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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Little Bear classroom, sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess infants while sleeping in the cribs. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The music volume has been lowered during nap times to better level for constant supervision. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(iv) Description: Amount to administer Noncompliance Area: The medication log for child #1 did not include the amount of medication that is to be administered. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent for child #1 updated the medication log to include the missing areas. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v) Description: Date of administration Noncompliance Area: The medication log for child #1 did not include the date of administration. The medication log for child #2 did not include the date of administration. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents for child #1 and child #2 has updated the medication logs to include the date of administration. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(vi) - Time of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(vi) Description: Time of administration Noncompliance Area: The medication log for child #1 did not include the time of administration. The medication log for child #2 did not include the time of administration. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the time of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents for child #1 and child #2 have updated the medication logs to include the time of administration. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Jungle Cub and Monkey classrooms that soiled diapers were not discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered trash 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.) A hands-free trashcan was immediately added to this classroom's bathroom area. Teachers will be trained to utilize hands-free trashcans when disposing of any diaper/pull ups and will discontinue use of regular trash cans for diapering items. |
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| 2026-01-22 | 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 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff 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 person #1 is scheduled to complete the first aid/CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer on 3/10/26. Staff person #1 will not work unsupervised with children until the training is completed. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Dragonfly classroom a Magic Eraser placed in a cabinet under the sink was not stored in its original container or in a container that specified the contents. (this was corrected on site.) It was observed in the Adventurers classroom a Magic Eraser placed in a cabinet above the sink was not stored in its original container or in a container that specified the contents. (this was corrected on site.) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Magic Erasers were removed from the classrooms at the time of inspection and disposed of. |
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| 2026-01-22 | 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: It was observed that closed, plastic-lined trash cans were not present in the Bumblebee, Ladybug, Little Bear, and Forest Friends classrooms. 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.) A regular closed, plastic-lined trashcan will be added to the bumblebee, ladybug, little bear and forest friends classrooms. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Forest Friend classroom, a foam play mat that was torn exposing the foam to infants creating a potential choking hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling floor mat will be replaced with an alternative mat. We will change the type of mats we utilize in our nursery space so that foam is not exposed and continually assess for visible damage. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 12/2/25-1/2/26. 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 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.) The fire system will be tested 2/11/26 and at least once every 30 days moving forward. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were unable to identify the specific group of children to which they were assigned. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When staff were unable to identify their primary care groups, they were coached on the significance of primary care groups and it was corrected immediately on who was assigned in their group. It is the responsibility of each staff member to know who is in their care when in a classroom. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The individual file for staff person #1 does not include verification of child care experience and level of education. The individual file for staff person #2 does not include verification of child care experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff file for person #1 no longer works at the facility. The staff file for person #2 now also includes verification of their previous child care experience. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate is dated 10/7/2024 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 3/9/2022. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file for person # 4 is now up to date for pediatric first aid and CPR certification. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 included a FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI clearance is dated 3/18/2024 and the previous was dated 3/13/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Conduct a thorough review of all staff files to ensure that all clearances for all employees are updated within the 60-month requirement. Ensure that new clearances are added to the staff files upon receipt. Once updated clearances are received, update the tracking database. Add all clearance dates to our parent/teacher communication app that can track due dates for training and clearances. File for staff #4 is up to date. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Jungle Cub classroom, bleach spray, glass cleaner, and Sani-Spray were stored in a cabinet under the sink that was not locked and accessible to children. (this was corrected on site) It was observed in the Jungle Cub classroom a staff member's personal bag containing Stinging Nettle Supplement was accessible to children. (this was corrected on site.) It was observed in the Discovery Zone classroom a staff member's personal bag containing Ibuprofen, an Epi-pen and an inhaler was accessible to children. (this was corrected on site.) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon entering the Jungle Cubs classroom, it was observed that the lower cabinets and underneath the sink containing cleaning supplies and person bags was unlocked. Staff were asked to relock the cabinets, immediately. It was shared with staff the importance of proper storage for hazardous materials and the regulations surrounding them. All corrections were made at the time of inspection. Upon entering the Discovery Zone classroom, it was observed a staff member's personal bag was sitting on the floor. Staff was asked to relocate the bag. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Discovery Zone classroom, a backpack containing a first-aid kit sitting on the floor accessible to children. (This was corrected on site.) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When in the Discovery Zone classroom, their emergency contact backpack was left on the floor, containing their first aid kit. Staff were asked to move their backpack to a surface out of reach of children and it was moved to the top of a tall shelf. It was shared with staff the importance of proper storage for dangerous materials, like the first aid kid, and the regulations surrounding them. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Jungle Cub classroom, damaged paint under the window and door leading to playground. (This was corrected on site with painter's tape.) 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.) After noticing paint chips in the children's area of the Jungle Cubs classroom, painter's tape was applied to the affected areas to prevent further deterioration and to ensure the space remained safe for the children. Staff were instructed to promptly apply painters tape as needed to damaged spots and report any future paint chips or other classroom damage to the director or assistant director so that repairs can be made in a timely manner. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/14/25 - 4/14/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have created and implemented a clear schedule for fire detection testing, ensuring that devices are tested at least once every 30 days. The director has been designated as the person responsible who is in charge of overseeing the testing schedule and ensuring compliance. We also set up calendar alerts to notify both the director and assistant director when these are due. Ensure that all tests are documented without lapses and keep these records in the Fire Drill Log located in the front office. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.82(e) - General Health and Safety/Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.82(e) Description: General Health and Safety/Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: It was stated by staff in the Tiny Foxes classroom that children are being held up to the sink by staff using one arm in to assist children with handwashing. It was observed in the Bumblebee classroom, staff holding children up to the sink using one arm in an unsafe manner and using the other arm to assist children with handwashing. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Action: Stop the practice immediately of holding children up to the sink with one arm in both the Tiny Foxes and Bumblebee classrooms. Ensure that all staff members are aware of this safety issue and are instructed not to physically hold children up in such a manner. Step stools were reintroduced to both classrooms. Staff received training on proper handwashing techniques including safe child handling and the importance of using child sized step stools. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's written emergency plan and parent letter does not provide 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.) Immediate Action: The current emergency plan was updated and reviewed with all staff to include the reunification process for families following the emergency. This includes how families would be notified and instructions on how to reunite with their child(ren). The parent letter was also updated to reflect these updates. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan parent letter does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Action: The current emergency plan was revised to include specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. o Infants and toddlers: Plan for appropriate evacuation procedures, including staff carrying infants or using evacuation cribs for quick transport, and utilizing walking ropes for toddlers while ensuring that caregivers can safely evacuate them in case of an emergency. o Children with disabilities: Ensure that children with physical or developmental disabilities are supported during evacuations. This would include having assigned staff to assist these children using any potential adaptive equipment. o Children with chronic medical conditions: Ensure that any child with a chronic condition (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures) has an emergency plan specific to their condition, including instructions on how to manage medications, symptoms, or medical equipment during an emergency. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill. The previous emergency drill was documented to have occurred 12/27/23. 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.) Immediate Action: We scheduled and conducted an emergency drill following our annual inspection. We conducted a tornado drill that required taking immediate shelter on January 31st and the drill was documented on the provided Emergency Drill Log. Documentation and Record keeping: Ensure that all emergency drills are documented properly with the following information: o Date, time of drill and duration of drill o Names of staff participating in drill o Type of drill (fire, lockdown, evacuation, etc.) o Accommodations made o Number of children o Total number of people participating o Any issues, challenges, or improvements noted These records will be kept in the Emergency Plan binder in the front office. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 9/16/24 and the previous was dated 8/6/19. The file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 9/23/24 and the previous was dated 9/19/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Action: Conduct a thorough review of all staff files to ensure that all clearances for all employees are updated within the 60-month requirement. Ensure that new clearances are added to the staff files upon receipt. Once updated clearances are received, update the tracking database. Add all clearance dates to our parent/teacher communication app that can track due dates for training and clearances. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Jungle Cub classroom, diaper creams were placed in low drawers and accessible to children in both classroom bathrooms. It was also observed in the Jungle Club classroom, Clorox sprays were placed on a low shelf accessible to children in both classroom bathrooms. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Action: All diaper creams and cleaning sprays were immediately removed from the bathroom shelf and placed in a locked cabinet. These items were stored in a cabinet that is easily accessible to staff. The items were stored in a bin that the staff can easily transport to the bathroom when needed. It was shared with staff the importance of proper storage for hazardous materials and the regulations surrounding them. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Discoverers classroom, cords hanging from a smart board were unsecured causing a potential strangulation hazard and accessible to children. 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.) Immediate Action: The cords by the smart board were secured using Velcro cord stripes. The cords from the smart board that were able to be tucked behind the smart board were tucked and secured out of sight. The cords to the iPad and computer will be unplugged when not in use and will also be wrapped using the Velcro cord stripes. Staff in the Discovery Zone classroom were trained in how to identify such hazards and shown how to secure cords as needed. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/15/24-4/17/24, 5/5/24-6/7/24, and 7/5/24-8/7/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Action: We have created and implemented a clear schedule for fire detection testing, ensuring that devices are tested at least once every 30 days. The director has been designated as the person responsible who is in charge of overseeing the testing schedule and ensuring compliance. We also set up calendar alerts to notify both the director and assistant director when these are due. System was tested the day of inspection, 1/28/25, Documentation and Recordkeeping: Ensure that all tests are documented without lapses and keep these records in the Fire Drill Log located in the front office. |
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| 2024-02-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed at all diaper changing stations that soiled diapers are disposed of into non-hands-free trash cans. 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.) We will be removing the cover/flap of the in counter trashcans via a contractor by May 1st 2024. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Ladybug and Dragonfly classrooms that plastic grocery bags were accessible to toddlers. It was observed in the Grasshopper classroom, a sensory bottle with a lid of less than 1 inch in diameter and was removeable was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Sensory bottle also contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch. It was observed in the Tiny Foxes classroom exposed foam on a diaper changing pad. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic grocery bags that were in the Ladybugs and Dragonflies classrooms have been removed from the classroom. The sensory bottle in the Grasshopper classroom was removed, and was secured so that the sensory bottle can not be opened. The diaper changing mat in the Tiny Foxes classroom has been replaced. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Ladybug classroom indicated a temperature of 47° F. The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Monkey classroom indicated a temperature of 52° F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The classroom refrigerators in Ladybugs and Monkeys were both serviced, and are maintaining a temperature of 45 F and under. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Little Bears infant classroom, an infant was placed in their crib on their stomach to sleep instead of on their back. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee was verbally coached and met with on the regulations and best sleep practices for an infant. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include 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.) Child #1 emergency contact form that did not include the health insurance policy number was updated by the parent. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Monkeys classroom a prescription medication of Diazepam was not stored in a its original container. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Diazepam was removed from the classroom until we received the original container. |
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| 2024-01-22 | 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: File for staff person #2 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 3/1/21. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 obtained an updated health assessment. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning. 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.) The emergency plan was updated to include the continuity of operations planning. The emergency plan was reviewed and signed off by all employees. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR which was not updated within 24 months of the previous clearance. The current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is dated 8/26/21. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will not be left alone until CPR is updated. Staff person #1 will attend a scheduled CPR course on February 22 2024. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 did not include an updated FBI clearance. The current FBI clearance on file expired 5/10/23. The file for staff person #4 did not include an NSOR Certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #3 and # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 & #4 will not work until we have received their clearances. Staff person #3 has presented their updated FBI clearance and has returned to work. Staff person #4 is currently not working until receiving the NSOR clearance. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the bathroom in the Monkeys classroom, sanitizing cleaning spray and hand sanitizer on a low shelf that is accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sanitizing spray and hand sanitizer have both been removed from the low shelf and have been locked in a cabinet that is not accessible to children. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 2/20/23, 5/1/23. The last fire drill was January 23rd 2024. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills will be conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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| 2024-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/20/23, 5/1/23 and 9/15/23, 10/31/23. The fire system was tested at the time of inspection, January 22nd 2024. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operability of the fire detection devices will be tested every 30 days. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the toddler room, staff person #2, and staff person # 3 could not identify children in their primary care group. In the discovery room, staff person #4, and staff person # 5 could not identify children in their primary care group. In a toddler room, staff person #6 and staff person # 7 could not identify children in their primary care group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan of correction consists of ensuring that all staff members know their primary care group at all times with the use of tracking cards. There was an additional meeting in regard to the importance of maintaining proper supervision and primary care groups at all times. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported and complaint investigation verified the following incident: On 8/1/2023, Staff #1 picked up a toddler child by the wrist/arm and shoved the child at least two times to get child to lay down on rest equipment while trying to transition to nap time. 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.) The staff person #1 was released from work on 08/02/2023 by facility administration via telephone since staff person #1 had called off of work in the morning. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the parent of a child involved in an incident was not notified by the center on the same day of the incident. Cert rep was informed by another agency that the parent was informed of the incident involving the child on 8.10.23 during the course of the 3rd party investigation. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan of correction was that the family was notified on Tuesday, August 8th by the owner, Kim Shearer. There was a meeting with the leadership team on the expectations of communicating with families within 24 hours. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The last documented fire drill at the facility occurred on 2/20/2023 which demonstrates that greater than 60 days elapsed between drills. (Corrected on Site) Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All fire drills are scheduled on a digital calendar, that the whole leadership team has access to, for the third week of each month ensuring that we are within the 60 days. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of a complaint investigation that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as required by standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The last recorded smoke detection test at the facility occurred on 2/20/2023 which demonstrates that greater than 30 days elapsed between manual tests. (Corrected on Site) Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All fire drills, which include testing of the fire detection system, are scheduled on a digital calendar, that the whole leadership team has access to, for the third week of each month ensuring that we are within the 30 days as stated in the regulation. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: It was observed through video footage that staff person #1 grabbed an IPAD from toddler child leading the child to fall onto the floor. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members will receive coaching and guidance on positive interactions in the classroom. This will be done through morning check-ins during rounds and through classroom coaching provided by the educational support specialist. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 did not have a valid Pediatric first aid and CPR certificate training on file. The certificate expired on 2/27/2023. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon hire, new staff are considered provisional. All new staff will have completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 Days of hire. Until this is completed all staff will be supervised in the classroom. |
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| 2023-01-10 | 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 completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire ( see LIS code sheet): Basic Health and Safety: Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. The Health and Safety training certificate: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 on file was dated 12.30.22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have all staff persons complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed that spacing of rest equipment in the Forest Friends, Bumblebee, and Lady bug rooms had less than 2 feet of space is required on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each classroom worked closely with the director, assistant director, and the company's quality coach to arrange their classrooms to ensure that all rest equipment is accessible on at least three side and at least two feet apart. Each classroom has a diagram that shows the classroom layout and where each individual child's rest equipment should be to meet all regulations. The director also has a copy of each classroom's nap layout and periodically does checks at naptime to ensure each classroom is following the regulations. |
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| 2022-05-27 | 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 #11 and Staff person #18 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff person #16 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety (certificate was dated 6/12/22). Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10 within 90 days of hire. Staff person #11 & Staff person #18 will have until _8/19/22 - 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #11 & #18 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS,) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #11,and #18, then staff person #11, and , #18 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.) Upon inspection and being notified of these changes, staff person #18 completed the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR training by a required PQAS instructor on June 22, 2022. Staff person # 11 completed the updated required Health and Safety ten hour training on July 8. 2022. |
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| 2022-02-18 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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