Tender Care Learning Center/murrysville
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-21 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on the facility's self-report. staff statements, and video footage from 4/7/26. Staff #1 and #2 took their group of 8 preschool children from the fenced in sidewalk back inside to their classroom. Staff persons #1 and #2 counted the children when they got back to their classroom and realized child #1 was missing. Child #1 was found in the fenced in sidewalk that leads to the playground by staff person #2 and taken back to their classroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds before staff person #2 found child #1 in the fenced in sidewalk. Correction Required: TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity will arrange for all staff to attend a minimum of 2 hours of in-person/ on-site supervision training with the ELRC. Proof of training will be submitted upon completion. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. Subsequent to completion of the training, the Legal Entity will arrange for 2 in-person/ onsite technical assistance sessions to be completed by the ELRC. The operator shall provide a date for when the technical assistance sessions will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 4/7/2026: Going forward all children on the school premises whether in the school, on the playground, or going to and from, will be supervised at all times. Teachers will count children numerous times when transitioning from one childcare space to another, to make sure that all children are accounted for at all times. The tag system and transfer of care will also be utilized to make sure that no child is left behind or unaccounted for. 2. 6/17/2026: A mandatory staff training will take place on June 16th, 2026 for all staff employed at our school. Heather Amick from STARS will conduct the training entitled Supervising Children in Child Care Centers and Group Homes: It is Your Responsibility. The training will be from 6-8 pm. 3. 7/14/2026: Two onsite technical visits from ELRC will be completed by July 14th, 2026, to offer support and guidance with regards to other supervision training that will benefit our staff, as well as offer feedback while observing staff moving to and from the playground. During her second visit, which will be scheduled before July 14th, 2026, we will receive feedback on supervision as she observes the staff moving to and from the playground, putting what they have learned about supervision and counting children into practice. Upon completion of her last visit Heather will notify OCDEL so that a visit can be made by our OCDEL representative. |
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| 2026-04-21 | 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 files for children #1, #2, #3, and #5 lacked the home telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All pending empty phone #'s for child files # 1, 2, 3, and 5 were completed by the parents and initialed by 4/30/26. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6 lacked an update to the emergency contact information and financial agreement in the past 6-month period. The date of the update to the emergency contact information in the file is 1/1/25. The date of the update to the financial agreement in the file is 1/1/24. The file for child #7 lacked an update to the emergency contact information and financial agreement that was completed 6 months from the previous 6-month period. The dates for the updates in the file are dated 5/7/25 and 1/1/26. The file for child #8 lacked an update to the financial agreement that was completed 6 months from the previous 6-month period. The dates of the updates are 2/6/25 and 1/1/26. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #6's Emergency Consent and Financial Agreement were signed with updated signatures on 4/30/26. Child #7's file has the following dates with signatures listed and needs no updating: E.C. 5/1/25, 10/2/25, 1/1/26 E.A. 5/7/25, 10/2/25, 1/1/26 Child #8's file has the following dates with signatures listed and needs no updating: E.C.2/6/25, 7/1/25, 1/1/26 E.A. 2/6/25, 7/1/25, 1/1/26 |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an initial health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility 6/2/25. The health report in the file is dated 8/8/25. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 3's file was updated with a health assessment on 8/8/25. |
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| 2026-04-21 | 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 file for child #7 who is a young toddler lacked a health report that was completed 6 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 4/11/25 and 4/1/26. 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.) Child #7's file was updated on 4/1/26 with a new health assessment. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 who is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 10/18/24 and 4/9/26. The file for child #4 who is an older toddler lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 1/29/25 and 2/23/26. The file for child #5 who is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health report in the file is dated 11/27/24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 2's file was updated on 4/9/26 with an updated health assessment. Child # 4's file was updated on 2/23/26 with a new health assessment. Child # 5's file was updated on 5/1/26 when the parents provided a new health assessment dated 4/30/26. |
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| 2026-04-21 | 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 staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/2/24 and 3/3/26. The file for staff person #6 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/10/24 and 3/31/26. 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 health assessment for staff #1 has a completed health assessment from 3/3/26 and staff person # 6 has a health assessment from 3/31/26. Their health assessments are now current. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency drills were not conducted annually. The emergency drills were dated 3/10/25 and 4/6/26. 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.) The Emergency Drill was brought into compliance on 4/6/26 and an annual Emergency Drill will be done annually and within one year of 4/6/26 to stay compliant. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The below statement was added to the Facilities Emergency Plan letter, and the letter was redistributed to families on April 30th, 2026. Statement Added: Infants and Toddlers will be moved using evacuation cribs. This plan will be adjusted to accommodate any children with special needs or chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2026-04-21 | 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 #2 lacked training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before the expiration of the most current certification. The first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in the file is dated 2/26/24. 