptable since I opened in 2017 |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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.) Added the prevention and identification of maltreatment to my current policy that has been acceptable in previous inspections. Policy now addresses more specific information. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Menus posted week in advance. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 3/1/24, 9/1/24, and 10/14/24. 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.) Child #2 was not in attendance to complete the 6 month review, Mom signed it as soon as she returned from school to my care. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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.) Added more information to emergency plan. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of conducting emergency drills annually. The facility had documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 3/10/25 with a previous one conducted on 2/9/24. 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.) Complete drill within time frame. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added section for accommodations. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training conducted on 4/14/25 with a previous one conducted on 3/19/24. 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.) Staff completed class for 2 hours to meet the 12 hours.. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #4 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. The file of Staff #4 contained documentation of 9 hours of training completed on 2/19/25 and 1.5 hours of training completed on 2/28/25. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire safety was completed as soon as we noticed it was late |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR on 8/7/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has current training. Staff #2 completed CPR/first aid, March of 2022 prior to her hire date of 5-2022, her certificate was needed for college and we didn't make a copy. Called AHA and they only keep records for 3 years so we were not able to retrieve her certificate for proof. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #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 #5 completed same class as all of my staff and with the same instructor. Instructor just marked wrong box for certificate. Instructor offered to pay to reprint her a certificate, but staff is off until September, and we will have a CPR class in August prior to her return so she will have the correct one. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 12/1/24 with previous training completed on 9/15/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 took class as soon as we noticed. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had a NSOR dated 3/22/21. The file of Staff #3 lacked a complete State Police Clearance because it did not have a rapt sheet attached. The file of Staff #5 lacked a copy of a signed disclosure statement at initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5 had a disclosure statement dated 4/22/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had the copy of what was sent for her clearance. It was when i was closed off and on for COVID. Myself and my last inspector had it taken care of but still received a violation five years later. Disclosure statement was signed, rapt sheet was printed and placed in file. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1) - HS/GED + 30 credits | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #5, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 has not worked since May. Before Staff #5 returns, documentation of experience and education will be in her file. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed Xtreme Kleen Moisturizing Advanced Gel beside food items on a shelf in the Basement. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaner was an empty container only placed on one end of a 8 foot shelf on complete other side of any type of food so mistakenly did not get thrown away until the pump was removed from it. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: The sink by the changing table on the Main Floor lacked platforms or steps to be easily approached by children using it. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Step stool placed and now used. |
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| 2024-05-23 | 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 on the playground, 1 exposed bolt on the fence in the back corner under the pergola. 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.) Exposed bolt was repaired. |
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| 2024-05-23 | 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: The file of child #2 lacked an agreement with 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.) Agreement has date specified for payment. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement now has child's arrival and departure times specified. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of reviewing the file, the file for staff #1 had a Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of volunteer rather than employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff provided by email both clearances. One for volunteer and one for employment. I printed the wrong one and had it in the file. Correct one was printed and placed in the file by the end of the day. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed at the bottom of the steps in the preschool space downstairs, rubber trim not attached to the wall and holes in the wall on the left and right side of the bottom step. Observed on the wall across from the bottom of the steps behind the diaper changing station, significant damage to the wall with missing plaster and exposed interior structure to the wall. Observed on the right side of the deck to enter the facility from the steps, a raised board causing a tripping hazard. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rubber trim was replaced. Holes were repaired Walls were repaired. Porch/deck all new boards to remove tripping hazard. |
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| 2023-05-10 | 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: Observed the following in the playground: splintering wood on the 3 round, wooden tables; Little Tikes brand log cabin with a hole at the doorway; and Step 2 brand brown and tan house with a red roof with a hole at the doorway; 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.) Spools were covered with plastic lining on all 3 tables. Holes were covered with duct tape. |
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| 2023-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed on the playground, rocks less than 1 inch in diameter between the 2 playhouses in the corner adjacent to the shed and in areas throughout where grass is not growing. 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.) Outdoor carpeting was placed over any area with rocks. |
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| 2023-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked a current health assessment. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent did not use provided form. I gave her another one to have completed. Turned back in 5-22-23. |
