Tender Years Inc
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About the Provider
We are a small, family-owned private corporation who understands completely the needs of the families in Central Pennsylvania. As a mother and grandmother, I can tell you that we pride ourselves on our family-like environment. And it is our top priority to make sure that the families and staff here at Tender Years, Inc. feel like part of our family.”
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the investigation after reviewing video footage, it was determined that staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not actively engaged in supervising children in the young toddler classroom. Child #1 (see CODE sheet for DOB) climbed onto a step stool used for handwashing unassisted by staff resulting in Child #1 falling causing a head injury to the child. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon completion of the investigation and review of classroom video footage, it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were not actively engaged in supervision of the children in the young toddler classroom at the time of the incident. As a result, Child #1 was able to climb onto a step stool used for handwashing without staff assistance, which led to the child falling and sustaining a head injury. To establish and maintain regulatory compliance, the following corrective actions have been implemented: · Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were terminated at the beginning of their shifts on April 22, 2026. · All classroom staff have been retrained on hazard awareness, supervision during transitions and routines, and ensuring that equipment such as step stools are only used with direct staff assistance. · Classroom procedures have been updated to require staff to remain within close proximity during handwashing routines and other activities involving climbing equipment or stools. · Management conducted a full classroom safety review to identify and minimize potential hazards accessible to children when not directly supervised. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Ladybug classroom that soiled diapers are disposed of into a non-hands-free trash can. It was observed in the Bumblebee classroom that staff were not appropriately utilizing the hands-free covered trash can by removing the trash can lid and placing the lid under the trash can. 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 facility acknowledges that the staff in the young toddler classrooms were not appropriately utilizing the hands-free covered trash cans in the bathrooms. All staff have been retrained on proper diapering procedures, including the requirement that all soiled disposable diapers must be discarded immediately in a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. The appropriate receptacles are located in each classroom and will be used consistently. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges the emergency plan did not include a way to notify parents that the emergency has ended. The facility will maintain an emergency plan that includes a clear method for notifying parents when an emergency has ended. The plan will also provide specific instructions to ensure parents can safely and efficiently reunite with their children. Notification methods may include phone calls, text messages, email alerts, or updates through approved communication platforms. Designated staff will coordinate the reunification process to ensure the safety and accountability of all children during dismissal. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has acknowledged that accommodation was not noted to include infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions. The facility will revise its emergency plan to clearly include specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. These updates will ensure that individual needs are considered during all types of emergency situations, including evacuation, shelter-in-place, and reunification procedures. All staff will be trained on the updated emergency plan and the importance of following individualized accommodations during emergencies |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate is dated 3/10/26 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 2/22/24. The file for staff person #2 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate is dated 3/10/26 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 2/22/24. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that Staff Person #1's pediatric first aid and CPR certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 2/22/24. The staff member has since completed the required training, and a current certification dated 3/10/26 is now on file. The facility acknowledges that Staff Person #2's pediatric first aid and CPR certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 2/22/24. The staff member has since completed the required training, and a current certification dated 3/10/26 is now on file. |
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| 2026-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Dragonfly classroom, a Magic Eraser being stored in the cabinet above the sink was not in its original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed in the Pre-K classroom, a Magic Eraser being stored in the cabinet above the sink was not in its original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. 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 facility acknowledges that a Magic Eraser in the Dragonfly and Pre-K classrooms was not stored in its original labeled container or in a properly labeled container. The Magic Erasers were placed in a Ziplock bag labeled with the specific content and labeled for Teacher Use ONLY. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) - Date of administration/Time of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) Description: Date of administration/Time of administration Noncompliance Area: On 4/21/25, it was observed that child medication logs were not filled out completely. Child 2 had a medication log that did not include dates for the medication to be administered. CORRECTED ON SITE, Child 5 had a medication log that did not include times for the medication to be administered. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. A medication log shall include the time of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were contacted and medication logs were filled out completely. |
