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Sweet Pea Patch

Edinburg, PA · Lawrence County
4130 W State St, Edinburg, PA 16116
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Quick Facts

Capacity
150 children
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 667-9412
4130 W State St
Edinburg, PA 16116
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250910
License Issued
Feb 19, 2026
Active Through
Feb 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
Keystone Star 4
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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SWEET PEA PATCH is a Child Care Center in EDINBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday NOT REPORTED
  • Sunday NOT REPORTED

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment and TB test that were conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff's start date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 went and received a new health assessment and TB test.
2026-02-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(c)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, there were numerous times when there were 6 infants in the infant room that is licensed for 5 children.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There are only 5 infants enrolled now and the facility does not plan to enroll any more infants unless there are infants that age out of the infant room or if there are infants that withdraw from care.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2 and #3 all contain emergency contact forms that are lacking the parent's work addresses and phone numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were notified that additional information was needed to complete the emergency contact form. All parents completed forms upon pick-up or drop-off of the child. See attached forms.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the medical insurance company name.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was notified through the Pro Care app; parent replied immediately with the necessary information.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 both contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the addresses of the persons 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were notified that additional information was needed to complete the emergency contact form. All parents completed forms during pick-up or drop-off. Please see the attachment
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written transportation plan was not posted in the toddler room at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toddler room staff had the written transportation plan in their emergency backpack with their classroom forms. The form was removed from the bag and posted by classroom nametags in the room.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, #2 and #3 all contain 2 Health Assessments that are more than 24 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, all staff will renew physicals before the previous one expires.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR that was not renewed before the previous one expired.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, all staff will renew pediatric first-aid CPR before the previous one expires.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person was immediately told to complete the required training by 11-21-2025. See attached certificate of compliance.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The following documentation of testing of the smoke detectors show more than 30 days between testing: 3.24.25-4.24.25, 5.23.25-6.23.25, and 8.22.25-9.23.25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke detector checks will be conducted every 25 days instead of 30 to ensure compliance.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements in the files for all the child files reviewed were the original documents.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were given the original agreement from the child's folder.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon review of the current emergency contact form dated 6/14/24 and child health report dated 6/12/24, no health problems or disabilities are listed. Parents have added N/A to the appropriate spaces on the emergency contact form.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child # 4 did not include the address of the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child # 4 provided addresses for release persons.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The initial health reports in the files for Child #1 and #2 were conducted more than 60 days after the child's 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will be required to provide an initial health report within the first 60 days.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the files for Child #3 and #5, preschool children, exceeded 12 months between reports.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to continue monitoring and tracking health reports to ensure they are received within the required timeframe.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: Observed alcohol pads and antiseptic wipes, which were not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended, in the first aid kits in the School Age/Preschool Room and the Toddler Room.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Alcohol pads and antiseptic wipes were removed from first aid kits in the School Age/Preschool Room and Toddler Room.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated the emergency plan to include a section related to continuity of operations.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a PQAS instructor.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member # 6 completed CPR & First Aid training on 12/12/2024.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The TB Screening in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted more than one year prior to the staff person's first day in child care and is not valid. (See LIS Code Sheet).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #5 received TB on 1/5/24.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact forms and fee agreements in the files for Child #4 and #5 exceeded 6 months between updates.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will be required to update emergency contact information and financial agreement within 6 months.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed two pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on a lower shelf in the School Age/Preschool Room.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The scissors were removed from the children's accessibility.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility has not conducted annual emergency plan training in the past 12 months. Hence, only staff hired within the past 12 months have current emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An annual facility emergency is planned for all staff on 1/6/2025.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter regarding the emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures or 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent letter regarding the emergency plan was revised to include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disability, and children with chronic medical conditions. All parents will receive a revised copy of the emergency plan.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification in the files for Staff Person #1, 2 and 4 has expired.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 & 2 did complete CPR & First Aid on 12/17/23. Their certificate of completion was put in their staff folders for verification. Staff #4 completed CPR & First Aid on 12/12/2024.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 4 did have fire safety training on 11/29/2023 and then again on 11/7/2024, which was in the 12-month window. See attachments.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, 6 and 8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a PQAS instructor.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3, 6 and 8 will have until 12/26/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3, 6 and 8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, 6 and 8, staff person #3, 6 and 8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
12/12/2024 Staff # 3, 6, and 8 completed First Aid and CPR training by a PQAS trainer.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #6 does not include a DHS FBI Clearance. The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #7 and 8 were processed more than 45 days after the staff person's first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).