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 # 2 was scheduled and has since completed first aid and CPR training on 4/28/2026. Staff person # 2 always remained with a trained staff member in First Aid/ CPR until they were able to complete the necessary training on 4/28/2026. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file are dated 11/4/24 and 3/2/26. The file for staff person #3 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file are dated 6/4/24 and 2/26/26. The file for staff person #6 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file are dated 2/4/25 and 3/2/26. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 2's fire safety training was completed on 03/02/2026. Staff person #3's fire safety was completed on 02/26/26. Staff person # 6's fire safety was completed on 03/02/26. All staff will be scheduled to complete their annual fire safety training before the expiration date of their current fire safety training. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 12/21/20 and 3/31/26. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 5's mandated reporter training was updated on 03/31/26. All staff will renew their mandated reporter training within the 60-month timeframe for compliance. |
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| 2026-04-21 | 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 #4 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous state police clearance. The state police clearances in the file are dated 5/22/20 and 3/31/26. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4's state police clearance was renewed on 03/31/26. All staff clearances will be kept updated and will go no longer than 60 months between renewal. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In Room #6 the first-aid kit in the to go bag was sitting on a shelf accessible to the children. 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.) The first-aid kit which was located in the teachers outside bag was immediately locked up when found on the shelf. Since the date of inspection, the teachers have received a new "keep me locked" list and we have since added tags to the outside bags containing first aid kits that say, "keep me locked up". |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The poured surface in the back outdoor playspace was observed to have a 15"x4" hole in the poured surface bike track causing a visible 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.) Currently a lock has been placed on the gate of the 3rd playground where the surface needs repaired so that no children can use it until the poured surfacing can be repaired. The facilities manager has contacted two companies to try to schedule the playground surfacing to be repaired. Once it is repaired the children will return to using the 3rd play space. The poured surfacing was patched on 5/5/26. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In Room #5 in the restroom on the right a handwashing sign was not posted above the sink. 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.) Handwashing signs were immediately placed above the toilet and the sink in the prekindergarten room where they were missing. All other toilets and sinks were checked for hand washing signs as well. This was completed on 4/21/26. |
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| 2026-04-21 | 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 and Fire Detection log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 1/18/26 and 2/18/26. 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.) After the recorded fire drill the next date was within 30 days conducted on 3/20/26 and then again on 4/16/26. |
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| 2025-10-01 | 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: In Room #1 a plastic toy bin was observed to have a broken corner causing rough edges and sharp 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 broken bin was removed from the classroom and thrown away. |
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| 2025-10-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance in the file was missing a dissemination date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The state clearance was resubmitted to get the right one with a date. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #3, #15, and #16 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #1 was dated 8/16/23 and 9/3/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 8/9/23 and 2/4/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #15 was dated 1/23/24 and 2/4/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #16 was dated 1/18/24 and 2/4/25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have completed the required fire safety training. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Arrival and Departure times were added and initialed by parent. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's enrollment date was added to the Enrollment Agreement. |
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| 2025-04-29 | 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 files for children #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 lacked emergency contact information that included home telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file for child #6 lacked emergency contact information that included a work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents completed the forms and initialed them. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4 and #6 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents completed the child's special needs section and initialed. |
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| 2025-04-29 | 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 files for staff persons #3, #8, and #13 lacked health assessments that were completed 24 months from the previous health assessments. The health assessments in file for staff person #3 were dated 8/10/22 and 12/16/24. The health assessments in file for staff person #8 were dated 12/2/22 and 1/29/25. The health assessments in file for staff person #13 were dated 7/22/22 and 10/2/24. 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 Health assessments were completed. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and 12 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #6 was dated 1/3/24 and 2/4/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 8/31/23 and 9/4/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #8 was dated 8/24/23 and 9/4/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #9 was dated 1/23/24 and 2/4/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #10 was dated 8/31/23 and 9/4/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #11 was dated 8/31/23 and 9/4/24. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #12 was dated 8/9/23 and 9/3/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff completed Fire Safety Training |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #11 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in staff person #1's file was dated 2/6/20 and 3/7/25. The mandated reporter training in staff person #2's file was dated 2/4/20 and 3/5/25. The mandated reporter training in staff person #11's file was dated 2/6/20 and 3/25/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff completed Mandated Reporter |
