Tender Care Learning Center/wexford
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, the following cribs were observed to not have at least 2ft of space on 3 sides while in use: four infants were observed inside their individual cribs that were lined up vertically against the wall with approximately one foot or less of space on either side of the cribs. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rearranged the cribs to allow the proper spacing in between the cribs. Director will mark where the cribs should be placed to maintain the spacing. |
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| 2026-08-17 | Renewal | 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 1:00pm, during naptime in the PreK Room, one staff and 16 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of a supervision/ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name all of the children who they were responsible for Staff person #4 identified and named only 6 children thus leaving the other 10 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 10 unnamed children Staff person #4 said Staff person #7, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children. Staff person #7 was observed to not be physically present with their assigned group of children. 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 #4 claimed responsibility for all of the children in the room. |
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| 2026-08-17 | 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 staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 9/17/25 and 8/22/24. The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 9/9/25 and 1/15/24. 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 #2 and Staff #3 have current fire safety on file. |
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| 2026-08-17 | 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 staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/1/25 and a current FBI clearance dated 2/18/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/7/20 Child Abuse clearance and 2/6/20 FBI clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 11/25/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 11/6/20 Child Abuse clearance expiring. The file for Staff person #5 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack a Child Abuse and Neglect Check as well as a Sex Offender Check. 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 #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and Staff #4 have current clearances on file. Staff #5 is removed from a childcare position and will apply for the out of state child abuse and neglect check. Staff #5 has an out of state sex offender check on file now. |
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| 2026-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #6 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, contained multiple employee verification forms however the hours worked were not specified therefore unable to determine if they have two years of experience working with children. 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 #6 will be considered an aide and be supervised by an AGS until hours can be obtained. |
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| 2026-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the PreK Room two ceiling tiles above the doorway were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak that has since been repaired. 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.) Will contact maintenance to replace the ceiling tile. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, where two staff and five infants were present, the following lapses in supervision were observed on video footage recorded on 2/3/26. Two infants occupied cribs, one occupied a motion swing, and Child #1 and another infant were in a gated play area by themselves. Staff person #1 was observed across this play area, leaning up against the counter preoccupied with their phone while Staff person #2 rocked an infant and had their back turned to the play area. Child #1 can be seen pushing themself up and leaning on a wooden activity cube. The infant then took their left hand off of the wooden activity cube, loses their balance and fell, with their face/mouth hitting the solid wiring on the top of the toy, resulting in their head jolting backwards resulting in an injury to the child's frenulum. Due to Staff person #2's positioning with their back turned and Staff person#1's preoccupation with their mobile phone, it is determined that neither staff were able to see, direct or assess Child #1, and inadequate supervision contributed to the injury of the child. 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. The correction date for this portion of the plan will be immediate. 2.) The facility will compose a specific policy for the use of personal and facility-issued mobile devices during work hours. The policy should include examples of acceptable (if any) and unacceptable reasons for using personal and facility- issued mobile devices; when and where staff can use their personal and facility-issued mobile devices; consequences for personal mobile device use during work hours and inappropriate usage of facility-issued devices. The policy will be submitted to the Regional Office for review. Once the policy is finalized, the staff handbook shall be updated. Currently employed staff will sign off that they have read and understand the policy. The facility may seek technical assistance from the ELRC for creation of the policy, if desired. The correction date for this part of the plan shall be within one month of acceptance of this plan of correction. 3.) The legal entity will ensure that all facility persons complete the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings found on Penn State Better Kid Care website within 21 calendar days of the acceptance of this plan of correction. All facility persons who have already completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings will be required to take the trainings again and provide documentation of completion after the date of the acceptance of this plan of correction. Once all facility persons have completed these required trainings, the legal entity will submit the training certificates for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of the last date of completion. The operator will provide a date by which these trainings will be completed. 4.) The director, assistant director, and representative(s) from executive leadership will participate in a virtual technical assistance session with the senior health management staff at PA Key to conduct a Root Cause Analysis to determine "next steps" for improving systemic issues regarding supervision and risk management. Discussions can include, but are not limited to, the topics of: active supervision, classroom management, anticipating children's movements, response to child injuries, and creating a safe environment for caring for infants. Prior to attending the TA meeting, the director, assistant director, and representative(s) from executive leadership will be required to watch the video of the incident from 2/3/26 and come to the meeting prepared to discuss. The correction date for this portion of the plan will be based on when this technical assistance training is to be scheduled. 