Little Wiggles Giggles Learning Center Inc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: Multiple pieces of embedded climbing equipment were observed on the toddler and preschool playground, mounted on turf surfacing. The highest piece of outdoor embedded play equipment has a fall height of 3.09 feet. There was no ASTM documentation on file verifying that the surfacing meets the required fall height protections. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. TIERED LIS: 1. Children will not have access to the embedded equipment in the preschool and toddler playgrounds. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. If unitary playground protective surface covering is used, then ASTM paperwork must be on file. Also, the equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Provider hired EverCor to come add the fall and height requirement foam the state requires. Children will not have access to the embedded equipment in the preschool and toddler playgrounds until the required protective surfacing, that protects up to each piece of equipment's respective fall height, has been installed under each piece of embedded equipment and the corresponding ASTM paperwork is on file. Correction Date: 4/6/26 2. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting will be mounted over a unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Protective surfacing will protect up to each embedded piece of equipment's fall height. Corresponding ASTM paperwork will be on file. Also, the equipment will be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Correction Date: May 27, 2026. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #1, dated 4/4/25, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director and management will check form to see that all parts are filled out properly. The health report on file for Child #1 now includes a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #4, who has been an ongoing employee that prepares food for the children, did not have TB test results on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #4 has already been to the doctor and received the TB test with a negative result on 4/15/26. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 said that they use hand sanitizer to clean their hands between diaper changes instead of washing their hands. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director and management informed staff that they mush was their hands between glove changes and diaper changes. All staff have been washing their hands between glove changes and diaper changes. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 through #3, #5, #8, #10, #11, #15, #17 through #20, and #22 through #24 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/2024 and 9/2025. Staff #25 had fire safety trainings on file dated 7/6/23 and 9/8/25. More than a year had lapsed between each training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director and management will provide fire safety training for all staff within 90 days of being hired. Staff will also repeat training on a yearly basis. All cited staff have current fire safety trainings on file. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Purell hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed on a wooden shelf in the Young Preschool Room. In this same room, in a blue and clear plastic drawer, that was on top of a wooden shelf, anti-bacterial hand spray, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed. Both of these items were accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that 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.) Director and management removed hand sanitizer and hand spray from the children's reach in order to remain in compliance. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was an approximately 3.25 inch deep drop off in the protective turf surfacing that surrounded a tree in the outdoor Toddler Playground. This created a potential tripping hazard. 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.) Director and management will fix the 3.25 inch drop off with level protective surfacing in order to fix the impending hazard. |
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| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and Staff #8 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to their previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 7/16/2020 and 2/3/2026 for Staff #1, and 11/19/2020 and 1/30/26 for Staff #8. Staff #8 acknowledged that Staff #1 and Staff #8 had routine interaction and direct contact with children during the lapse in trainings. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will check staff records monthly to make sure every file is in good standards based on the regulations; provider will also request updated mandated reporter trainings two months prior to expiration date to assure updated mandated reporter trainings are received on a timely manner. Staff #1 and Staff #8 have current mandated reporter trainings on file. |
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| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 5/30/2025 to 6/30/2025. 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.) Provider will check fire detection systems as per the standards of 1016c of the act (62 P.S.; Provider will check system proactively every 28-30 days. The fire detection system was tested within 30 days of the previous test, and these results are on file. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(3) - Date fee to be paid/Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(3) Description: Date fee to be paid/Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #8 was observed to be missing the fee payment date and a description of the services provided. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement signed by the operator and the parent must specify the following: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Management will check children files at initial enrollment to make sure every requirement is fill out correctly, management will also check files to make sure everything is up to date and there is no missing information. Missing information on agreement for child 8 was added immediately. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Designated release persons/Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #10 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement on file for Child #9 was observed to be missing the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Management will check children files at initial enrollment to make sure every requirement is fill out correctly, management will also check files to make sure everything is up to date and there is no missing information. Designated person on child 10 and admission date on child 9 was added. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #3 were dated 7/19/24 and 2/14/25. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #3 were reviewed, updated, and signed by a parent within the past 6 months. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A plastic-lined, hands-free covered can was not observed in the Preschool Room. Staff #1 acknowledged that after they had changed a child in the Preschool Room, they disposed of the child's soiled pull-up in a trash can that was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plastic-lined, hands-free covered can was purchased and place in the preschool room immediately. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 only had one nonfamily reference on file which attested to the staff's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Provider will verify with the employee at date of hire that every reference comes from nonfamily member. Staff person #6 now has two nonfamily references on file which attested to the staff's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2025-04-21 | 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: Staff person #8 had NSOR clearances on file dated 11/13/2019 and 4/2/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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.) Provider will check staff records every month to make sure every file is in good standards based on the regulations; provider will also request clearances two months prior expiration date to assure clearances are received on a timely manner. Staff person #8 has a current and valid NSOR clearance on file. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 did not have proof of any completed education on file, such as a high school diploma, which was required to qualify the staff as an assistant group supervisor. 