Tender Care Learning Center/new Castle
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday NOT REPORTED
- Sunday NOT REPORTED
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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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 was lacking an agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current enrollment agreement on file. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an agreement form that was lacking the persons to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current enrollment agreement with persons that the child maybe released to. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has an emergency contact form with a medical insurance policy number. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child # 3, an infant aged child, contained two child health reports that were more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, who is an older toddler age child, contained two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart. 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.) Child #2 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2026-06-09 | 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 #1 and #2 both contain 2 health assessments that are more than 24 months apart. 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 #1and 2 have current health assessments on file. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained two mandated reporter trainings that were more than 60 months between them. The file for Staff #2 contained two state police, two FBI and two NSOR clearances that were all more than 60 months apart. 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 #1 has a current mandated reporter training on file. Staff #2 has current state police, FBI, and NSOR clearances on file. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The foam blocks in the toddler room have bite marks in them. The Little Pigs Stem Kit foam pieces in the Preschool Room have bite marks in them. 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.) The foam blocks with bite marks in the toddler and preschool rooms were thrown in the trash. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the persons to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was called and designated the person whom Child#2 may be released to on the agreement form. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was called and gave Child#1's medical insurance policy number. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of one of the persons to whom the child may 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.) The parent was called and gave the address of Child#1's emergency contact person. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contains a child health report that was obtained more than 60 days after the child's enrollment date. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has a current up-to-date health report. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of rotavirus, 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HIB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal and 1 dose of Polio. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 had gone to the doctor and received the doses listed but had not obtained a current vaccine record. Child #1's parent was notified, and we were provided with a current record that stated that the child had received the appropriate vaccines at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2025-06-11 | 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 #1 contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. 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 #1 has a current up-to-date health assessment. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that had communicable diseases checked yes with no explaination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doctor who conducted the staff health assessment, mistakenly checked that Staff person #2 had a communicable disease, but she does not. Staff person #2 went back to Med Express and obtained a corrected staff health assessment form, stating that she does not have a communicable disease. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contains two child abuse, two FBI and two NSOR clearances that are all more than 60 months apart. 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 #3 renewed her child abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances as soon as it was discovered that the clearances were more than 60 months apart. The child abuse clearance was 37 days late, the FBI clearance was 25 days late, and the NSOR clearance was 14 days late. All clearances for Staff person #3 are currently up to date. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, who was serving as an AGS at the facility was lacking 1 year documented child care experience. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2, did have Child Employment Verification Forms documenting her experience, but these were not in her file. They were printed immediately from an email obtained when the staff person #2 was originally hired and placed in her file. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Both first aid kits in the Pre-K Room were lacking soap. 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.) Soap was put into both first aid kits in the preschool room. |
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| 2025-06-11 | 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: Peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the wall in the first stall of the Rainbow Restroom in the Preschool Room and on the bottom of the wall in the first and second stall of the Sunshine Restroom in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Areas were sanded and re-painted. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Two fire drills were conducted 11.13.24-1.15.25 which is more than 60 days between the two drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills were conducted but were a few days past the 60-day regulation. |
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| 2024-06-28 | 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 numerous nap mats in the closet that had tears in them with stuffing coming out. 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 nap mats that had tears in them were taped with duct tape. |
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| 2024-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mother of child #1 was called and we obtained the child's medical insurance number. The number was then documented on the emergency consent form. |
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| 2024-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance that was still pending and was still in need of Ohio Child Abuse and Sex Offender Clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility 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.) The PA State Police clearance of facility person #1, has been printed and does contain a dissemination date of 12/22/2022. All PA State Police clearances will have a dissemination date. |
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| 2024-06-28 | 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 Preschool Room was lacking sterile gauze pads. 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.) Sterile gauze pads were put into the first aid kit in the Preschool Room. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The facility had the original financial agreements in the files of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 when the parent is to receive the original and the facility is to retain a copy. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The original enrollment agreements for files of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 have been given to parents and copies of the enrollment agreements have been placed in the files. All original enrollment agreements will be given to parents and copies will be placed in the child files. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #3 and #5 did not contain the full work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The full work addresses of the enrolling parent for child #3 and #5 have been added to the emergency consent forms. All emergency consent forms will include the full work addresses of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain complete information on the child's as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Non applicable, "NA" has been added to child #3's emergency consent form regarding special needs as the child has no special needs. All emergency consent forms will include information on the child's special needs. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the health insurance policy number for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health insurance policy number has been added to child #4's emergency consent form. All emergency consent forms will include health insurance policy numbers of the child. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #4 contained a person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released but did not include the person's address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to has been added to child #4's emergency consent form. All emergency consent forms will include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parents to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2023-06-08 | 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: An emergency contact form was not present in the preschool classroom for a school-age child receiving care in said 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.) The emergency consent form of the child was transferred from the pre-k classroom to the preschool classroom that the child was in. All emergency consent forms will be transferred from one classroom to another when the children are moved from classroom to classroom. |
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| 2023-06-08 | 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 initial health assessment of child #3 was dated 4/4/2023 which is more than 60 days from their first day at the child care facility (see coded LIS sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's initial health assessment is in the file but was turned in late. All enrolled parents will provide an initial health assessment no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: A health assessment for child #6, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained an initial health assessment dated 10/7/2022 and another health assessment lacking a date making it unable to be determined if the child had an updated health assessment with 6 months of the previous. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #6's health assessment has been dated 4/10/23 as per the physician's office. All child health assessments will include dates that the assessment was conducted and be documented every 6 months for infants and toddlers. |
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| 2023-06-08 | 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 files of facility person #1, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9, who took the acceptable 6- or 10-hour health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022, did not contain documentation of the one-hour updated health and safety training course, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update" and the file of facility person #2 and 3 contained documentation of the 1-hour training dated 5/19/2023, which was after the required completion date of 12/30/2022. 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.) Facility person #1, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9 have all completed the one-hour health and safety update. All training certificates are documented in staff files in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child did not contain the emergency procedures for lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the event of an emergency. 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.) Emergency procedures for lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the event of an emergency, have been added to the letter provided to parents. The letters have been redistributed annually to parents indicating the emergency procedures for lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The PA state police clearance of facility person #7, dated 12/22/2022 was not a completed clearance as it was "under review" and did not contain a dissemination date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Pa State Police clearance of facility person #7, has been printed and does contain a dissemination date of 12/22/2022. All Pa State Police clearances will have a dissemination date. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:25 pm, facility person #9 was supervising 11 children at naptime in the toddler classroom. The children napping was a mixed age-group of young and older toddlers making the nap ratio 1 staff to 10 children. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A toddler was moved from the toddler room to the preschool room to ensure accurate toddler ratio during naptime. All staff:child ratios will be followed during naptime. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children on the table at the entrance to the facility. 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.) Hand sanitizer was removed from the lobby. All hand sanitizer will be locked up and out of reach of children. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Documentation of fire drills exceeded 60 days from 9/7/2022 to 11/7/2022. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I cannot correct the fire drill that was 61 days from 9/7/22 to 11/7/2022 but will conduct future fire drills every 60 days. All fire drills will be conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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 of child #1 did not contain the name and address, and child #3 did not contain the name, address and telephone number, of each child's physician or source of 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.) The name and address of child #1's physician has been added to her emergency contact form. The name, address, and telephone number of the child #3's physician has been added to her emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain 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.) The parent's work address and telephone number of child #1 has been added to her emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 and 4 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this did not apply to the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #4 do not have special needs and this has been indicated on their emergency contact forms. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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 of child #2 did not contain an initial health assessment which was required to be on file within 60 days following the first day of attendance. 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 #2 now has an initial child health assessment on file. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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 of child #1, a preschooler, contained a health assessment dated 1/24/20219 and an updated health assessment dated 5/27/2022, exceeding 12 months. 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 assessment dated 5/27/2022. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2, who has been enrolled more than 60 days, was observed to be in care at the time of inspection, but did not have an initial health assessment on file. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.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.) An initial health assessment has been added to child #2's file. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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 file of facility person #2 contained a current health assessment dated 12/30/2021 with the previous health assessment being dated 12/21/2019, exceeding 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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.) Facility person #2 has a current health assessment in her file. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: A bottle was observed on the shelf in the infant room. When asked, the facility person stated the child drinks in small amounts and they try to give the bottle to the child over the course of an hour. If they child does not drink the contents in that hour, it is then discarded. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was immediately discarded. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have information for the parents on how to access the Chapter 3270 child care center regulations electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility posted a new sign in the lobby, with the DHS phone number and website, so that parents can access the regulations electronically. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of an emergency drill on 6/1/2022, but did not contain an annual emergency drill between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has a current emergency drill conducted on 6/1/2022. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2, 3 and 4 contained 5 of the 12 hours of professional development between the required time frame of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021, lacking 7 hours. The facility persons each contained the additional 7 hours after 12/19/2021: 3 hours of training on 1/17/2022 and 4 hours on 5/27/2022 (facility person #2) and 5/17/2022 (facility person #3 and 4). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility persons #2, #3, and #4 will complete the 7 hours of training to meet the required 12 hours of professional development. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Documentation of completion of acceptable pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR for facility person #1 was dated more than 90 days from their start date at the facility. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 has current pediatric First aid and CPR. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The six-hour Health and Safety Basics training of facility person #2, 3, 4 was taken prior to 9/30/2016, and is no longer a valid training. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2, #3, and #4 will all complete the new 10 hour Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality, by Monday, June 20, 2022. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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: Documentation of testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 8/3/2021 to 9/3/2021, 10/1/2021 to 11/1/2021, 4/29/2022 to 6/1/2022. 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 system was tested on June 1, 2002. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were some areas of the pour in place surfacing that have split and may be a tripping hazard for the children. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Holes and splits have been sealed to prevent tripping hazards for the children. In the future all play surfacing will be in good repair. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an initial health assessment that was not obtained within 60 days of enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all initial child health assessments will be obtained and placed in the child's file within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2019-06-12 | 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 Staff #1 contained 2 health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. 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.) Now and in the future all staff health assessments will be obtained at least every 24 months. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained more than 90 days after the child's enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, I will require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained two Health Assessments that were more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, I will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained two Health Assessments that were more than 12 months apart. 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.) In the future, I will 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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| 2018-06-07 | 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 #2 contained two Health Assessments that were more than 24 months apart. 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.) In the future, 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. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were sippy cups of milk stored in the large refrigerator in the Pre-K room that were previously served to the children and then put back in the refrigerator. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sippie cups were removed from the fridge, washed and returned to the parents. In the future, if a child has a cup at drop off, we will send it with the parent or discard it. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The phone number to contact the appropriate regional day care office was not posted at the facility for parents to be able to have access to. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All was posted right away. In the future, I will make sure that the certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The tree cozy corner in the Toddler Room had one side loose. The round table in the dramatic play area in the Preschool room was loose. The Round table in the back of the school age room was loose. 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 tree cozy corner's screws were tightened, the legs on the round table in dramatic play were tightened and the round table in the school age room was thrown out. in the future, all toys play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children will be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a sunscreen that expired 2/2017 located in the Toddler Room There was a sunscreen that expired 4/2017 located in the Preschool Room. 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.) Both expired sunscreens were thrown away. In the future, all expired medications will be properly disposed of when they expire. Also, all medications will be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An enclosed cloth bag under the diapering table in the child's restroom contained 2 toothbrushes that were not stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both toothbrushes were thrown out because the child is no longer enrolled in the program. In the future, all toothbrushes will be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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| 2017-06-14 | 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 Staff #2 contained 2 Health Assessments that were more than 24 months apart. 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 #2 has a current Health Assessment in her file. In the future, all staff will have a documented health assessment on their date of hire. Also, all staff will have a current health assessment that is less than 24 months old. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained only 1 written, nonfamily reference. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will submit 1 written, nonfamily reference for her file. In the future, all staff will have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, in their file. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Mandated Reporter Training that was obtained more than 90 days after her date of hire. The file for Staff #3 was lacking a signed disclosure statement upon hire. 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 obtained Mandated Reporter Training. Staff #3 signed a disclosure statement and placed it in their file. In the future, the director will ensure all staff comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 and that all staff will apply for their clearances before starting in a child care position. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Room in the middle of the facility there were foam peg letters with bite marks in them. 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.) The foam peg letters were immediately thrown out. In the future there will be no items that can be a chocking hazard in the rooms where children are still placing items in their mouths. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 was lacking Mandated Reporter Training, Staff Person #1 has been employed for more than 90 days. 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 #1 will complete Mandated Reporter Training. In the future all new staff will complete Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 who was serving as an AGS in the facility was lacking proof of a high school diploma. 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.) College transcripts will be obtained for Staff Person #1. In the future proof of high school or college credits will be obtained upon hire. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The toilet seat in Stall #2 in the Girls restroom with the changing table was extremely loose causing the opportunity for pinch points. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new toilet seat will be ordered and put on. In the future all fixtures will be in good repair. |
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