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| 2025-04-21 | 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: On 4/21/25, it was staff health assessments were incomplete and not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 1/24/25 that was not updated until 2/6/24. Staff person 4 had a health assessment on file that expired on 10/27/24 that was not updated until 12/27/24. Staff person 3 had a health assessment on file that did not include a date of the physical exam. 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.) We have obtained a copy of the health care summary the day the physical was given. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: On 4/21/24 it was observed that child 3 and 4 did not have signed parental consent on file for emergency medical care and minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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 were contacted to sign the form at pickup in which they did. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 4/21/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 10/15/19 and an updated clearance was not completed until 11/24/24. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. 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.) When a clearance comes to its expiration date, even if we are waiting for it to come back, the staff will be suspended until the clearance is received. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 4/21/25, it was observed that the poured rubber surfacing of the playground was torn posing a tripping hazard for the children. 3 spots were observed near the red climber on the preschool playground. 1 spot was observed on the bike track in the middle of the playground. 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.) We have contacted the company who does the repairs for the playground surfacing. Due to the requirements of the temperature and needing to stay dry for a consecutive number of days, the company will complete the repair no later than July 2nd, 2025. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: As previously cited on 4/17/24: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was standing water in a red outdoor sensory table. There was also debris and dead bugs in the red circular portion of the outdoor sensory table. 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.) We have created a sign off sheet for each teacher to sign off on when they are done playing on the playground. Each teacher is to clean the water play bin when they are done on the playground. We have also created a place for floaters to sing off on this as well. We have also added this to our floater to do board. We have also has also assigned cleaning this to one of our teachers when she arrives in the morning, and it has been added to our closing list for the evening. We will make new sign off sheets for this each month when we print the closing checklist. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was standing water in a red outdoor sensory table. 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 red outdoor sensory table was emptied of standing water and cleaned. This will be cleaned daily by director, or assistant director on a daily basis. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and child #2 did not have arrival and departure times on their agreement. 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.) Both students parents were called into the office and asked to specify the times that their child would be picked up and dropped off. Both parents added this to the agreement. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed at all diaper changing stations that soiled diapers are disposed of into non-hands-free trash cans. 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.) Director contacted the owners regarding the trash cans. The owners are going to have someone come out to remove the trash can lids from the counters. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations. 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.) A copy of the continuity of operations was located in our emergency plan after in-person inspection. This has since been copied and has been emailed to our DHS representative. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for facility person #1, #2, #3, and #4, was not updated after 24 months of their prior health assessment. 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.) Company wide we have created a tracking system for everyone who is employed with us. When a staff member is within 90 days of a clearance expiring. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our emergency plan has been updated to specify lockdown procedures. A copy of this has been emailed to our DHS representative. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have updated our emergency plan to specify that "infants will be moved in evacuation cribs, and toddlers will utilize walking ropes." At this time, we do not have any students with disabilities/ chronic illnesses, a copy of attachment 12, "Persons With Special Needs," from our Emergency Plan would be filled out for the child listing accommodations. A copy of these updates and plan of action for disabled/ chronically ill child has been emailed to DHS representative. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Documentation of all pertinent information was not present in the parent letter. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have updated my parent letter to include lockdown procedures, accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were not sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been emailed to the local municipality and to the county management agency. |
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| 2024-02-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Video footage showed staff #1 interacting with children on the playground. Staff was observed throwing a large snowball at a child, kicking at children at three different occasions, and picking children up by the front of their jacket and putting them in the snow. She also was observed pushing a child to the ground by putting her foot on the child's chest. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member terminated upon leaderships review of camera footage. |