5.) Subsequent to the technical assistance (TA) session, a 2-hour supplemental virtual training regarding infant care will be provided by the PA Key, based on the needs identified during the TA session. At minimum, any staff that can be anticipated to work with infants will attend this training. This training can be counted towards the annual regulatory training requirements in 3270.31(e), as long as proper documentation is obtained. The correction date for this portion of the plan will be after the date of the TA session and when this training is to be scheduled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1) 2/17/26: Effective immediately, all children will be supervised by a facility person at all times including the outdoor childcare space. The TCLC supervision policy will be reviewed with each facility person at the school. The school managers will complete the TCLC Supervision Tool for each facility person within the next 4 weeks. [Implemented 7/9/26] 2) 5/16/26: We will compose a specific policy for the use of personal and facility-issued mobile devices during work hours. The policy will include examples of acceptable (if any) and unacceptable reasons for using personal and facility- issued mobile devices; when and where staff can use their personal and facility-issued mobile devices; consequences for personal mobile device use during work hours and inappropriate usage of facility-issued devices. The policy will be submitted to the Regional Office for review. Once the policy is finalized, the staff handbook shall be updated. Currently employed staff will sign off that they have read and understand the policy. [Implemented 5/16/26] 3) 5/4/26: We will make sure that all facility persons complete the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings AGAIN and provide documentation of completion. [Implemented 4/30/26] 4) 4/22/2026: The director, assistant director, and representative(s) from executive leadership will participate in a virtual technical assistance session with the senior health management staff at PA Key to conduct a Root Cause Analysis to determine "next steps" for improving systemic issues regarding supervision and risk management. The video was reviewed by the school managers. Any recommendations to policies from this session, will be added to the employee handbook and training programs and then implemented with all facility persons. [Implemented 4/7/26] 5) 5/25/26: The 2-hour supplemental TA virtual training on infant care will be scheduled with the PA Key based on the needs identified during the TA session. [Implemented 7/9/26] |
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| 2025-12-17 | 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 child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 11/24/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 10/4/24 health report on file. 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 #1 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 2/7/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 1/9/22 health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation regarding the testing of their fire detection system by a fire safety professional was deemed unacceptable as it did not include the results of the testing. 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.) Reached out to the township of McCandless fire marshal to get amended inspection report. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the PreK Room was observed to lack a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-12-03 | 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 1:25pm, during naptime in the PS Readiness Room where staff was positioned in the room they could not adequately supervise one of the napping children due to a child's wooden shelving unit obstructing the Staff's ability to see and assess that child who was napping on the other side of that shelving unit. 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 in the classroom moved furniture and themselves around to be able to see all the children in the classroom during nap. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain a current financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date. 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.) The agreement in child file #1 now contains an admission date. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: In the PS Readiness Room, a bottle of child's acetaminophen was observed to lack the name of the child for whom the medication was intended for. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's name is now written on the bottle of acetaminophen. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the PS Readiness Room, a bottle of child's ibuprofen was observed to have expired as of 11/2024. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's bottle of ibuprofen was removed from the classroom first aid kit and sent home when the child was picked up on 12/11/2024. |
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| 2024-12-03 | 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 staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack a valid disclosure statement. 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 file for staff person #1 now contains a signed disclosure statement. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: In the PreK Room and Preschool Room a total of twenty-eight bingo daubers used for arts and crafts were labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' and observed on shelving units within reach of the preschool age children in care. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bingo daubers labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were removed from the classrooms. |
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| 2023-12-15 | 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: There were Magna tiles and a lego block in the 3-year-old preschool room that were cracked. 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.) A staff person disposed of the magna tile and lego immediately during the inspection. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were rest mats from the Toddler 1 room that had tears in the plastic covering, exposing foam and pieces of the torn plastic fabric smaller than 1 inch, presenting a choking hazard. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Assistant Director and Director taped all mats to stop foam and plastic fabric from being exposed. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Pre-K room, where milk is stored, measured 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Inspector moved the thermometer further into the refrigerator. It self corrected to 44 degrees. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: There was no written daily activity schedule in the Toddler ll room. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director reprinted Toddler 2 schedule and put up in classroom. |
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| 2023-12-15 | 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 two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10/24/22 and 11/22/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is an older toddler, are dated 8/19/20 and 12/15/23, more than 12 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, a preschool-age child, is dated 12/20/21, more than 12 months ago. 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 and #2 have a valid health assessment on file. Child #3 attained the required health assessment ¿ a child file checklist system was implemented to ensure that all required health assessment documentation is completed within 12 months. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care. 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.) Child #3 attained the required health assessment with a statement saying child is free of contagious disease ¿ a child file checklist system was implemented to ensure that all required health assessment documentation is completed. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #3 is dated 10/3/23, more than 90 days after hire (See LIS Code sheet). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 attained the required health and safety training ¿ a staff file checklist system was implemented to ensure that all required professional development is attained within 90 days of hire and on-going as required. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. 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 #2 will have until 1/18/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 completed the required pre-service training: Get Started with Center Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 1/18/24 to complete the mandated reporter 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed an approved mandated reporter training on January 4th 2024. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recently completed Mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #2 are dated 7/5/18 and 12/12/23, more than 60 months apart. Staff person #3 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 9/13/23. 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.) Staff person #2 AND #3 completed an approved mandated reporter training. |
