Seeds And Sprouts Academy
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I am writing to express my extreme disappointment and frustration regarding the treatment that my daughter and autistic granddaughter received during their scheduled visit to Seeds and Sprouts Academy daycare facility in Frackville, PA.
Upon arrival, my daughter, granddaughter (who is non-verbal) and 2 of my granddaughters’ clinicians met with the director of the daycare program, who came off as rude and ignorant. The director made insensitive and dismissive comments about my granddaughter’s diagnosis, referring to her as “kids like her” multiple times during the visit. It was disheartening for my daughter to witness the lack of sensitivity and understanding displayed by the director of the facility.
The director continuously inquired about having a behavioral health technician present at all times, to which they assured her she would provide. My daughter then proceeded to let her know that she would like to start her daughter off 3-days per week, 4-hours per day until she adjusts. However, instead of showing understanding and compassion, she simply brushed her off with a dismissive attitude, saying, “Yeah, we’ll see.”
I was also concerned to hear that the director continually emphasized the standards of the facility, stating that it is a 4-star establishment. However there seemed to be a disconnect between the director’s focus on control and enforcing rules and the actual environment that was observed during the visit.
It was also unsettling for the clinicians who were taken aback by the lack of empathy and professionalism displayed by the director and to witness her dismissive behavior towards my granddaughter, who deserves the same opportunities as any other child. Additionally, they were disappointed by the directors’ lack of acknowledgement and interaction with my granddaughter during their visit.
I understand that running a day care facility can be challenging, but I believe that every child, regardless of their abilities or individual needs, deserves to be treated with respect and given the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment.
In closing, as someone who values the importance of educational programs and enhancing the lives of children facing challenges, I believe it is crucial for all individuals working with children to show respect and understanding towards every child’s unique needs.
I must say I’m appalled by the lack of understanding and compassion shown by the director at Seeds and Sprouts Academy. It is clear that the facility is not equipped to support children with special needs, and I no longer have any interest in considering their services for my granddaughter or any child in my care.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.133/3270.133(8) - Child Medication and Special Diets/Special diet - parent's instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133/3270.133(8) Description: Child Medication and Special Diets/Special diet - parent's instructions Noncompliance Area: It was verified through staff interviews and electronic documentation at the facility that on 3/19/26, Child #1 and Child #2 were provided with an allergen that was documented in the children's files (see code sheet for information). One of the children did ingest some of the allergen before it was removed from both children. The health reports for both children, signed by a doctor, indicate the allergen and a suitable replacement. Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. If a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions and the parent's written consent shall be retained in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will continue to make reasonable accommodations and continue to follow the written instructions for administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The staff will continue to document allergen on Bright Wheel, Allergy form, and emergency contact form. If Allergen is given by mistake, we will notify the parents immediately, followed by a written notification signed by parent and staff. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 4/24/2025, three of the refrigerators in the facility that were being used to store potentially hazardous foods did not have thermometers placed in them. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will purchase thermometers for the refrigerators that currently do not have them. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 8/22/2024, the Brightwheel application that the facility uses to log diaper changes and diaper checks showed that Child #1 came to the facility at 8:56 AM on 7/22/2024, but his diaper was not checked or changed until 11:08 AM when his diaper was changed. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff member will check every child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or appears to exhibit behaviors that need a diaper change. A staff member will change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. The Director will monitor the brightwheel app as a double check of documentation and to make sure the child is being changed a minimum of every 2 hours. Staff will document even dry diapers to support the 2-hour regulation. |
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| 2024-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Completed a Continuity of Operations Plan. |
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| 2024-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 9/13/23. Facility person #3 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 1/31/24. Facility person #4 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 9/13/23. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not start employment until a health assessment and tuberculosis screen is completed. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 employment terminated immediately after staff #1 reported incident to director on 5/11/23. Staff #1 as a mandated reporter called ChildLine to report incident. Director self-reported incident to DHS. Parent of child #1 notified of incident immediately. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of 2 hours of in person training regarding supervision of children. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training hours cannot count towards the annual 12 hours of training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In-person supervision training will be given to all facility staff on 6/24/23. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Operator will develop a supervision policy that clearly explains discipline of children including difficult behaviors. The operator shall send a copy to the regional office for approval. Once approved, the operator shall hold a staff meeting for all staff to go over the supervision policy. Staff will sign a statement affirming that they have read and understand the policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision policy that clearly explains discipline of children including difficult behaviors was sent to DHS regional office and approved. Director reviewed updated supervision policy with all staff. Staff signed a statement affirming that they have read and understand the policy. Updated policy added to employee and family handbooks. |