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. Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 6 was removed from direct care of children until she received her FBI verification, she did obtain FBI fingerprinting on 12/4/2024. Staff #7 NSOR was rec. on 10/16/2013. Staff # 8 NSOR was rec. on 8/2/2024.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 does not contain a written evaluation conducted within 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 received formal observation on 6/11/24 and staff evaluation on 10/11/23. Observation from 6/11/24 has been added to staff file.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Observed a golden pothos plant in the Pre-K Room.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plant was immediately removed from the classroom.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the School Age/Preschool Room lacked tweezers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers were put in the first aid kit.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling, flaking paint along the outside of the building, which borders the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will scrap and remove flaking paint from the outdoor play space.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log documents five times in the past year when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 1/2-3/4, 3/4-5/3, 5/3-7/3, 7/3-9/3 and 9/3-11/11.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will correct the over 60 days between fire drills by doing them every 55 days instead of 60 to ensure compliance and account for months with 31 days in them.
2024-11-27 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The fire system test log for the past year documents three times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 7/1-8/2, 8/2-9/4 and 11/1-12/3.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will correct the past 30 days between fire system checks by doing them every 25 days instead of 30 to ensure compliance and account for months with 31 days in them.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The files of Child #4 and #7 both contain emergency contact forms that were lacking the enrolling parents work address and phone numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Families of children #4 and #7 were asked to complete the current emergency contact parent consent forms and return them to the office manager.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room there was prescription Nystatin ointment that did not have written doctor instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Nystatin ointment was removed and sent home with the parent.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool/school age room there was a diazapam medication that was lacking a medicaion log that gives written permission from the parents to administer the medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A medication log was obtained and signed on the day of inspection. The medication log was put with the medication.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 10.23.23 which was after her start date.(see LIS code sheet).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 received an updated TB screening on 1/5/24 and was read on 1/8/24 with a negative result.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a TB screening that was dated 7.30.21 which was more than 12 months prior to their start date.(See LIS code sheet)

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 received an updated TB screening on 1/5/24 and was read on 1/8/24 with a negative result.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator failed to notifiy local traffic safety authorities within the last 12 months in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director notified local traffic safety authorities in writing on 12/6/2023 of the program's use, hours, and operations.
2023-11-16 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety).

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until January 14, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 was in the process of completing the required training but resigned from her position on 12/22/23.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Young Toddler Room, in an area accessible to children, loose framing along a wooden play kitchen were observed to create pinch points.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Loose framing piece was covered.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room, a staff member indicated that there are children who receive care in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths. Numerous Lego pieces were observed in the room that were less than 1" in diameter.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All objects less than 1" in diameter were removed the area and placed where they could not be accessed by children who are still placing things in their mouths.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed health assessment was administered more than 24 months ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have current health assessments on file.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will make an appointment and have her health assessment updated to include the results of a communicable disease examination.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room, in an area accessible to children in care, an approximately 4'x2' wooden shelf was observed to be presenting a tipping hazard, which could result in blunt force trauma injury.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Shelf was placed on its side to prevent tipping.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5, who has been employed in a childcare position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics Training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete health and safety training.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained a DHS Child Abuse Clearance that was processed as a volunteer clearance, which is not accepted by our department. The file for Staff #4, who currently resides in the State of Ohio, did not contain clearances required by the State of Ohio to work in a childcare position. Staff #3 and #4 cannot work at the facility until acceptable clearances are obtained and placed on file at the facility.

