Tender Care Learning Center-hermitage
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-06-17 | 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, there were two young toddlers sleeping on cots that had 2 feet of space on two sides and lacked 2 feet of space on a third side. 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.) Moving forward sleeping mats in the infant room will be placed 2 feet apart on 3 sides. |
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| 2026-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child service report was completed for child #1. Moving forward all children will have current child service reports and reports will be updated every 6 months. |
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| 2026-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, there was a bottle of Methylphenid Medication for child #2 that was expired. 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 medication was returned to the parent. Moving forward all expired medications will be sent home with the child's family. |
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| 2026-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, there was a bottle of Methylphenid Medication for child #2 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. 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.) The medication was returned to the parent. Moving forward all medication will have the needed documentation accompanying it. |
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| 2026-06-17 | 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 person #1 and #2 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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.) All staff health assessments are now updated. Moving forward all staff members will have a current health assessment and will get a new health assessment no more than 24 months after the current one. |
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| 2026-06-17 | 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 #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 9-13-20 and 3-31-26 that were over 60 months between trainings. 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 has updated mandated reporter training. Moving forward all staff will participate in mandated reporting training with no more than 60 months in between trainings. |
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| 2026-06-17 | 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 file for staff person #3 had an invalid state police clearance that lacked the disseminated date at the time of their start date. An updated state police clearance is now on file dated 11-10-25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include 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 #3 now has a valid state police clearance. Moving forward, all staff will have a valid state police clearance that contains the disseminated date. |
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| 2026-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, there were a few areas of peeling paint on the back wall. 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 areas of peeling paint were removed and repainted. Moving forward peeling paint will be repaired as needed to ensure there is no peeling paint in the classrooms. |
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| 2025-06-03 | 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: On the outdoor preschool play space, there were multiple steps/platforms on the embedded play equipment that had tears in the surface and had metal support bars that were starting to protrude through the steps/platforms and were a visible hazard. 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 preschool play space will remain closed until a permanent fix can be made. Until the play structure is fixed, the other play space will be used for all ages. |
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| 2025-06-03 | 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 file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number 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 physician's phone number for child #2 was written on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-06-03 | 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 files for child #1 and #3, preschoolers, had a health assessment that was dated over 12 months between assessments. 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.) The parent of child #1 and child #3 provided an up-to-date health assessment. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 provided two written, nonfamily references on 6/12/25. |
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| 2025-06-03 | 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 #5 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 4-3-25 that was after the February 2025 expiration of the prior training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 renewed their first aid and cpr, including pediatric first aid and cpr on 4/3/25. |
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| 2025-06-03 | 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 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-16-20 and 5-20-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-11-20 and 5-20-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #3 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-3-20 and 5-23-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #4 had mandated reporter trainings dated 2-23-20 and 5-22-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. 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 #1 completed the mandated reporting training on 5/20/25. Staff person #2 completed the mandated reporting training on 5/20/25. Staff person #3 completed the mandated reporting training on 5/23/25. Staff person #4 completed the mandated reporting training on 5/22/25. |
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| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: In the infant room with an infant and multiple 1 year olds that were walking and able to wash their hands, the sink next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the children after diapering to wash their hands. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A platform step stool was purchased and placed next to the changing table for children to use to wash their hands. |
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| 2024-11-01 | 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 the pre-k/preschool room, the handle on the toy fridge door was loose with the screw at the top of the handle missing resulting in the handle not being secure. In the pre-k/preschool room, there were two rest mats that had tears in the fabric exposing the foam inside. On the outdoor preschool play space, the frog bouncer embedded equipment nearest the outside fence had a crack that was a few inches long on the right side of the equipment. 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.) In the pre-k/preschool room, the loose handle was removed from the toy fridge. The two rest mats that had tears were removed from the room and discarded and replaced with new rest mats. The crack on the frog bouncer on the outside play space was filled with caulking according to the directions on the caulking. |
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| 2024-06-27 | 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 #1, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments. 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.) A recent health assessment was present in the child's file. |