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| 2023-12-15 | 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 FBi clearance obtained at hire for Staff person #1 was obtained though the PA Department of Education, not DHS, making it invalid; a valid FBI clearance was obtained on 5/19/23. The out of state, South Carolina, Criminal history clearance on file for Staff person #1 was not obtained within the 45 days provisional hire period; but was dated 5/18/23. The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 7/21/18 and 9/8/23; child abuse clearances dated 7/13/18 and11/28/23; and FBI clearances dated 7/10/18 and 11/29/23, all more than 60 months apart. 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.) A valid FBI clearance was obtained on 5/19/2023. The criminal history clearance from South Carolina was dated 5/18/2023. Staff person #2 obtained all required clearances. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #3, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will be reclassified as an Assistant group supervisor. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Preschool room was hanging on a low hook, making it accessible to children in care. 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.) Assistant Director moved the first aid kit to a higher hook, out of reach of children |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: There was a metal shelving unit with plastic drawers in the Preschool room that was wobbly and in danger of falling apart. 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.) Immediately following the inspection of the school, the shelving unit was removed and thrown away. The director and facility persons will do daily inspection of the furniture to ensure they are durable and safe for use in the classroom. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The rest mats in the Kindergarten and Pre-K Rooms were not labeled for use by an individual child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the inspection of the school, the pre-kindergarten facility person created a mat chart that was numbered and had each child's name corresponding with the number. Each mat has that corresponding number written on it and their names are clearly labeled above the slot the mat goes into. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care. 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.) Once we received our inspection report the director pulled the child's file, the parent was contacted by phone and asked to update the emergency contact form to include the child's physicians phone number. The date and initials of the director were placed beside the correction to identify the date in which this change was made. |
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| 2022-12-19 | 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: There was a child receiving care in the Preschool Readiness Room without the child's emergency contact form being in the classroom. 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.) During the inspection of the school, the assistant director retrieved the emergency form from the young toddler classroom and placed it in the preschool readiness binder where the child was receiving care. When a child moves classrooms throughout the day their tag and emergency contact form will move with them to ensure the classroom teacher has all important information. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: There was an EpiPen and a bottle of Tylenol in the Young Toddler Room without written parental permission to administer. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents completed and signed the medication log at pick up the day of inspection. The medication logs were then placed in our medication log binder in the office for reference when/ if the medication needed to be administered. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A staff person in Preschool Readiness was observed opening the hands free can to dispose of a diaper with their hand, rather than the foot pedal. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director reviewed proper diaper changing procedures with the facility person and showed that the proper diaper changing procedures are displayed at every changing table/bathroom for reference. The hands-free covered can was moved to a move reachable spot by the changing table to allow use of the foot pedal instead of grabbing the can lid. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent fire safety training certificates on file for Staff person #2 are dated 8/31/21 and 9/28/22, more than 1 year apart. 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. 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.) The previous fire safety trainings were completed more than one year apart due to transferring of centers. The director will be sure to keep track of when trainings are completed and schedule the future fire safety training before the date of 9/28/23 in order to remain in compliance. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, #3 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will be sure to schedule CPR/First aid trainings within the required 90 days of hire and every two years after with a PQAS certified trainer. If unsure the director will make sure to have documentation to prove they are approved to give the training to any facility person. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A crib with a sleeping infant lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides in the Infant Room. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib was moved to allow 2 feet on 3 sides on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, staff failed to use the hands-free mechanism to discard the soiled diaper. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A diaper change will be viewed to show staff using the hands-free diaper pail properly. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment which lacked the medical provider'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.) Doctor will complete staff assessment and add correction date along with signature. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan was reported to have been sent to the County EMA but not to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan will be sent out to the McCandless municipal building. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, an existing staff member, contained certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR which had expired. 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.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 member #2 received pediatric CPR and First Aid training on 1/6/2022. |
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| 2021-12-01 | 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 #3 contained a state police clearance which lacked a seal, making it invalid. The file for Staff #3 contained FBI and NSOR clearances dated after the first day of employment in child care, with no receipts or applications in the file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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 #3 submitted a valid state police clearance and has current FBI and NSOR clearances on file. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Toxic Tide pods were observed to be accessible in an unlocked closet of the bathroom in the PS room. 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 closet door was locked on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the PS room was observed to lack band-aids. The first-aid kit in the Pre K Room was observed to lack gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items were placed in the first-aid kits on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, interviews with staff and documents obtained report Staff #1 slapped a child's forearm as physical punishment for the child's actions. 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.) Immediate termination of Staff #1. |
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