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| 2023-05-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 employment terminated immediately after staff #1 reported incident to director on 5/11/23. Staff #1 as a mandated reporter called ChildLine to report incident. Director self-reported incident to DHS. Parent of child #1 notified of incident immediately. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the amount of fee to be charged. 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.) Child #1 agreement will be corrected and will include fee to be charged per day/week. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 3 are missing the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 & 3 files with missing dates of the child's admission will be corrected to specify admission dates. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the parents work address and telephone number. 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.) Child #1, 2 & 3 records will be corrected to specify parents' missing work address and telephone number. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 has scheduled a health assessment and TB test for 4/17/22. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical and minor first aid. 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 parent will sign consent for emergency medical and minor first aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for walking excursions. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 records will be corrected to include missing signed parental consent for walking excursions |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 has scheduled a health assessment and TB test on 4/17/22. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 & 2 do not have an FBI clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 & 2 will be suspended from 4/6/23 at the end of their shifts until FBI clearance is on file. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The mat on the bench in the 2 year old room is torn and foam is exposed and accessible to the children. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Exposed foam on the torn mat on the bench in the 2 year old room will be covered with duct tape, making it inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: Operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility, date of last written notification 4/23/20. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Local traffic safety authorities were notified immediately in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. This information was faxed 4/11/2022. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Operator admitted annually emergency drills have not been completed and logged. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency drill will be conducted by correction date with appropriate documentation that will be kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire, date training completed 3/21/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was hired on 10/27/2021, which meant that the required health and safety training needed to be completed within 90 days on 3/25/2022. Staff member started the trainings, but failed to complete within the 90 days despite frequent reminders. Staff member finally completed the required trainings on 3/21/2022. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: The receptacle in the Preschool room was missing a lid, Cert Rep observed used paper towels inside accessible to the children. Cert Rep observed no liners in the receptacles in the girls and boys bathrooms. Cert Rep observed no liner in the receptacle in the 2yr old room near the sink. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The receptacle in the Preschool room that was missing a lid was replaced by a foot-pedal operated trash can with an attached lid. The receptacles in the girls and boys bathrooms as well as the receptacle in the 2yr old room near the sink were lined with a plastic liner as soon as cert rep brought to our attention at time of inspection. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed several areas of rust on the bottom of the stall near the urinal in the boys bathroom. Cert Rep observed several areas of rust on the bottom of the first stall in the girls bathroom. The vinyl trim in the circle area in the 2 year old room is not securely attached to the wall. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All areas of rust on the bottom of the bathroom stall near the urinal in the boys' bathroom and near the bottom of the first stall in the girls' bathroom will be sanded and painted over. The vinyl trim in the circle area in the 2 year old room will be securely reattached to the wall. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Facility has not completed fire system checks every 30 days, date of last system check 1/28/22. Facility tested the system at the time of inspection 4/11/22, this is a span of 73 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire system was checked 4/11/2022, and will continue to be diligently checked every 30 days. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hands-free, covered trash can used for diaper disposal in the young toddler room is broken and not operating in a hands-free way. 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.) The operator will replace the broken can with a new hands-free covered can. Staff will be reminded to notify the director immediately if it doesn't work and it will be replaced. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/1/20, Rep observed a diaper changing pad in the infant room with small rips in the plastic covering making it unable to be properly sanitized. 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.) The operator immediately replaced the changing pad. Staff will inspect the pad daily during diapering and repair or replace as needed. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 began working in child care in August 2019 and has an initial health assessment dated 10/23/19 and a TB screening dated 10/30/19. 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.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, all staff will have an initial health assessment and TB Screening on file at time of initial service. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/1/20, the provider did not demonstrate that the fire detection system was operable because when the pull box was activated, the alarm did not sound throughout the building. The operator contacted the alarm company who reported an electrical problem and ordered a new panel. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health & safety of the children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of compliance with 34 Pa Code 403.23 is required. A complaint has been filed with the appropriate municipal office to request an additional fire safety inspection by the appropriate agency to verify compliance with 34 Pa Code 403.23 and per Chapter 20.35(c). The provider will demonstrate or document an operable fire detection system to an agent of the department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 7 battery operated single station smoke alarms are located throughout the building and were tested and appear operable. A new alarm panel has been ordered and is scheduled to be installed the week of July 6-10, 2020. Once the panel is installed, the operator will contact the Cert rep via facetime to demonstrate operability. A fire detection system will be maintained and operable at all times. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Data collected on 4/27/20 indicates that Facility person #1began working in child care on 11/29/19 and has a disclosure statement dated 11/22/19, a PSP clearance dated 11/11/19, a child abuse clearance dated 11/15/19, an FBI clearance dated 11/22/19, and a NSOR certificate dated 12/19/19. The request for NSOR is dated 12/10/19, which is after facility person #1 began working. Facility person #2 began working in 5/13/19 and has a disclosure statement dated 5/13/19, a PSP clearance dated 10/24/18, a child abuse clearance dated 10/24/18, a PDE FBI clearance dated 11/6/18 and an NSOR certificate dated 3/24/2020. Facility person #2 does not have a DHS FBI clearance on file. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will comply with CPSL. Facility person #2 will obtain a DHS FBI clearance. Facility person #2 was suspended until a DHS FBI clearance is on file and the suspension is documented in the file. The director attended the existing provider orientation offered by the NE Regional office in May 2020. In the future, all provisional employees will have the required clearances and requests on file before signing the disclosure and beginning to work under supervision. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/1/20, Rep observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the infant, young toddler and Pre K rooms. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will replace damaged ceiling tiles and will inspect ceiling tiles for damage monthly and replace any that are damaged. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log indicated that a fire drill was conducted on 12/4/19 and then on 2/4/2020., which was a period of 62 days. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will conduct fire drills monthly so the 60 day period is not exceeded. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c)/3270.114 - Promote development/Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children are not going outside daily, weather permitting. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were given a notification to be sure to provide weather-appropriate clothing, as the children will be going outside "weather permitting" meaning temperature/wind chill above 25 degrees through temperature/heat index less than 90 degrees, no precipitation falling, and no current air quality alert. Staff was also given notification/reminder that children must go outdoors daily, "weather permitting." In the future, part of the children's daily schedule will include time outdoors, weather permitting. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/11/19, a child got into the trash and was able to get a Lysol bottle and put it in his mouth while the staff person was attending to a child that had been bitten and poison control was called. During investigation on 12/12/19, Rep observed a staff person who was supervising 2 infants, running the vacuum with her back toward the infant who was laying on a boppy pillow on the floor. The infant was awake. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Involved staff as well as all other staff were immediately reminded that proper supervision requires a staff member to be able to see, hear, direct, and assess all children assigned to her. Turning your back on a child to vacuum or tend to another child or task can leave a child improperly attended to and at risk of injury and does not follow the definition of proper supervision. In the future, staff will be continually required to provide the level of proper supervision that allows them to be able to see, hear, direct, and assess all children assigned to them at all times. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not provide parents with written injury/accident/illness reports and is not keeping a copy of accident/injury/illness reports in the children's files or in a center file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since the center opening in July 2019 child accidents/injuries/illnesses were recorded in a logbook and a verbal and/or electronic notification was given to parents/caregivers. However, as of 12/6/19, child accidents/injuries/illnesses have been recorded on an accident/injury/illness report form which is given to the parent as well as kept on file in both the center's files as well as in the child's file. In the future, we will continue to record injuries/illnesses/accidents on a form in which the original is given to the caregiver on the day of the incident, a second copy is kept in a facility incident report file, and a third copy kept in the child's file. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has only 1 written non-family reference on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 will acquire a second written, nonfamily reference to be kept on file. In the future, all staff will be required to submit two written, nonfamily references upon day of hire to be kept in employee file. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 began working in child care on 12/2/19 and has a signed affirmation statement dated 12/2/19, a PSP clearance dated 9/2/18, a child abuse clearance dated 9/12/18, and an FBI clearance dated 9/4/18. There is no NSOR proof of request for NSOR on file. Facility person #2 began working in child care on 12/3/19, has a signed affirmation statement dated 12/3/19, a PSP clearance dated 11/20/19, a child abuse clearance dated 11/26/19, and an FBI clearance dated 11/25/19. There is not NSOR or proof of request for NSOR on file. 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 Persons #1 & #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility persons #1 and #2 were suspended 12/12/19 until NSOR is on file at facility and this suspension will be documented in employee files. In the future, we as operator will comply with the CPSL and with the Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff will have a disclosure statement, all clearances and/or requests for clearances that are required by CPSL on file when they begin to provide child care. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(1) - HS/GED + 30 credits | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Operator reports that facility person #2 is employed as an AGS. Facility person #2 has a college diploma on file indicating that she has a BA degree but the file does not contain any information regarding the area of study and neither a transcript or experience is on file. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2 will provide verification of college course of study and credit hours as specified on college diploma/transcripts as well as any required hours of experience with children. In the future, all staff will be required to submit proof of education, course work and experience in compliance with required specific job qualifications. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/11/19, staff called poison control because a child took a Lysol bottle out of the trash and tipped it into his mouth. Rep also observed Clorox cleaner in an accessible area next to the changing pad, cleaning materials in an accessible cabinet under the sink in the kitchen when the kitchen door was open and children were in care. A backpack containing a first aid kit and hand sanitizer was observed on an accessible desktop in the back of the building near the indoor play space. Cleaning material and hand sanitizer are labeled "Keep out of reach of 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. A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning materials and other toxic materials used when sanitizing and disinfecting shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. In the future, all empty cleaning solution bottles will be disposed of in the kitchen trash can which is inaccessible to the children. Staff was reminded that empty chemical bottles are disposed of in the kitchen trash can rather than the classroom or bathroom trash cans which can be accessible to the children. Also, first-aid kits will be stored in areas inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/11/19, a child was able to get a Lysol bottle out of the trash in the toddler area because the trash had not been emptied from the day before. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash including an empty Lysol bottle was not taken out from the day before. In the future, trash will be removed from the facility at least once/day, and all empty cleaning solution bottles will be disposed of in the kitchen trash can which is inaccessible to the children. Staff was reminded that trash is taken out at least daily and that empty chemical bottles are disposed of in the kitchen trash can rather than the classroom or bathroom trash cans which can be accessible to the children. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/12/19, Rep observed the kitchen door open while children were in care. An operable stove is present without a guard or safety covers on the knobs. 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.) Children in the facility will be protected from sources of heat exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit. In the future, the kitchen door will remain closed and/or locked with a childproof lock when kitchen is not supervised by staff in order to prevent injury from the stove or anything else. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #5 does not have addresses and phone numbers for all release persons listed. 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.) Parent will provide address and phone numbers for release persons. In the future, complete release person information will be on emergency contact form at enrollment. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #4, age 3, has a health assessment dated 1/12/18. Child #4 is a preschooler and has not had his health assessment updated in the past 12 months. 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.) Operator will parent provide an updated health assessment and place in file. In the future, all preschoolers and older toddlers will have updated health assessments on file every 12 months. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: child #1 is 15 mo. old does not have influenza, MMR, Varicella or HepA immunizations documented. Children #3, #4, #5 & #6, all over 6 months old, do not have the most recent influenza immunization documented. Child #4, a 3 yr old, has only 1 dose of Hep A immunization documented. 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.) Operator will have parents provide updated vaccination records showing these vaccines were received in accordance with ACIP recommendations or will provide a medical exemption letter from a doctor or a personal objection letter from the parent. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/20/19, Rep observed tubes of trianicinolone and mupirocin in the infant room that have medication logs but do not have prescription labels or written instruction from the doctor. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will get a copy of the prescription label or written doctor's instructions for administration of the medications and keep it with the medication. In the future, medications will be signed in at the front desk and will not be accepted without proper documentation. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/20/19, Rep observed that soiled diapers were discarded in a non hands-free lidded can in the 1 year old room. 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.) A hands-free lidded can was immediately placed in the 1 year old room for diaper disposal. In the future, soiled diapers will only be disposed of in hands-free lidded cans. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has an initial health assessment that does not contain the results of a communicable disease exam and an assessment of suitability to provide child care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 will submit a completed health assessment on a DHS staff health assessment form. In the future, all staff will use the DHS staff health assessment. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Operator discarded initial fee agreements when updated fee agreements were signed by parents. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will keep copies of initial fee agreements and all subsequent agreements in children's files. Parents will receive originals. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #5, date of hire 4/22/19, does not have initial emergency plan training documented in the file. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #5 will complete emergency plan training and sign acknowledgement. In the future, all new hires will complete initial emergency plan training within one week of hire and it will be documented in the file. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: None of the staff have had fire safety training since 3/24/18, more than 1 year ago. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will arrange for staff to receive fire safety training as soon as possible. In the future, staff will receive fire safety training annually. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1began working 5/13/19 and has a disclosure statement dated 5/13/19, a PSP clearance dated 6/26/18, an FBI clearance dated 7/2/18 and a child abuse clearance dated 7/11/18 that was obtained for volunteer purposes. Facility person #1 is employed as a staff person. 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 #1may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will comply with CPSL. Facility person #1 will be suspended until a child abuse clearance for employment purpose is on file at facility. Suspension letter will be on file. In the future, operator will only accept clearances obtained for employment purposes. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #2, #3, #4 do not have annual evaluations on file and all have been employed for more than one year. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will complete evaluations for all staff and in the future, all staff will receive annual written evaluations. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/20/19, Rep observed a broken ceiling tile in the indoor play space near the staff room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will replace damaged ceiling tile. In the future, operator will use monthly safety checklist to check all building surfaces and make repairs as needed. |
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