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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection in the preschool room, there were at least two bottles not labeled with the children's names. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection in the preschool room all bottles were checked for labels with the children's name and were needed they were labeled with the children's names. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #3 did not have certification of training in the facilities emergency plan. 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.) Provider will update the records of staff person #1 and #3 with certification of training in the facilities emergency plan. |
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| 2026-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have the verification of previous childcare experience to qualify them for the position they hold at facility. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the verification of previous childcare experience to qualify them for the position they hold at facility. |
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| 2025-05-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had emergency contact information and the financial agreement forms that had not been reviewed and updated in at least 6-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.) Provider will update the record of child #1 had emergency contact information and the financial agreement forms with a parental review. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will assure that the facility will have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency plan had not been updated in over 12 months time. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will review the emergency plan this week and document the date of the review on the plan cover page. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for watching children without supervision of at least an assistant group supervisor level staff person. 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.) Director will update the record of staff person #1 with verification of child care experience to serve as the completio n of the qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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| 2024-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection two of the active nap mats (rest equipment) in the older toddler room were torn and had exposed foam. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection the two active nap mats in the older toddler room that were torn and had exposed foam, were replaced. |
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| 2024-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed serving the facility as an assistant group supervisor and their staff record did not include the verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility in order to qualify them for that position. 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.) Director did immediately update the staff record of staff person #1 to include the verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility in order to qualify them for that position. |
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| 2024-03-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the cabinet beneath the sink in the infant room had an inoperable lock and was being used to store toxic cleaning products. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director did remove the toxic cleaning products from the cabinet beneath the sink in the infant room at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2024-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: on the date of the inspection the staff person responsible for the infants was inside the changing area closet, with their back to the door while another one of the infants in their primary care group was in the main room. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will step in when available during diaper changing times to maintain eyes on the children in the main room while staff person responsible for diapers, changes them one by one. |
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| 2024-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: on the day of the inspection in the room to the rear of the office there was a group of seven younger toddlers (1 year old) children observed for a short time in the care of a single staff person. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The second staff person returned and restored the compliance. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance: On 4/19/23, at time of unannounced inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometer was ordered, waiting for delivery. Thermometer was received on 4/20 and placed in infant refrigerator. A picture was sent to certification rep on 4/20/23. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 4/19/23, at approx 12:45pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children (youngest were infants) while Staff #2 left the room to answer the door. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher in the preschool room will answer the door. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: Continued Noncompliance: On 4/19/23, at time of unannounced inspection, a first aid kit was observed in the classroom cubby accessible to children in the Young Toddler classroom. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency bag will sit on top of the cubbies out of the children's reach at all times. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will place a new thermometer into the infant room refrigerator. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, emergency contact information located in the facility's master files were updated within a six-month period. However, the emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care, were not updated accordingly. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.) The operator will make copies of the emergency contact information in the master files that show the most up to date emergency contact information to place into each classrooms' files. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 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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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, the initial health assessment belonging to Staff #2 did not include results of a tuberculosis test obtained within 12 months prior to hire date. The tb test on file was dated on 11/27/19) Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee will get an updated TB test. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, two infants enrolled at the facility did not contain written feeding statements obtained from the parents giving formula and feeding schedule. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator has asked the parents of all infants to fill out and sign feeding schedules for their infants. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On 3/30/23. at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain documentation of annual training in the facility's emergency plan. The last emergency plan training was dated 8/23/21. 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.) The employee did have her Emergency training updated at the same time as the annual Fire and Safety training. However, since it was recorded on a different form it was overlooked by both the operater and the inspector. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed accessible to children on the back kitchen wall. 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 operator has placed a cover over the uncovered electrical outlet. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, a first aid kit was observed on the floor accessible to children in the PS classroom. A first aid kit was observed in the classroom cubby accessible to children in the Young Toddler classroom. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will place command strip hooks by each door for the emergency bags in each class to hang high out of the children's reach. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, documentation that the facility's fire detection system located on the Young Toddler area is tested at least every 30 days as required by Fire & Panic Act 62 was not on file at the facility. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will ensure that the fire alarms are tested every 30 days. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/22, five torn rest mats were observed in the PS/PK classroom. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Torn rest mats were disposed of and replaced with new ones we had in storage. Each new mat was labeled with the child's name and only used for the specific child. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/22, lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods were observed unrefrigerated in the child cubby shelves located in the PS room and Toddler Room. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Baskets were provided for children's labeled cold items and placed in the refrigerator every morning upon arrival. PK using refrigerator in Infant room. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/22, an annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lockdown emergency drill was conducted on 4/4/22. The date of the drill and names of participating staff members was documented and kept on file. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/22, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #3, a provisional hire, was observed working unsupervised by a permanent staff person in the PS classroom. Staff #3 file did not contain completed PA Criminal Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 did not return to work until her FBI Clearance was received. See attached clearance. Staff #3 will not work alone in the classroom until her PA criminal clearance has been obtained (see attached clearance) |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) - Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/22, Staff #2 was observed out of ratio with 8 children (youngest child was YT) on the outdoor play space while Staff #1 escorted a child inside to use the restroom. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reminded employees of the staff child ratios in accordance with state regulation. Explained that in order to maintain ratios at all times a staff member if needed to leave the group for any reason must take the required number of children with her so other staff member is not out of ratio. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: On 3/31/22, an infant seating table was obstructing the alternate exit door located in the infant room. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The table was moved away from the exit door to leave a clear path in case of emergency. |
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| 2022-01-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) - Director qualifications/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) Description: Director qualifications/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/22, facility does not have a qualified director present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week. Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hired a qualified director for the facility who will begin working on 2/7/22. |
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| 2021-11-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 20.71(b)(5) - Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(b)(5) Description: Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 has been named as perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse. Correction Required: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 has not been working at the facility since 1/16/22. Action taken immediately after speaking to inspector. |
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| 2021-10-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) - Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Description: Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/21,certification representative observed Staff #1 changing a diaper. Staff #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed prior to sending the child with Staff #2. Also, the diaper surface was not sanitized after use. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will be educated and retrained on proper procedures on changing a diaper. Staff will be educated on proper hand washing procedures. Staff person will continue to follow regulations at all times. |
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| 2021-10-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/21, at 10:19am, three YT were observed in the front child care space unsupervised by a staff person. The three children were standing together at the front door for approximately one minute before Staff #2 arrived in the child care space. Additionally, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children (youngest child YT) in the back child care space. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will be educated and retrained on proper procedures. Staff person will continue to follow regulations at all times. |
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| 2021-10-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/21, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed accessible to children in the back child care space 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.) Protective cover will be placed in all unused electrical outlets. |
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| 2021-10-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/21, two damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the back child care space, not secured in the ceiling. One was a plastic ceiling tile covering the light that is directly above where children were sitting for snack was observed in the back child care space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The maintenance department was notified, they will fix or replace the ceiling tiles. It will be fixed or replaced with clean tiles in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2021-09-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 9/15/21, facility was notified of a positive covid-19 test. On 9/20/21, facility was notified of a second positive covid-19 test. As of 9/23/21, the facility did not report either positive covid-19 tests to OCDEL. The facility did report both positive cases to other reporting agency, notified families, and implemented classroom closure/quarantine plans as required. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administration reported both positive COVID cases to certification rep, including all required measures taken to help mitigate the spread. |
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