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| 2024-06-27 | 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: In the preschool room, the water temperature at the sink in the room was 122° 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 temperature to the sink in the preschool room was turned down so as not to exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2023-06-02 | 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: In the toddler room at approximately 11:40 a.m., staff person #2 was observed changing a child's diaper at the changing table that faces the back right wall and was unable to see a 2 year old child that was around the corner from the staff person. After changing the child's diaper, staff person #2 walked with the child to wash their hands in the bathroom across the room and was unable to see the other five children in the room that were 2-3 year olds in the staff person's group for about 15-20 seconds while the staff person was in the bathroom with the child. 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 positioning of other staff in the classroom was changed to ensure that all students can be seen and heard at all times. |
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| 2023-06-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 5 year old, child #2, a 3 year old, and child #3, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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). Children #1, #2, and #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 6-2-23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 and child #3 did not return because their enrollment was scheduled to end. Child #1 received the influenza vaccination on 6/5/23 and documentation was provided to us by the doctor verifying that the child received the influenza vaccine. |
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| 2023-06-02 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked requirements for continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan Addendum effective July 1, 2022 was inserted into the Emergency Operations Plan. |
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| 2023-06-02 | 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 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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 #1 had already received an updated health assessment. |
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| 2023-06-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency drill conducted on 4-7-23 had documentation that lacked the time to complete the drill, special accommodations the facility used for infants and toddlers, and the problems encountered or observations during the drill. 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.) Our Health and Safety Coordinator was given an updated document to use for emergency drills that contains all of the necessary information. |
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| 2023-06-02 | 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's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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.) An updated parent letter containing the accommodations for infants and toddlers was inserted into our emergency operations plan. |
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| 2023-06-02 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor preschool/pre-k play space, the art table had blue paint peeling in multiple areas. 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 art table on the preschool/pre-k play space was sanded and repainted. |
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| 2023-06-02 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: In the infant room with 3 young toddlers that were walking and able to wash their hands, the sink next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the children after diapering to wash their hands. In the toddler room with multiple 2 year olds that were walking and able to wash their hands, the sink next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the children after diapering to wash their hands. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A step stool was purchased and placed by the sinks in the infant and toddler rooms. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On the older toddler/preschool play space, the poured-in-place surface had small beads coming apart in multiple areas on the surface that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to 2 year olds that use the play space and are still placing objects in their mouths. 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.) Children ages 2 and under will not use this part of the playground until the surface can be fixed. Children ages 2 and under will only use the grassy play place that is separated from the poured-in-place surface by a fence. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, the refrigerator that contained children's bottles lacked 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 purchased and placed in the refrigerator in the infant room. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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 child #1 and #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and 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.) Child #1 is no longer enrolled at our facility. The parent of Child #2 completed the needed information on the child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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 #1 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's 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. 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 is no longer enrolled at our facility. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 is no longer enrolled at our facility. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 no longer attends our facility. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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 #3 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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 #3 had a health assessment conducted on 5/19/22. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, child #3, an infant, lacked an infant feeding schedule. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An infant feeding schedule was obtained and posted in the infant room for child #3. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved curriculum. 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 7-22-22 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 #2 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR conducted by a PQAS approved trainer using a PQAS approved curriculum on 6/25/22. Staff #2 was supervised until training was completed. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1is no longer employed here. Her last day of employment was 6/14/22. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, there was a large bottle of hand sanitizer next to the sink labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was moved from the counter and placed in a locked cupboard the is not accessible to children. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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 young toddler room lacked tape. 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.) Taped was placed in the First Aid Kit in the Young Toddler room. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, the trash can next to the sink in the corner lacked a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lid was replaced on the trash can. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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: According to the log, the interconnected smoke detectors were not manually tested at least once every 30 days between 1-6-22 to 2-11-22 and 2-11-22 to 3-21-22. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection devices will be tested every 30 days. |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An approximately 18"x12" plastic storage bin was observed in an area accessible to children in care in the Preschool Room was observed to have a cracked, jagged edge that could cause a laceration and/or puncture injury. 