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| 2024-02-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Upon reviewing the video footage and interviewing staff, it was determined that staff person #1 singled out child #1 on the playground and in the classroom. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was terminated upon review of camera footage. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Manual fire detection testing was not conducted every 30 days. Documentation of manual testing was listed as 10/30/2023 and 12/5/2023, 36 days had lapsed between testing dates. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will correct by completing another testing/drill on 12/13/2023, and will continue to complete drills/manual testing within 30 days. |
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| 2023-10-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) - Required to report/Child abuse reporting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/2023, staff person #1 completed a 'boo-boo' check for child #1 and found visible markings on child's lower back, leg (knee and shin) and right side of face and nose. Staff #1 reported markings to Staff #2 and sent photos to both parents using a childcare app. Facility staff did not make a report to ChildLine. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. The legal entity and facility management must revise the facility's mandated reporting policy. Revised mandated reporting policy must be submitted to and approved by DHS. All facility staff must receive training regarding the updated facility policy on mandated reporting. Documentation of revised facility policy and completed staff training regarding revised mandated reporting policy must be submitted to DHS and be maintained on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent policy will be kept on file. Tender Years Policy for Mandated Reporting was updated in 2021 per new CYS guidelines and can be found in the most recently published handbook from May 2023. Below is the policy: The child abuse and neglect procedures are as follows: The staff member that suspects child abuse or neglect must report the case to ChildLine either electronically at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis or by calling 1-800-932-0313. If an oral report was made to ChildLine, a report of suspected child abuse (CY 47) must also be completed and forwarded to the county children and youth agency within 48 hours after making the report. Notify your director of the report. Strict confidentiality should be observed. No details of suspected abuse should be discussed with anyone not involved in the incident. It is not necessary for all center staff persons to be involved or aware of details. Confidentiality is established to protect the parents and the child. No correction is necessary to this policy. Employees have access to policy and handbook via Paylocity, upon hire, and in the center lobby. |
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| 2023-10-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) - Required to report/Child abuse reporting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/2023, staff person #1 completed a 'boo-boo' check for child #1 and found visible markings on child's lower back, leg (knee and shin) and right side of face and nose. Staff #1 reported markings to Staff #2 and sent photos to both parents using a childcare app. Facility staff did not make a report to ChildLine. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Tender Years staff will continue to follow procedures listed above in the Tender Years Employee Handbook and notify ChildLine if child abuse or neglect is suspected or if they have a reason to believe suspected abuse. |
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| 2023-10-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) - Required to report/Child abuse reporting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/2023, staff person #1 completed a 'boo-boo' check for child #1 and found visible markings on child's lower back, leg (knee and shin) and right side of face and nose. Staff #1 reported markings to Staff #2 and sent photos to both parents using a childcare app. Facility staff did not make a report to ChildLine. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. The legal entity must arrange for all facility to receive in-person mandated reporter training. Training must be approved by DHS prior to implementation. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be maintained on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Tender Years staff will continue to follow procedures listed above in the Tender Years Employee Handbook and notify ChildLine if child abuse or neglect is suspected or if they have a reason to believe suspected abuse. Tender Years Inc, as a company, will be hosting a mandatory in-person Mandated Reporting Training for teacher professional development. In-person Mandated Reporting Training Description is as follows: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect conducted through Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance. All staff will be required to attend the in-person Mandated Reporting Training on 11/28/2023. |
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| 2023-04-12 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-04-05 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for facility person #1 indicates that a physical examination was not completed. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment on file for facility person #1 was corrected by the original physician. Going forward, we will ensure that all health assessments include a physical and are correctly completed prior to working. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A toilet tank cover was observed to be missing from one of the toilets in the Hoots classroom, which was corrected as of 7/28/2020. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new toilet tank cover was received, and placed on the toilet which was missing one in the Hoots classroom. Going forward we will ensure that all toilet areas and fixtures are to be in good repair at all times. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, hired 5/20/19, contained a child abuse clearance with a name that did not match the staff person's legal name. 