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| 2023-05-10 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan lacked documentation of the 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.) I updated my Emergency Plan to include Continuity of Operations. |
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| 2023-05-10 | 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: At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of a traffic letter sent to local traffic safety authorities. 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.) Traffic letter was sent to authorities. |
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| 2023-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspections, there was no documentation the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the Emergency Plan and all updates was hand delivered to the Nanty Glo Borough office. |
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| 2023-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had late Mandated Reporter training due to the fact the documents on file were dated 3-11-22 and 3-6-17. Therefore, they were more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The training will be taken within the timeframe. |
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| 2023-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2, a Group Supervisor lacked documentation to support the position. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 is going on maternity leave so moved her to AGS. Staff #2 has the degree and the hours to support position, I did not have it documented in her file. |
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| 2023-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a hornet's nest in the Little Tikes brand playhouse that was grey with a blue roof. 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.) Knocked small nest from corner of playhouse. Then moved playhouse into separate gated area for a few days. |
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| 2023-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The sink located in the toddler space lacked a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sing was placed that day. |
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| 2023-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The sink located in the toddler space lacked a lidded waste receptacle. 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.) I bought new small garbage can with lid. |
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| 2023-05-10 | 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 in the kitchen, the exit was blocked due to the fact a vacuum cleaner and folded up Pack and Play were stored in front of it. 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.) Vacuum was set there from breakfast. We were outside. Pack and Play was going out to the garbage. Both were from in front of the door. |
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| 2023-05-10 | 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: At the time of the inspection, there was no documentation of testing the smoke detector 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.) All smoke detectors will be tested and documented every 30 days. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: Observed 1 space saver high chair missing its T-shaped strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Repaired the T-shape strap. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection, provider contacted child's mother and completed physician's address. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection I contacted mother of child and completed father's work address. |
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| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact the dates documented were 12-2-21 to 1-3-22 which is 32 days; 1-3-22 to 2-4-22 which is 32 days; 3-4-22 to 4-4-22 which is 31 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.) I will check dates more frequently. Staff completed course 5 days late. In the future, dates will be completed before expiration. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked a health assessment with an immunization record. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will obtain an updated vaccination record. The provider created a checklist and will maintain updated records. |
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| 2018-12-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1, an infant napping in a pack and play with a Tagies brand teething blanket. The Tagies brand item measured 12 inches by 12 inches. Observed child #2, an infant napping in a pack and play with 3 teething toys and a pacifier attached to a string of small teething objects. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff immediately removed all items from both pack and play and will not have items in pack and plays while children are napping. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Neutrogena Pure and Free baby sunscreen labeled for child #1 with an expiration date of 7/2017. Observed Infants' Tylenol labeled for child #2 with an expiration date of 12/2017. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Expired sunscreen and expired Tylenol was returned to parents of child #1 and child #2. In the future, we will check all expiration dates to make sure they are not expired. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked proof of child care experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter of child care experience was placed on file for staff #1. I will make sure all staff have correct files on record for staff qualifications and experience. |
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| 2018-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2, with a provisional hire start date in care with children of 5-1-18, lacked a Child Abuse clearance generated for the purpose of employment. The one on file was as a volunteer. All other appropriate clearance documents were on file . Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.) Child abuse clearance was completed online for staff #2 for employment instead of volunteer. I will check all future provisional hire staff to verify reason for clearance is for employment and not volunteer. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, observed in the child care space downstairs a pack 'n play used as rest equipment 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 pack-n-plays are labeled and will remain labeled. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #3, and #5 contained agreements that were not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider signed agreements. In the future, the provider will make sure to sign the agreements. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #5 lacked agreements with 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.) The provider updated all agreement forms to have all necessary information and will make sure form is complete. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #5 lacked agreements with 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. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider updated all agreement forms to have all necessary information and will make sure forms are completed. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #5 lacked agreements with the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider updated all agreement forms to have all necessary information and will make sure forms are complete. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #5 lacked agreements with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider updated all agreement forms to have all necessary information and will make sure forms are complete. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #3, and #5 lacked agreements with the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider updated all agreement forms to have all the necessary information and will make sure the forms are complete. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #3, and #5 lacked agreements with the services which are to be considered as extra or N/A if it is not applicable. 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 provider updated all agreement forms to have all necessary information and will make sure are completed. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, #4, and #5 had the original agreements on file rather than copies and the original given to the parents. 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 provider retained all copies and parents received the original and will continue to do this in the future. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the full physical work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The work address was put on file for child #3. Child #5, the full address was put on emergency contact form and the provider will make sure form are complete. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Files of child #1 and #5 both were signed by parents. In the future, the provider will make sure forms are complete. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.) All families gave policy numbers to be placed on file. In the future, forms will be complete. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full physical address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file of child #3 lacked and emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the full physical 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.) All information that was missing was put on the files. In the future, forms will be completed. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child care space downstairs did not have emergency contact information for the children whom receive care in the space. 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.) Copies of all emergency contact information was placed downstairs and will remain there. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child care space downstairs did not have the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space and to accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. 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.) All necessary plans for transporting were placed downstairs and will remain there. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility; no health assessments were on file. The files of children #3, #4, and #5 lacked initial health reports no later than 60 days following 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.) The provider understands the need to retain all child health assessments. In the future, the provider will retain all child health assessments. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2, #3, and #4 lacked updated health reports at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider understands the need to retain all child health assessments. In the future, the provider will retain all child health assessments. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the upstairs child care space Banana Boat Kids sunscreen 50 SPF 10 fl oz, Equate Broad Spectrum SPF 50 aerosol spray 10 fl oz, Coppertone Water Babies 8 fl oz, Equate Broad Spectrum Sport aerosol spray 6 fl oz, and Johnson and Johnson baby lotion 15 fl oz not labeled with 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. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All medication/sunblock is labeled for whom it is intended and will remain labeled. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the cubbies to the left of the entrance, observed a book bag hanging low enough for children in care to access containing Children's Motrin, Cottontails healing ointment, Neutrogena Pure and Free baby SPF sunscreen, and Butt Paste; and a black bag with Desitin diaper cream. 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.) Black bag was removed. Hello Kitty bag, told parent no to bring those items and if she does due to someone else picking up to let staff know so we can place it out of reach of children. In the future, bags will hang out of reach. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction Required: 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.) Parent signed appropriate information. In the future, forms will be completed. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I posted current certificate and copy of the regulations for parents and it will remain posted. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #4 lacked a signed disclosure statement and a PA Child Abuse clearance. The file of staff #5 lacked a dated disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #4 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.) The file of staff #4 was removed due to her no longer needed as an emergency staff. Staff #5 has a signed disclosure statement. In the future, the provider will make sure to have all current clearances in staff files. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed at the front door, the screen was torn from midpoint to the bottom within the wooden frame. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen door has been replaced with a new one and will remain there. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the child care space downstairs there was not a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit was placed downstairs and will remain there. |
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| 2017-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the child care space downstairs on the wall with the alphabet, 2 holes in the drywall. The holes were located under the letters B and C. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The holes in the basement wall were repaired. In the future, the provider will regularly check the condition of building surfaces. |
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| 2017-03-27 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the playground space a metal plate approximately 12X12 inches leaning against the porch accessible to children and damaged lattice with sharp corners. 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 provider removed the metal plate. The provider repaired and removed the lattice. In the future, the provider will check the condition of play space and equipment regularly. |
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| 2017-03-27 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed cleaning products in the kitchen that were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider immediately removed. In the future, all toxics will be locked in the closet inaccessible to children in care. |
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