Tender Care Learning Center-hampton
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-05-20 | Incident Investigation | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: A review of classroom video footage revealed Child #1 was sitting on their knees, facing backward in their chair during lunch. The child remained in this position for approximately 35-40 seconds. Child #1 then placed their hands on the back of the chair, pushed against it, and fell forward striking the floor face first. At no point during the 35-40 seconds prior to the fall did either of the 2 staff present attempt to redirect the child to a safe sitting position. 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.) Effective immediately, all staff members have been reminded of the requirement to actively assess, direct, see, and hear children at all times and to promptly intervene when unsafe behaviors are observed. Staff have been instructed to ensure the children remain seated appropriately during mealtimes and to provide immediate redirection when a child is not seated safely. In situations where one staff member is occupied with changing a diaper or another caregiving related task, the second staff member will maintain active supervision of the remaining children and monitor for unsafe behaviors requiring intervention. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A bin in the older toddler classroom contained play insects, some which were less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children in care on a toddler shelf. 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.) Removed the toys from the classroom. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: The rest mats of 4 children in the Preschool and 2 children in the Pre-K 2 classroom were placed against a wall and either play equipment or mobile furniture not allowing for 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the mats at the time the children were resting on them. 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.) Informed the teachers in those classrooms that mats need 2 feet of space on 3 sides. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A daily schedule of daily activities was not posted for the preschool children in the Pre-K 2 classroom. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure that the classroom has a daily schedule for teachers to follow. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K 1 classroom, Aquafor was in a backpack in a child's cubby accessible to children in the classroom. In the Older Young Toddler classroom, iVIZIA was in a backpack in a child's cubby accessible to children. Both items were labeled "keep out of the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed both the aquafor and the !vizia from the classroom and held it safely in the office and handed to the parents at pick up. |
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| 2025-11-21 | 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: The fire drill log contained consecutive documentation of testing the fire detection system which exceed 30 days when tested on 9/9/2025 and 10/14/2025. 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.) For future reference we will make sure to do a fire drill with a 30 day window time frame |
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| 2025-07-09 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-07-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The vinyl of on the chair in the corner of the Young Toddler 2 classroom was peeling. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The vinyl furniture that was discovered to be peeling found in the TY2 classroom was removed and disposed of. |
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| 2025-07-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 contained one written nonfamily reference, lacking a second. 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.) Staff #1 sent over a second written reference immediately after it was noted that her file only contained one of the two necessary documents. |
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| 2025-07-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of at least 2500 hours of experience to qualify them for the position. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.) Obtained staff #2's employment verification form that includes documented hours/experience working with children that totaled at least 2500 hours; proving staff person #2 is qualified as an AGS. |
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| 2025-07-08 | 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: In the Young Toddler 2 classroom, diaper cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children in care in the unlocked cabinet below the diapering table. In the Preschool classroom, sunscreen, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children in care in a child's backpack in the classroom cubby. In the Pre-K 1 classroom, cleaning materials including Tide spray and Fantastic spray, both labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. 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 discovery, staff member removed cleaning materials and toxic materials (Tide spray, Fantastic spray, sunscreen and diaper cream) and placed items in their appropriate areas of storage that were not accessible to children and made sure the areas of storage were locked. |
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| 2025-07-08 | 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: The wall beneath the telephone had a half-dollar size of peeling paint in the Young Toddler 2 classroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The area pointed out with the half-dollar sized peeling of paint found in the YT2 classroom was sanded off later that day. |
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| 2025-07-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: A shelf was obstructing an exit in the Young Toddler 1 classroom. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gate that was in place in the TY1 classroom had previously become broken. Several maintenance requests listed as high priority were submitted to place the open area. The shelf was a placeholder until the afternoon of violation. When a temporary child-safe was installed while awaiting maintenance person to install new door. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained documentation of the administered immunizations of child #1 which were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. An acceptable exemption was not on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family in question provided a letter on 12/2/2024 stating that the child is on a delayed vaccine schedule. The mother also stated that she will be getting her child caught up at their next well-visit. This letter will be placed in the child's file, as well as being sent to our DHS representative, until his/her immunization history can be updated to meet current recommendations. |
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| 2024-11-19 | 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 of staff #1 contained a child abuse clearance dated 11/21/2024, which was after their start date with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward all new hires will have the required clearances in their file before being allowed to work with children within the school. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The unlocked changing table in the l-shaped toddler classroom made the children's diaper creams (labeled "keep out of the reach of children") accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The storage area in question was immediately locked and going forward all cleaning and toxic materials will be locked away and out of reach of children at all times. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: The entry way glass doors did not have a visual strip or other visual identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon departure of our DHS Rep posters were placed on the doors and windows in question. |
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| 2024-04-08 | 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: According to the fire drill log, a current fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days as of 4-8-24, with the last fire drill being conducted on 1-26-24. 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.) Going forward fire drills will be conducted at least every 60 days in accordance with DHS regulations. We also conducted a drill on 4/9/24, 4/30/24 (child pulled alarm), 5/6/24 and 6/4/24. Our next drill is scheduled for 7/1/24. |
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| 2024-04-08 | 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: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility within the last 30 days as of 4-8-24, with the last test being completed on 1-26-24. 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.) Going forward we will conduct a manual test of the interconnected fire detection system at least every 30 days in accordance with DHS regulations. We conducted a drill and tested the interconnected fire detection system on 4/9/24, 4/30/24 (child pulled alarm), 5/6/24, and 6/4/24 our next drill is scheduled for 7/1/24. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom between the preschool and young toddler rooms, there was a hands-free covered can next to the changing table that is used for discarding diapers with a lid that was not operating correctly and closing to function as a hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The garbage can was replaced with a receptacle that opened and closed properly the day of our inspection and was approved by our DHS representative. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having any communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 scheduled an appointment with her doctor to correct the physical form as witnessed by our DHS representative during our inspection. Her appointment was scheduled for December 12th, 2023. After the corrected clearance is procured from the doctor it will be submitted to our DHS representative for approval. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #2 and #3 lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months. 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. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The assistant director printed the clearances from the websites for staff person #2 and staff person #3 that contained the dissemination date in the bottom right corner matching the date listed on the clearances already in their file. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, the cabinet under the changing table was unlocked and contained multiple diaper creams that were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cabinet was immediately locked. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #2, young toddlers, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The families for child #1 and child #2 will provide the missing documentation for their six-month health assessment. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 22 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination by age 18 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's family was required to provide immunization documentation of the 4th dose of DTAP vaccination in accordance with Department of health. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). 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.) The Continuity of Operations Document including volunteer emergency preparedness training was procured from our corporate office and immediately placed in our Emergency Operations binder. It was also emailed to the appropriate code enforcement officers. |
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| 2022-11-10 | 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: The file for volunteer #7, observed to have direct contact with children, lacked a health assessment prior to volunteering at the facility in a child care setting and requires a current health assessment. 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.) The volunteer was asked to leave until documentation could be attained. Volunteer #7 did not return to our childcare center. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #7, observed to have direct contact with children, lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to volunteering at the facility in a child care setting and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Volunteer #7 was asked to provide the above documentation before returning. They never returned. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #6, observed to have direct contact with children, had an initial health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's 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.) Volunteer #6 was asked to provide this documentation before returning. They did not come back. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for volunteer #6 and #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references. 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.) The volunteers were asked to provide 2 family references before returning, they did not return. |
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| 2022-11-10 | 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 files for staff person #1, #4, and #5 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 7-1-21 that was after the April 2021 expiration of the prior training. 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 #1, #4, #5 will get their Pediatric first aid and CPR training before or on their expiration date. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had an FBI clearance with a record that lacked dispositions. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #2, hired provisionally, had proof of fingerprinting for the FBI clearance at their start date and lacked the FBI clearance within 45 days of their start date as required for a provisional hire and requires a current FBI clearance. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for volunteer #6 lacked a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, and had a Department of Education FBI clearance and lacked a DHS FBI clearance. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for volunteer #7 had a Department of Education FBI clearance and lacked a DHS FBI clearance. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Volunteer #6, and Volunteer #7 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from childcare setting and her dispositions were verified and presented for review to our DHS Representative and his supervisor. Ok was given for her return on 11/28/2022 and she returned on 11/29/2022. Staff person #2 was removed from childcare setting, she did not return. Volunteers #6 and #7 were asked to leave and upon return provide the correct clearances, they did not return. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: On 11-10-22 at approximately 10 a.m. in the pre-k room with a capacity of 11 children, there were 24 children observed in the room, resulting in the room being overcapacity. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children will remain in their classroom when special programs come into the school so that the rooms are never over capacity. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom between the young toddler transition room and the preschool room, there were multiple diaper creams and a bottle of MicroBan Sanitizing Spray labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that were in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table and were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lock was immediately placed on the doors of the changing table to keep the children from having access to diaper creams and the sanitizing agent. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler transition room with 1 year olds that are walking and able to wash their hands, the sink next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the child after diapering to wash their hands. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new toddler platform was purchased on 12/8/22 to offer the children a safe alternative to being held by caregiver to wash their hands. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom between the young toddler transition room and the preschool room, a handwashing sign was not posted by the changing table. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handwashing sign was immediately posted above the changing table. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The door between the young toddler transition room and the bathroom was blocked partially by the changing table preventing the door from opening. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door hinges were reversed which allowed the door to swing in the opposite direction allowing easy entrance and exit of the space. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Pre-k classroom that the couch was torn on the corners. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The couch has been thrown away and going forward all items that are not in good repair will be discarded to avoid any possible injury to a child or teacher. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone 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.) Going forward all questions on the emergency contact sheet will be completed including, but not limited to home and work addresses, and telephone numbers. If a parent does not work, a N/A will be placed in the space. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for child #1 and child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward we will make sure that all children have their yearly influenza vaccination unless they have a medical exemption. If they have a medical exemption the appropriate paperwork will be present in the child's file. Child #2's influenza vaccination was obtained and emailed, and due to COVID child #1's influenza vaccination was delayed and rescheduled for January 2022. We will send as soon it can be procured from the doctor. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked an emergency plan that provides accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A section was added to our emergency plan that addressed the provision for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency, including lock-down shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. These updates were forwarded for review. |
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| 2021-11-23 | 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 lacked an emergency plan that provides accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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.) Our site emergency plan was immediately updated with the necessary accommodations made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The updates were forwarded for review. |
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| 2021-11-23 | 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 facility person #2 and facility person #3 completed pediatric first-aid and CPR training on 4/3/19 and 7/1/21, which is after the expiration date. 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.) Going forward we will make sure that all staff renew their first aid and CPR training on or before the expiration of their most current certification. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1, with a hire date of 7/16/21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward we will make sure that new staff have pediatric first aid and CPR with in 90 days of hire. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In the one year old room, it was observed that the first- aid kit lacked scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward we will make sure that all first aid kits in our childcare spaces have scissors. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's 30 day testing log allowed for more than 30 days to pass between tests on 2/8/21-3/15/21, 4/12/21-5/17/21, and 7/19/21-8/19/21. 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.) Going forward fire and emergency drills will be conducted so that no more than 30 days will pass between drills. |
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