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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-27 | 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: A child's apron in the dramatic play area was torn at the seam creating a loop in Toddler 2. In Toddler 3, two broken plastic cups were observed in the sensory bin. Two seat covers on the green stroller were fraying and torn at the base exposing the inner foam padding. 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.) Child's apron (Toddler 2) and broken plastic cups (Toddler 3) from sensory bin were thrown away. The two seat covers have been taped to prevent access to inner foam padding. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A box of vinyl gloves was accessible to children on the back of the toilet in the Toddler 2 restroom. Small soft craft pom-poms were accessible to young and older toddlers in Toddler 3. Two seat covers on the green stroller were fraying and torn at the base exposing the inner foam padding. 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 box of vinyl gloves was removed from the back of the toilet and placed on a shelf high out of the reach of the children. The small craft pom-poms were removed from the classroom. The two seat covers were taped to prevent access to the inner foam padding. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 1. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of daily activities was posted in the classroom. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #1 confirmed arrival and departure times on enrollment agreement. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent and management team confirmed and included date of admission/enrollment in program on enrollment agreement. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include a parental signature for consent for emergency medical care. Only the initials were present. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #2 signed written consent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2026-05-27 | 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: Emergency contact information was not present Toddler 3 for children receiving care in the room while half of the class was on the playground. The bag containing all emergency contact forms for Toddler 3 was with staff and children on the playground. 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.) Four copies of emergency contact forms were created, one for each of three outside bags and one to be kept in the classroom for reference. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Benadryl cream labeled for child #3 lacked written parental consent for administration. The Benadryl was observed in the restroom attached to Preschool 2. In the office, infant Tylenol labeled for child #4 and infant acetaminophen and ibuprofen labeled for child #5 lacked written parental consent for administration. Separate written parental consent and administration logs for Tylenol and Orajel labeled for child #6 were not on file. The medications were listed on the same form. 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.) Benadryl cream was sent home with family as it is no longer needed while child #3 is in care. Parent/guardians of child #4 and #6 were given the option to complete the necessary paperwork (specific to each medication) to keep the medication present at the school or take it home for use as we do not regularly need these medications while children #4 and #6 are in care. Parent of child #5 took ibuprofen home and completed a medication form specific for use of acetaminophen. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: While completing a diaper change, staff in Infant 2 placed the soiled diaper directly on the changing surface before then throwing the diaper into a trash can. Additionally, the hand-free can was being used while stored in a cabinet which prevented the lid from opening freely which caused staff to touch the cabinet doors and the lid of the trash can during the diapering process. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand-free can is pulled out from the cabinet prior to beginning a diaper change so that the soiled diaper can be discarded immediately into the plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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| 2026-05-27 | 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: Staff person #3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training; however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is being supervised while caring for children until they have completed a Pediatric first aid and CPR training; through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. Training scheduled for 6/18/2026 at 3:00pm. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2 did not include a parental signature for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Only the initials were present. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #2 signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart; 12/12/24, 1/13/26. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has completed fire safety training. |
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| 2026-05-27 | 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 #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is scheduled to participate in a Pediatric first aid and CPR training; through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. Training scheduled for 6/18/2026 at 3:00pm. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained a foreign degree that was translated, but not evaluated. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2's international degree and transcripts have been submitted for translation and evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluators, ECE. Application Reference Number, Q70261. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit was not present in Room 1. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first-aid kit was created and placed in Room 1. |
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| 2026-05-27 | 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 Pre-K room lacked gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were replaced. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A bolt cover was missing on one side of the toilet base in Toddler 3 leaving the protruding bolt exposed. 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.) Bolt cover was replaced by maintenance. |
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| 2025-05-09 | 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 address and 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 parent's of child #2 were asked that day to complete the missing information on their emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a young toddler, had a health assessment that exceeded 6 months between assessments. 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.) Although the child did have a current health assessment, it was more than 6 months between their last one. In the future, all infant and young toddlers will have a health assessment dated for every 6 months. |
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| 2025-05-09 | 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, an older toddler, 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.) Although the child did have a current health assessment, it was more than 12 months between their last one. In the future, all older toddlers and preschoolers will have a health assessment dated for every 12 months and shall not exceed 12 months between assessments. |