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.) Facility person #1 has since resigned from our center, last day of employment: 11/15/2019. Going forward, we will ensure that all staff files are complying with the CPSL and with Chapter 3940 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2019-10-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet on a plugged-in cord, accessible to children in the Einsteins room, was observed not to have a protective cover, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlet was corrected on site by removing the cord. Going forward, all protective receptacle covers will be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2019-10-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plug in air freshener was observed to be accessible to children in the Einsteins classroom, which was corrected on site. 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 plug in air freshener was removed and thrown out. Going forward, all cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, ab Oball rattle was observed in an infant child care space. Oballs (with plastic discs filled with beads) have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Oball rattle was removed from the infant child care space and placed in the trash. Children's toys and equipment described as hazardous or recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall be removed from the child care space immediately upon receiving notification. |
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| 2018-12-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/30/18, peeling paint and plaster was observed on the wall in the left corner in the K/K-readiness classroom. Continued non-compliance: On 12/27/18, peeling paint and plaster was observed on the wall in the left corner in the K/K-readiness classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint and plaster was covered immediately. Going forward we will ensure that all peeled or damaged paint is not throughout the center, and is fixed immediately. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A crack was observed in a toy bin in the K/K-readiness classroom, creating a pinch hazard, which was corrected on site. 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 toy lid which had a crack was removed from the classroom and thrown away. Going forward, we will ensure that all toys, play equipment, and other indoor/outdoor equipment used by children is in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed to be accessible to children in the Forrest Friends refrigerator. Hot wheels cars, with removable parts less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed to be accessible to children in the Tiny Toons, Early Explorers, and Little Einsteins classrooms. Small craft Google eyes were observed to be accessible to children in the Little Einsteins room. All were corrected on site. 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 bag which was located in the Forest Friends refrigerator was thrown away; the Hotwheels cars located in Tiny Toons, Early Explorers, and Little Einsteins were removed from the classrooms; and the small craft googly eyes located in Little Einsteins were removed. Going forward, we will ensure all toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts, and plastic bags are not accessible to children who are still placing object in their mouths. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs in which infants were sleeping in the Baby Birds classroom, which was corrected on site. 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.) Plan of correction: Cribs were moved at the time of inspection. Measure 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs in all infant classrooms. Going forward we will ensure there is at least 2 feet of space on at least three sides of a bed, cot, crib, or other rest equipment while in use. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were not written instructions from the individual who prescribed child #1's Albuterol. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For child #1, we received written instructions for their prescribed Albuterol. Going forward, we will ensure that we have the proper written instructions on file. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The inhaler, intended for the use of child #2, was labeled for child #4. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physician and parent labeled the medication correctly along with written instructions for the use of the medication. Going forward we will ensure that we have the label of the medication container will identity the name of the medication, and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A medication log for child #3 did not include the amount of Gold Bond administered on 6/19/18. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication for child #3 was returned back to the parents, and is no longer at the facility. Going forward, we will ensure that all medication logs included the amount of medication administered. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A diaper was observed not to be immediately discarded into the hands-free trash can in the Baby Birds classroom. 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.) Proper diapering procedures were reviewed with all infant/toddler staff. Going forward, we will ensure that all disposable diapers provided by the parent or by the facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded my immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered receptacle. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not an acceptable health assessment on file for facility person #5 at the time of inspection. Tuberculosis screening results were on file for staff person #8, however it was dated more than one year prior to the staff person's start date. 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.) Staff person #5 obtained an acceptable health assessment; and staff person #8 completed tuberculosis screening again on 11/05/2018. Going forward we will ensure that all staff have the acceptable assessment within 12 months of hire prior to the first day of employment. We will ensure that all employees have the required screening results on file, dated within the previous 12 months. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)(i) - Record on file if positive TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were results of a negative chest X-ray on file for staff person #6, due to previous positive tuberculin test results, however the record of the positive tuberculin skin test was not on file. Correction Required: If a person's medical record demonstrates a positive tuberculin skin test, that record shall be placed on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #6 obtained the record of previous positive tuberculin skin test and is placed in staff's file. Going forward, we will ensure all potential employees have record of previous positive tuberculin tests if submitting a chest X-ray for their file for tuberculosis test. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was only one non-family reference on file for staff person #3. 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 #3 had a 2nd non-family reference completed for their file. Going forward, we will ensure that a facility's persons record shall include 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was emergency plan training documentation on file for staff person #2 at the time of inspection, but there was not documentation that the staff person had been trained in the emergency plan at the time of hire. There was not documentation of emergency plan training on file for facility person #5 or staff person #7. 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.) Employee #2 is no longer employed. Employee #5 and #7 signed the Emergency plan and were counseled on the Emergency plan on 10/31/18. Going forward, the operator will ensure that all facility persons be trained on the Emergency plan at the initial employment and on an annual basis. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child abuse clearances on file for staff persons #1 and #4 were volunteer clearances, not employment clearances. There was not a state police clearance on file for staff person #2. Staff person #4 had mandated reporter training on file at the time of inspection, however it was dated more than 90 days from the staff person's start date. 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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1, 2, and 4 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.) Employee #1 brought in an employment child abuse clearance on 10/31/18; and Employee #4 applied for and received a new child abuse clearance for employment on 10/312018. Staff person #2 did submit and received a state police clearance on 11/01/2018; however employee #2 is no longer employed. Employees #1,2,4 did not return to work until the proper clearance was received in their staff file. Going forward, we will ensure that all facility persons have the proper required hiring documents on file prior to their first day of employment. Going forward, we will ensure all employees have the required mandated reporter training on file within 90 days. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A cold compress marked "keep out of reach of children" was observed to be accessible to children in the Little Einsteins room, which was corrected on site. 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.) Cold compress was removed from the classroom and thrown away. Going forward, it will be ensured that all 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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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint and plaster was observed on the wall in the left corner and on the wall next to the water fountain in the K/K-readiness classroom. Peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the refrigerator in the Tiny Toons classroom. Peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the exit to the outside and to the right of the entrance into in the Forest Friends classroom. Peeling paint was observed on the wall of the far left corner of the Little Einsteins classroom. Peeling paint was observed on the right wall next to the exit in the Hoots classroom. Peeling paint was observed to the right of the door in the Early Explorers classroom. Peeling paint was also observed on the door of the office. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint and plaster was resolved by painting and fixing the necessary areas throughout the classrooms and center. Going forward we will ensure that all peeled or damaged paint is not throughout the center, and is fixed immediately. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.81 - Glass | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not visual identification placed on the glass door in the Baby birds classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of correction: Baby Birds adhered a picture their classroom door for visual identification. Going forward we will ensure there is a visual strip or other visual identification on glass doors located in traffic area, a child care space or play space for every classroom and throughout the center. |
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| 2018-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The trash can in the bathroom in the K/K-readiness classroom was observed not to be lidded, which was corrected on site. 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.) Plan of correction: a trash can lid was placed on the trash can with the missing lid. Going forward, we will ensure all trashcans will be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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| 2018-06-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Medications, including an EpiPen Jr. and Benadryl, were observed to be stored in a backpack that was accessible to 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.) A lock was immediately placed on the backpack at the time of inspection. Going forward, all medication will be stored where it is out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-06-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 included initials from the parent to indicate consent for administration of first-aid procedures, transportation, swimming, and wading, however signed consent was not 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact was reviewed and signed by the parent. Going forward, we will ensure that all emergency contacts and other forms are signed with a full name. |