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.) Provider will make sure that minimum completed education (High school transcript/diploma, or GED) is on file prior first day of employment. For staff #4 completed high school transcript were requested and are already on staff 4 file. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A wall in the Outdoor Preschool Play Area had five cracks in the vinyl siding. These were potential pinch or scratch hazards. The fence in the Outdoor Preschool Play Area had one exposed bolt that was accessible to children. One red footrest pad in the Older Toddler Room had torn plastic and exposed foam. The Older Toddler Restroom had one toilet with a rusted piece of metal attached to its waterline. 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. 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 will perform Weekley maintenance checks on all areas including toys, equipment outdoor and indoor to ensure that everything is safe and in good condition for the children. Cracks in the vinyl siding were fix, the exposed bolt was corrected, the red footrest pad was disposed right away, the rusted piece of metal on the toilet was cover, all of these corrections were done immediately the same day. |
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| 2025-01-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A blue cot in the Older Toddler Room was observed to have cracked plastic and torn mesh. A blue couch in the Pre-K Room was observed to have several tears in its fabric. 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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director assessed the situation regarding the cot and couch. Director put tape over the crack on the cot and cut off the torn mesh. Director also taped the tears in the couch. Owner ordered a leather patch kit. |
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| 2025-01-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 7/12/2024 to 8/12/2024, 8/12/2024 to 9/12/2024, and 10/11/2024 to 11/11/2024. 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.) Director and management will proactively check to make sure fire detection system test is done every 30 days. The fire detection system will be tested within 30 days of the last fire detection system test that is on file and this documentation will be kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Child(ren) #1-7's fee agreement did not list a release person. 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 director had the parents of children #1-7 add a release person to their fee agreement. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Child #4's emergency contact did not list the parents work address. 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 director gave the parent of child #4 the emergency contact form to add their work address. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #1's health assessment and TB were not completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting; Health assessment and TB dated 1/26/20. Staff person #5 did not complete a health assessment and TB at initial time of hire; Health assessment and TB dated 2/5/24. (See code sheet for DOH). 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director and management will ensure that staff are completing health assessments and TB test prior to starting employment. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. In the older toddler classroom, cert rep observed a staff person changing a toddler's diaper. The staff person did not wash their hands or the child's hands when finished. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was given a verbal warning, as per owner, regarding handwashing. Staff will wear gloves when changing diapers and wash their hands as well as the child's hands after diaper changes. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Child(ren) #5-7's fee agreements have not been updated in the last 6 months. Child #5 had a fee agreement dated 5/25/23, child #6 had a fee agreement dated 8/31/23, and child #7 had a fee agreement dated 7/21/23. (See code sheet for DOA). Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New fee agreements were completed for children #5-7. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #1's file did not contain verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare 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 person #1 has verification of childcare experience that is in a reference letter. Credential was added to staff file. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #2 & #4-6's file did not contain two nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 & #4-6 were given reference forms to have completed by their references. Once received, reference forms will be added to staff files. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #2, #3, #4 & #6 did not complete the following training within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #2 completed the training on 7/5/23, staff #3, #4, & #6 completed on 10/8/23. Staff person #4 & #6 did not complete the following training within 90 days of hire: Health and Safety. Staff person #4 completed the training on 1/8/24 and staff person #6 completed the training on 1/9/24. (See code sheet for DOH). 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.) Upon hire staff will be notified of trainings that are required within 90 days of hire that need to be completed. If not completed within 90 days staff will be suspended from their position until trainings are completed. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person's #4-6 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. (see code sheet for DOH). Staff person #4 completed the training on 1/8/24, staff person #5 completed on 11/6/23 and staff person #6 completed on 1/31/24. Staff person #8 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/27/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #8 will have until 5/15/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #8, staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8 completed their mandated reporter training and credential was added to staff file. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #2 & #7 have proof of PSP clearance request, but do not have a completed PSP clearance on file. Neither staff person is a provisional hire. Staff person #2's PSP request is dated 2/28/23 and staff person #7's is dated 5/11/22, respectively. Staff person #3 had a PSP clearance for volunteer purposes listed instead of employment. Staff person #7 has an NSOR dated 1/3/24 and no request was on file. (See code sheet for DOH). Staff person #2 and #3 completed their PSP clearance during their inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #7 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #7 was suspended from the childcare facility and will not return until PSP clearance is received. Staff #2 & #3 completed their PSP clearances during the inspection and credential was added to staff file. |
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| 2023-12-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: On 12/21/23, in the young toddler, infant, preschool, and young preschool classrooms during nap time it was observed that several children's cots did not have 2 feet space on three sides. 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.) In the infant room, cribs were removed to allow 2 feet space on three sides for existing cribs. In the young toddler, young preschool, and preschool rooms, cots were positioned around the room to allow 2 feet space on three sides. |
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| 2023-12-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On 12/21/23, the operator and staff acknowledged that a 2 year old was strapped into a high chair so the child would not escape the classroom. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. The facility must create a discipline policy or add to an existing discipline policy that children will not be restrained for supervision, discipline or other purposes. The policy must be submitted to the Northeast Regional office for approval. All existing staff and new hires must be trained and sign an acknowledgment which must be kept on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator created a discipline policy and will submit to the Scranton Regional Office for review. Once approved, all staff will be trained and sign an acknowledgment that will be kept on file. |