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| 2025-05-09 | 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 file for staff person #2 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.) Although the staff person did have a current health assessment, it was more than 24 months since the last one that we had on file. In the future, we will remind staff to complete these before 24 months. |
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| 2025-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although the staff person did have a current health assessment on file, it lacked the information and results for communicable diseases. That staff person was immediately told to get a proper health assessment that contained all information. |
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| 2025-05-09 | 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 and requires a current state police clearance. 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The state clearance was immediately sought out and the proper clearance with the dissemination date was printed out and added to staff #3's file. |
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| 2025-05-09 | 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 toddler 2 room, the water temperature at the sink was 117° 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.) Someone was immediately contacted to come and service our hot water tank. They were able to turn the temperature down on it. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/30/24, according to staff interviews and a review of the staff file it was determined that a staff person has been observed forcefully pulling children by the arm or neck of their shirt and yelling at them in a tone that was described as harsh and abrupt. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of the investigation, the staff member was immediately removed from the classroom and is no longer employed by the company. All staff were retrained on Tender Care Learning Center's Discipline Policy which states that facility persons may not use any form of physical punishment towards a child or harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of a child at any time. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/30/24, according to staff interviews and a review of the staff file it was determined that a staff person has been observed forcefully pulling children by the arm or neck of their shirt and yelling at them in a tone that was described as harsh and abrupt. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of the investigation, the staff member was immediately removed from the classroom and is no longer employed by the company. All staff were retrained on Tender Care Learning Center's Discipline Policy which states that facility persons may not use any form of physical punishment towards a child or harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of a child at any time. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the main preschool room there were cracked magna tiles with rough edges. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked magna tiles were immediately thrown away. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the young preschool room there were foam blocks with teeth marks. In the toddler 3 room there were small broken pieces of crayons less than an inch in diameter in the art center accessible to children 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.) The foam blocks with the teeth marks were immediately thrown away and the rest were removed from that class. The broken crayons were immediately thrown away. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In Toddler Room 1 and Toddler Room 3 it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although the rest equipment was labeled with names the individual mats were not numbered. The mats were then numbered to go with the corresponding names. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infants room that 2 cribs were in use and did not have the required space of at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the crib. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cribs were immediately moved to give the required space. |
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| 2024-05-07 | 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 information for child #4 did not contain information on the child's special needs. 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.) The child's parent was contacted upon pickup and had to complete the portion of the form specific on the child's special needs. |
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| 2024-05-07 | 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 information for child #2 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent 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 child's parent was contacted upon pickup and had to provide /complete the emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-05-07 | 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: In the toddler 2 room one emergency contact form was missing for a child that was receiving care in the space. 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.) We immediately made a copy of the child's emergency contact form to keep in that specific classroom. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an initial Health assessment and immunization record that was more than 60 days after enrolling. 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.) Although the child did have a health assessment on file it was more than 60 days from their first day of enrollment. In the future, all children will need have a health assessment on file within their first 60 days. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained a health assessment dated 10/25/23 that was more than 6 months old (See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) Although the child received a health assessment , it was more than 6 months since her last health assessment. The parent's were immediately contacted and asked to furnish the health assessment from her most recent well check. |
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| 2024-05-07 | 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 #1 contained an initial Health assessment and immunization record that was more than 60 days after enrolling. 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.) Although the child did have a health assessment on file it was more than 60 days from their first day of enrollment. In the future, all children will need have a health assessment on file within their first 60 days. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The medication for Child #5 the name on the medication/prescription was Diazepam and the name on the signed parental consent form was Diastat AcuDial. Child #5 had children's Tylenol in the locked box with no signed parental consent form. 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.) Although the child did have a signed consent form for the Diazepam the generic name of the medication was written instead. The parent was immediately contacted to provide authorization for this. The parent then updated the medication form with the proper prescription name. That same child did have a signed and completed medication form for Motrin but the parent was contacted and asked to complete one for Tylenol instead. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 1 room milk cups that had been used for previously were placed back into the refrigerator to be served later. Staff said they did not want to waste milk if the child did not drink it all at one time. 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.) Although the sippy cups were labeled with the child's name and refrigerated in between use they were immediately discarded. In the future, we will not reserve milk. The milk will be discarded after each use. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was notified at pickup to sign off on all parental consent on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the infant room 2 crib sheets were loose and tented when pulled up by the center of the sheet causing them to be a suffocation hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sheets were immediately removed and replaced with tighter fitting sheets. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The documentation on file for the most recent emergency drill only named the type of drill as "Building." The documentation on file for the most recent emergency drill does not allow for documentation of the following required elements: the names of the staff participants; if any special accommodations for children with special needs were required; any observations or problems encountered 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.) Although, the most recent emergency drill was conducted in a timely manner it was not documented properly. We immediately correct this by documenting it on the correct form. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #1 are dated 2/5/2019 and 3/5/2024, 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.) Although the mandated reporter training was updated, it was more than 60 months between training dates. In the future, all mandated reporter trainings will be renewed prior to the previous training expiring. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 did not contain a copy of the completed clearance information from Ohio required under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person was immediately removed from the classroom and was not able to be with the children until we received all proper clearances. The specific Ohio clearance was requested that very same day. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 classified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although the staff person had her verification of child care experience on file she was immediately contacted and was told that she could not return to work until we received her High school diploma or other general development certificate. |
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| 2024-05-07 | 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 2 bathroom there was Swiffer cleaner by the child toilet accessible to children. In toddler 2 room on the counter next to the diapering area was a bucket of water with Steramine sanitizing solution which was accessible to children. The bottle of Steramine tablets that was used in the bucket of water says "Keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxic cleaning material (Swiffer solution) was immediately relocated to a different area away from children . The sanitizing solution was immediately dumped. Staff were advised to put "soiled" toys into the empty bucket and wash during naptime. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the preschool bathroom, 2 toilets had bolts exposed. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The maintenance man was immediately contacted and asked to place bolt covers on the exposed bolts. |
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| 2024-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The garbage can under the sink in the kitchen did not have 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.) A new lidded trash can was ordered to replace the existing waste receptacle. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain two (2) nonfamily references, as only one (1) was located in each file. 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 #2 and Staff #3 were immediately asked to facilitate an additional reference letter for their records. |
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| 2023-05-22 | 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: The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of the following required preservice training within 90 days of hire (see IS Code Sheet): Health & Safety Training (10-hour). Staff #1 will have until June 15, 2023, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff #1, Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed the Health & Safety Training (10 hour) on June 8. |
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| 2023-05-22 | 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 documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 12.31.14 and 3.1.23 (see IS Code Sheet), which expired on 12.31.19, and it was not renewed until 3.1.23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although the mandated reporter training was completed by Staff #1 it was more than 60 months between training dates. |
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| 2022-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and Staff #4 contained Fire Safety training on 1.16.21 and 1.17,22, which exceeded the 12 month renewal requirement. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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.) Although the fire safety training was updated, it was more than 12 months between training dates. In the future, all fire safety training will be conducted annually. |
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| 2022-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained Mandated Reporter training on 3.21.17 and 3.24.22, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. 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.) Although the mandated reporter training was updated, it was more than 60 months between training dates. In the future, all mandated reporter trainings will be renewed prior to the previous training expiring. |
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| 2022-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained Evaluations dated 12.17.20 and 12.20.21, which exceeded the 12 month requirement. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although the teacher received an evaluation, it was more than 12 months since her last evaluation was written. In the future, all staff will receive a written evaluation at least every 12 months. |
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| 2022-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Toxics (2 Fantastix Disinfectant bottles - 32 oz each, Clorox Cleaner Disinfectant - 32 oz, and Lysol Disinfectant Spray - 19 oz) were stored in an inaccessible cupboard, above the sink, in the Toddler 3 room, where food items (open bags of pretzels, Tutfi Fuiti cereal, animal crackers, and vanilla wafers) were located, which were next to and below the toxics. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The (toxics) cleaning materials were immediately relocated to a different locked cabinet under the sink and away from food. |
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| 2022-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: No gloves were located in the first-aid kit in the Toddler 2 room. 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.) Gloves were immediately placed back into the first aid kit upon the teacher returning inside from the playground. |
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