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| 2025-04-29 | 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 #4 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as an assistant group supervisor lacked a disclosure statement that had a witness signature and date. The file for staff person #5 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous clearance. The state police clearances in the file for staff person #5 are dated 1/2/20 and 3/21/25. The file for staff person #7 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous clearance. The state police clearances in the file for staff person #7 are dated 1/2/20 and 3/21/25. The file for staff person #9 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous one. The NSOR verification certificates in the file for staff person #9 were dated 3/31/20 and 4/1/25. The file for staff person #11 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous clearance. The state police clearances in the file for staff person #11 are dated 1/2/20 and 3/21/25. The file for staff person #14 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as an assistant group supervisor lacked a disclosure statement with a dated witness signature. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signature was added on 5/2/2025. Current clearances in files. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The poured surface in the outdoor back playspace was observed to have a hole 5 inches long and 3 inches wide causing a visible 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.) On 4/29/2025 after our inspection a 100ft pine tree fell onto the back play space causing significant damage. The playground will be completely repaired including the hole in the track. No children will be using this play space until all repairs are made and it is safe for the children. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:15-3:20 PM on 7/1/2024, staff #1 heard child #1 calling out for someone. As staff #1 went into the hallway, they observed child #1 alone in the Preschool Room unsupervised. Staff #2 and #3 had left with the rest of the children to go to the playground about 2-4 minutes prior to staff #1 finding child #1 unsupervised in the Preschool Room. 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.) Staff#1 took the child to the playground and gave them back to Staff #2 and #3 . She went over transfer of care and key tags to ensure immediate supervision. When possible to do so Staff #2 and #3 were removed from the classroom until they completed all 7 trainings on supervision on Better Kid Care, Getting Started with Center Based Care-Revised, and they completed a training at our home office on supervision, and company specific tools that are used to comply with this. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: * At approximately 3:15-3:20 PM on 7/1/2024, staff #1 heard child #1 calling out for someone. As staff #1 went into the hallway, they observed child #1 alone in the Preschool Room unsupervised. Staff #2 and #3 had left with the rest of the children to go to the playground about 2-4 minutes prior to staff #1 finding child #1 unsupervised in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #2 and #3 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive OCDEL approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Proof of training will be submitted to the Department upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff#1 took the child to the playground and gave them back to Staff #2 and #3 . She went over transfer of care and key tags to ensure immediate supervision. When possible to do so Staff #2 and #3 were removed from the classroom until they completed all 7 trainings on supervision on Better Kid Care, Getting Started with Center Based Care-Revised, and they completed a training at our home office on supervision, and company specific tools that are used to comply with this. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: At approximately 3:15-3:20 PM on 7/1/2024, staff #1 heard child #1 calling out for someone. As staff #1 went into the hallway, they observed child #1 alone in the Preschool Room unsupervised. Staff #2 and #3 had left with the rest of the children to go to the playground about 2-4 minutes prior to staff #1 finding child #1 unsupervised in the Preschool Room. 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.) Staff#1 took the child to the playground and gave them back to Staff #2 and #3 . She went over transfer of care and key tags to ensure immediate supervision. When possible to do so Staff #2 and #3 were removed from the classroom until they completed all 7 trainings on supervision on Better Kid Care, Getting Started with Center Based Care-Revised, and they completed a training at our home office on supervision, and company specific tools that are used to comply with this. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:15-3:20 PM on 7/1/2024, staff #1 heard child #1 calling out for someone. As staff #1 went into the hallway, they observed child #1 alone in the Preschool Room creating a 0:1 staff to child ratio. Staff #2 and #3 had left with the rest of the children to go to the playground about 2-4 minutes prior to staff #1 finding child #1 unsupervised in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff#1 took the child to the playground and gave them back to Staff #2 and #3 . She went over transfer of care and key tags to ensure immediate supervision. When possible to do so Staff #2 and #3 were removed from the classroom until they completed all 7 trainings on supervision on Better Kid Care, Getting Started with Center Based Care-Revised, and they completed a training at our home office on supervision, and company specific tools that are used to comply with this. |
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| 2024-04-04 | 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: At approximately 2:07pm Staff Person #1 was observed to be seated at a table in the classroom with three napping children placed behind them. Staff Person #1 was unable to see the children behind them to ensure appropriate supervision. 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 teacher immediately repositioned herself to ensure all children were seen during nap time. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of starting at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent turned in an updated Child Health Report . |