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| 2018-06-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit and sunscreen were observed to be stored in a backpack that were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lock was immediately placed on the backpack at the time of inspection. Going forward, all cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be stored in an area that is inaccessible to children. Going forward, the first aid kits will be stored in an area that is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cribs in which infants were sleeping at the time of inspection, which was corrected on site. 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.) There was not 2 feet apart on all three sides of a crib, this violation was corrected on site by moving the cribs so that there is the regulated amount of space between the cribs at all times. Going forward, we will ensure all cribs and cots will have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. Correction date: 5/11/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an infant was sleeping in a crib with a binky that had a stuffed toy attached, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child was sleeping with a stuffed animal binky; this was corrected on site by removing the stuffed animal/lanyard from the child's binky prior to sleeping. Going forward, we will ensure there are no toys, pillows, or bumper pads present in the crib while an infant is sleeping. Correction date: 5/11/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a current, up to date health assessment on file for child #1 at the time of inspection, however it was dated almost 9 months from the previous health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 health assessment was current, however it had been 9 months in between health assessments. Plan of Correction: Health Assessments will be checked, and updated every 6 months for an infant and young toddler. Date of Correction: 05/14/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Advil was observed to be accessible to children in a drawer in the Treehouse classroom, which was corrected on site. 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.) Advil was accessible to children in a drawer; this was corrected on site by removal of the Advil from the classroom and placing in a locked cabinet. Going forward, we will ensure that all medication is stored in a locked area of the facility. Correction date: 5/11/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The parents had previously given written permission for the administration of child #5's Benadryl, child #7's Ventolin, and Child #8's EpiPen and Benadryl, however, the parents had written expiration dates, and it was past the date of expiration at the time of inspection. There was not current written permission on file. 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.) *Child #5 had expired permission for medication. Plan of Correction: Have the parents provide an updated permission for Benadryl. Date of Correction: 06/29/2018 *Child #7 had expired medication. Plan of Correction: Parent has pulled all medications from the center. Date of Correction: 06/15/2018 *Child #8 had expired permission for medication, and medication was expired. Plan of Correction: Have the parents provide an updated permission for Benadryl and EpiPen, and provide medication within date. Date of Correction: 06/29/2018. Going forward, we will ensure all medications have the appropriate consent for administration. |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(iii) - Refrigeration required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The medication logs for the EpiPen for the use of child #5 and the medication log for the medication of child #6 did not include refrigeration requirements. Correction Required: A medication log shall include a requirement for refrigeration of medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medical logs for child #5 and #7 did not list refrigeration requirements for medications. Plan of Correction: The medical logs were updated by the parents to include refrigeration requirements. Going forward, we will ensure all medication logs include the refrigeration requirement. Correction date: 06/20/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 had a current health assessment on file at the time of inspection, however it had been a period of almost 26 months since the previous health assessment date. 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.) Plan of Correction: Ensure all staff are up to date on health assessments on a regular basis as set forth by the regulations. Date of Correction: 05//14/2018. |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Per staff report, milk served to infants was not being discarded after being served, if parents requested to have the leftover milk returned home. 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.) Staff were not discarding leftover milk if requested by the parents. Plan of Correction: All staff have been made aware of and have informed parents that all milk will be discarded after being served. Smaller portions may be served to reduce the risk of wasting milk at the parents request. Correction date: 5/14/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement forms for child #2 were updated and current at the time of inspection, however it had been a period of more than 6 months from the previous updates. The emergency contact forms in the child care space for children #3 and #4 had not been updated within the previous 6 months, which was corrected on site for child #4. 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of correction, Child #2: Update, and check student files on a regular basis to ensure all files are updated and signed within 6 months of the previous. Date of Correction: 06/20/2018. Plan of Correction, Child #3: Update the emergency contact form, and give a copy to the child care space. Date of Correction: 06/20/2018. Plan of Correction, Child #4: Corrected on site by retrieving the updated emergency contact form from the front office. Date of Correction: 5/11/2018. Going forward, we will ensure that all emergency contact forms are updated every 6 months in the child care space. |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It had been more than one year since staff person #1's last fire safety training at the time of inspection. Staff persons #4, 7, 8, and 9 were all employed for more than one year by the time of inspection, and had not received annual fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.) Plan of Correction: Staff person #1, 4, 7, 8, 9 all received Fire Safety training from Silver Spring Township Fire Department on Thursday May 24th 2018. We will ensure that all staff participate annually in fire safety training. Date of Correction: 05/24/2018. |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were updated, current clearances on file at the time of inspection