Tammy Pensinger Family Child Care Home
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-05-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, a preschooler, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have parents write a letter saying why not all vaccinations were not all done as required, and it was completed. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed a pack 'n play which was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Labeled the pack 'n play. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Certification Staff observed Child #3 in care, but Child #3 did not have emergency contact information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parents fill out emergency contact information. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a) Description: Within 60 days Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file of Child #3 did not contain a health report, and the operator indicated the child had been attending for more than 60 days. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child 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.) Have parents get health report to keep on file. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 5/17/24 and 11/25/24. Child #2 had another health report in the file, but it was not dated. 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.) Have parents get health report dated. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(1) Description: Child's health history Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #1 did not include a review of the child's health history. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Made sure mom was aware of needed review of health history. Form was taken to doctor to have box checked and initialed. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, an older infant, lacked Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio Immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of one Hepatitis B immunization, one Rotavirus immunization, one DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, one HIB immunization, one Pneumococcal immunization, and one Polio immunizations Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have parents write a letter saying why not all vaccinations were not all done as required and it was completed. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have parents label bottles. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: Certification Staff observed Child #3 in care, but Child #3 did not have an agreement on file. Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Give parents an agreement to fill out and put on file. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The hypothetical location of the fire was not rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills. The hypothetical location was the same for fire drills conducted on 5/20/25 and 7/18/25. Correction Required: The hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure to rotate the location of the drill moving forward. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an operable interconnected smoke alarm system on each level of the residence. The interconnected smoke alarm was operable on the first floor, but the interconnected smoke alarm was not operable in the basement. The facility had a smoke alarm in the basement that was operable but not interconnected. The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 4/27/25, 5/27/25, 6/26/25, 7/26/25, 8/25/25, 9/24/25, 10/24/25, 11/24/25, 12/24/25, 1/23/26, 2/22/26, and 3/24/26. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An operable smoke alarm was in the basement, but it was not interconnected. Bought a new interconnected smoke alarm and replaced the old one. Current manual test on file. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked wooden railroad track. 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.) Tossed out wooden railroad track. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: Observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 4 to 5 inches of shredded/recycled mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 inches of shredded/recycled mulch as protective surface covering. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bought more mulch and placed under swing. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put name on tag. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Children #3 and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee was added to agreement. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete home 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.) Forms were corrected. Phone numbers added and home address added. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must 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.) Had sign consent on emergency form. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: disability Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information 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 of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All information was added to the emergency contact. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 6/16/23, 12/9/23, and 7/18/24. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 9/6/23, 5/17/24, and 11/25/24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Talked to parents about updated health reports. Children have current health reports. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked a health report updated at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 8/8/23 and 2/14/25. 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.) Talked to child's mom about the health reports. Child has current health report. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility had a policy that addressed strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added to the policy signs to recognize shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and how to prevent and identify child maltreatment. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) Had mom give me a written consent to administer first-aid if needed and sign and date. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added to emergency plan how to get in touch with parents in case of an emergency to let know of location of where children would be if an emergency arises and how to reunite with children and also who they would contact. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added to emergency plan on information on how the parents will be contacted when emergency is over and how to reunite with child and they will also be given contact information. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(f) Description: Emergency plan 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 described in subsection (a). 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.) Wrote a letter explaining medical procedures for infants, toddlers, children with medical disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 and Household Member #2 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/4/19 and a NSOR dated 1/13/20. The file of Household Member #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/4/19 and a NSOR dated 1/13/20. 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 did not work until clearances were obtained. Applied for all background checks and received them. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(c) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed Aloe Vera, Philodendrum Hederaceum, Begonia Maculata, and Syngonium Podophyllum in the dining room and Dracaena Braunii in the living room. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed all plants. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.75(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the deck and deck steps in 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pressure washed steps and put large rugs on deck. |
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| 2025-04-03 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator provided documentation that fire drills were conducted on 3/19/24, 5/20/24, 7/22/24, 9/20/24, 11/21/24, 1/27/25, and 3/21/25. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Made myself a note and marked calendar to remind myself to make sure fire drills are done every 60 days. |
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| 2024-04-09 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed in the playroom, a play table with a torn cover and two white children's chairs with loose backs creating 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The tear was covered with a protective layer and glued and tightened the chairs. |
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| 2024-04-09 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child #1 did not contain 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.) Add the date of admission to the agreement form. |
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| 2024-04-09 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain the health insurance 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had Parents add the health insurance policy number. |
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| 2024-04-09 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, a young toddler, contained a most recent health assessment was dated more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mother stated that the child has an appointment scheduled for early May. |
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| 2024-04-09 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator was placing soiled disposable diapers into plastic bags and not into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bought 2 new trash cans for pampers and began using them on the next childcare day. |
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| 2024-04-09 | Renewal | 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: Observed the diaper changing pad was being cleaned after each use however the surface was not being wiped with a sanitizing solution. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lock was placed on the cabinet under the sink and Lysol disinfecting wipes, for cleaning the changing pad, were placed in the locked cabinet. |
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| 2024-04-09 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Observed hand sanitizer, "labeled keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a counter in the eating area. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) Removed the hand sanitizer. |
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| 2024-04-09 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Observed the fire alarm testing log revealed that two times in the previous 12 months, the fire alarm tests were conducted more than 30 days apart. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarms were tested on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed loose swing anchors on the swing set and metal hanging bar which had rough edges and split metal ends. 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.) Tighten loose swing anchors and removed metal hanging bar. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #2 contained most recent child service reports which were completed more than 6 months after the previously completed child service report. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure service reports are all completed as required. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #3 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have parents write and sign paper saying why child didn't receive flu shots to keep on file. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have mother of infant write a statement to keep on file for feeding and formula schedule. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(b) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of providing the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have written the correct information on how to access the regulations. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.31(h) - Verification of professional development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(h) Description: Verification of professional development Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of the required health and safety training update which was completed after the required due date of 12/30/22. Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date the professional development was completed. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (g) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Required safety training was completed. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have the evacuation routes posted on the basement floor of the facility. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Write an evacuation route for basement and post it. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreements were copied and the parents were given the original agreements. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #2 did not contain the 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.) Parents will add the required address information the child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, a young toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 7 months ago. Observed child file #3, a preschool child, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 20 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) Obtain the updated health assessments for the children listed and place it in the child files. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1) Description: Parent written verification from Doctor. Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtain all flu related information from the parents for each of the children. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(g) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not submit a copy of the updated emergency plan 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.) Print and send a copy of the emergency plan to the township/municipality office. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of updated training in first aid and cpr but the card did not specify that the training conducted was for pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Get the information that specify pediatric first aid and cpr. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.69 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Observed the area where the children were eating lunch was in close proximity to a stove which did not have some form of knob lock to prevent the stove from being turned on. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Knob locks were purchased for the stove. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.72 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.72 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency numbers were not posted by the portable phone/phone base in the entrance way to the facility. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency numbers were written down and placed by the phone. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged wooden lattice with rough edges under the steps leading into the outdoor play area used by children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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.) All lattice was removed from around steps and replaced with solid wood. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.76(b) - Ammunition locked and separate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.76(b) Description: Ammunition locked and separate Noncompliance Area: Observed the separate area where ammunition is stored was not locked at the time of inspection. Correction Required: If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ammo was immediately locked up. |
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| 2022-04-07 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Observed the facilities documented fire drills revealed the facility has only conducted 4 fire drills in the previous 12 months with more than 60 days between most of the fire drills. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill was recently conducted and fire drills will be conducted at least every 60 days. |
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