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| 2024-04-04 | 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 most recent immunization record on file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received their 12-15 month Pneumococcal and 15-18 month DTAP and HIB vaccinations. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. 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). Child #2 will be dismissed from the facility at the close of business on 4.4.2024. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was dismissed from the program immediately. The next day mom provided proof of the HIB and Pnuemoccocal vaccinations. She wrote a letter stating she was aware his DTAP was delayed and she would remove him from the program if an outbreak occured, |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:05am an infant, who was reported to be 6 months old, was observed supported on a boppy pillow while holding a bottle. The infant was not being held by a Staff Person. Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was immediately picked up by a staff member to finish their bottle. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 has exceeded 6 months since last review on 7.1.2023. The updates to the agreement form for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 5.21.2023 and 1.1.2024. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent signed off on an updated Emergency Contact and Enrollment agreement form. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #2 and #3 lacked 1.5 hours of annual child care training between 12.2022 and 12.2023. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff took trainings in January 2024 that were used to make up for the hours missed between 12.2022 and 12.2023. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #1, a cabinet under the sink was observed to be unlocked. Disinfecting wipes and cleaners were observed in the 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.) The cabinet was immediately locked by a staff member. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.74/3270.124(e) - Emergency Numbers Posted/Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74/3270.124(e) Description: Emergency Numbers Posted/Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The written emergency transportation plan, that also contained the telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police and fire departments, ambulance and poison control, was not posted in Classroom #4. The emergency telephone numbers were not posted at the telephone in Classroom #4. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Telephone numbers were posted next to the phone in the classroom. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: After a vape pen was found in a crib by parents in the facility, it was discovered that Staff #1 had been carrying around the vape pen unsecured in a front hoodie pocket while caring for children. The vape pen had fallen out of the Staff Person's front hoodie pocket while removing the child from their sleep sack in their crib. 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 facility notified Certification to report the incident. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility following the incident for violating the tobacco free work place policy in place. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Areas of the fencing surrounding the outdoor play space were observed to be in need of repair. This disrepair included areas that had detached from the frame causing the fence to bow and some sharp areas of the fencing were observed to be accessible to the 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.) The fence was repaired on 3/7/2024. The entire fence was stretched cut and tied removing any parts that were sharp. |
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| 2023-05-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:02 pm in Classroom #1, Staff Person #1 was observed at naptime with a mixed age group that included 2 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers. The mixed age ratio for a group including young toddlers is 1 staff to 10 children at naptime. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A teacher was sent into the Toddler 3 Room until the other teacher returned from break to maintain ratio. |
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| 2023-04-05 | 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: One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in Classroom #6. 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 cracked bin was removed from the children's play area. |
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| 2023-04-05 | 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: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classroom #2. 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.) The classroom daily schedule was posted in the classroom. |
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| 2023-04-05 | 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 Staff Person #1 lacked a current health examination that had been completed within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 9.21.20. 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 teacher was sent to get a physical examination completed during nap time. |
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| 2023-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 did not include that a physical examination had been completed by the physician. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members health assessment was incorrectly marked, she immediately went to the office and picked up a completed form that was accurate. |
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| 2023-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The annual fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between completion. The fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #2 were dated 9.9.21 and 10.6.22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person completed the required fire safety course. |
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| 2023-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water in the Restroom in Classroom #1 was observed to measure at 118.8° F and the water in the classroom was measured at 118.2° F. The hot water in Classroom #2 was measured at 117° F. The hot water in Classroom #4 was measured at 114.2° F. The hot water in the two restrooms in Classroom #5 were measured at 114.6° F. The hot water in the restroom in Classroom #7 was measured at 118.2° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water heater was turned down until the water did not exceed 110 degrees F. |
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| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). The health and safety training on file was the 6-hour health and safety was not completed within the acceptable time frame for that training. 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 #1 will have until April 4, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #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 will complete the new 10 hour health and safety training that encompasses all topics required, until it is completed she will remain in a group with an AGS or GS. |
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| 2022-04-12 | 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: In the outdoor front play space a cracked large tote which created sharp edges and pinch points was observed. 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 bin was removed from the playground. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed to be seated in a high chair in Classroom #2 (Infant) and the safety strap was not engaged as required. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was strapped into the highchair, proper procedures when feeding an infant were reviewed with staff members. |