for staff person #12, however the previous child abuse clearance had expired almost 2 months before the updated one was obtained and the previous FBI clearance had expired 7 weeks before the updated one was obtained. Staff person #13, employed for more than 90 days at the time of inspection, had not completed one of the approved mandated reporter trainings, as required by the CPSL. Staff person #15, still within the provisional hire period, does not have the required FBI clearance on file, and does not have documentation on file of having applied for the required 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. Facility Person #15 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.) Plan of Correction, Staff #12: Ensure all staff clearances are current and up to date prior to expiration. Date of Correction: 05/14/2018 Plan of Correction, Staff #13: Received the correct Mandated Reporter Training Certificate and placed in staff person #13 staff file. Date of Correction: 05/14/2018. Going forward, we will ensure all staff have completed the approved mandated reporter training within 90 days. Plan of correction, Staff #15: Staff Person #15 did not return to work until 05/30/2018. Staff Person #15 completed the required FBI clearance on 5/29/18, a copy is located in their file. Date of Correction: 05/29/2018. Going forward, we will ensure all staff have the required clearance information on file. |
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| 2018-05-11 | 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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Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3 and #10, both being utilized as aides, had high school transcripts on file, but do not have high school diplomas and do not have documentation of 2500 hours experience with children on file. Staff persons #2 and #14, both being utilized as assistant group supervisors, had documentation of education from a foreign country on file, and there was not verification of the education's equivalency to that of education in the United States on file. Staff person #2 also did not have proper documentation of hours of experience with children on file. Staff persons #5 and #11, both being utilized as group supervisors, had documentation of education on file from a foreign country, but there was not verification of the education's equivalency to that of education in the United States on file. All staff must have documentation on file that they meet the education and experience requirements for the position in which they are performing. 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.) Plan of Correction: Staff persons #3 and #10 have diplomas on file. Date of correction: 06/20/2018. Plan of Correction: Staff person #2 sent out to have education evaluated for equivalency on 06/07/2018, and verification of hours have been documented. Staff person #2 will not work until we have received the results of the education equivalency back. Staff person #14 is no longer employed, effective 06/12/2018. Both staff persons #5 and #11 provided equivalency for education on file. Date of correction: 06/20/2018. Going forward, we will ensure that all staff have on file their education equivalency prior to their first day. |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Air freshener and toothpaste marked ''keep out of reach of children'' were observed in the staff bathroom, which were corrected on site. 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.) Air freshner and toothpaste marked "keep out of reach" from children were within a child's reach. This was corrected on site by removing the objects. Going forward, we will ensure all cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be inaccessible to children. Date of correction: 05/11/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Little Einsteins classroom was missing gloves and the first aid kit in the Hoots classroom was missing tweezers, which were both corrected on site. 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.) The First Aid Kit violations in the Little Einsteins and Hoot classrooms were both corrected on site by supplying the necessary materials for the first aid kit. Staff will do monthly checks, plus stock as used, to ensure all contents are stocked. Correction date: 5/11/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that fabric was exposed in the sand box on the outside play area, creating a tripping hazard for children. 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.) There was fabric exposed in the sand play area outside; the plan of correction included adding additional sand to the play area to cover fabric. Going forward, we will ensure all surfaces are in good repair and free from any hazards. Correction date: 06/01/2018 |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the fire drill log that fire drills were not held at least every 60 days. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire Drills will be conducted every 60 days, as stated in the regulations. A fire drill was conducted on May 18th, 2018, and the next fire drill will be conducted the week of June 25th 2018. Correction date: 06/29/2018 |
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| 2018-01-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On Monday, 1/22/18, child #1 was unsupervised in the hallway outside of the pre-school classroom for a period of time between five minutes and less than one minute, per staff report. The child was in staff person #1's primary care group, and staff person #1 was supervising children transitioning from the Pre-K classroom to the pre-school classroom. Staff person #1 had closed the door before child #1 had entered the pre-school classroom, leaving the child unsupervised in the hallway. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of two months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our corrective action plan includes 30 minute classroom count checks for each classroom within our center. Staff will be required to keep 30 minute checks on an approved form daily for the duration of two months. They will be submitted to the director at the end of each day. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, pieces of mulch were observed to have blown on to the toddler playground. Items smaller than 1 inch in diameter were observed in the sensory table in an older toddler classroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.) We swept the playground and will sweep the playground as needed. The items in the sensory table were removed from the classroom. All small items will be checked with a choke tube before being used in an infant or toddler classroom. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator in the storage unit. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was purchased and placed in the fridge. We will keep thermometers in fridges and replace as needed. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, and infant was observed sleeping in a swing. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We spoke with the staff person and reminded them that children are not allowed to be sleeping in swings. Management will monitor the classrooms to ensure children are sleeping in their cribs. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the most recent health assessment on file for child #1 did not included immunization records. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child`s immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contacted the parent for documentation of immunizations and it was provided immediately. Upon receipt of health assessments, we will verify that immunization records are included. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons were using a trash can that was not hands-free to dispose of pull-ups in the Little Einsteins and the Early Explorer classrooms. 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.) Trash cans were added into the bathrooms. We will replace trash cans as needed. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health assessment form on file for staff person 4 was only signed and dated by the doctor. It was not filled out so it did not meet the requirements of the child care regulations, and did not include results of the staff persons TB test. The updated health assessments on file for staff persons 6-9 were not updated after a period of 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 will obtain a new health assessment and TB test. Staff health assessments will be obtained before the staff person begins working with children, and then updated within 24 months. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons in the Little Einsteins and Early Explorer classrooms were observed to not wash their hands after putting pull ups on children. 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 persons were reminded of the requirements to wash their hands after toileting/diapering. A health and safety specialist is coming out to provider staff support and review diapering and toileting procedures. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was observed that emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for multiple children were updated after a time period of approximately 7 to 9 months. 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.) Moving forward we will update child files in February and August. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff person 5 did not include two written 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 will turn in 2 written references. At least 2 written references will be obtained by the time a staff person begins working with children. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation on file for the emergency plan training that was done with staff in the prior year. 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.) We will review the emergency procedure plan during our next staff meeting, and it will be documented on the staff agenda and a sign in sheet. This will be done yearly. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have documentation of having fire safety training in the past 12 months. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.) The staff person's last day is June 2nd, 2017. We will require all staff to attend the mandatory fire safety training at least once a year. If they cannot make it to the scheduled training, they will be responsible for meeting the requirement on their own. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the middle name on the clearances on file for staff person #2 did not match the names listed on her passport or her drivers license. Staff person #10 did not have the actual FBI clearance on file at the time of inspection, but had complete provisional hire paperwork. She had been left alone in the classroom with children at times. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) We will verify all clearances are properly filed for prior to staff working with children. |
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| 2017-05-19 | 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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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 was serving as an assistant group supervisor. She did not have acceptable documentation of a high school diploma on file. The diploma on file was from another country and did not include documentation of equivalency to verify the diploma is equivalent to one here in the United States. 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.) We will notify one of the listed companies and get the document verified. All diplomas or degrees from other countries will be evaluated for equivalency as needed. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) - Has all items/On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the to go first aid kit in the pre-k classroom did not include tweezers or water. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We replaced the water and the tweezers in the first aid kit. We will continue to buy and replace items in first aid kits as needed. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the following was observed: A fraying rug in the Little Einsteins classroom, and a broken vent in the K-readiness classroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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 rug was thrown away, and the vent was fixed. We have a notebook for staff to alert management of maintenance needs, and any maintenance items will be corrected. |
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| 2017-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a small area of chipping paint was observed in the Hoots classroom and in the Creativity Crusaders classroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spots were repainted. We will repaint spots as needed. |
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