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| 2023-12-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On 12/21/23, the operator and staff acknowledged that a 2 year old was strapped into a high chair so the child would not escape the classroom. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employees of the young toddler classroom were instructed to complete Nurture Interactions and Guide Behaviors trainings on the PD registry. Credentials were added to staff file. The operator will ensure that staff will not restrain children as a form of discipline and that children will be redirected, talked to, and explained to about why they need a break. |
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| 2023-12-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On 12/21/23, staff person #2 did not complete the health and safety 1 hour update. These were required to completed by 12/30/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.): 1 hour health and safety update, respectively. Staff person #2 will have until 1/17/24 to complete the required training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 completed their health and safety 1 hour update training and credential was added to staff file. |
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| 2023-12-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On 12/21/23, staff person #1 did not complete the health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. (Please see code sheet for DOH). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10: center-based health and safety training, respectively. Staff person #1 will have until 1/17/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed their health and safety training and credential was added to staff file. |
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| 2023-12-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 12/21/23, the fire detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 10/18/23-11/20/23 and 11/20/23-12/21/23. 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 operator set off the fire detectors and documented on the fire detection log. |
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| 2023-09-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: On 9/11/23, a DOH complaint was received regarding missing immunizations. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have their 4th DTAP and 3rd HIB vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. Child #3's immunization record indicates the child does not have their 4th DTAP, 2nd HEP A, and 4th HIB vaccine and no exemption letter is in the child's file. Children #2 & #4's immunization record indicates they do not have a HEP A vaccine, and Children #5 & #8's immunization record indicates they do not have a 2nd HEP A vaccine and no exemption letter is in children's file. Children #6 & #7 immunization record indicates the children do not have their 3rd HIB vaccine and no exemption letter is in children's file. The children are all over six months of age. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child(ren) #1-8 will be removed from care by close of business 10/13/23, until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children 1-8 were all dismissed from care until doctor's letters or updated immunizations were received. Children #1,2,5, & 7 brought in letters from the doctor stating that they are scheduled to receive immunizations. The letters were added to the children's files. Children #3, 4, 6 & 8 brought in updated immunizations, these were added to the children's files. |
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| 2023-06-26 | Initial review | 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: Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. 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.) Parents of Child #1 and Child #2 signed parental consent for emergency medical care. This was sent 6-26-23. |
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| 2023-06-26 | Initial review | 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: Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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.) Parents of Child #1 and Child #2 signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. This was sent on 6-26-23. |
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| 2023-06-26 | Initial review | 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 #4 did not complete the 2022 one hour health and safety update training by December 30, 2022 as required. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #4 must complete the training by July 13, 2023. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 completed the training on 6/26/23 as requested. |
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| 2023-06-26 | Initial review | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1's FBI clearance is dated May 2017. 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.) Staff Person 1 never received her FBI clearance last time was 5/12/2022. Staff Person #1 called the PA Human Services Department to request copy. The eligible copy of fingerprint has been attached to this document. Staff Person #1 was removed from a child care position immediately and did not return until completed FBI clearance was on file. |
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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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| 2017-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Diaper ointments are accessible to children under the changing table in the toddler room. There is a can of shaving cream accessible in an unlocked cabinet in the school-age room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper ointmets were moved to an area not accessible to children. The can of shaving cream was removed from the cabinet. All staff were informed that these items are to be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2017-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are holes in the plaster in the bathroom in the school-age room Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will fix the holes in the bathroom. Will maintain and repair when needed. |
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| 2017-06-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/15/17 facility person #1 observed child #1 trying to pull a toy away from another child and was bit by the child before she could stop him. It was at the end of facility person #1's shift and she did not complete an incident report on the date of the incident. An incident report was completed on the following day (6/16/17) and given to the parent at that time. Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child`s file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete an incident report immediately after incident occurs and care has been provided. Staff will give the original copy to the parent the day of the incident. A copy will be placed in the accident file and child's file. |
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| 2017-04-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit to the facility on 4/7/17 the owner of the facility verified that on 3/22/17 facility person #1 was cleaning a table with her head down when child #1 fell and bumped her head on a shelf. Facility person #1 did not see the child fall. Facility person #1 did go over to tend to the child as soon as she realized she fell. Cert rep. was able to observe the incident on the facility's surveillance system. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #1 will do a training on "How to Supervise Children" and was written up for not supervising children in her care. Person #1 will supervise children in her care at all times. |
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| 2017-04-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit to the facility on 4/7/17 the owner of the facility verified that on 3/22/17 facility person #1 was cleaning a table with her head down when child #1 fell and bumped her head on a shelf. Facility person #1 did not see the child fall. Facility person #1 did go over to tend to the child as soon as she realized she fell. Cert rep. was able to observe the incident on the facility's surveillance system. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #1 will know all names and supervise children in her group at all times. The tall shelf was replaced by owner with a smaller shelf for staff to see all children in her care. |
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