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| 2022-04-12 | 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: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classroom #3 (Toddler 2). 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.) The daily schedule for the Toddler 2 room was hung up. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: One emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in Classroom #1 (Toddler 3). Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form was copied and placed into the Toddler 3 binder. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days of starting at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Child Health Report was given on 3/28/2022. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A refusal to vaccinate form was signed by the parent, refusing the flu vaccine. |
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| 2022-04-12 | 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 health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases. 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.) The doctor wrote a note stating the check mark of yes to the communicable disease question was a mistake, and that the staff member is free from any communicable diseases. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 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 file for Facility Person #2 lacked the required hours of experience to qualify them for the position they were identified as holding. 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.) Employment Verification from previous employer and hours worked here were placed in the employees file making her an ASG. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The instructions for viewing the current regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. A copy of the expired regulations were observed to be posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The correct regulations were hung on the Parent information board. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The last dated review of the emergency plan was March 9, 2021. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency plan was reviewed and updated. The parent letter was changed to include a notification from KAYMBU in the event of and Emergency. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #3 lacked completion of their pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of starting at the facility. The training was completed 140 days after starting. Correction Required: 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.) The employee completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR on 12/16/2021. |
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| 2022-04-12 | 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 lacked the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system in place. 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.) Attestation form was signed by legal entity. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The work addresses sand phone number for Child #3 have been added to their file. Forms will be checked thoroughly for completion by both Assistant Director and Director upon enrollment so nothing is over looked. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contains an initial health report dated more than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #2 contains a current health report. Child files are entered into the ProCare System so we are given alerts when children are due for health assessments and immunizations. Child files will be put in a "new start" drawer to ensure they are complete before the 60 day time frame is up. Each parent will be given the correct form upon enrollment so their is no confusion. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child #2 lacks a statement that the child is participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated physical and immunization record on the correct Health assessment form will be obtained and added to Child #2 file. Child files are entered into the ProCare System so we are given alerts when children are due for health assessments and immunizations. Child files will be put in a "new start" drawer to ensure they are complete before the 60 day time frame is up. Each parent will be given the correct form upon enrollment so their is no confusion. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The record of immunization on file for child #2 is dated more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has a current record of immunization on file. Child files are entered into the ProCare System so we are given alerts when children are due for health assessments and immunizations. Child files will be put in a "new start" drawer to ensure they are complete before the 60 day time frame is up. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks written verification of a current DTAP, Pneumococcal, Varicella, and Hepatitis A vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated shot record will be obtained and added to child #1 and child #2's file or a refusal to vaccinate will be obtained. Parents will be reminded monthly in the newsletter to bring in any and all shot records and well visit paper work each time they go to the doctors. All child files have been entered into the Pro Care system as well that will not electronically alert us when children need new health assesments and immunizations. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessment on file for staff person #2 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months. 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 has a current physical on file. All staff files are now entered into the Pro Care system which will now give us alerts when teachers are due for Clearances, Physicals, and Trainings. |