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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not return to work at the childcare center until they have proper clearances.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(c)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination

Noncompliance Area: In the eating area, containers of bleach/water were observed being stored on a shelf directly above food items to be consumed by children in care. If said containers were to leak, the contents could contaminate the food stored below.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning spray was moved to an area away from food items.
2022-11-28 Renewal 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the each of the two Preschool Room bathrooms, which are used by children in care, exposed, upwardly facing bolts were observed at the base of each toilet where the toilet secures to the floor. Contact with said bolts could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.

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. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toilet bolts were covered to prevent an injury.
2022-02-09 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 4/16/18, lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #8, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 3/10/21, lacked an NSOR verification certificate. In a phone conversation with the director on 1/13/22 the director stated that she did not remove staff #6 and #8 from a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current NSORs are in the staff files.
2022-02-09 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 4/16/18, lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #8, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 3/10/21, lacked an NSOR verification certificate. In a phone conversation with the director on 1/13/22 the director stated that she did not remove staff #6 and #8 from a child care position at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current NSORs are in the staff files.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work address of the enrolling parent. The files for children #3, #4, and #6 lacked emergency contact information that included work addresses and work phone numbers for the enrolling parent. The file for child #5 lacked emergency contact information that included work addresses, home phone number, and work phone number for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 emergency contact information has been updated with work address of the enrolling parent. Children #3, #4, and #6 emergency contact information have been updated to include work addresses, home and work phone numbers. Child #5 emergency contact information has been updated that includes work address, home and work phone number of enrolling parent.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1, #2, and #4 emergency contact information have been updated to include written consent signatures by a parent for emergency medical care permission.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #5, and #6 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1, #2, #5, and #6 have updated emergency contact information that included special needs information.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 12/12/18 and 3/3/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has obtained an updated health assessment.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 3/18/19. The file for staff person #6 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 4/18/18. The file for staff person #7 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 3/6/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 and #6 have obtained an updated health assessment.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children #1, #2, and #4 have updated emergency forms that include consent for administering minor first-aid by staff.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #2, #4 #5, #6, and #7 lacked firesafety training that was conducted one year from the previous training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 9/28/20 and 11/3/21. The file for staff person #3 lacked firesafety training that was conducted within the last year.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have all completed the fire-safety training which is where we also revived our smoke detectors, our job duties during a fire evacuation, and fire drills as well as fire extinguisher use and safety.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8 lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f).

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #8 is in the process of completing her Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 3/10/15 and 12/10/21. The file for staff person #6 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 2/17/16.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has completed an updated mandated reporter. Staff person #6 has completed an updated mandated reporter on 1/11/2022. Waiting for certificate.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom is the director of the child care, lacked a state police clearance that was completed within the past 60 months. The state police clearance in the file is dated 3/17/15. The file for staff person #1 lacked child abuse and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 2/18/16 and 2/22/21.The FBI clearances in the file are dated 4/1/15 and 2/24/21. The file for staff person #3, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 6/5/20, lacked a state police clearance. The file for staff person #5, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 8/24/17, lacked an NSOR certificate that was dated by the deadline of 7/1/20. The NSOR in the file is dated 10/27/21. The file for staff person #6, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 4/16/18, lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #8, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 3/10/21, lacked an NSOR verification certificate.