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.) Bin discarded. Moving forward all storage bins will be inspected on a regular basis. Cracked or broken bins will be removed from the classroom and discarded. New bins will be supplied as needed. |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2, who was present in the Young Toddler room, was not present in the classrom. 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 placed in classroom. Moving forward all enrolled children will have an emergency contact form placed in the class binder in the classroom on their first day of enrollment. |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a two-year-old child, contained an immunization record that did not include documentation of a flu vaccine in the past year. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File updated with flu vaccine documentation. Moving forward all enrolled children will have current immunization records, including the flu vaccine, on file |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and Staff #3 contained current health assessmenst; however, the previous assessments were completed more than 24 months ago. The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was completed 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.) Current health assessments on file. Moving forward all staff members will have current health assessments on file that are completed within 24 months of the previous assessment. |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit present in the Preschool Readiness room did not contain non-sterilized gauze. 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.) Gauze added. Moving forward we will ensure that all first aid kits have the required materials. First aid kits will be inspected by the Health and Safety Coordinator on a regular basis and supplies will be replenished as needed. |
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| 2019-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 contained a current health assessment; however, the previous health assessment was completed 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.) There is a current health assessment on file. We will make sure that everyone has one in the correct time span. |
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| 2019-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 contained a current health assessment; however, noted assessment did not include the results of an examination for communicable disease, nor a medical professional's assessment of suitability for a position working with children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information will be obtained and placed on file. Moving forward, we will make sure that the proper health form is completed on each staff member. |
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| 2019-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An approximately 7' x 2' wooden bridge was observed to have a sharp screw protruding from underneath of the hand railing in an area accessible to children in care. Said hazard could cause a laceration or puncture injury. 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.) Screw will be removed. All play equipment will be inspected regularly to ensure that no safety hazards are present. |
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| 2019-01-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Readiness room, which is used for care of children ages 2-3, two rest mats were observed to have split seems which caused the foam lining to be exposed. Foam lining could be bitten or torn into small pieces, which would present a choking hazard. Although the room is utilized for children aged two or older, Staff #1 acknowledged that several children in care in said room are placing things in their mouths. 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.) Seems will be reinforced with duct tape. In the future, mats will be checked regularly to ensure that there are no rips or tears and foam is not exposed. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two crib mattresses in the infant room were observed to have sheets that were too large for the mattress causing the potential for the bunching of material around a sleeping infant. 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.) Properly fitted sheets placed on crib mattresses. Moving forward, pack and play mattresses will have properly fitting sheets. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water to the sink in the young toddler room was measured at 132 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water to the sink in the infant room was measured at 132 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 has been turned off to both sinks. Hot water will be checked at all sinks accessible to children to make sure that the water temperature is under 110 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Several aluminum clips along the chain link fence encircling the outside play space were observed to have sharp ends that were accessible to children in care. The toilet in the girls' restroom in the Pre-K Counts room was observed to have one exposed bolt at the side of the toilet securing it to the floor that was accessible to children in care. 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.) Ends of aluminum clips will be covered. The cap will be replaced on the toilet bolt. Surfaces will be checked and maintained accordingly. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Three mats in the infant readiness room were observed to have tears in the seams that exposed foam that was accessible to children. 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.) Torn mats discarded. All equipment will be checked on a regular basis to ensure there are no safety issues. Equipment that is in poor repair will be removed from the room and discarded accordingly. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for Child #1 and #2 contained emergency contact forms that did not include the addresses of persons to whom the child can be released. 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.) Release person's addresses added to emergency forms. All enrolled children will have emergency contact forms fully completed upon enrollment. Forms will include all of the necessary information. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Child #3, a Preschool child, contained a health assessment that was completed 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment obtained and placed in child's file. All enrolled children will have an updated child health assessment according to the schedule put forth by the Department of Human Services. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A prescribed medication was observed in the toddler room that listed an expiration date of 03/2017. 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.) Expired medication discarded. Medication will be checked regularly for expiration dates. Medicine that is expired will be discarded. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 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, hired 12/17/14, did not contain a valid PSP clearance. The document present in the file was a computer printout of a page showing that the PSP clearance had been processed and the resulting "no record" status. 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 #--- 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.) Updated PSP clearance obtained and placed in file at time of inspection. All employees will have proper documentation of clearances in their files. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The water temperature at the sinks in the Pre-school, Infant, and Toddler rooms was 122, 125, and 122 degress Fahrenheit respectively. 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.) Hot water in areas accessible to the children will be turned off. In the future, hot water will either be off or 110 degrees or lower. |
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