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| 2020-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two most recent mandated reporter trainings file for staff person #1 are dated in an interval greater than 5 years or 60 months. The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #3 is dated more than 90 days after staff person #3 began in a child care taking position. 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.) The staff file for staff #1 and #3 contain verification of current mandated reporter training. All staff files are now entered into the Pro Care system which will now give us alerts when teachers are due for Clearances, Physicals, and Trainings. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated more than 24 months ago. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person was sent the next work day for a new physical. An alert system on the computer was set up to ensure each staff person has a physical every 24 months. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks documentation of emergency plan training conducted prior to 2019. Staff person #1 has been employed by the legal entity more than 2 years. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon initial employment all employees will recieve emergency plan training. We will have a staff meeting where each employee will be retrained on the emergency plan. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety training on file for staff person #1 is dated more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 is scheduled to have Fire Safety on December 23rd. The certificate will be sent as soon as she completes the course. In the future each staff member will be required to take the fire safety course annually. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks a valid FBI clearance dated at the time staff person #1 began in a child care taking position. The current FBI clearance on file for staff person #1 is dated more than 1 year after staff person #1 began in a child care taking position and was obtained for DOE purposes. The file for staff person #3 lacks proof of application for the NSOR certificate. Staff person #3 is currently working in a child care taking position. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1- Her FBI Department of Education clearance results were placed in her file immediately. The following Monday she was fingerprinted under the DHS and the results have been emailed. Staff Person # 3 - Was removed form the classroom until 12/9/2019 when we received the results from her NSOR Clearance. In the future we will ensure copies of sent clearances are maintained for staff files. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, who is identified as and performing the duties of a group supervisor, lacks verification of education to meet the qualifications of group supervisor. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was reclassified as an Assitant Group Supervisor until she completes her degree. In the future, staff will have proof of education on file prior to being assigned a role at the facility. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks a written evaluation dated within the past 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of her evaluation from December 2019 was placed in her file. In the future all staff will receive an evaluation in December every year. A copy of that will be placed in their file. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed accessible electrical outlets in a power strip located near the refrigerator in the infant 2 room which lack protective covers. Observed one accessible electrical outlet in the preschool room 1 room which lacks a protective cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers were placed on every outlet. The HSC will check for covered outlets during her daily and weekly inspections to ensure they are all covered. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the hot water temperature at the accessible sink measured 114 F in the young toddler room, 117 F in the young toddler 2 room, 113 F in the infant room, 112 F in the infant room and 111 F in the preschool 1 room. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water tank was turned down. Each month a check will be done on three different classrooms to ensure the temperature does not exceed 110 degrees. The results of this will be in the DS binder. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a small hole in the drywall along the far back wall near the windows in the preschool 1 room. 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 hole was covered by a poster immediately. It was later fixed and painted. A picture will be sent of fixed wall. The HSC will check during her weekly and daily inspections for chipped paint in all areas. |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a wooden block with a splintering and rough edge in the pre-k classroom. 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 block was removed from the child care space and disposed of. In the future we will make sure that all toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean and in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 and child #3 contain the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future all parents and guardians will receive the original agreement and not a copy. The copy will remain at the school. |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child # 3 was corrected by the parent and in the future all emergency contact information will include the complete address, and telephone number of the child's physician. |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete home address of the enrolling parent. The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #1 and #3 have corrected the emergency contact information, and in the future all emergency contact information will have the complete home address of the enrolling parent, as well as, the complete work address. |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the parent-designated release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #3 has been corrected by the parent, and in the future all emergency contact information will have the complete address of the parent-designated release person. |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contains health reports that are dated more than 6 months apart. Child #4 is a young toddler. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 has a current health report on file. In the future we will require all parents or guardians to turn in an updated infant/ young toddler health report every six months. |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 contains a health report which lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health report for child #5 will be updated to include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. In the future all health reports will state that "the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease". |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.35(b) - Group sup qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 who is identified as and performing the duties of a group supervisor, lacks the educational qualification to be designated as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.35(b)(1)-(4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward staff person #1 will be considered an assistant group supervisor. In the future any new employee who has not attained the specific qualification levels determined by DHS will not be considered a group supervisor. |