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. Facility Person #1, #3, #6, and #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has obtained a current state police clearance. Staff person #3 is no longer employed by the center. Staff persons #6 and #8 have resubmitted the NSOR.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a staff evaluation that was completed within a year from the hire date of 6/5/20. The staff evaluation in the file is dated 10/14/21.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 is no longer employed.
2021-11-09 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8 lacked 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #8 was listed as a group supervisor in error. She is supervised in the classroom at all times.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The bin holding the foam blocks was cracked causing sharp and pinch points.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bin was removed and discarded. In the future all toys, equipment and containers will be in good repair and free from rough edges, cracks, and pinch points.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The kidney shaped table in the young toddler area was loose.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The leg on the kidney shaped table was tightened. In the future, we will ensure all furniture is durable and safe for all children.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.116 - School-Age Children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The daily schedule for school age children did not include time set aside for homework.

Correction Required: When a facility serves a school-age child, homework supervision shall be provided in accordance with arrangements determined by the parent and the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Homework time was added to the school age schedule. In the future, time will continue to be allotted for home work and included on the daily schedule.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an agreement form that was lacking the fee amount.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee information was entered on the agreement form. In the future, all fee information will be completed on agreement forms.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an agreement for that was lacking 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee and date information was entered on the agreement form. In the future, all required fee information will be completed on agreement forms.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact that was lacking the child's birthdate.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's birth date was entered on emergency contact form. In the future, all required information will be completed on emergency contact forms.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical insurance name and policy number.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent completed insurance information and policy number on emergency contact form. In the future, we will ensure all required medical information is completed on the emergency contact form at the time of enrollment.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child can 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent completed addresses for the people the child can be released to. In the future, we will ensure all information is complete on emergency contact forms.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room there was not a copy of an emergency contact form in the room for one child. Cert Rep was told it was because he was transitioning from the other room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An emergency contact form was placed in the preschool room for the transitioning child. In the future we will keep emergency contact forms in every room that the child receives care, even when transitioning.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 was lacking 3 doses of rotovirus and 2 doses of Hepatitis A and lacking the flu shot. The file for Child #3 was lacking the flu shot. And the file for Child #5 was lacking 3 doses of the rotovirus vaccine.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were informed of missing immunizations and either signed a statement or communicated with their physician about updating their child's immunizations. In the future, we will ensure we receive updated written verification of vaccinations or a statement from parent expressing their beliefs against vaccinations.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Toothbrushes in the Pre-k and Preschool rooms were not stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air, they were covered.

Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toothbrushes were uncovered with bristles up. In the future, all toothbrushes will be stored bristles up and exposed to circulating air.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contains a health assessment that is more than 24 months old. The file for Staff #4 contained a health assessment and TB that was obtained after their hire date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A health assessment was scheduled prior to inspection for staff #2. In the future we will ensure staff health assessments are completed within 24 months and within 12 months prior to hiring.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The mini fridge in the eating area of the toddler rooms contained sippy cups that had been previously served to the children and then placed back in the fridge.

Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
More sippy cups were purchased and children were given a new cup with each meal. In the future, we will continue to discard previously served food and give the children a new cup with each meal.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 and #4 was lacking signed written permission for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents signed consent for emergency medical care. In the future, we will ensure that all required signatures are given by parents for emergency medical care prior to admission.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 #3 and #4 all contained emergency contact forms that were lacking parental signature to consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents signed consent to administer minor first aid. In the future, we will ensure that all required signatures are given by parents for minor first aid procedures prior to admission.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, and #2 were lacking documentation of annual emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were trained in emergency planning and signed paper. In the future, new staff will be trained in emergency planning the first week and all staff will be trained annually.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #2 and #3 were all lacking annual staff evaluations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff evaluations were completed by the director. In the future staff evaluations will be completed at least every 12 months.
2019-11-07 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room there was a spray bottle containing bleach and water and a spray bottle of soap in water that were stored where the children could get to them.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spray bottles were removed from area and placed out of reach of children. In the future all cleaning materials will be kept inaccessible to children.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone number of the child's physician or medical provider. The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing physician information was entered on emergency forms for Child #1 and Child #2. In the future, we will be diligent to include physician information on emergency contact forms.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Child #1's insurance policy number was added to his emergency form. In the future, we will ensure every child's health insurance information, including policy numbers will be recorded on emergency forms.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's insurance policy number was added to his emergency form. In the future, we will ensure every child's health insurance information, including policy numbers will be recorded on emergency forms.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-k and Preschool rooms toothbrushes were observed with caps on them and not being exposed to circulating air.

Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All caps were removed from the preschool toothbrushes. In the future, we will store toothbrushes with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that was more than 24 months old.The file for Staff #3 contained a Health Assessment that was conducted after the staff's date of hire.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Health Assessment was provided for Staff #1. In the future, a Health Assessment will be completed prior to the hire date and updated every 24 months.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking TB screening.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A TB screening was done at the time of hire for Staff #1, however, her paperwork was placed in her PDR. Her paperwork has been placed back in her file. In the future, a TB screening will be done at the time of hire and kept in staff folders.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment form in which the question pertaining to the suitability of the staff to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The question pertaining to suitability of the staff to provide child care was answered and initialed by physician. In the future, a completed health assessment will be included in staff folders.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool room, a spray bottle containing soap and water, and a bottle containing disinfecting solution were left in the room down where they were accessible to the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spray bottles were placed out of reach from the children. In the future, all cleaning materials/toxic materials will be kept out of reach of children at all times.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking a health assessment. The files for Staff #2, and 3 contained physicals that were more than 24 months old.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 received a completed health assessment. Staff #2 and 3 completed updated health assessments. In the future all staff members will maintain updated and current health assessment.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 was lacking initial TB screening.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A TB screening was done for Staff #4. In the future all staff will have a current TB on file at the time of initial hire.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 was lacking a statement about communicable disease and the staff's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The communicable disease examination section was completed for Staff #4 by her CRNP. In the future a complete health assessment will be completed for all staff upon hire and every 24 months thereafter.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained one written family reference, therefore needing to get a 2nd nonfamily reference letter.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A non-family reference letter was obtained and placed in the staff's file. In the future, all staff will have 2 non-family references on file.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The new Certificate of compliance was not posted at the center at the time of the allocated unannounced inspection.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The new certificate of compliance was posted. In the future the current certificate of compliance will be posted in a conspicuous location at all times.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 was lacking initial emergency plan training within 7 days of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An emergency plan training was completed within 7 days of hire. The documentation was found and placed in the staff's file. In the future emergency plan training will be conducted within 7 days of hire and the documents will be placed in the staff's file.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 was lacking a dated disclosure statement and a FBI clearance. The staff's hire date was more than 90 days so they were no longer a provisional hire. Staff #4 cannot work in a childcare position until the clearance is produced.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A disclosure statement was signed by Staff #4 and FBI clearance was added to her file(Clearance was completed at time of hire, just was not in file.) In the future staff members will have signed disclosure statements and clearances on file at the time of hire.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 daubers in the art cabinet in the Large Preschool room that were labeled keep out of reach of children.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daubers were put away in the art closet. In the future the daubers that are used will be non-toxic.
2018-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The girls restroom in the large preschool room was lacking handwashing signs.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A handwashing sign was placed in the girls restroom. In the future, a sign will be posted in all restrooms regarding handwashing.
2017-11-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the Playground there was a storage container observed with a broken lid and a table in very poor condition, rusted, with peeling tape on it. In the Young Toddler Area the kidney shaped table legs were loose. In the Pre-K Room there was a leather chair that the leather was flaking off.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The storage container was thrown away as was the table. The table legs on the kidney shaped table were tightened and the leather chair was replaced with a new one. In the future all equipment will be in good repair.
2017-11-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an agreement that was lacking the fee to be charged and the due date of that fee.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee for Child #1 was filled in as was the due date for that fee. In the future all paperwork will be double checked for completeness.
2017-11-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, 2 and 3 all contained agreements that were lacking the services to be provided to the children and their families.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreements were completed with services each child receives while in our center. In the future all paperwork will be double checked for completeness.

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