Description: LITTLE WIGGLES GIGGLES LEARNING CENTER INC is a Child Care Center in WILKES BARRE PA, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 began employment in child care on 2/16/17, NSOR clearance is dated 8/27/20. Due date for clearance was 7/1/20. File did not contain application for NSOR prior to 7/1/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File for Staff # 1 contained a completed NSOR clearance. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed and all files are complete and up to date. |
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| 2020-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Bathroom in the Preschool room did not contain a lidded trash can. 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.) Provider placed a lidded trash can in the Preschool room bathroom. Provider will ensure that all facility bathrooms contain a lidded trash can. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Diaper cream is was observed on the shelf under the changing table, in reach of children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider moved the diaper cream to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all diaper creams are in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility admitted to washing infant bottles in a dishwasher that is not commercial grade. Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider agreed to send all infant bottles home to be washed. Provider will ensure that all infant bottles are sent home to be washed. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the Young Preschool Room was missing tweezers. Fist-aid kit in the Young Toddler Room was missing tape, tweezers and scissors. 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.) Provider added tweezers to the first-aid kit in the Young Preschool Room. Provider added tape, tweezers and scissor to the first-aid kit in the Young Toddler Room. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fencing in the Preschool outdoor play space was pulling away from the poles on the bottom, causing a large gap at the bottom of the fence. 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.) Provider attached the fence to the poles, stopping it from pulling away at the bottom. Provider will ensure that all fencing is safe and in good repair. |
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| 2018-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Little Tykes play equipment was observed cracked, causing rough edges and pinch points. Blue vinyl couch in the Older Toddler room was observed with several rips in the surface. 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.) Provider removed the cracked play equipment form outdoor play area. Provider removed the blue vinyl couch from the Older Toddler Room. Provider will ensure that all play equipment is in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2018-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A box of rubber gloves were observed under the changing table accessible to children in the Young Toddler Room. 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.) Provider moved the rubber gloves to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all items hazardous to children are kept in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Refrigerator in the Infant Room was missing an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed an operating thermometer in the Infant Refrigerator. Thermometer shows that the refrigerator is capable of maintaining 45 degrees or below. |
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| 2018-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 began employment on 11/6/17, Child Abuse Clearance is dated 11/12/17. File did not contain proof of filing on or before start date. 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 updated clearances in file. Provider will ensure that all CPSL regulations are followed. |
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| 2018-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A box of Airwick air fresheners was observed on the floor, accessible to children in the Preschool 2 Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider moved the box of air fresheners to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all toxics are in a locked container or in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility siding in the outdoor play area was observed to be cracked, causing rough edges and pinch points. 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.) Provider covered the cracked siding in the outdoor play area. Provider will ensure that all building surfaces are in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2017-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are plastic bags located in the bathrooms located in the young toddler room 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 plastic bags were immediately moved to an area that is out of reach of children. Staff were informed that plastic bags are to be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2017-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 does not have two written references on file attesting to person's suitability 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.) Will have facility person #2 bring two references to place in file. Will make sure new staff provide two written references at time of hire. |
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| 2017-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have documentation on file to verify thay she has received annual emergency plan training Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 did receive emergency plan training. Will document facility person #1's emergency plan training and place in file. Will make sure training is documented in all files. |
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