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| 2019-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed accessible blind cords in the pre-k and preschool classrooms which pose a strangulation 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.) A Command hook was placed at the highest point of the window, and the hanging blind cord is now wrapped around hook instead of hanging within reach. Going forward the cord will always be wrapped around hook instead of hanging down within reach of children. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a tall unanchored bookcase in the transitional preschool room which poses a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The book case was removed from child care space and disposed of. In the future the director will make sure that all furniture placed in childcare spaces are appropriate for the age of the children as well as being anchored if necessary. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30 a.m., staff person #3, #7 and #8 were supervising a group of 10 infants. Staff person #3 identified responsibility for 3 infants, staff person #7 identified responsibility for 3 infants and staff person #8 identified responsibility for 3 infants, leaving one infant not identified in a supervisory 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 following steps were taken to ensure that staff #3, 7, and 8 will be able to identify the children in their care. In the future the director will make sure that all staff use provided systems of identification so that all children are accounted for at all times. In the infant 1 room a name/picture board, transfer of care sheet and tag system will be utilized for the above purposes. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:00 p.m., observed staff person #6 changing the diaper of a one-year-old female child on a mat on the floor. Staff person #6 attempted to redirect the child by grabbing both of the child's wrists and forcefully thrusting the child's arms downwards towards the floor. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 6 was removed from classroom and received formal write-up of what must be done to retain position at TCLC, Murrysville. The staff person had to be retrained using our new staff training manual on guidance and discipline, complete a PAKEY approved training on proper discipline as well as re-signing our agency discipline policy. She will also be closely monitored by the director and assistant director going forward to make sure that she is abiding by our discipline policy. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #1 lacks the professional title of the physician, physician's assistant, CRNP or DO who completed the assessment. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from the classroom until they could be sent back to Med Express to retrieve the physicians professional title. In the future, the director will make sure that all initial and bi-annual staff health assessments include the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP's professional title. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was removed from classroom until they could return to med Express to retrieve required documentation from their initial exam. In the future, the director will make sure all new staff take correct physical form to initial and bi-annual physical exams and that it includes Dr.'s assessment of the persons suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks two written, non-family references. The file for staff person #2 and staff person #5 lacks one written, non-family reference. 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.) References will be obtained for the staff, In the future the director will make sure all staff have at least 2 written references on file on or before their first day of employment. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the fitted crib sheet on the crib labeled for Ruby was loose, creating a suffocation hazard. 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 crib sheet was immediately removed. In the future the director or anyone caring for children in our infant room will remove any item in cribs that may pose a suffocation hazard. The director will also make sure that all sheets used in infant beds fit mattress so that no hazard is present. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #5 lacks verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial hire. The file for staff person #4 lacks verification of emergency plan training since beginning employment at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan training was given to staff #1,staff #2 , staff #4, staff #5 and was placed in each staff's file. In the future the director will make sure that all training is complete for new staff during our New Staff Orientation and that any employee transferring from another Tender Care will immediately complete emergency plan training for new school. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacks verification of 6 clock hours of child care training in the most recently completed service year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4's PDR was copied from the PA Key and placed in file. PDR hours show total of 17 verified hours of training for the service year in question. In the future the director will make sure all training hours are kept in staff files |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, a staff person who was hired provisionally, contains a state police clearance obtained after staff person #1 began in a child care taking position, an undated application for a child abuse clearance, and lacks proof of FBI fingerprinting prior to beginning in a child care taking position. The file for staff person #2 and staff person #5, staff persons who were hired provisionally, lacks proof of application for a child abuse clearance prior to beginning in a child care taking position. The file for staff person #5 contains an undated disclosure statement. Staff person #1 will be removed from a child care taking position until a valid child abuse and a valid FBI clearance are on file at the facility. Staff person #2 will be removed from child care taking positions until a valid child abuse clearance is on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 and facility person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff persons #1, #2, and #5 were immediately removed from classroom until all items could be procured. In the future the director will make sure to comply with the CPSL and that all items required by the state are in the new staff file before being placed with children. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2, who are identified as and performing the duties of an assistant group supervisor, lack verification of a high school diploma or GED to meet the educational requirements of the position. The file for staff person #3, who is identified as and performing the duties of an assistant group supervisor, lacks verification of 2 years experience with children to qualify for the position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1and #2 procured all necessary verification to attain assistant group supervisor status. In the future the director will make sure that all necessary verifications are placed in file on or before first day of employment. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged drywall behind the trash can in the transitional preschool bathroom. 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 damaged drywall was fixed. In the future the director will make sure that any areas where chipping drywall occur are fixed immediately. |
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